The Muslim Marriage Podcast
With Zahra Hassan & AJ
ASalaam Alaykom! Tune in each week as we discuss all things Marriage from a Muslim perspective.
Episodes are hosted by me (Zahra Hassan), and my Husband (AJ) as well as our unhealthy obsession with terrible terrible puns. They're pretty bad, lol.
Why is the Muslim Marriage Podcast boycotting Spotify?
“European defense tech firm Helsing’s 600-million-euro funding round was led by Prima Materia, Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s venture capital firm…and by Shakil Khan, an early investor in the popular music streaming app. Ek is also chairman of Helsing.”
CNBC, June 2025
According to our understanding, the founder of Spotify is both investing in and is the chairman of a company which produces AI Military technology. This is completely inconsistent with our values.
If you are an Android user like we are, then we welcome you to watch our podcast on YouTube, or listen on Muslim Central (the largest free, advertisement-free online platform for Islamic audio and video content).
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Full Episode List
Ep 86 | 4 Stages of the Narcissistic Relationship
In this week’s episode, AJ and I do a deep dive into the four stages of the narcissistic relationship including all definitions and terms.
Ep 85 | 5 Early Signs You're Talking to a Narcissist
In this week’s episode, AJ and I reveal the five signs you may be talking to a manipulator as well as how a talking stage with these individuals tends to go.
Ep 84 | Does Marriage Coaching Actually Work?
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about the difference between marriage coaching and counselling, and whether or not coaching works!
Ep 83 | 7 Talking Stage Mistakes to Avoid if You're Serious About Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I list the 7 talking stage mistakes to avoid if you’re serious about getting married.
Ep 82 | Communication 101 for a Healthy Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I go into detail about how to actually do healthy conflict resolution in marriage.
Ep 81 | How to Handle Red Flags the Right Way
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about the difference between a flaw and a red flag, as well as how to correctly approach red flags during the talking stage.
Ep 80 | 5 Worst Reasons to Go Ahead With a Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about 5 terrible reasons to get married, and the 1 reason good enough to get married.
Ep 79 | How To Talk About Emotional Cheating In Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I talk about emotional cheating in marriage and how to talk about it with your spouse.
Ep 78 | How to Assess Connection During the Talking Stage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss how to start to assess connection and capacity during the talking stage.
Ep 77 | How to Talk About and Share the Mental Load in Your Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss how to manage the mental load in a marriage without overburdening one partner.
Ep 76 | Why You May "Attract" Toxic People, And How To Stop
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss why you may “attract” toxic people, and how to stop doing so.
Ep 75 | Love Marriage Vs Arranged Marriage
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss the differences between arranged and love marriage during the talking stage and after you’re actually married.
Ep 74 | Would You Love Me If I Was a Worm?
In this week’s episode, AJ and I discuss the underlying reasons why spouses ask each other hypothetical questions, and what to do instead.
Ep 73 | Am I Emotionally Available (And What Do I Do if I'm Not)?
In this week’s episode, AJ and I review how to gauge whether you are emotionally available, and what to do if you are emotionally unavailable.
Ep 72 | 3 Things Healthy Marriages Have in Common
In this week’s episode, AJ and I review the three features that healthy marriages have in common.