https://simplecast.com MuslimMatters The MuslimMatters podcast - because Muslims matter. We'll be sharing recordings of Islamic talks, audio versions of popular articles, and other original content with you. en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:13 +0000 https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com MuslimMatters https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6f10a7a7-397f-4af6-8e3f-81b3058c0485/d2945eaf-a2a2-4154-bbe5-0e61a0e40461/3000x3000/mm-podcast-logo-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com episodic The MuslimMatters podcast - because Muslims matter. We'll be sharing recordings of Islamic talks, audio versions of popular articles, and other original content with you. MuslimMatters false https://feeds.simplecast.com/z7e3tP1H muslims, islam muslimmatters info@muslimmatters.org 7273cfaf-a261-432e-a05c-98ee3957dd50 The Golden Age of Islam Won't Save Us (Or Will It?) Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaaz Mullanee) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-golden-age-of-islam-wont-save-us-hJfSOAeG The Golden Age of Islam Won't Save Us (Or Will It?) Zainab bint Younus, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaaz Mullanee 00:52:14 Sh Abdullah Mullanee and Zainab bint Younus talk about the necessity of moving on from the nostalgia of the Golden Age of Islam, drawing from its lessons by being creative and building up our Ummah in new and exciting ways today. Sh Abdullah Mullanee and Zainab bint Younus talk about the necessity of moving on from the nostalgia of the Golden Age of Islam, drawing from its lessons by being creative and building up our Ummah in new and exciting ways today. muslimmatters podcast, muslim podcast, islam, muslims, religion podcast, spirituality, history, islamic history, muslimmatters false full 159 63fcb208-bb42-4d9b-84d5-b5a34716c004 Is Your Charity Paying Influencers? Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Mufti Abdullah Nana, Dr. Shafi Lodhi, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/is-your-charity-paying-influencers-mKzUHbly Is Your Charity Paying Influencers? Mufti Abdullah Nana, Dr. Shafi Lodhi, Zainab Bint Younus 00:47:47 Where does your dollar go? Mufti Abdullah Nana and Dr Shafi Lodhi talk about the concerning phenomenon of commission-based charity fundraisers in the Muslim community, which involve unethical and unIslamic practices that have been normalized by Muslim organizations. Where does your dollar go? Mufti Abdullah Nana and Dr Shafi Lodhi talk about the concerning phenomenon of commission-based charity fundraisers in the Muslim community, which involve unethical and unIslamic practices that have been normalized by Muslim organizations. muslimmatters podcast, fundraising, sadaqah, islam, religion podcast, ramadan, spirituality, zakah, charity false full 158 4c939d2c-c12f-476d-96ab-e1f4a81d3ca6 Ramadan is Not for Your Private Spirituality Tue, 3 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Dr Farah El-Sharif, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ramadan-is-not-for-your-private-spirituality-__MMe_3R Ramadan is Not for Your Private Spirituality Dr Farah El-Sharif, Zainab bint Younus 00:49:47 Is Ramadan really a time to simply withdraw from the world? When we are fasting while witnessing genocides in across the Muslim world, are we really meant to turn to private worship and ignore what's happening? Zainab bint Younus speaks to Dr. Farah El-Sharif about what grappling with the concept of resistance in light of Islamic ethics, navigating scholarly advice to avoid politics, and the fears that many have about the consequences of engaging in resistance. This episode highlights the importance of Islam as more than just a private religious practice, and the revolutionary potential of Islamic theology in changing the world. Is Ramadan really a time to simply withdraw from the world? When we are fasting while witnessing genocides in across the Muslim world, are we really meant to turn to private worship and ignore what's happening? Zainab bint Younus speaks to Dr. Farah El-Sharif about what grappling with the concept of resistance in light of Islamic ethics, navigating scholarly advice to avoid politics, and the fears that many have about the consequences of engaging in resistance. This episode highlights the importance of Islam as more than just a private religious practice, and the revolutionary potential of Islamic theology in changing the world. theology, muslimmatters podcast, resistance, islam, religion, muslims, worship, islam podcast, ramadan, revolution, spirituality, muslimmatters, islamic thought false full 157 d1ee3c2e-3ad8-4a55-8b34-33612decf07c Faith, Fasting, and Metabolic Wellness with Dr. Saadia Mian Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Dr. Saadia