The beauty in difference: Autism, ADHD and hidden disabilityFeaturing Maya Azzawi - https://www.instagram.com/3sm1sm3/

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with sister Maya Azzawi, a SEND advocate in our community, as she opens up about her journey navigating her son’s autism diagnosis and the unexpected way it brought her closer to Allah. Maya speaks candidly about the emotional weight families carry behind closed doors - the grief, the guilt, the love, and the unwavering hope that rarely get spoken about in our community. We explore the stigma around disability within the Shia community, why so many families feel unseen, and how cultural expectations often silence those who need compassion the most. Maya shares what she wishes people understood about raising a neurodiverse child, the barriers individuals with disabilities face in our mosques and social spaces, and the small but powerful ways we can create more inclusive, loving environments. This episode had us in tears, and is one that will truly transform the way you perceive disability forever.Without your support we cannot any make of these possible, please consider becoming a monthly partner - https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate