# Trailer | Real Talk with Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and Qaanitah Hunter

**Author:** Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
**Series:** Real Talk Series
**Published:** 2025-11-14
**YouTube:** https://youtu.be/ngn1R_8Gr0o
**URL:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/trailer-real-talk-with-dr-tesneem-alkiek-and-qaanitah-hunter
**Topics:** Allah, Faith, Family & Community, Marriage

## Description
Finally, a series that gets honest about the struggles of Muslim women. From college to marriage, hijab to feminism, Real Talk reflects on women’s real experiences while reframing them through the lenses of Islam and empowerment through faith. Join Yaqeen scholar Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and host...

## Transcript
**[0:01]** As Muslim women, we hear it all. Opinions about our hijab, expectations about marriage, questions about feminism. People either think we're too religious or not religious enough. Everyone has an opinion and it gets loud. How do you even know who to listen to?

**[0:19]** Here's the truth. Problems change, trends change, but the Qur'an and Sunnah never do. And that's where real clarity comes from. In Real Talk, we'll cut through the confusion with the Qur'an and Sunnah

**[0:35]** using the big sister honesty I really wish I had when I was young. And I'll make sure to ask the hard questions she can't dodge. No filters, no fluff. I'm gonna keep it real.

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- [When You Feel Conflicted About a Hadith | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/when-you-feel-conflicted-about-a-hadith-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [Tips for When You're Struggling With Your Faith | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/tips-for-when-youre-struggling-with-your-faith-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [Are We Becoming Too Self-Centered? | Real Talk ft. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/are-we-becoming-too-self-centered-real-talk-ft-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [The Healthy Way to Think About Feminism | Real Talk ft. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/the-healthy-way-to-think-about-feminism-real-talk-ft-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [Spiritual Burnout is Real | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/spiritual-burnout-is-real-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [The Social Media Spiral | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/the-social-media-spiral-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [The Problem With Hustle Culture | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/the-problem-with-hustle-culture-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [What if it's Not a Gender War? | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/what-if-its-not-a-gender-war-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
- [Why is Marriage So Complicated? | SERIES PREMIERE | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/real-talk-series/why-is-marriage-so-complicated-series-premiere-real-talk-ft-dr-tesneem-alkiek.md)
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