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Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Arshiya KheraniEpisode Notes
Eid mubarak! I know I am a few days early or a few days late depending on when you read this but as of now it is the last few days of Ramadan 2020 and I got one last episode for S2 for y'all!Yup this is the season finale. This episode was actually recorded a month ago but I have been so busy that it has taken me this long to edit and get it ready for y'all. More info on my Season Finale post on isnta. For now, the episode:...2020-05-2100 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?The Modern SkepticsEpisode Notes
Jummah Mubarak! Ramadan has started and another episode is here. Probably second to last for the season...Today's episode is a very special one since it is a crossover with another Muslim Podcaster. Well multiple podcasters. The Modern Skeptics are a group of 4 girls who produce a show called To Whom It May Concern. Here is what it is about in their own words: "To Whom It May Concern,
Our opinions matter, but are rarely sought out. That’s why the 4 of us decided to come together every week to talk ab...2020-05-0100 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?ImranYeEpisode Notes
Double digit episode count! Mamma we made it!
On this episode we have @imranye, a Muslim Twitter and Muslim TikTok celebrity. As well as Founder of Hasanat.house, a collection of websites, newsletters, and apps dedicated to helping Muslims in various ways.
But beyond that ImranYe is an artist. His art takes forms in many ways whether it be tik toks, tweets, software, traditional art, etc.
During this episode, we dive into how the pandemic has affected his work, his day to day life, and how he got viral...2020-04-2000 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Nausheen DadabhoyEpisode Notes
On this episode, I was able to talk with Nausheen Dadabhoy, a cinematographer, based out of NYC but currently back in LA with her family. We dive into how the pandemic is affecting the cinematic industry, how the stimulus applies to freelancers and gig workers, as well as the post-pandemic landscape of arts and media. Hope you enjoy!
Check her out at @naushero and http://www.dpdadabhoy.com/
Nausheen Dadabhoy, is a Pakistani-American director and cinematographer from California. Nausheen has lensed a number of narrative and documentary films: J’adore Nawal (2018) fo...2020-04-1600 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Maarten van Elst AKA Muslim FitEpisode Notes
No stop on these episodes! Here is another one with Muslim Fit AKA Maarten Van Elst!
(Side note: My recording malfunctioned and I tried to make it sound as best as possible for y'all. Alhamdulilah Maarten sounds great so please endure my parts and listen to the great advice from Maarten)
Maarten discovered Islam through his search for self-improvement, he was inspired by Islam’s teachings, that amongst other, promotes spiritual, social, physical and mental health. After converting to Islam in 2011, he didn’t see much of what was being preached actually being prac...2020-04-1100 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Mohammed KamranEpisode Notes
We have made it to another Friday with no Jummah. But we do have an interview with Mohammed Kamran!
Kamran is a mechanical engineer who travels to plants to help manufacture car parts. Alongside that he is regional director for MIST Chicago and Co-Founder (alongside me) of Midwest Muslim United Student Association.
In this episode we discuss how the pandemic has not only affected his work but also the multiple orgs he is a part of and what they plan to do once everything returns to "normal"
Hope you...2020-04-1000 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Imran NanlawalaEpisode Notes
Monday is when the week starts for me so this is still Week 2 of the season...
Anyways, today we have the creator of another amazing podcast (The WalaWay): Imran Nanlawala..
Imran began his career as an ESL teacher. But he quickly learned that his passion for helping others succeed didn't stop at just teaching them English. Having a background in leadership, and combining that with his extensive knowledge in health, fitness and green living, Imran created The WalaWay to help others reach their greatest potential.
Imran is also midwest director for...2020-04-0600 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Zain KhaziEpisode Notes
Week 2 keeps going and this Quarantine is guaranteed for another 4 weeks at the minimum.
Today's episode is a chill one imo. Casual conversation with a friend of mine named Zain Khazi.
Born in India. Seattle boy since he was 7. UWash Alum. Microbiology major. Pivoted into consulting.
But that's just a biodata line. Zain picked up photography. Turned a hobby into a passion and then into a part time business. Which has led him into appreciating the arts and diving into sports, film, fashion, philosophy, and theology.
We...2020-04-0400 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Omar UsmanEpisode Notes
Week 2 of Season 2, Week unknown of Quarantine.
Today we have Omar Usman on the show! Omar works professionally as a technology consultant, and is a certified project manager, and a John Maxwell certified leadership trainer and speaker. He has served in leadership roles with a number of local and national Islamic organizations, and is a founding member of MuslimMatters and Qalam Institute. He is a regular khateeb in the Dallas area, and has delivered presentations at national conventions and Islamic centers across the US and Canada.
We dive into how to...2020-03-3000 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Humna TariqEpisode Notes
On today's episode we interview Humna Tariq, a Population Health Data Scientist for UC San Diego Health.
She currently lives in San Diego, California and has worked on various Data Modeling projects.
The projects pertaining to COVID-19 deal with creating data models for clinical decision support of doctors and geographic data models California in partnership with many west coast hospitals, WHO and California CDC.
She has also worked on creating data models for the impact of food deserts on metabolic diseases, data models for predicting postpartum hemorrhaging after delivering...2020-03-2800 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Med Supply Drive with Adaah & ZubyEpisode Notes
Med Supply Drive is an initative started by a group of Georgetown students to get medical professionals the supplies they need. Today we talk with Adaah and Zuby about the recently started org, how they are handling scaling, and how the Covid19 has impacted organizing, their med school, and families.
