Behind The Blind is a podcast hosted by the cofounders of Islam By Touch, Nadir and Yadira Thabatah. Behind The Blind is a way for people to gain insight on what it's like to be blind, to be a Muslim, and to be a blind Muslim in every aspect of life from our perspective. Sometime it will fun, sometimes it will be hard to listen to, but it will always be real and always be genuinely us.
Going Through Your Comments
Behind The Blind Episode 28.In this episode Yadira and Nadir go through some audience comments left on YouTube and discuss.
5/28/2023 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
Blind Muslims Converse with Imam Wisam Sharieff
In this Episode of Behind The Blind we are showcasing one of the Islamic Q&A/General discussion sessions that we hold for the blind community. In this session we were joined with Imam Wisam Sharieff from @QuranRevolution and it was an awesome time. Hope you guys enjoy. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
5/21/2023 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 28 seconds
Yadira's Feelings On Mother's Day
On this Episode of Behind The Blind, Nadir and Yadira discuss how Yadira feels about Mother's Day. They also talk about celebrating birthdays, Father's Day, braille Quran Classes and so much more. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadiratwitter.com/alwaysyadira
5/14/2023 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
Inspiration Porn
In this episode Yadira and Nadir recap their week and discuss the concept of inspiration porn from their prospective.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
4/30/2023 • 46 minutes, 39 seconds
Eid Al Fitr: Preparation, Celebration, and Fiesta Del Eid
In this Episode Yadira and Nadir Talk all about Eid Al Fitr 2023.. How they prepared for the holiday, celebrating Eid with the family, and the awesome Fiesta Del Eid. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
4/23/2023 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds
Travel Stories, The Last 10 Nights of Ramadan, and More
In this episode Nadir and Yadira talk about traveling as a blind person and their plans for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. They also talk about some issues they face with ride share services. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
4/16/2023 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
Hustle Culture, Decorations, and Tragedy
In this episode Yadira and discuss the Idea of hustle culture in society, the debate on decorations for Muslim holidays sold at big box retailers, and the tragic shooting that happened recently in Tennessee. SUPPORT Islam By Touch THIS RAMADANhttps://www.launchgood.com/campaign/help_us_bring_the_blind_community_closer_to_allah_this_ramadan#!/PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
4/2/2023 • 47 minutes, 54 seconds
Ramadan Is Here
In this episode Nadir and Yadira discuss what's going on for them this Ramadan. They talk about what Islam By Touch organized for the blind and disabled community along with how they celebrate the month and Yadira's struggles during her Ramadans. SUPPORT Islam By Touch THIS RAMADANhttps://www.launchgood.com/campaign/help_us_bring_the_blind_community_closer_to_allah_this_ramadan#!/Youtube and Zoom Links for Live Taraweeh and Quran this Ramadanhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FhgmQ2D08t69D5VBSzKn6v3fkWd3gvX5?usp=share_linkPLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
3/26/2023 • 43 minutes, 34 seconds
Half Muslim? Culture Vs. Islam
In this episode Yadira and Nadir talk about the idea of being half Muslim and talk about the difference between Islam and Culture. Support Islam By TouchThis Ramadan https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/help_us_bring_the_blind_community_closer_to_allah_this_ramadan PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
3/19/2023 • 56 minutes
Sick Day! Reaction to 1923 Predictions About 2023
Nadir and Yadira are both under the weather this week so here is a reaction episode they recorded in January 2023. They will be reaction to an article on predictions from 1923 about 2023. EnjoyPLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
3/5/2023 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Why Homeschool And How We Do It
Hey everyone, in this episode Yadira explain why they decided to homeschool and describe some of the ways they manage homeschooling 4 children while running Islam By Touch.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
2/26/2023 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
Misconceptions About Being Blind Parents
In this episode Yadira and Nadir Talk about the misconceptions and stigmas they deal with because they are blind parents. Also Nadir is really tired in this one, so goofiness ensues...PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
2/19/2023 • 49 minutes, 23 seconds
Being Blind Parents Part 5
In this episode Nadir and Yadira tell share Sumayah's birth story and why they moved to Texas. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
2/12/2023 • 42 minutes, 39 seconds
Being Blind Parents Part 4
In this episode Nadir and Yadira talk about Suhaylah's birth and their experiences in the hospital. Yadira also recounts her last days and moments with her first guide dog Andrea.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
2/5/2023 • 44 minutes, 17 seconds
Being Blind Parents Part 3