Mian) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/faith-fasting-and-metabolic-wellness-with-dr-saadia-mian-NSaWTcVH Faith, Fasting, and Metabolic Wellness with Dr. Saadia Mian Zainab bint Younus, Dr. Saadia Mian 00:56:04 Dr. Saadia Mian covers the medical dos and don'ts of fasting, tips on staying healthy while fasting, and how fasting impacts insulin resistance, fertility, testosterone, weight gain, and more! Dr. Saadia Mian covers the medical dos and don'ts of fasting, tips on staying healthy while fasting, and how fasting impacts insulin resistance, fertility, testosterone, weight gain, and more! muslimmatters podcast, fasting, health, islam, muslims, religion podcast, ramadan, faith false full 156 0dc4bea9-e2f1-4487-bcb3-c8adb7e5bf24 Dropping the Spiritual Baggage: Overcoming Malice Before Ramadan Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Justin Parrott, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/dropping-the-spiritual-baggage-overcoming-malice-before-ramadan-_WGREDd9 Dropping the Spiritual Baggage: Overcoming Malice Before Ramadan Justin Parrott, Zainab bint Younus 00:41:47 Ustadh Justin Parrott identifies the rarely-discussed spiritual disease of malice, and shares tips and tricks on letting go of the emotional and spiritual baggage of malice before Ramadan begins. Ustadh Justin Parrott identifies the rarely-discussed spiritual disease of malice, and shares tips and tricks on letting go of the emotional and spiritual baggage of malice before Ramadan begins. muslimmatters podcast, islam, religion, muslims, spiritual diseases, religion podcast, islam podcast, ramadan, spirituality, malice, muslimmatters false full 155 3a38e3bb-e8a9-4f1d-b2da-bd5fc4f9cea1 Guardians of the Tradition: Muslim Women & Islamic Education Wed, 4 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/guardians-of-the-tradition-muslim-women-islamic-education-WHxlnzCg Guardians of the Tradition: Muslim Women & Islamic Education muslimmatters 01:07:32 Anse Tamara Gray shares her story of accepting Islam and growing into a female scholar, establishing Rabata and launching the new Ribaat University, and the future of women's Islamic scholarship. Anse Tamara Gray shares her story of accepting Islam and growing into a female scholar, establishing Rabata and launching the new Ribaat University, and the future of women's Islamic scholarship. false full 154 26ad71ff-6d7b-44c5-9490-e4dcd3aa92c1 What Every New Imam Needs to Know Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Sh Mohammad Elshinawy, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/what-every-new-imam-needs-to-know-KOhXc3Sy What Every New Imam Needs to Know Sh Mohammad Elshinawy, Zainab bint Younus 01:13:26 What does every new Imam need to know about being an imam? What do you do if you're in a small community with minimal resources? How do you manage joining a new community, learning the ropes, and not biting off more than you can chew? In this episode, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares his advice for new imams, community building, and reflections on his own imam experience. What does every new Imam need to know about being an imam? What do you do if you're in a small community with minimal resources? How do you manage joining a new community, learning the ropes, and not biting off more than you can chew? In this episode, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares his advice for new imams, community building, and reflections on his own imam experience. muslimmatters podcast, grassroots, imams, islam, grassroots activism, muslims, religion podcast, community, community building, podcast, muslimmatters, muslim community false full 153 d5747d7b-aa77-45c4-8549-2681eeb4727b Should Muslims Ally with Conservatives or Progressives? Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Imam Dawud Walid, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/should-muslims-ally-with-conservatives-or-progressives-yzNI7fSa Should Muslims Ally with Conservatives or Progressives? Imam Dawud Walid, Zainab bint Younus 00:51:37 In this episode of the MuslimMatters Podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Imam Dawud Walid about the political and cultural pendulum swinging to the right after the leftist allyship of the 2010s. She asks him about his book "Towards Sacred Activism" and what priorities Muslims need to keep in mind before choosing to engage with or seek allyship with political and cultural groups in the West. Are Muslims meant to be right-wing or left-wing? Tune into this episode for a deep dive into this contentious discussion. In this episode of the MuslimMatters Podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Imam Dawud Walid about the political and cultural pendulum swinging to the right after the leftist allyship of the 2010s. She asks him about his book "Towards Sacred