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The MSA TakeSUCCESS AND THE MUSLIM IDENTITY | The MSA Take Podcast | S4 Ep3Join our inspiring sisters Hiba & Eeman as we explore what it truly means to succeed as Muslims 🌙🧕🏽 From worldly goals to spiritual growth, from delving into the meaning of success, and determining which metrics truly measure it. Have you truly failed if you do not live up to the standards of society, or yourself? Does success include the dunya AND the deen? How can we attain and work towards a true notion of success? Explore these powerful questions through the lens of Islam in this heart-filled episode2025-04-0436 min
The MSA TakeMEET THE HOSTS: BROTHERS EDITION | The MSA Take Podcast | S4 EP2🌟 Brothers, this one's for you! 🎙️We’re kicking off Season 2025 of The MSA Take with a special "Meet Your Host" episode — a chance to get to know the brother behind this season’s podcast. 🏆No guests, no topics (for now 👀) — just an intro to the voice guiding our convos on faith, uni life, and growth. 📚🕌Tune in, connect, and get ready for an exciting season ahead!2025-03-1023 min
The MSA TakeMEET THE HOSTS: SISTERS EDITION | The MSA Take Podcast | S4 EP1🎙️ Bismillah! We’re so excited to launch Season 2025 of The MSA Take! 🌟Kicking off with a special "Get to Know Your Host" episode just for the sisters — a chance to meet the voice behind this season’s journey. 💛Join us as we dive into faith, stories, and sisterhood — with thought-provoking conversations and heartfelt reflections. 🕌✨Whether you're seeking inspiration, connection, or a boost of iman, this season is for you.Stay tuned and let’s embark on this beautiful journey together! 🎧2025-03-1012 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP10 | Meet the 2024 & 2025 Vice Presidents | To Uni and Beyond - Sisters Edition w/ Iktimal Kashabech & Afra KamalHave you ever seen 2 sisters running around at every event? 👟💨Well...for the last episode of this year, we're bringing you a hat-trick 🎩, as we chat with these 2 sisters - our 2024 and 2025 vice presidents - interviewed by another past vice president! 😍Tune in as our iconic duo: Iktimal Kashabech (2024) and Afra Kamal (2025), share everything from msa and beyond 🚀🧑🚀We cover everything from their msa journey, future aspirations 🎯, parting advice to us, muslim identity struggles as non-islamic school goers, and their take on whether the msa stereotypes are true 👀(does msa = marriage services association 🍵??)2024-11-1742 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP9 | Meet the 2024 &2025 Presidents | What it Takes to Lead - Brothers Edition w/ Omar Al Zeidat & Umar KhanHave you met our 2024 and 2025 msa presidents? 👀Or perhaps you've wondered what really goes on behind the scenes 🎞️As 2024 draws to a close, we’re ending off with the powerhouse duo: MSA President of 2024 and the future 2025 President! 💥Tune in as Omar Al Zeidat (2024) and Umar Khan (2025) as they spill 🍵the insights of their biggest wins and learning curves, as well as drop priceless gems from their journey 🛣️All things accountability, leadership, community development personal growth (and potentially aging) right this way! 🙌2024-11-161h 14
The MSA TakeS3 EP8 | From MSA Volunteers to Council Members - Muslims in Politics and How to Fulfil Our Duty to Our CommunityThe Muslim community in Australia needs change. 🗣️ Change for what? Change for the issues that plague our people - from our youth to our elderly. Do we secure this change through a political voice? Why don't Muslims even participate in politics? Don't we need people to represent us properly in the political sphere? 🤔 We're joined by Brother Solaiman and Brother Sameer, two brothers who've stepped into the realm of Australian politics, rich with fervour to get the Muslim community the changes that it really needs. 🔥 Track...2024-09-2841 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP7 | The Ebs and Flows of Female Friendships - Re discovering Sisterhood w/ Fatima MohamedHow do we deal with the ups and downs of friendship? 🎻The breakups, the need for boundaries, new relationships, the unknown - it can all be over whelming! 🌃The world of sisterhood is an amazing one but many do not have access to or perhaps have even had negative experiences with, yet yearn for that connection, especially in a time of loneliness. Not to mention, that the digital portrayal of female friendships can be conflicting😔Well, that's why, we have Umm Yoms, aka, sister Fatima Mohamed, in the house...2024-07-2129 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP6 | The Future of Us - The Loneliness Epidemic, Activism and Living in Community w/ Shahbaz Jamal🎬THE MSA TAKE: SEASON 3: EPISODE 6 🎬Ever felt that you’re virtually connected but in real life, you’re kinda lonely? 😔In a world of talking to AI bots instead of real friends, rarely wanting to leave our houses, paying people to hug us, and everything in between - welcome to the loneliness epidemic.On top, we’re constantly made to feel glum when we look at the world around us, especially as minorities 🩹If you’ve been following the USYD encampments, you would know exactly who he is 👀To...2024-06-301h 11
