Degree of Modesty
An introduction to modesty as a marker of Islamic character and everyday practice.
Podcast Host · Islamic Educator · Speaker
Lena Tleib
Host and creator of Shaded with Lena Tleib — deepening the understanding of Islam and cultivating unity and inclusivity, one conversation at a time. Chicago-based educator, speaker, and nonprofit event organizer.
About
Making Islamic knowledge feel personal, warm, and accessible.
Lena Tleib is the creator and host of Shaded with Lena Tleib (also published under the name Shaded on the Day of Judgment), a podcast dedicated to deepening the understanding of Islam while cultivating a sense of unity and inclusivity among all listeners. Across more than 100 episodes, she explores Islamic teachings and history through candid lectures and discussions — most recently through the Serene Heart series, a study of the qualities that shape a sincere and contented heart.
Alongside her work behind the mic, Lena serves as Advertising & Events Coordinator at Zakat Foundation of America, where she puts the same values of service and community into charitable outreach, event planning, and fundraising campaigns. Based in the Chicago area, she blends storytelling, scholarship, and grassroots organizing to bring Islamic teachings to a wider audience — on air, on stage, and on the ground.
Quick facts
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Host & CreatorShaded with Lena Tleib
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Advertising & Events CoordinatorZakat Foundation of America
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Based inChicago area, IL
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FocusIslamic spirituality, history & character
The Podcast
Shaded with Lena Tleib
"Dedicated to deepening the understanding of Islam, while aiming to cultivate a sense of unity and inclusivity among all listeners." Now past 101 episodes in Religion & Spirituality, exploring Islamic teachings and history through insightful lectures and discussion.
Featured series — Serene Heart
Signs of Sincerity
Exploring the indicators of genuine spiritual commitment within Islamic practice.
Be Sincere! The Degree of Sincerity
A closer look at the levels and importance of sincerity in religious devotion.
Character of the People of Jannah
Examining the virtuous qualities described of those promised paradise.
Degree of Discipline
How different levels of self-discipline shape spiritual development.
Degrees of Hope
A reflection on hope as a spiritual station, and how to hold it rightly.
Station of Contentment (Ar-Ridha)
Unpacking contentment with the divine decree as a station of the heart.
The Rewards of the Patient
What patience earns the believer, drawn from Islamic teaching and history.
101 episodes and counting — hear the full catalog on Spotify
Speaking & Lectures
Bringing the same depth to live audiences.
Beyond the podcast, Lena leads lectures, intensives, and discussions for Shaded on the Day of Judgment — a 501(c)(3) organization built to give the community a safe, enriching space to learn and share Islamic knowledge.
- Sincerity & Spiritual Growth
- Character & Akhlaq
- Islamic History
- Community & Unity
- Contentment & Trust in Allah
Featured Speaker — 3rd Annual Muslim Youth Expo
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC), representing Zakat Foundation of America
Programs at Shaded on the Day of Judgment
Intensives
Structured, in-depth educational programs on Islamic teachings.
Lectures & Events
Live talks and community gatherings centered on faith and history.
Videos & Podcast
Ongoing series exploring scripture, character, and everyday practice.
Community & Service
Service that extends past the microphone.
As Advertising & Events Coordinator at Zakat Foundation of America, Lena channels the same values of sincerity and unity from her podcast into direct, on-the-ground charitable work.
Sadaqah Jariyah Projects
Organizing ongoing-charity campaigns given on behalf of loved ones and the community.
Emergency Relief Appeals
Coordinating rapid-response fundraising for communities facing crisis.
Water Well Projects
Supporting long-term development campaigns that provide lasting access to clean water.
Shaded on the Day of Judgment is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn about Zakat Foundation of America · Support Shaded
Let's Connect
For speaking invitations, collaborations, or just to say salam.
info@shadeddoj.orgBridgeview / Chicago, IL