Activism" and what priorities Muslims need to keep in mind before choosing to engage with or seek allyship with political and cultural groups in the West. Are Muslims meant to be right-wing or left-wing? Tune into this episode for a deep dive into this contentious discussion. muslimmatters podcast, politics, culture war, islam, religion, muslims, right wing, religion podcast, islam podcast, podcast, allyship, muslimmatters, left wing false full 152 c3b19db3-f879-4ef3-a24c-4c7829a30f9f Muslims, Muslim-ness, and Islam in Politics Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Celsabil Hajd-Cherif, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslims-muslim-ness-and-islam-in-politics-XqnW6SK3 Muslims, Muslim-ness, and Islam in Politics Celsabil Hajd-Cherif, Zainab bint Younus 00:41:57 Celsabil Hadj-Cherif examines Muslims and Muslimness in politics, failed models of political (dis)engagement, and what it means to bring Islamic ethics into our political vision. Celsabil Hadj-Cherif examines Muslims and Muslimness in politics, failed models of political (dis)engagement, and what it means to bring Islamic ethics into our political vision. muslimmatters podcast, politics, islam, muslims, religion podcast, muslims in politics, podcast, muslimmatters false full 151 4bfd5e54-4b3c-48c0-9a8a-1c665114a9a0 Kosovar Representation, Muslim Kidlit, and What Muslim Books Miss Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Amire Hoxha, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/kosovo-representation-muslim-kidit-and-what-muslim-books-miss-fXstBsso Kosovar Representation, Muslim Kidlit, and What Muslim Books Miss Amire Hoxha, Zainab bint Younus 00:50:37 Amire Hoxha, author of "Amar's Fajr Reward," talks to Zainab bint Younus about writing as a minority within a Muslim minority, trends in Muslim bookselling, and what Muslim kidlit keeps missing out on. Amire Hoxha, author of "Amar's Fajr Reward," talks to Zainab bint Younus about writing as a minority within a Muslim minority, trends in Muslim bookselling, and what Muslim kidlit keeps missing out on. kidlit, muslimmatters podcast, muslim writers, fiction, writers, islam, muslims, religion podcast, kosovo, podcast, muslimmatters, literature false full 149 954b3838-e305-46cc-9a21-734394c981b2 How Mamdani Made Khilafa Great Again Sun, 9 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Irtiza Hasan, Siraaj Muhammad, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-mamdani-made-khilafa-great-again-J6KtR89J How Mamdani Made Khilafa Great Again Irtiza Hasan, Siraaj Muhammad, Zainab bint Younus 00:53:48 Zainab bint Younus, Siraaj Muhammad, and Irtiza Hasan talk all things Mamdani: what his electoral success means for the Muslim community, what Muslims can learn from his strategies, and what we need to watch out for in the future. Zainab bint Younus, Siraaj Muhammad, and Irtiza Hasan talk all things Mamdani: what his electoral success means for the Muslim community, what Muslims can learn from his strategies, and what we need to watch out for in the future. politics, grassroots, muslim podcast, mamdani, religion podcast, podcast, muslimmatters, political analysis, muslim community false full 150 9dc142cf-2096-43ad-9cd9-1afd626c6bc2 How Fantasy Football Gambling is Destroying Muslim Men Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Omar Usman) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-fantasy-football-gambling-is-destroying-muslim-men-7klpSmNv How Fantasy Football Gambling is Destroying Muslim Men Omar Usman 00:23:46 Omar Usman tackles the topic of sports gambling amongst Muslim men and how it has quietly become a common vice in our community. Omar Usman tackles the topic of sports gambling amongst Muslim men and how it has quietly become a common vice in our community. fantasy football, gambling, khutbah, islam, religion, religion podcast, sports, spirituality, faith, muslimmatters false full 148 71131470-dc61-4592-8236-7c15817872e5 A Riba-Free Future: How Debt-Free Education Can Strengthen the Muslim Ummah Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Faizan Syed, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/a-riba-free-future-how-debt-free-education-can-strengthen-the-muslim-ummah-onkCrBhk A Riba-Free Future: How Debt-Free Education Can Strengthen the Muslim Ummah Faizan Syed, Zainab bint Younus 00:29:40 Faizan Syed of A Continuous Charity talks to Zainab bint Younus about what ACC can do for Muslims seeking riba-free higher education in the West, and what that means for our communities at large. If you're a university student, parent of a university student, or just want to help your community, this episode is for you! Faizan Syed of A Continuous Charity talks to Zainab bint Younus about what ACC can do for Muslims seeking riba-free higher education in the West, and what that means