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Hosai MojaddidiBalancing Boundaries & Bonds: How to Deal with Difficult PeopleSend us a textIn this talk delivered at the ICNAWest 2025 Conference during the July 4th weekend in Santa Clara Convention Center, Sr. Hosai delves into the topic of difficult people and how to properly establish boundaries within the principles of Islam.Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2025-07-1535 minHosai MojaddidiWhat Liberation Really Means for the Believer!Send us a textSr. Hosai had the distinct honor of speaking at the UC Berkeley Annual Banquet on the topic of liberation in Islam recently. In this talk she shares some personal stories about her history with UC Berkeley and some reflections about what liberation really means in Islam. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2025-04-2521 minHosai MojaddidiLighting Harmony: Navigating Work-Life Dynamics for WomenSend us a textIn this conversation hosted by Ignite Women's Leadership conference, Sr. Hosai and Dr. Saadiya Dhanani speak about the issues pressing many Muslim women today with respects to balancing their home life with their careers and maintaining a strong spiritually rooted identity. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2025-04-181h 03
Haleh BananiMindful Ramadan #06 The ultimate legacy with Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi2025-03-1141 min
Talking With Teachers With Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid AliTalking With Teachers: Season Four-Episode Five: Ustadha Hosai MojaddidiUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi is a community leader with 20+ years of service in the Bay Area and SoCal. From a life-changing encounter with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf in 1996 to co-launching MH4M (Mental Health for Muslims),she’s dedicated her life to empowering communities through education, spiritual guidance, and mental health advocacy. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative in providing relevant Islamic content for the English speaking Muslim community. Go to https://lamppostedu.org/donate2025-02-241h 25Hosai MojaddidiAcquiring Beautiful Character Through God's Divine NamesSend us a textHow can we use the 99 Names of Allah ﷻ to beautify our character. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2025-01-2932 minHosai MojaddidiWhat Ails Thee? Prophetic Prescriptions for the Broken-HeartedSend us a textWe all deal with disappointment and heartbreak differently, but how can we cope with the world and the trials of life in a way that is pleasing to Allah ﷻ and our Beloved Prophet ﷺ? Tune in to learn more in sha Allah!Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2025-01-2914 min
Mommying While MuslimReplay: Perpetuity of Ramadan's Spiritual ProductivityWe are in dire need of it, hence the replay of Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi's episode about impediments to spiritual consistency in our lives. While some folks tried to white knuckle it through Ramadan, we used it to treat our broken hearts and rage. But we are still worried about how to make the essence of this month make the world make sense after Eid. How do we carry our Ramadan routines forward past this blessed month and not lose the spiritual high we SO NEED right now? Let’s talk about train cars, the myth of parental own...2024-04-1758 minHosai MojaddidiBalancing the Mind, Body, & Soul in the Latter Days (Part 1/2)Send us a textThe Prophet ﷺ warned that during the Latter Days holding firm to one’s faith would be difficult. How can we maintain balance and steadfastness in our faith when we are flooded with distractions and so many demands are placed upon us?Sr. Hosai Mojaddidi leads this two-part presentation titled, “Balancing the Mind, Body, & Soul in the Latter Days" for Siraat WVMA's Pathways series. PATHWAYS is a recurring talk series hosted by Siraat of the West Valley Muslim Association, focusing on various topics led by different speakers over multi-week sessions on Tue...2024-03-211h 13Hosai MojaddidiCommon Marriage Pitfalls to AvoidSend us a textSingles navigating the path to marriage as well as married couples need to be mindful of the destructive traps laid out for them by Iblis. In this talk, Sr. Hosai discusses many of the problems with the way marriage is understood and the expectations that couples may have going into it. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2024-03-2147 min
Maryam AmirFertility and Infertility Tafsir and Discussion Ustada Hosai Mojaddidi2024-03-1915 min
reMASteredEp. 47: Emotional Intelligence in Dawah | ReMAStered PodcastSo many on social media are showing an interest in Islam. How can Muslims share the message of their faith in an emotionally intelligent way? Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi joins us to discuss this pertinent topic and how we can learn from the example of the Prophet (s).
