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
S2E1 - A Godly Father
Pastor Mike is back again, and this time we are chatting about what it takes to be a Godly Father. Mike revisits the birth of his first child and how he freaked out upon finding out his wife was pre…
S1E12 - Season Finale - Our Intimate Relationships with God
In this lengthy episode, I sit down with four awesome and spiritually uplifting guests. Jew, Christian and Muslim. We all come together and discuss the one thing we all love to talk about: God. We co…
S1E11 - Art in Spirituality
I am joined by two artistically talented guests this week as we discuss art and how it relates to spirituality. Are art and spirituality mutually exclusive? Should art be about gaining profit or expr…
S1E10 - Understanding Astrology and The Zodiac Signs
Our youngest guest thus far is gracing us today, and sharing with us his wealth of knowledge on Astrology and The Zodiac Signs. How does astrology tie in to spirituality? What do the Zodiac signs mea…
S1E9 - What Does Imam Mahdi Mean to Humanity
In this celebratory episode, I sit down with Sheikh Nabil as we explore many lingering questions regarding Imam Mahdi such as:
Where does He live?
Is He married?
Does He have kids?
Where does He work?
…
S1E8 - Heroes of Karbala
In this celebratory episode, Salih Baity and I chat about Imam Husain and his family and companions. We. talk about the energy found in Karabal; he also shares with me how his family joined the schoo…
S1E7 - Letter 53 from Nahjul Balagha
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Muhammad and we exchange our thoughts as it pertains to letter 53 from Nahjul Balagha, a letter Imam Ali wrote to Malik al-Ashtar, one of his most loya…
S1E6 -Spirituality vs. Religiosity
In this week's episode, we discuss whether or not being religious or spiritual are the same thing. Are they both mutually exclusive? Why does being religious have a such a negative connotation? Does …
Spiritual Ups and Downs
In this episode, I sit down with Mawlana Baig and Pastor Mike and we discuss our spiritual journeys of ups and downs. Why is there a struggle to begin with? And what is the remedy? Does our financial…
S1E4 - World Hijab Day 2021
In this episode, we celebrate World Hijab Day with sisters Marium, Masooma, and Asha. Sister Mariuam, a convert to Islam, explains the struggles within her Catholic family, particularly her mother, w…