for our communities at large. If you're a university student, parent of a university student, or just want to help your community, this episode is for you! grassroots, higher education, student loans, islam, religion, muslims, finances, spirituality, economics, faith, muslimmatters false full 147 767c2356-ec7a-4cd6-a833-59117320411f The Power of Du'a: A Game Changer Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-dua-a-game-changer-zRHVKeWg The Power of Du'a: A Game Changer Zainab bint Younus, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan 00:44:03 Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and Zainab bint Younus talk about Aliyah's book "The Power of Du'a," developing a personal relationship with Allah, and how du'a can literally change your life. Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and Zainab bint Younus talk about Aliyah's book "The Power of Du'a," developing a personal relationship with Allah, and how du'a can literally change your life. muslimmatters podcast, islam, dua, muslims, religion podcast, islam podcast, du'a, spirituality, faith, muslimmatters false full 146 bf1d2b82-98aa-4a90-b68f-26060b501d08 A Belated Ramadan Mubarak Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:57:39 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/a-belated-ramadan-mubarak-P54g5lK3 A Belated Ramadan Mubarak Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 00:33:24 Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus share a (belated) Ramadan Mubarak with the MuslimMatters family, sharing their own traditions and reflections on how to spend this Ramadan. Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus share a (belated) Ramadan Mubarak with the MuslimMatters family, sharing their own traditions and reflections on how to spend this Ramadan. muslimmatters podcast, family, ramadan mubarak, traditions, islam, muslims, religion podcast, islam podcast, ramadan, muslimmatters false full 145 ea04c516-e138-449d-b202-9ad6364cdda1 Islam, Decoloniality, and Allamah Iqbal on Revolution Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Muhammad Saad Yacoob) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/islam-decoloniality-and-allamah-iqbal-on-revolution-2z3nVxrS Islam, Decoloniality, and Allamah Iqbal on Revolution Zainab bint Younus, Muhammad Saad Yacoob 01:45:41 Muhammad Saad Yacoob dismantles the concept of decoloniality, recenters Islamic revolutionary thought, & advises the everyday Muslim. Muhammad Saad Yacoob dismantles the concept of decoloniality, recenters Islamic revolutionary thought, & advises the everyday Muslim. allamah iqbal, decoloniality, islam, religion, muslims, religion podcast, islam podcast, podcast, muslimmatters, islamic thought false full 144 ca72199e-9808-422a-9862-fb83133a04fa Navigating Christmas: Advice for Converts, from Converts Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:35:25 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Hazel Gomez, Eman Manigat) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-christmas-advice-for-converts-from-converts-0VEXzmEC Navigating Christmas: Advice for Converts, from Converts Zainab bint Younus, Hazel Gomez, Eman Manigat 00:52:29 Anse Hazem Gomez and Anse Eman Manigat share their own experiences as converts, discussing some of the most common and most difficult challenges that new Muslims face, as well as providing support to those experiencing backlash from family and friends. They offer advice, compassion, and a holistic understanding of maintaining Islamic values while strengthening family ties, too.  Anse Hazem Gomez and Anse Eman Manigat share their own experiences as converts, discussing some of the most common and most difficult challenges that new Muslims face, as well as providing support to those experiencing backlash from family and friends. They offer advice, compassion, and a holistic understanding of maintaining Islamic values while strengthening family ties, too.  muslimmatters podcast, family, reverts, christmas, holidays, islam, muslims, new muslims, spirituality, converts, faith, muslimmatters false full 143 24fe5203-6ff3-4c56-bed9-f552a9b8fc66 How To Free A Jinn and Other Questions Tue, 5 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-free-a-jinn-and-other-questions-trcheYH_ How To Free A Jinn and Other Questions Zainab bint Younus, Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil 00:45:45 "Does reading about jinn make Muslim kids want to do black magic or communicate with jinn?"  "How can Muslim writers include Islamic teachings and beliefs in fiction?" Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil is back to talk about her newly published Middle Grade fiction book, "How To Free A Jinn"! Zainab bint Younus asks Ustadha Raidah about Muslim kids reading jinn stories, maintaining Islamic principles when writing fiction, and how to cover big topics like mental health and intergenerational trauma for young readers. "Does reading about jinn make Muslim kids want to do black magic or communicate with jinn?"  "How can Muslim writers include Islamic teachings and beliefs in fiction?" Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil is back to talk about her newly published Middle Grade fiction book, "How To Free A Jinn"! Zainab bint Younus asks Ustadha Raidah about Muslim kids reading jinn stories, maintaining Islamic principles when writing fiction, and how to cover big topics like mental health and intergenerational trauma for young readers. kidlit, intergenerational trauma, fiction, islam, religion, muslims, books, religion podcast, mental health, podcast, jinn, muslimmatters, literature false full 141 d38c83d2-54ee-416f-b9ba-f71b7389bda4 Trump May Be The Lesser of Two Evils Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:56:16 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Siraaj Muhammad, Mobeen Vaid) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/trump-may-be-the-lesser-of-two-evils-2spx1SnX Trump May Be The Lesser of Two Evils Siraaj Muhammad, Mobeen Vaid 01:16:51 In this podcast, Ustadh Mobeen Vaid and MuslimMatters Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad discuss the shifting political landscape for Muslim-American voters as frustrations with the Democratic Party’s stance on Gaza lead to increased support for third-party candidates and even Donald Trump. They examine recent polling data, endorsements from Somali community leaders, and challenges facing Kamala Harris’s campaign among Muslims. Ustadh Mobeen offers insights into the moral and strategic considerations for Muslim voters navigating difficult choices this election season. In this podcast, Ustadh Mobeen Vaid and MuslimMatters Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad discuss the shifting political landscape for Muslim-American voters as frustrations with the Democratic Party’s stance on Gaza lead to increased support for third-party candidates and even Donald Trump. They examine recent polling data, endorsements from Somali community leaders, and challenges facing Kamala Harris’s campaign among Muslims. Ustadh Mobeen offers insights into the moral and strategic considerations for Muslim voters navigating difficult choices this election season. voting, politics, palestine, elections, abandon harris, american elections, american muslims false full 142 7741e37b-9b38-487d-bed8-108346c40fc6 Muslims and Disability: A Way Forward Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Sa'diyyah Nesar) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslims-and-disability-a-way-forward-Ka0ulnDl Muslims and Disability: A Way Forward Zainab bint Younus, Sa'diyyah Nesar 00:28:54 Zainab bint Younus speaks to Sa'diyyah Nesar about her experiences as a Muslim living with disability, and what the Muslim Ummah needs to know to serve Muslims with disability better. Zainab bint Younus speaks to Sa'diyyah Nesar about her experiences as a Muslim living with disability, and what the Muslim Ummah needs to know to serve Muslims with disability better. muslimmatters podcast, disability podcast, society, disability, islam, religion, muslims, accessibility, religion podcast, spirituality, podcast, faith, muslimmatters false full 140 7ae9600c-d268-4c38-9616-5161db8676a6 Hospitals and Healing: Muslim Chaplaincy Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Sondos Kholaki) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hospitals-and-healing-muslim-chaplaincy-U1Suf6OX Hospitals and Healing: Muslim Chaplaincy Zainab bint Younus, Sondos Kholaki 00:43:24 Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Sondos Kholaki about what Islamic chaplaincy is, how chaplains fit within the da'wah world, and her experiences as a hospital chaplain. Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Sondos Kholaki about what Islamic chaplaincy is, how chaplains fit within the da'wah world, and her experiences as a hospital chaplain. muslimmatters podcast, islamic chaplaincy, islam, religion, muslims, healing, religion podcast, islam podcast, spirituality, chaplaincy, faith, hospitals, muslimmatters false full 139 75fe4ad6-932a-4538-9916-a726ee296181 When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Walaa Quisay, Asim Qureshi, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/when-only-god-can-see-the-faith-of-muslim-political-prisoners-AhhxeeD9 When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners Walaa Quisay, Asim Qureshi, Zainab bint Younus 01:28:21 "When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners" by Dr. Walaa Quisay and Dr. Asim Qureshi is a powerful book that functions as both bearing witness to the oft-untold stories of Muslim political prisoners held in the