2024-02-161h 06Hosai MojaddidiUnderstanding the *True* Power of Words!Send us a textUstadha Hosai discusses the power of words and how the way we speak can have a major impact on shaping our perspective and worldview, and ultimately our reality. She also talks about how even simple phrases we say every day like in sha Allah must be taken seriously as they convey our reliance on Allah when we understand their true meaning and power! Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-06-1458 minHosai MojaddidiReflecting Righteousness: The Qualities of the RighteousSend us a textUstadha Hosai discusses the qualities of righteousness and how to properly reflect one's light in the world with balance and humility. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-06-0543 minHosai MojaddidiSpiritual Resilience & Finding Your VoiceSend us a textUstadha Hosai was invited to the Ummahpreneur podcast to discuss her work and offer advice on how to be an effective public speaker and develop spiritual resilience!Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-04-231h 00Hosai MojaddidiThe Coddling of the American Muslim MindSend us a textUstadha Hosai provides an Islamic perspective on what is happening in Muslim youth culture and the impact of concepts like “safetyism” and coddling as explained in The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt!Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-04-1927 minHosai MojaddidiIntroduction to the Four Temperaments in IslamSend us a textUstadha Hosai shares insights into the science of the four temperaments, an ancient system used for millennia to explain variations in human personality. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-04-1810 min
Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 132: Raising Muslim Children: Challenges and Insights with Ustadha Hosai MojaddidiParvez and Omar are joined by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, as they discuss the challenges (and joys) of raising Muslim children. She shares some of her own experiences growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and also offers insights about how to instill a love of the Deen and a strong Muslim identity in our children.
About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Hosai Mojaddidi has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor, and mental health advocate. She began her Islamic studies over 20 years ago at Zaytuna Institute in th...2023-04-042h 17Hosai MojaddidiThe Temperance of Trials and TribulationsSend us a textThe virtue of temperance involves moderation in all our actions and the exercise of restraint, patience, and forbearance when faced with provocation, oppression, or tribulation. The early Muslim community endured many hardships in Mecca while trying to teach others about Islam. The Prophet ﷺ suffered the immense loss of his beloved wife, Lady Khadija, and his beloved uncle, Abu Talib. This was followed by the tribulations he experienced in the city of Al-Ta’if. Despite these trials, he exhibited impeccable patience and restraint, surrendering only to God. Following his steadfast devotion, he was granted many...2023-03-1724 minHosai MojaddidiRaising Mindful ChildrenSend us a textThe parent-child relationship is invaluable, yet it has been eroded and even attacked by contemporary culture. Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi discusses how parents can respond to the challenges of the current moment with the sunnah of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-03-1722 minHosai MojaddidiWomen in Islam: Myths Versus RealitySend us a textUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi gives practical and spiritual insights about having a salient understanding on gender roles in a postmodern world.Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-03-1731 minHosai MojaddidiImposter Syndrome: Why Everyone Feels Like They're Faking ItSend us a textIn this podcast, Ustadha Hosai discusses influencer culture, the reality of imposter syndrome in today's world, the effects of this toxic cycle on women, and how to navigate this culture as Muslima today. Stay updated!https://www.instagram.com/hosaimojo/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/hosaimojaddidi/https://twitter.com/hosaimojo?lang=en2023-03-1721 minHosai MojaddidiCultivating an Abode of Mercy and LoveSend us a textThe family is the bedrock of society, and the spousal relationship is at its core. Allah says in Surah ar-Rum, “And it is among His signs that He has created for you spouses from among yourselves, so that you may find tranquility in them, and He has created love and kindness between you” (Qur’an, 30:21). In part two of this two-part lecture, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi shares practical advice on strengthening the home by following the Prophet’s ﷺ blessed sunnah. Through love and mercy, we can make our households homes of light.Stay u...2023-03-1715 min
Hosai MojaddidiHosai Mojaddidi – Can I Wear Shab Clothes So I Do Not Appear Ostentatious2023-01-2005 min
Ummahpreneur Podcast#89 The Art Of Public Speaking & Spiritual Resilience w/ Hosai MojaddidiMy guest today is Ustadah Hosai Mojaddidi.
Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is a second-generation Afghan-American Muslim woman who is working as a teacher, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate for over 20 years.
Ustadah Hosai Mohaddidi is also a freelance writer and editor. She lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics and relevant issues, as a way of honoring the parents and teachers who have worked tirelessly to spread and preserve Islam.
