
Episode #168
A Light of Her Own
Shaykha Sarah Ahmed reflects on her journey as a female scholar, the pain behind Muslim women's spiritual journeys, and about her book, "A Light of Her Own: Muslim Womanhood as a Path to Allah."


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Recent episodes include "A Light of Her Own" (19 October 2026, 48 minutes), "Wait, Muslims Have Been Here How Long?" (5 October 2026, 62 minutes), and "Yes, She's Funny In This | Huda Fahmy" (29 September 2026, 46 minutes).
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Episode #168
Shaykha Sarah Ahmed reflects on her journey as a female scholar, the pain behind Muslim women's spiritual journeys, and about her book, "A Light of Her Own: Muslim Womanhood as a Path to Allah."

Episode #167
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