In this episode Yadira and Nadir talk about the lack of support they had while going through their issues during Yadira's pregnancy with Abdallah. They also discuss how they avoided future discrimination based on their disability and Yadira's roller coaster pregnancy with Noah.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
1/29/2023 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
Being Blind Parents Part 2
In this episode Nadir and Yadira recount their time in the hospital and the unimaginable hardships the hospital staff put them through after their first son was born.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
1/22/2023 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
Being Blind Parents Part 1
In this episode Nadir and Yadira discuss the struggles of being blind parents and we are not taliking about the parenting aspect. Yadira speaks about her pregnancy with Abdallah, a life threatening event she experienced while pregnant, and the prejudice and mistreatment they unexpectedly received due to their disability.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
1/15/2023 • 42 minutes, 42 seconds
Why Islam By Touch? Part 2
In this episode Nadir and Yadira continue the story of why they started Islam By Touch. They discuss the difficulty in finding a place to live, the work that went into making the master copy of English Meanings of the Quran in braille, and how they ended up in Texas.PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouchinstagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouchtwitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadirainstagram.com/alwaysyadirafacebook.com/alwaysyadiratwitter.com/alwaysyadira
1/8/2023 • 38 minutes, 39 seconds
Why Islam By Touch? Part 1
In this episode Nadir and Yadira discuss the circumstances that lead them to starting Islam By Touch along with all of the trials and tribulations they went through during the first few months of the non profit organization. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
1/1/2023 • 43 minutes, 19 seconds
Nadir's Story Part 2
In this episode Nadir goes through his experience in high school, his first exposure to the broader blind community, how and when he became more religious, and so much more. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
12/25/2022 • 38 minutes, 14 seconds
Nadir's Story Part 1
In This episode we go through Nadir's early life. We talk about his blindness, family life, his early school years, bullying, and Tupac..PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
12/18/2022 • 44 minutes, 3 seconds
Yadira's Journey To Islam Part 5 (ON LOCATION)
In this episode Yadira discuses the aftermath of embracing Islam, both from her family and from the Muslim community. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
12/11/2022 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Yadira's Journey To Islam Part 4
In this episode we go through Yadira's family life as we continue her journey towards embracing Islam. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouch instagram.com/islambytouch facebook.com/islambytouch twitter.com/islambytouch tiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira instagram.com/alwaysyadira facebook.com/alwaysyadira twitter.com/alwaysyadira
12/4/2022 • 41 minutes, 43 seconds
BTB Bloopers: ON LOCATION
This is a bonus clip of Nadir and Yadira getting ready to record an episode of the podcast while they are on vacation. Everything was going great until a carpenter bee showed up.PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouchinstagram.com/islambytouchfacebook.com/islambytouchtwitter.com/islambytouchtiktok.com/islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadirainstagram.com/alwaysyadirafacebook.com/alwaysyadiratwitter.com/alwaysyadira
11/30/2022 • 1 minute, 47 seconds
Yadira's Journey To Islam Part 3
In this episode of Behind The Blind we discuss when and why Yadira started learning about Islam, questions she always had about catholicism, and what ultimately lead her to leave Christianity. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira
11/27/2022 • 39 minutes, 57 seconds
Yadira's Journey To Islam Part 2
In this episode we continue Yadira's story by exploring what went down in 7th grade, Yadira's high school experience as a blind student and some of the moments that made Yadira evaluate her life. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira
11/20/2022 • 36 minutes, 51 seconds
Yadira's Journey To Islam Part 1
Hey guys, in this episode we go through Yadira's journey to Islam starting with her early childhood, her experience in school as a blind student and how through it all she still maintained faith in God. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira
11/13/2022 • 44 minutes, 26 seconds
Yadira's Guide Dogs
In this episode we discuss Yadira's path to becoming a guide dog handler and all of the hurtles she had to overcome to get there. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW, AND SUBSCRIBEVISIT OUR WEBSITE: islambytouch.comFOLLOW Islam By Touch ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@islambytouchFOLLOW YADIRA ON ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS:@alwaysyadira
11/6/2022 • 46 minutes, 16 seconds
Yadira's Blindness
This is our first episode where we discuss Yadira's blindness, the cause of it, treatment, prosthetics, and how she while going through this.