The MSA TakeS3 EP5 | The good, the bad, and the hope for our community - Being Australian and Muslim w/ Ramia Abdo Sultan🎬THE MSA TAKE: SEASON 3: EPISODE 5 🎬There has been a lot that our communities have recently gone through…to say the least 🎢From individuals acting up, to media bias, to our own experiences with our communities - emotional wounds can resurface and our sense of confidence in our identity can fizzle out 🥤How do we deal with everything when it feels like Muslims are under the microscope? How can we heal from our own painful experiences, especially if our deen is weaponised against us? 🤔Get ready to take notes from none o...2024-06-1631 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP4 | Leaving your legacy | Passion, Purpose and Impact w/ Kamal SalehMake an impact. Do what you love. Leave your legacy.How many times have we heard this? 😥Whilst our university years are one of our most formative years, they are undoubtedly, one of our most confusing. We are surrounded by people on very different paths and seem like they are living “their dream” whilst we mull around over ours.🎻Do we really need to always do what we love? What does it actually mean to leave a legacy? How did people who are thriving find their path...2024-04-2146 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP3 | Getting through our 20s | Heartbreak, Destiny and Purpose w/ The MizaanOur 20s are a crazy time 🎢We try to map out what we’re going to do for the rest of our lives, start thinking about marriage and have to deal with the emotional rollercoaster as things don’t always go to plan🗺️From our studies, to our jobs, to our relationships and more…How do we deal with ourselves when things don't work out? Are others having it as tough as we are? Do things really get better when it doesn’t feel that way? 🤔Cosy up and hear the jou...2024-04-0752 min
The MSA TakeS3 EP2 | Dealing with my ‘Muslim-ness’: The Identity Conundrum w/ The Sunnah Guy😓 It can be tough being “different”Especially living in the West, we can feel that our ‘Muslim-ness’ is under a microscope. 🔬Different definitions of fun, different world views, different ways of living - it’s just…different. And quite frankly, it can sometimes make us want to shy away or keep our Islam on the low so we don't feel singled out from the rest of our classmates.But how do we deal with this conundrum? How do we deal with our Muslim-ness? How do we even become una...2024-03-241h 07
The MSA TakeS3 EP1 | But I'm Just a Uni Student? - Unlocking Your Potential w/ Sister Raz Aziz🤔We've all thought about it...Our socials are flooded with people hitting massive milestones, having an entire business at 18 and the list doesn't stop! 🚀It can eat at us when we feel like we aren't 'doing enough', especially as university students who are trying to make sense of our lectures, fit in our sleep and family time, trying to navigate what we want to do in the future and all emotions that come with being a university student 🎢🔮We hear our older brothers and sisters tell us that "the future is our youth" a...2024-03-1052 min
The MSA TakeS2 EP2 | To Love is to Rest📽️THE MSA TAKE 📽️Episode 2 | To love is to rest 🌍 What do we do when the world becomes too much? In such a fast paced dunya filled with distractions, it’s easy to lose track of your inner compass 🧭and the things that ground you. If you know what we're talking about…then fear not because this episode is your reminder by Hayley to create spaces of rest in your life 🌅 🪴Hayley Louise is a psychology student, revert, museum educator, herbalism and tea enthusiast, and prolific writer for our very own UNSWMSA Publications Team! If you've read any of her pieces then you know she's grown...2023-07-2944 min
The MSA TakeS2 EP 1 | Friendships 101 - Who are your friends?🔍Friends. We all have them….. or maybe we're seeking them.Perhaps we're in the wrong crowds, perhaps we don't know where to find good mates, perhaps we want to foster stronger bonds with those around us 🤝🏆Now imagine the feeling of confidence, knowing that you are rolling with exceptional people who truly push you to better yourself, act as a solid support system and always leave you having a good time.Sometimes it doesn't come that easy - so get your notebooks out as Imran and Hasibul take you through fri...2023-07-2123 min
The MSA TakeS2 EP1 | Legally Blind: A journey out of the darkness into the light🍵Get cosy for this episode as we are joined by Maria Siddiquee: Sisters Dawah Lead at Macquarie University As an active member in the Muslim community, Maria, alongside her MSA commitments, is an MATW volunteer, host of the Noor podcast, and a loved member at UMA . 👏 🚀Join us as delve into Maria's journey with legal blindness, wearing the Niqab in university, her Hajj experience, dealing with spiritual lows and everything in between! May Allah SWT put barakah in Maria's work and allow her to be a source of motivation for all those who may be going through a rough patch - A2023-07-1638 min
The MSA TakeS2 EP0: Meet the Sisters Behind the Mic🎬 The MSA take is back for 2023! 🎬Alright brothers and sisters, let’s do this again one more time…🌻 Get to know (and have a giggle with) your brand new sisters hosts Ifra and Faiza 🇵🇰🇧🇩Join them as they discuss the impact of their MSA experiences on enhancing their life at uni, the importance of a loving sisterhood, as well as their individual journeys on bringing Islam into their heart 🐪🌠📿🌙✨2023-06-2344 min
