Maryam Lemu | The Muslim Marriage Crisis | TAM #4
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In this episode of The African Muslimah podcast, Na’ima B. Robert speaks with renowned Nigerian Islamic educator and author Maryam Lemu.
Maryam entered marriage believing it would mirror what she had grown up seeing. Nearly 35 years later, she reflects on the struggles that brought her marriage to the brink, the ego she had to confront and the lessons that transformed her relationship. She also discusses raising the next generation, setting healthy boundaries, remaining true to Islam and the growing influence of social media on Muslim families.
#AfricanMuslim #Muslimwomen #Africanpodcast
Topics of discussion include:
• Her family’s journey from embracing Islam in Britain to authoring 27 books about the faith.
• How her marriage nearly fell apart and why listening instead of becoming defensive transformed their relationship.
• Understanding marriage as both a relationship and a covenant with Allah.
• Modelling Islam through how we live, not simply what we teach our children.
• The powerful lesson behind her son’s words: “Being nice is fear with a smile.”
• Challenging the tendency to treat Islam like a “buffet” that can be switched on and off.
• How online culture, comparison and imported values are affecting Muslim ma
• Why strong Muslim families can build a legacy that reaches far beyond the home.
The African Muslimah is a flagship series on One Nation Media (ONM), an intimate, honest exploration of how Islam shapes the identity, choices, and impact of African Muslim women across the continent and diaspora.
🎙️ Hosted by Na’ima B. Robert | Author, presenter, and book coach based in Harare, Zimbabwe
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Maryam Lemu | The Muslim Marriage Crisis | TAM #4
One Nation Media TV
5,636 views
In this episode of The African Muslimah podcast, Na’ima B. Robert speaks with renowned Nigerian Islamic educator and author Maryam Lemu.
Maryam entered marriage believing it would mirror what she had grown up seeing. Nearly 35 years later, she reflects on the struggles that brought her marriage to the brink, the ego she had to confront and the lessons that transformed her relationship. She also discusses raising the next generation, setting healthy boundaries, remaining true to Islam and the growing influence of social media on Muslim families.
#AfricanMuslim #Muslimwomen #Africanpodcast
Topics of discussion include:
• Her family’s journey from embracing Islam in Britain to authoring 27 books about the faith.
• How her marriage nearly fell apart and why listening instead of becoming defensive transformed their relationship.
• Understanding marriage as both a relationship and a covenant with Allah.
• Modelling Islam through how we live, not simply what we teach our children.
• The powerful lesson behind her son’s words: “Being nice is fear with a smile.”
• Challenging the tendency to treat Islam like a “buffet” that can be switched on and off.
• How online culture, comparison and imported values are affecting Muslim ma
• Why strong Muslim families can build a legacy that reaches far beyond the home.
The African Muslimah is a flagship series on One Nation Media (ONM), an intimate, honest exploration of how Islam shapes the identity, choices, and impact of African Muslim women across the continent and diaspora.
🎙️ Hosted by Na’ima B. Robert | Author, presenter, and book coach based in Harare, Zimbabwe
📺 New episodes coming soon — subscribe so you don’t miss them!
🔔 Hit the bell to be notified when we go live!
FOLLOW ONE NATION MEDIA:
Website: https://1nationmedia.com/
YouTube: @1nationmediatv
Facebook: Facebook: 1nationmediaFB
Instagram: Instagram: 1nationmediainsta
X (Twitter): https://x.com/1nationmediax
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