At Fill Up Your Cup Retreats by MWM, we create safe spaces for women to reflect on their lives and explore their roles as Muslimahs, wives, mothers, professionals, and community members. These retreats are designed for all Muslim women, not just mothers. They consist of exercises in introspection in a private setting without the noise of our daily duties. Their aim is to help participants gain insight and the necessary tools to draw closer to the women they were before they became moms, chauffeurs, cooks, family photographers, and keepers of all lost things.
Get those answers by gaining insight and tools necessary to draw us closer to the women we were before we became moms, chauffeurs, cooks, family photographers, and the keeper of all lost things. Absorb the wisdom and leadership of renowned strong Muslimahs through exercises and introspection in a private setting without the noise of our daily duties.
*This retreat is designed for ALL Muslim women, not just mothers*
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We cap attendance based on the theme of the retreat
Zaiba Hasan
Executive Director / Host, Mommying While Muslim
Zaiba Hasan is an American Muslim who grew up biracial and bicultural. Born and raised in Chicago, Zaiba’s Irish/Pakistani heritage and interfaith upbringing gave her a head start navigating between identities. It’s, therefore, no surprise that she is frequently invited to speak at interfaith events since her background makes her a natural at bridging gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims in the United States. A degree in Political Science and Communication further shaped Zaiba’s outlook on issues like race, immigration, and nationalism, as well as her parenting philosophy, which is geared towards raising compassionate, responsible global citizens. When she isn’t busy with podcasting, public speaking, fostering interfaith community, or working with her parent coaching clients at Emerge Consulting Solutions, Zaiba can usually be found on the basketball court or baseball field with her husband and their four children.
Uzma Jafri
Executive Producer / Host, Mommying While Muslim
Uzma Jafri grew up in Houston, the daughter of Muslim immigrants from Pakistan and India. This turned out to be good preparation for confronting people’s misconceptions about both Muslims and Texans. Coming from a traditional Muslim family and being “unapologetically” Muslim, while still identifying with American culture, made Uzma hyperaware of the dangers that arise when people conflate culture and religion. Today, Uzma is a physician running her own practice in Phoenix, medical director of an assisted living and hospice agency, and graduate medical faculty. She is also a certified speaker for the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Arizona and volunteers with multiple organizations to support refugees. However, she considers all of these as side gigs to her real full-time occupation: being Ammi to her 4 kids.