We are finally back with a new episode and it is a special one! We have special guest host Zahra Khan interviewing Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of the NYT bestselling novel, A Place For Us, and they have an in-depth conversation about the book, quips about their community, the writing process and so much more! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:25 How Fatima created the community in A Place for Us 05:36 Zahra and Fatima’s conversation on being judged based on appearance and dealing with perceptions on attire selection. 09:55 First Break 10:48 Fatima shares her reasoning behind Amar’s 9/11 experience within the book, and her own personal 9/11 story. 20:34 Second Break 21:26 Fatima and Zahra discuss Hadia’s part of the story in A Place for Us and how it relates to their own lives. 30:13 Final Break 31:08 Fatima talks about her writing process, coming to the realization that she could create characters that are more similar to her, and the responsibility that entails. 40:52 Fatima’s advice for young Muslim writers 46:11 Outro Check out and support Rameez! Some of the music featured on this episode are found on this album below, if you enjoyed what you heard please download yourself a copy! www.amazon.com/Rani-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B07GJD5RLB Tracks featured: ‘Intro’, ’Lullaby’, and ’The Toy Cart’ Follow ModelTown on SoundCloud: @modeltown Follow ModelTown on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0gPKIqZttcFeQEySpoueyn?si=ZNOD0kPQRx-xuyEm1kgjjg Follow Rameez Anwar on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6FzS52u6o0wkxkFqm2OkXn?si=chSXUyfwQpOSEVr36CPQlQ Follow Fatima and get a copy of A Place For Us! fatimafarheenmirza.com www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524763551?tag=randohouseinc8259-20 Read Zahra’s Blogs! bellesandbooks.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bellesandbooks Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast

In a time where sororities are met with so many negative connotations and incidents, comes a story of how this band of sisters' effort to not only change that sorority narrative but also overhaul the stigma of what it is like to be a Muslim woman. Mu Delta Alpha is leading the charge with resilience, courage, and persistence! In the first episode of season 3, Ayaz Quraishi has a sit down conversation with Samira Maddox (MDA's National President and Founder), Umaima Nasir (MDA's National Chapter Recruitment Chair) and Aamena Javed (MDA's National Chapter Coordinator Chair) and they talk about: Part 1 - Introduction :24 - Background on this Episode :45 - Ayaz's Understanding of Sororities 3:04 - Our Interviewees Part 2 - The Importance of Legacies 4:29 - Introduction to Sameera and Umaima 4:51 - How it Started 11:22 - Dealing with Red Tape 13:02 - Finding an Identity 15:48 - The Founding Class 18:37 - Beyond the Rubble 24:51 - The Year of Formality Part 3 - Finding Sisters 27:18 - Year Two 29:40 - Relationship with Alif Laam Meme 31:11 - Aamina Javed and the Beta Class 34:30 - Year 3 and Recruitment 38:58 - Jumping the Hurdles 44:35 - Thoughts from Potential Members Part 4 - The Future 47:33 - Beginning this Year 48:46 - Speaker Series 52:18 - Young Muslimah Summit 57:12 - The Need for Support 57:48 - Recruit Projects 1:00:12 - Muslim Women are Awesome Part 5 - Conclusion 1:02:05 - Ayaz's Takeaways on Mu Delta Alpha 1:03:21 - Our Next Episode Enjoy! Check them out! https://www.mudeltaalpha.org/ Help their cause! https://secure.squarespace.com/commerce/donate?donatePageId=59cff634c027d84167d52416 Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Robodruma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QZElqa87Sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhGFu1RGEwI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC3YCcv5MPI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=731X4Y_EBbg

In the tenth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Omar returns and has a conversation with hip hop artist Brother Ali and Sidi Usama Canon, and they talk about how Hip Hop and Islam mix to create a melting pot of culture and beauty. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: 00:18 - Intro 00:55 - About the Guests 02:33 - Meeting "Uncle Usi" 07:25 - The Multi-Directional Influence of Islam and Art 09:02 - Islam and the Inspiration of "All the Beauty in this Whole Life" 13:52 - Finding Islam through Hiphop 17:35 - The Malcolm X Connection 21:40 - Towing the Line Between Islam and Music 29:29 - The Top 5 Hiphop Artists 31:40 - That Time Usama Canon Met Lauryn Hill and Q-Tip 34:57 - Takeaways from this Episode 37:40 - Conclusion and LoveForUsamaCanon.org 38:02 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Free Rap Beats | Hip-Hop Instrumentals: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTD4zqBuUJZjzUt03zganA www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYJGwNsPg5E

In the ninth episode of Season Two of the What’s the Scenario Podcast, Mikael Rafiqi is starting his first year in college and has a lot of questions. In this episode he goes through some of his expectations and concerns with a peer of his friends who are also entering college as well. Enjoy! In this episode they talk about: 00:35 - Intro 01:27 - Panelist Introduction 02:17 - Emotional Preparedness 06:42 - How High School Prepared Us 10:35 - How High School Failed Us 11:41 - Biggest Fears in Going to College 15:17 - The Things We'll Leave Behind 17:07 - An end to an Era 19:36 - Closing Remarks 21:52 - Our Next Episode Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/scenariopodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/scenariopodcast iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whats…d1092936935?mt=2 Google Play: play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/…ivsg67kciqx3auqjq Stitcher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=140124&refid=stpr Soundcloud: @scenariopodcast Music: Free Rap Beats | Hip-Hop Instrumentals: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTD4zqBuUJZjzUt03zganA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYJGwNsPg5E