Four young Muslim men share their reflections on growing up in Aotearoa
Published: 29 November 2022
Listen to this 2-part podcast, where 4 young Muslim men talk about challenges they have faced growing up as young Muslim men in Aotearoa.
Introducing Christchurch's youth Muslim men
In this panel podcast, Ashraf, Bariz, Yaquub and Zabi talk about challenges they have faced growing up as young Muslim men in Aotearoa, a place where their religion is not widely practiced and only small populations of people from their families’ countries of origin live. They also talk about how their beliefs and passions guide them towards their goals, the importance of routine, and how they use sports, exercise and reading as positive outlets. Listen to the podcast to hear more.
Please be aware that this podcast contains discussion of the Christchurch Mosque terror attacks.
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Reflecting on the panel podcast
Ashraf, Bariz, Yaquub and Zabi talk about challenges they have faced growing up as young Muslim men in Aotearoa, a place where their religion is not widely practiced and only small populations of people from their families’ countries of origin live.
What have you learned listening to their panel discussion?