In this interview, I sit down with Hosai Mojaddidi to discuss:
– Introduction
– The inspiration behind becoming a Public Speaker
– The Turning P...2022-05-171h 00Mommying While MuslimPerpetuity of Ramadan Spiritual ProductivityWe are so honored to have Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi talk to us about impediments to spiritual consistency in our lives. While some folks are trying to get through Ramadan day by day, we are excessively worried about the month coming to a close and not having learned anything. Y’all know we are an anxious duo at the podcast! How do we carry our Ramadan routines forward past this blessed month and not lose the spiritual high? Let’s talk about train cars, the myth of parental ownership, suhbah (spiritual companionship, which is coming up later...2022-04-1558 min
Mental HEALTH Break With Dr. Nafisa SekandariUnderstanding The Root Cause Of Fear With Dr. Nafisa Sekandari and Hosai MojaddidiThoughts of fear, whether real or imagined, can cause us to not move ahead with any of our dreams or goals 😨 Every human on earth at one time or another feels this “fear” and reverts back into their “safety” or comfort zone ⛑️.The system was created to protect us in times of real danger but we must learn to distinguish between real or imagined danger. Most fears are illusions we create in our own heads, based on past conditioning and not based on what's possible. As children, we are natural-born risk takers and for the most part, we are fearless. 💪2021-12-311h 14
Mental HEALTH Break With Dr. Nafisa SekandariHoliday Blues with Hosai MojaddidiThe holidays are upon us and for some this is the season of joy....but for others it can mean stress, anxiety, and depression. With all of the great food and fun times during the holidays, inevitably there is usually a bit of conflict. From your overly-political aunt to your mother-in-law who keeps asking when you're going to have a baby, the holidays .....and many of the conversations we have with our loved ones.... can end up being much more stressful than we think. While we can’t totally avoid the stressful conversations and si...2021-12-1747 minHaleh BananiIt's Not Fair! - The Art of Authentic Interaction With Hosai Mojaddidi2021-05-0530 min
Unswtnd + UnfltrdDelaying Our Blessings: Is There A Link Between Our Sins and Hardships w/ Sister Hosai MojaddidiIs it possible that we can be doing something to block or delay our blessings in this world?In today's episode, I am grateful for the chance to re-introduce you to one of my absolute favorite spiritual counselors and that is Sister Hosai Mojaddidi! She is a public speaker, teacher, writer, mentor and mental health advocate, too!Do you ever find yourself questioning if your hardships are a result of the sins you may be committing? If these hardships are a punishment that we have to face because of what we have done? In this...2021-04-1452 min
Mental HEALTH Break With Dr. Nafisa SekandariEpisode 7: Emotional Intelligence & The Language Of Love with Hosai MojaddidiWhat is emotional intelligence and how can you use it to build happy and healthy relationships? Some believe emotional intelligence is more important than cognitive intelligence...at least when it comes to healthy relationships.Hosai Mojaddidi, a spiritual counselor, will teach you exactly what emotional intelligence is and how it helps you improve your communication, understand your temperament, and figure out what your love language is. You can't attract happy and healthy relationships if you don't understand what you want and need from others. Tune in to learn more about the 5 key elements of...2021-02-1252 min
Chasing Noor PodcastE6: Forgiveness With Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi Forgiveness has so many layers. With how messy and hard it can feel, Ustadha Hosai simplifies it all from a place of love - from a place of connection to the highest power. From parental forgiveness, self-forgiveness, relational forgiveness, and asking it from our Creator, she breaks it down in such a compassionate way. She lifts that forgiveness may not happen overnight, but is a journey. 2020-10-0930 minUnswtnd + UnfltrdSpiritual Check In: Dealing With Our Nafs And Becoming More God Conscious with Hosai MojaddidiHow can you tell if it’s your nafs or the Shaytan luring you away from Allah? How many times should you ask for forgiveness for the same sin? What are the differences between a hypocrite and a believer? In Ep. 20 of Season 2, we sit down with Hosai Mojaddidi to discuss the diseases of the heart, dealing with our nafs and how to view hardships as blessings in disguise.Our hearts are vessels that carry all that we consume. And while we allow ourselves to over-indulge without a second thought, it’s important to realize the...2020-06-241h 16
Islamic Society of Orange CountyQiyam - Allah is the Most MercifulHafiz Naveed Iqbal
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Dr. Mohamed Allali
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Saturday, May 16th2020-05-181h 57
Coffee with KarimEp: 25 - Insights On Muslim Women - Hosai MojaddidiHosai Mojaddidi is a public speaker, teacher, writer, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate. She joins me to discuss observations of women in Islam, challenges in modernity and she provides helpful insights to improve family relations.
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The Women's Mosque of America"Know Yourself to Know Your Lord" Pre-Khutbah Bayan by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi (9/25/15)Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi delivers the pre-khutbah bayan (talk) at the OC pop-up jumma'a for The Women's Mosque of America on September 25th, 2015. In her bayan, she explains the four possible personality types and how each individual connects with God in a way that is unique to their personality type; for example, some people have an intellectual connection with God, while others connect through love, prayer, or activism. In learning more about ourselves and embracing our unique personality types, we unlock the key to understanding and deepening our connection with God.
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For nearly 20 years, Ustadha Hosai...2017-04-2421 min