Navigating Masculinity and Life - With Umar Baba Ahmed

Discussion Pointers
Navigating Manhood and Masculinity
● Changing perceptions: How have your perceptions of masculinity changed over the years, especially as you've become a husband and father?
● Toxic masculinity: Have you ever noticed toxic masculinity in your own life? How have you addressed or challenged it?
● Emotional expression: What have been some of the challenges you've faced in expressing your emotions as a man? How have you overcome these challenges?
Regrets and Lessons Learned
● Looking back: Are there any decisions or actions in your past that you regret navigating manhood? What lessons have you learned from these experiences?
● Second chances: How do you view the concept of second chances? Have you ever had to give yourself a second chance and what is the importance of positive self talk?
● Mistakes and growth: How do you believe mistakes contribute to personal growth and development?
Change and Transformation
● Personal evolution: What are some of the biggest transformations you've undergone in your life? How have these changes shaped who you are today?
● Fear of change: Have you ever been afraid of change? How have you overcome these fears?
● Embracing uncertainty: How do you approach uncertainty and the unknown? What strategies do you use to navigate these situations?
Fatherhood and Parenting
● Balancing act: How do you balance the demands of work, family, and personal life? What strategies have you found helpful in managing your time and energy?
● Father-child relationships: What do you consider to be the most important qualities for a father to possess? How do you strive to cultivate these qualities in your own relationships with your children?
● Challenges and rewards: What are some of the biggest challenges and rewards of fatherhood? How have these experiences shaped your perspective on life?
The Impact of His Wife
● Love and support: How has your wife's love and support influenced your personal growth and development?
● Challenges and compromises: What silent challenges have you faced in your marriage
as a man, and how have you and your wife overcome them?
● Partnership and equality: How do you view the role of women in society? What do you
believe it means to be a supportive and equal partner to your wife?
Service to the Ummah
● Community involvement: How do you contribute to your community and the broader Muslim world? What motivates you to serve others?
● Challenges and rewards: What challenges have you faced in your efforts to serve the ummah? What rewards have you received?
● Future aspirations: What are your goals for your involvement in the ummah in the future? How do you hope to make a positive impact?
Re-education and Unlearning
● Negative cultural norms: What negative cultural norms have you had to unlearn? How did you challenge these beliefs and practices?
● Continuous learning: How do you stay informed and continue to learn throughout your life? What resources do you find helpful?
● Personal growth: How do you believe re-education and unlearning contribute to personal growth and development?
Beauty in Responsibility
● Accountability and ownership: How do you view the concept of responsibility? What does it mean to be accountable for your actions?
● Challenges and rewards: What challenges have you faced in taking responsibility for your life? What rewards have you received?
● Purpose and meaning: How does taking responsibility contribute to a sense of purpose and meaning in your life?
Growth and Realizing What Matters
● Prioritizing values: How do you determine what truly matters in your life? What values guide your decisions?
● Overcoming obstacles: What obstacles have you faced in pursuing your goals and dreams? How have you overcome these challenges?
NOTE: Some of these questions will be addressed in the Second Episode InshaAllah
Please forgive some slight audio issues, these will all be rectified in the following episodes inshallah.