The MSA TakeS2 EP 0: Meet The Bros Behind The Mic🎬The MSA Take returns for Season 2🎬 In our very first brothers episode, meet and laugh along with your newest hosts - Imran and Hasibul! Hear what they get up to on the daily, their visions for the podcast, and all the "street knowledge" they've racked up from their MSA journeys. 📈2023-06-1612 min
The MSA TakeBONUS EP: Reviving purpose - Finding Light in Darkness"Reviving purpose: Finding Light in Darkness " ⭐This episode we're joined by a sister who's also a former member of our very own MSA Shura board.🌱In this episode, we listen to the inspirational stories of gratitude and patience in our guests' experiences with working in the community, and learn about why we should all do community service as Muslims.From cats and breaking social expectations to learning slang Arabic as a non-Arab, join us as we explore how to revive our intentions and realign our purpose during our youth 😺2023-06-1232 min
The MSA TakeEP 5: The Art of Balancing Uni/Work Life + More Gems w/ Former MSA Pres. Iqtidar AhmedIn this episode we're joined by Iqtidar Ahmed, a UNSW alumni and a former president of the UNSWMSA (2017). Iqtidar had begun pursuing Islamic studies whilst studying full-time at university where he learnt the Arabic language and studied with notable scholars from Sydney as well as overseas. Join us in this episode where we delve into Iqtidar's story and learn the art of balancing uni/work life, the importance of prioritising your time and how to take your relationship with Allah to the next level. May Allah put barakah in Iqtidar's studies and future endeavours.2022-10-2631 min
The MSA TakeEP 5: The Art of Balancing Uni/Work Life + More Gems w/ Former MSA Pres. Iqtidar AhmedIn this episode we're joined by Iqtidar Ahmed, a UNSW alumni and a former president of the UNSWMSA (2017). Iqtidar had begun pursuing Islamic studies whilst studying full-time at university where he learnt the Arabic language and studied with notable scholars from Sydney as well as overseas.Join us in this episode where we delve into Iqtidar's story and learn the art of balancing uni/work life, the importance of prioritising your time and how to take your relationship with Allah to the next level.May Allah put barakah in Iqtidar's studies and future endeavours.2022-10-2631 min
The MSA TakeEP 4: Stepping out of the comfort zone w/ Tuba CihanSalams! I’m Tuba, the guest for this week’s podcast episode, and also one of the marketing leads that puts out the posts you see on the MSA page :)In this episode, I share my struggles with choosing the right career path and wearing the hijab at uni as someone that comes from a majority Muslim community. I take you through how I’ve overcome the challenges that I’ve faced as a Muslim woman stepping out of her comfort zone and into a completely new and unfamiliar environment.Join me, as I hope that thi...2022-10-1935 minThe MSA TakeEP 3: The Dawah, Self-Improvement & Asking The Right Questions w/ Junaid AhmedIn the second brothers episode we are joined by Junaid Ahmed, who has been the Dawah lead within the MSA for the past three years. Join us as we explore how Junaid began taking the religion more seriously, the beauty of the Deen and how he ended up becoming Dawah lead. We also tackle important topics such as self-improvement and how to go about it as well as asking and answering the important questions in life.2022-10-0526 min
The MSA TakeEp 2: What's your identity? w/ Mehreen JamilHow do you hold on to your Iman? Join us and our VP Mehreen as we delve into our journeys and discuss various trials and tribulations that shaped our identity.ANONYMOUS Q & A LINK:https://forms.gle/9sBmu2HZSicgkJ2572022-09-2830 minThe MSA TakeEP 1: What does it take to be President? w/ Farhan KhanThe first official brothers' episode where we are joined with the President himself. Join us as we sit down and get a sneak peek into what it takes to be President and the day in the life of Farhan Khan.2022-09-2123 minThe MSA TakeEP 0: Sisters Tell All - THE MSA TAKEThe first sisters' pilot episode of The MSA Take where we explore what this podcast is, what our plans are and what it will (inshaAllah) become.2022-09-1107 min
The MSA TakeEP 0: Brothers' Pilot Episode - What is The MSA Take?The first brothers' pilot episode of The MSA Take where we explore what this podcast is, what our plans are and what it will (inshaAllah) become.2022-09-0708 min
Boys In The CaveEpisode 7 – Orientalism | Abida AuraOn this episode, we talk to Sr. Abida about Orientalism and the portrayal of Muslim women throughout history, as well as modern representations that affect Muslims. Abida is a postgraduate student at the University of New South Wales, pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree. She previously occupied the Vice President position at UNSWMSA, the Muslim Students Association on her campus, and has been actively involved in several community initiatives. Her informed interests include sociology, philosophy, as well as the current state of the Ummah. Hosts: Joshua, and Aquib Ple...2017-12-3153 min