By Riham Feshir
(MPR NEWS) A new podcast, “Muslim Superdad and Wondermom,” uses a touch of humor to address some of the more serious questions facing Muslim parents. Amin Aaser is the founder of an educational group called Noor Kids, which launched the podcast.
MPR News reporter Riham Feshir recently talked with Aaser, who is also the host of the show.
Below are highlights from the interview. They have been edited for length and clarity.
Build a better world
When we started Noor Kids some 10 years ago, our goal was to raise Muslim kids that build a better world. And the reason why we did that was because, you have to understand the experience for Muslims in America then and even now was quite challenging, right?
I myself growing up in Maple Grove, Minnesota. I remember, you know, I never wanted my mom to come to my baseball games because I didn’t want anyone to see her headscarf, I was like, really, like, not comfortable in my skin as a Muslim.
And by the way, that experience was not unique. That was one that many Muslim kids experienced at that time. And those types of challenges still remain.
