Muslim Life Hackers - Soumaya Najjarin: Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce

Soumaya Najjarin: Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce

06/16/24 • 56 min

In this episode, Soumaya Najjarin, CEO of New Beginnings, shares her personal journey through divorce, the motivations behind starting New Beginnings, and the challenges faced by divorced individuals in the Muslim community. Soumaya offers practical advice and insights on rebuilding one's life post-divorce, emphasizing courage and resilience.
Timestamps:
05:22 Islamic Perspective on Divorce
09:43 Stages of Divorce and Healing
17:16 Rediscovering Identity and Purpose
29:11 Learning from Conflicts and Moving On
29:31 The Unique Challenges of Divorce
30:03 Islamic Teachings in Divorce Healing
30:38 Personal Growth and Resilience
33:24 The Reality of Post-Divorce Life
35:09 Practical Steps for Healing
38:26 The Importance of Networks and Resources
About Soumaya:
Soumaya is the Founding Director of New Beginnings Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide divorce support and healing to Muslims facing the challenges of divorce. She also works in the policy and projects space in the NSW Government and is responsible for the design of strategic policy and government projects.
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Muslim Life Hackers - Soumaya Najjarin: Healing and Rebuilding After Divorce

Transcript

Soumaya Najjarin00:00:00.000

You need to identify your parameters. You're not going to have the answer to everything in the beginning. And it's okay not to have the answer to everything.

Mifrah Mahroof00:00:08.250

As-salamu alaykum and welcome to the Muslim Life Hackers podcast. I'm your host Mifrah Mahroof and this is the podcast where we get better every day. Through conversations with experts, leaders, and inspiring individuals. We'r