Mindful Meeting
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him & his family) said, “The best of you are those who are best to their family, and I am the best amongst you to my family.” Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) said, “May Allah have mercy on those who revive our affairs.” These powerful words shape the foundation of Mindful Meeting—a space where we strive to revive, reform, and strengthen ourselves and our families through meaningful conversations and personal growth.
I’m King Abu, your host. Originally from East Africa and now living in the States, I’m a full-time provider, student, and most importantly, a father to two energetic boys. Life keeps me busy, and let’s be real—Somali tea keeps me going.
But beyond the daily hustle, my journey led me to a painful realization: our communities are struggling with broken families, and no one wants to talk about it. After my divorce, I saw firsthand how unprepared many of us are for marriage and the responsibilities that come with it. Divorce rates in the Muslim Ummah are rising, and if we want to change that, we need to start at the root—by preparing ourselves and our youth for healthy, lasting relationships.
That’s why Mindful Meeting isn’t just about marriage. It’s about holistic growth—spiritually, financially, mentally, emotionally, and physically—because building strong families starts with becoming strong individuals. Every week, I sit down with experts and real people to uncover wisdom, share stories, and learn how to navigate life’s challenges with faith and intention.
This is more than a podcast. It’s a movement—one that calls us to revive the affairs of Ahlul Bayt, strengthen our homes and families, and become the best versions of ourselves. So, grab a cup of my Somali tea, as that’s my specialty, and let’s embark together on this journey.
Lastly, I am known for my Somali tea; it is my specialty!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S2E11 - Connecting with The Noble Quran
In this week, I sit down with one of the most passionate Quran teachers, Khadija Osman. As we strive to continuously build our relationship with the noble Quran, especially, in this blessed month of …
S2E11 Teaser
Full episode will drop tomorrow.
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S2E10 - Preparing The Youth for Marriage
In this episode, I sit down with one of Houston's great spiritual leaders, Syed Farhat Abbas, the resident scholar of IEC, the Islamic Education Center in Houston, Texas. We discuss the following top…
S2E9 Heroes of Karbala and Imam Mahdi
In this episode, I sit down with the young and talented author, our respected guest, Muhammad Hani Mirza, and celebrate the birth anniversaries of the Heroes of Karbala and the Imam of our time. We d…
S2E9 Teaser
In this episode, my guest, the young and talented author-Muhammad Hani Mirza-and I sit down and celebrate the legacies of the Heroes of Karbala and the Imam of our time, Imam Mahdi
S2E8- Imam Mahdi, Prophet Jesus, and Palestine
In this episode, I sit down with Sheikh Farouk and Pastor Justin as we tackle the following topics:
- What are the missions of both Prophet Jesus, Imam Mahdi, and Palestine?
- Who or what is Dajjal? Is he …
S2E8 Teaser
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S2E7- Lady of Light-a Muslim Leader
After a long hiatus, we are back where we left off. In this episode, we start the podcast in the same way we initially launched it by remembering the legacy of the greatest woman God has ever created…
BELOVED PALESTINE
As Shunya said, “Not taking an action is also an action. Not making a choice is also a choice." We must not choose silence when our fellow humans are being oppressed. It is our collective duties to s…
S2E6 - Dealing with Difficult Parents
I will be taking a short break and will return soon. Meanwhile, this week, I am joined by Anika Munshi again, and like last time, she holds back nothing. She is passionate about the topic, and you ca…
S2E5 - MTO: Meet The One
Due to popular demand, we brought back sister Tanweer Daya, Tanweer, co-founder of MTO, sits down with me and explains how her passion project, a matrimonial, or a concierge service, works, the histo…
S2E4 - Finding and Keeping Love
We introduce one of the most well puttogether together guests this podcast has seen thus far. She is no joke. She is the author of three books, public speaker, host of the Family Connections podcast…
S2E3 - Understanding Narcissism
In this week's episode, sister Anika Munshi, founder of Sukoon circles and Rahman Designs, generously graced us with her online presence and shared her wealth of knowledge on what narcissism is. We …
S2E2 - Importance of Premarital Councelling
We introduce our first therapist guest on the show, sister Aiman Merali. She runs her own private practice, and was a delight to have on the show. She educated me on the importance of premarital coun…