Adaah Sayyed is a rising third year at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the Co-Director of MedSupplyDrive. Since her clinicals have been postponed she is now based out of St. Louis, Missouri. Besides MSD, Adaah is also involved in Physicians for...2020-03-2500 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Dada+BhoyEpisode Notes
Season 2 starts off with my wife (Safa Dada) and I (Ziyad Dadabhoy), hence Dada+Bhoy.
We dive into how Safa has transitioned her 2nd grade class to E-Learning, How my work from home decision was filled with drama, and how we have tried to stay sane being at home 24/7.
We hope you enjoy the episode as we start the season off on a personal note before diving into other people's lives and how they have adapted to Covid-19 aka CoronaVirus!
Salam!
Find out more at http://immt...2020-03-2300 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?S2 TrailerEpisode Notes
And here we go!
Season 2, Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?, is officially launched! We have 4 episodes recorded already and hope to get even more. Email us if you are interested in sharing your story!
Our theme for the season is the inescapable Covid-19 Pandemic. We dive into how Muslims are dealing with this worldwide crisis and discuss adapting work, home, and faith lives into being in lockdown.
We hope you enjoy this season and rather than ask for any tip or donation I just ask you to donate to one...2020-03-2300 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?JoeEpisode Notes
Welcome to the last episode of Season 1! It has been quite the journey to get to this point. 6 months, multiple interviews, even more cancellations, and even more adventures trying to make this into something y'all would enjoy!
I am really excited for this Season Finale! We did a twist on the usual question and it led to an episode full of interesting stories and self reflection for the american muslim community imo. We had an exciting time recording and hope you enjoy as much as we did!
With this episode Season 1...2019-06-0900 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Sara & AyahEpisode Notes
Welcome to the second to last episode of Season 1! With double the guests we have double the stories and double the fun. It really is a wonderful penultimate episode. Joining us are Sara and Ayah. 2 Muslim Women who are active in their communities and vocal about their beliefs. This leads to some interesting encounters and stories. Whether it is while making rounds (00:30), Interview season answers that end up in the ottoman empire (04:30), A story that wasn't going to be told (05:45), A classroom encounter (15:00), Empowerment mixed with 9/11 (22:45), And a story about a newspaper picture going viral (29:30).2019-05-2700 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Khalil ManasraEpisode Notes
The podcast isn't abandoned! We are back! Apologies for the very long break but now we are in the...Endgame. Ok sorry for the dad joke but really. 3 episodes left and the Season 1 Finale is going to be amazing.
But let's focus on this episode. I got the chance to record with Khalil who grew up in Chicago but has been in DC for the past couple of years. Khalil has had quite the adventures in the USA and abroad and I was excited to sit down with him and chat. From his...2019-05-1200 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Tareq TamrEpisode Notes
This week I got to sit down with Tareq Tamr aka Ibn Abi Tareq who has grown quite a sizeable following on Social Media by talking about Islam ion ways that many people can relate. Hmmm wonder what a podcast like that sounds like? 😆
But really Tareq is someone I knew I wanted on when i thought of this Podcast and it did not disappoint. He starts us off with a border crossing tale (00:45), gives us tips on how to cross best (6:00), and ends with an awkward Co-Worker interaction (18:00).
Hope you enj...2019-03-2300 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Uroosa NafasatEpisode Notes
Back again with episode 2!
We have the hilarious Uroosa Nafasat accompanied by special guest Safa Dada aka My wife.
There are a few items I wanted to clarify:
1. Islamic Foundation refera to IFS, a large primarily Desi masjid in the west suburbs of Chicago.
2. Villa Park/Lombard are 2 western suburbs of Chicago that are primarily desi and Muslim.
3. Elmhurst College is a university located in the central suburb of Elmhurst.
Hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording it!
Do you have a story to...2019-01-2300 min
Isn't Mo Quarantined Tho?Nadeem NizamuddinEpisode Notes
The long wait is over! Episode 1 is here!
We have the wonderful Nadeem Nizamuddin who had so much to share that we start off the season with a longer than planned episode. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording it!
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Find out more at http...2019-01-0900 minIsn't Mo Quarantined Tho?S1 TrailerEpisode Notes
Isn't Mo Muslim Tho is the start of something new and here is a small introduction to get you ready for our first episode. If you have any questions after listening then reach out on our social media!
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The Mad MamluksEP 060: MIST Chicago | Ziyad DadabhoyMahin, SIM and Mort talk to Ziyad Dadabhoy. Ziyad is a board member of the MIST Chicago Chapter. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST) is a unique program designed for today’s American youth. It is famous for being a fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops geared towards bringing high school students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills, all while gaining a deeper understanding of Islam and Muslims. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST)™ consists of annual Regional Tournaments that take place in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, DC, Florida, P...2017-04-171h 13
The Mad MamluksEP 060: MIST Chicago | Ziyad DadabhoyMahin, SIM and Mort talk to Ziyad Dadabhoy. Ziyad is a board member of the MIST Chicago Chapter. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST) is a unique program designed for today’s American youth. It is famous for being a fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops geared towards bringing high school students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills, all while gaining a deeper understanding of Islam and Muslims. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST)™ consists of annual Regional Tournaments that take place in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, DC, Florida, P...2017-04-171h 13