The Oasis with A.Haqq Islam

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the legendary NBA star turned faith icon, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. This conversation explores Mahmoud's journey from a young athlete overcoming humble beginnings in Gulfport, Mississippi, to his rise in the NBA, and his ultimate transformation through Islam.

Discover how a chance encounter with Malcolm X's autobiography set him on a path of self-discovery and faith, shaping him into a trailblaz...

Meet Ain't Afraid, the dynamic twin sisters making waves as trailblazers of Black Muslim excellence in the music industry. This episode features a conversation with the soulful duo, who share their inspiring journey from growing up in Baltimore and Detroit to becoming icons of empowerment.

Known for their incredible harmonies, thought-provoking lyrics, and fearless representation of their faith, Ain't Afraid opens up about how the...

This episode of "The Oasis" features a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with comedian, author, and Muslim convert D' Lai. From humble beginnings in Louisiana to performing on major platforms like HBO's Def Comedy Jam and Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network, D'Lai shares his remarkable journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges. With humor and authenticity, he opens up about his transformative path to Islam, his ...

Meet Amanda Hamid, a 23-year-old entrepreneur who built a modest fashion empire, Soo Royalty, while inspiring thousands through her uplifting social media content. This episode features a conversation with Amanda as she shares her journey from selling hair at 17 to creating a global brand that combines fashion, faith, and empowerment. Raised by Sudanese parents in West Palm Beach, Amanda opens up about her personal challenges, cult...

This week’s episode of The Oasis features a heartfelt conversation with Bilal and Shaeeda from "90 Day Fiancé," as they share their incredible journey into parenthood and our newest project, "Love in Islam."

The couple opens up about the joys and challenges of raising their newborn son, and their passion for connecting Muslims worldwide through our new matrimonial show. If you’ve ever wondered how cultural identity, faith, and love...

From a Starbucks Barista to a Sephora model, Fatuma Yusuf's inspiring journey as a hijabi in the fashion industry is nothing short of extraordinary. In our final episode of season 2 Fatuma shares her unlikely path to becoming a trailblazing model while staying true to her faith and identity. Fatuma discusses how she navigated cultural barriers, family expectations, and industry challenges to carve out a successful career. She offer...

From Atlanta to NYC: A Hijabi Model's Inspiring Journey features a conversation with Maysa, a trailblazing Muslim fashion model breaking cultural boundaries. This episode explores how Maysa navigates the modeling world while staying true to her faith and modest style. Discover her journey from aspiring model to working with major brands like Nike and Marc Jacobs, all while wearing her hijab with pride. Maysa shares insights on auth...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Basirah Raheem, a multifaceted artist whose journey bridges two worlds. As a former hip-hop emcee turned Muslim author and creative, Basirah shares her remarkable transformation and how her faith shapes her artistic expression today. In this powerful episode, Basirah opens up about her evolution from the hip-hop scene to embracing Islam, her experiences studying in Yemen and Egypt, and how...

Sudan's Hidden Crisis: Diaspora Activists Speak Out features a conversation with Sana Ginawi and Elkhair Balla, two passionate Sudanese diaspora activists. These accomplished professionals discuss how their multifaceted identities as Sudanese, African, Muslim, and American shape their perspectives and drive their advocacy efforts. Haqq Islam delves into Sudan's rich history, current political turmoil, and the ongoing humanitarian c...

In "The Complex Identity of Arabs & Muslims & Why Inclusive Marketing Matters" this episode features a conversation with Dena Mekawi, a marketing expert dedicated to amplifying Muslim representation in media and corporate America and founder of Mekawi Impact. Host A. Haqq Islam delves into Dena's journey from growing up in a predominantly Italian-American community on Staten Island to founding Mekawi Impact, a company champ...

Join the conversation on "The Untold History: Palestine's Fight For Justice" as host A.Haqq Islam delves into the complexities of the Palestinian conflict with two insightful guests. Featuring Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, an esteemed expert in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Maliha Fairooz, a passionate activist and a Columbia University graduate. This episode offers a deep historical appraisal and a honest perspe...

In "Why Muslim Politicians Back Kamala: The Controversy," this episode features a conversation with A.Haqq Islam, alongside esteemed guests Wajahat Ali, a renowned columnist and public speaker, and Letitia Plummer, a dynamic Houston City Council member. They discuss how Muslim politicians are navigating the political landscape, particularly their hesitations and support for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. The dialogue delves into ...

In this thought-provoking episode of OASIS, host A. Haqq Islam invites recent graduates Nyah and Habiba, two insightful Gen Z Muslims, to discuss why they feel politically homeless ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Nyah a Master’s student in Public Health at Columbia University, and Habiba, a history and human rights graduate, offer a unique lens on how their cultural identities and personal journeys shape their political vi...

In this insightful episode of The Oasis we feature a profound conversation with award-winning author and Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence, Awad Ibrahim. Joining him is Ibrahim Mohmed, founder of Courtside Media and Nile Nights, and longtime journalist Brother Jehron In the first segment we are joined virtually by Professor Awad who breaks down the history and the current crisis in Sudan while explaining t...

In "The Truth About Emotional Intimacy: It's Not What You Think," this episode features a captivating conversation with Sarah Ahmed, a renowned psychotherapist, and CEO of LEENA, a Canada based mental health platform. With host Haqq Islam, they dive deep into the essence of emotional intimacy and its true significance beyond physical connections. This engaging dialogue also touches on the mental health challenges faced by the Musli...

This episode Haqq sits down with Palestinian American Nina Kharoufeh. Some of you may know her as a boxer, others may recognize her from heckling audience guest at her comedy shows. Nina stopped by the Oasis and shared what it was like growing up in New Jersey, why she quit her job as a producer to become a standup comedian, how she got into boxing (its a pretty hilarious reason) why her father told her not to wear the hijab and ho...

This week's guest is actor, influencer and activist Younis Alzubeiri. During this episode we discuss his love for comics, what inspired him to create a social following and his thoughts about the political climate in the US and in Gaza. Younis is a student and talented actor who is adamant about using his platform to bring attention to social justice matters, and showing his journey as he navigates the entertainment industry as a y...

All the way from Rwanda, on this episode with us we have Abdoul Munyaneza. On this episode Haqq and Abdoul talk about what made him convert to Islam at 14 years old, what living in China was like as a black man and a Muslim. How Covid actually actually helped him create his successful car shop and how he balances being an Entrepreneur and prioritizing his wife and children.

They also talk about the beauty of Rwanda and why it's a c...

This weeks episode A. Haqq Islam sits down with Public Relations Professional Fatou Barry to discuss dating, diversity with the PR/ media space, religious trauma and more. This conversation is filled with laughter, vulnerability and transparency. Fatou talks about what its like dating in todays landscape as a modern muslim woman and how she has been improving her deen over the past few years after dealing with religious trauma. 

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