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Nabintou Doumbia 5 Episodes Aug 7, 2026

For many of us, the workday consists of meetings and deadlines with rushed salah breaks in between. But what could happen if we flipped the “daily grind” on its head? We often ask Allah for hasanat in this dunya and the akhirah, but what does that look like in real life? My name is Nabintou Doumbia, and I’m your host. Through conversations with featured guests, I am seeking timeless wisdom that helps answer these questions—and more.

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The Courageous Ask: Trusting Allah With the Answer Aug 7, 2026 1705 Have you ever talked yourself out of asking before anyone else had the chance to say no—or, “yes”?In this solo episode, I share the story of one of the first truly bold asks I've ever made, how I responded to the answer, and how that experience completely transformed the way I make du’a, ask of others, and learned to receive. Turns out, so many of our blessings are just a simple ask away.

Changing ZIP Codes: When Success Creates Distance Jul 31, 2026 2567 What does it really mean to "make it" when success takes you away from home? In this episode, Sirad shares her journey of growing up in a tight-knit family in Maryland with big dreams to studying at Princeton, then Columbia, all the way to pursuing a PhD in Boston at Harvard. Together, we reflect on the emotional realities of changing zip codes: navigating the tensions between ambition a

Between the Noise: The Sound of Certainty Jul 19, 2026 4180 This week, we sat down with Dr. Leenah Safi to explore intuition—what it is, how it’s cultivated, and how we develop it while remaining grounded in community. In a world that’s becoming increasingly noisy, how do we distinguish between our inner voice and the countless influences competing for our attention? And most importantly, what role does Taqwa play in helping us navigate uncertainty with cl

When The Qualities Don’t Translate Jun 20, 2026 1736 I wake up for work. I meet deadlines. I follow through on my commitments. So why is it so much harder to show up in my relationship with Allah with the same consistency?In this solo episode, I explore the disconnect between the qualities we readily demonstrate in our careers, education, and personal relationships, and why those same qualities often fail to translate into our worship.As I enter ano

At the Crossroads: Faith, Ambition, and Sacrifice With Hakeemah Cummings May 28, 2026 4257 What happens when the very future you’ve worked toward begins to feel a little too morally complicated? When a career you’ve always envisioned seems tied to a compromise you’re not at peace making? More deeply, what happens when Allah begins guiding your heart toward a sacrifice He may want you to make? During these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, we are speaking with Hakeemah Cummings about her deci

The Other Side of the First-Generation Story May 14, 2026 1358 In this week's episode, I chat with one of my favorite humans: my dad! For as much as we talk about the first-generation story, there's one side we don’t hear nearly enough about: the immigrant parent POV. Here, Daddy and I talk about his upbringing in Côte d’Ivoire, his journey to the United States, the challenges he faced along the way, and how becoming a father shaped the sacrifices h

How an Unexpected Trial Taught Me Tawakkul May 5, 2026 1363 Academic validation is great and all—until, like anything else, it exists in excess. As a first-generation American with big dreams so I could one day take care of my parents, I quickly found myself chasing educational and career milestones for the dopamine hit they always brought. Then it all came crashing down when I got my bar exam results, right as I was starting my big law job.Preparing to re

Welcome 9 to Asr! May 3, 2026 126 Three words: long. time. coming.My prayer is that this platform becomes an open space for reflection, a growing community, and a place where intentions turn into action. In short—so much more than a podcast.I’m excited to stand alongside you as we navigate Deen, deadlines, and everything in between. Because for many of us, work isn’t just a 9 to 5. It’s something closer to a 9 to Asr.

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