horrors of Guantanamo Bay, Egypt, and other “black sites” of illegal imprisonment and torture, and as an exploration of Islamic spirituality in the “University of Yusuf” (‘alayhissalaam). In this episode, Zainab bint Younus invites both authors of the book to share what it was like researching and writing the book, the spiritual challenges and empowerment of Muslim prisoners, and the vast systems of incarceration and torture between "Muslim" and Western countries. Spanning everything from powerful experiences of faith to critical examination of geopolitics, this episode will break your heart, intensify your faith, and strengthen your resolve to stand up for justice. "When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners" by Dr. Walaa Quisay and Dr. Asim Qureshi is a powerful book that functions as both bearing witness to the oft-untold stories of Muslim political prisoners held in the horrors of Guantanamo Bay, Egypt, and other “black sites” of illegal imprisonment and torture, and as an exploration of Islamic spirituality in the “University of Yusuf” (‘alayhissalaam). In this episode, Zainab bint Younus invites both authors of the book to share what it was like researching and writing the book, the spiritual challenges and empowerment of Muslim prisoners, and the vast systems of incarceration and torture between "Muslim" and Western countries. Spanning everything from powerful experiences of faith to critical examination of geopolitics, this episode will break your heart, intensify your faith, and strengthen your resolve to stand up for justice. politics, terrorism, egypt, political prisoners, islam, religion, geopolitics, war on terror, guantanamo bay, spirituality, torture, faith false full 138 40123d13-88df-4cb1-a846-7fc1e84f03ad From Maldives to Malaysia: Journeys in Knowledge Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Aisha Hussain Rasheed, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/from-maldives-to-malaysia-journeys-in-knowledge-WX4UBqdb From Maldives to Malaysia: Journeys in Knowledge Aisha Hussain Rasheed, Zainab bint Younus 01:14:12 Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed shares her journey of studying Islam from her homeland of Maldives, to graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, to becoming an alum and a teacher at Al-Salam Institute. She also talks about navigating da'wah as a career, and the struggles that women face in balancing family obligations and Islamic studies as a form of work. Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed shares her journey of studying Islam from her homeland of Maldives, to graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, to becoming an alum and a teacher at Al-Salam Institute. She also talks about navigating da'wah as a career, and the struggles that women face in balancing family obligations and Islamic studies as a form of work. shaykha, maldives, islam, religion, muslims, malaysia, religion podcast, islam podcast, muslimmatters false full 137 8bcb2f74-4f58-4a75-9f23-6ca81c88fb58 Ustadha on the Frontlines Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:35:34 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Ustadha Safiya Ravat) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ustadha-on-the-frontlines-FUX9cGrd Ustadha on the Frontlines Zainab bint Younus, Ustadha Safiya Ravat 01:29:53 Ustadha Safiyah Ravat shares her experiences in studying Islam in Malaysia, alongside her husband Imam Mahad; what it was like growing up with no role models of female scholarship to being part of a new era of traditionally trained da'iyas; and the importance of Muslim women teaching about more than just hijab. Ustadha Safiyah Ravat shares her experiences in studying Islam in Malaysia, alongside her husband Imam Mahad; what it was like growing up with no role models of female scholarship to being part of a new era of traditionally trained da'iyas; and the importance of Muslim women teaching about more than just hijab. muslimmatters podcast, female scholarship, muslim podcast, islam, muslims, da'wah, religion podcast, islam podcast, muslimmatters, dawah, scholarship false full 136 4090c46b-2110-433b-b0df-e297a84b564a Islamophobia and Advocacy Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Dr. Monia Mazigh) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/islamophobia-and-advocacy-hazw8uqf-mqlTSg_g Islamophobia and Advocacy Zainab bint Younus, Dr. Monia Mazigh 00:52:01 muslimmatters podcast, activism, islam, advocacy, muslims, discrimination, islamophobia, religion podcast, islam podcast, podcast, muslimmatters false full 135 28bfd71f-d194-446a-b6cd-2ecc33d4929e Books, Boys, & Kareem Between Tue, 9 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Shifa Saltagi Safadi) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/books-boys-kareem-between-QOeqjAoZ Books, Boys, & Kareem Between Zainab bint Younus, Shifa Saltagi Safadi 00:49:57 Why aren't there many Muslim books for boys? And why do stories matter for Muslim kids, anyway? Shifa Saltagi Safadi, author of multiple Muslim childrens' books, shares her journey in writing "Kareem Between," a middle-grade novel about a Muslim Syrian American struggling with faith, fitting in, and the fear of failure. Why aren't there many Muslim books for boys? And why do stories matter for Muslim kids, anyway? Shifa Saltagi Safadi, author of multiple Muslim childrens' books, shares her journey in writing "Kareem Between," a middle-grade novel about a Muslim Syrian American struggling with faith, fitting in, and the fear of failure. kidlit, muslimmatters podcast, bookish, middle grade fiction, bookstagram, islam, religion, muslims, spirituality, podcast, booktok, muslimmatters, literature false full 133 321fe574-f86c-40fd-9fa2-df2c6c436596 Niqabi Pro Tips Unveiled Tue, 2 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Ustadha Marjaan Ali, Ustadha Tuscany Bernier, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/niqabi-pro-tips-KCaPk5PY Niqabi Pro Tips Unveiled Ustadha Marjaan Ali, Ustadha Tuscany Bernier, Zainab Bint Younus 01:01:07 Ustadha Marjaan Ali, Ustadha Tuscany Bernier, and Zainab bint Younus talk (almost) all things niqab! From dealing with family pressures, finicky fabrics, & people who demand to know WHY you're wearing niqab, these three niqabis have got you covered. Ustadha Marjaan Ali, Ustadha Tuscany Bernier, and Zainab bint Younus talk (almost) all things niqab! From dealing with family pressures, finicky fabrics, & people who demand to know WHY you're wearing niqab, these three niqabis have got you covered. false full 114 dc6fc602-0a6f-4558-84fe-33248e3b9b68 The Ultimate Muslim Power Couple Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-power-couple-TFu98azg The Ultimate Muslim Power Couple muslimmatters 01:41:12 Imam Mahad Qamar and Ustadha Safiyah Ravat are the ultimate Muslim power couple, mashaAllah - a married couple who formally studied Arabic & Islamic studies, graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and going on to establish Suhbah Institute in Houston, Texas. Join us on this episode to learn all about how they embarked on this epic journey of marriage and da'wah together! Imam Mahad Qamar and Ustadha Safiyah Ravat are the ultimate Muslim power couple, mashaAllah - a married couple who formally studied Arabic & Islamic studies, graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and going on to establish Suhbah Institute in Houston, Texas. Join us on this episode to learn all about how they embarked on this epic journey of marriage and da'wah together! false full 132 7af99077-e6a2-4a30-9c80-2f40be6609f9 From the Frontlines of Gaza Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Irtiza Hasan, Dr. Jawad Khan, Dr. Omar Sabha) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/from-the-frontlines-of-gaza-yDo1TcQN From the Frontlines of Gaza Irtiza Hasan, Dr. Jawad Khan, Dr. Omar Sabha 01:12:07 Dr. Jawad Khan and Omar Sabha, two medical professionals who volunteered to do humanitarian work in Gaza, share their harrowing experiences & powerful observations with Irtiza Hasan and the MuslimMatters podcast. Dr. Jawad Khan and Omar Sabha, two medical professionals who volunteered to do humanitarian work in Gaza, share their harrowing experiences & powerful observations with Irtiza Hasan and the MuslimMatters podcast. muslimmatters podcast, humanitarian aid, doctors, islam, gaza, muslims, palestine, religion podcast, muslimmatters false full 131 7a41d18e-0d77-444e-98e9-dab9687f9d31 Hadith & Beyond: Navigating Science, Scripture, & Spirituality Tue, 4 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Mufti Muntasir Zaman, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hadith-beyond-navigating-science-scripture-spirituality-R9rioMzH Hadith & Beyond: Navigating Science, Scripture, & Spirituality Mufti Muntasir Zaman, Irtiza Hasan 00:58:16 Mufti Muntasir Zaman joins us to discuss his experiences during his journey in pursuing sacred knowledge and talks about some of his works, experiences and what fuels his passion for the field of Hadith. Mufti Muntasir Zaman joins us to discuss his experiences during his journey in pursuing sacred knowledge and talks about some of his works, experiences and what fuels his passion for the field of Hadith. muslimmatters podcast, islam, religion, muslims, hadith, man 2 man podcast, religion podcast, spirituality, podcast, muslimmatters false full 130 6ef8ca25-0dbc-469f-87e4-cb0aa804f23e How Not to Declare War on Allah and His Messenger Tue, 14 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Abdullah Syed, Zainab Bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-not-to-declare-war-on-allah-and-his-messenger-nPPFG1Av How Not to Declare War on Allah and His Messenger Abdullah Syed, Zainab Bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 00:45:40 Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus talk to Abdullah Syed, the Executive Director of A Continuous Charity - an organization dedicated to providing interest-free student loans to aspiring Muslim students. Find out how you can avoid declaring war on Allah and His Messenger by connecting with A Continuous Charity! Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus talk to Abdullah Syed, the Executive Director of A Continuous Charity - an organization dedicated to providing interest-free student loans to aspiring Muslim students. Find out how you can avoid declaring war on Allah and His Messenger by connecting with A Continuous Charity! muslimmatters podcast, interest, student loans, non-profit, usury, muslims, university, riba, college, muslimmatters, charity false full 129 15296d59-02ba-42ce-80ce-8f99761cd8fd Palestine in Our Hearts: Eid al-Fitr 1445 AH Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:38:52 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/palestine-in-our-hearts-eid-al-fitr-1445-ah-UQM0SS00 Palestine in Our Hearts: Eid al-Fitr 1445 AH Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 00:22:58 Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus consider how to celebrate Eid while the Ummah's hearts grieve with Gaza; being mindful in light of Eid consumer culture; and how we can talk to our children about the heavy realities of our Ummah. Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus consider how to celebrate Eid while the Ummah's hearts grieve with Gaza; being mindful in light of Eid consumer culture; and how we can talk to our children about the heavy realities of our Ummah. muslimmatters podcast, eid, celebration, muslim podcast, islam, muslims, worship, islam podcast, eid mubarak, spirituality, muslimmatters false full 128 3a7bab52-71b3-4fb7-b60b-ea8503e7ec90 Ramadan Reorientation with Ustadh Justin Parrott Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:42:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan, Justin Parrott, Abu Amina Elias) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ramadan-reorientation-with-ustadh-justin-parrott-MfESn7xP Ramadan Reorientation with Ustadh Justin Parrott Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan, Justin Parrott, Abu Amina Elias 00:38:44 Ustadh Abu Amina Elias (Justin Parrott) provides a Ramadan reorientation reminder on how we can maximize our Ramadan by holding onto a few basic, important principles. Ustadh Abu Amina Elias (Justin Parrott) provides a Ramadan reorientation reminder on how we can maximize our Ramadan by holding onto a few basic, important principles. islam, ramadan reorientation, muslims, worship, ramadan, ramadan prep, spirituality false full 127 d0b2a8b1-6c0f-4f47-ab30-7ace2c77f868 The Ramadan Mubarak 1445 AH Episode Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ramadan-mubarak-1445-ah-episode-quIxtNox The Ramadan Mubarak 1445 AH Episode Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 00:29:19 MM Podcast hosts Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus welcome Ramadan with a short but sweet episode! MM Podcast hosts Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus welcome Ramadan with a short but sweet episode! muslimmatters podcast, family, muslim podcast, islam, muslims, worship, islam podcast, ramadan, spirituality, ramadan episode, faith, muslimmatters false full 126 6e24b334-17ad-4db3-979d-330eee189328 Ramadan Reflections with Aliyah Umm Raiyaan Tue, 5 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Aliyah Umm Raiyaan, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ramadan-reflections-with-aliyah-umm-raiyaan-sYM6H7gC Ramadan Reflections with Aliyah Umm Raiyaan Aliyah Umm Raiyaan, Zainab Bint Younus 00:42:05 Aliyah Umm Raiyaan shares her book, "Ramadan Reflections: 30 Days of Healing" with Zainab bint Younus, her own journey of spiritual growth and healing, and how we can all transform ourselves this upcoming Ramadan. Aliyah Umm Raiyaan shares her book, "Ramadan Reflections: 30 Days of Healing" with Zainab bint Younus, her own journey of spiritual growth and healing, and how we can all transform ourselves this upcoming Ramadan. muslimmatters podcast, muslim podcast, islam, religion, muslims, healing, books, ramadan, spirituality, journey, muslimmatters false full 122 6c725e8a-bfdc-4d41-ad09-81485f56d1a2 Human Rights and the Ummah Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Hena Zuberi, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/human-rights-and-the-ummah-5M9AOCtU Human Rights and the Ummah Hena Zuberi, Zainab bint Younus 00:43:22 Hena Zuberi, human rights activist, talks to Zainab bint Younus about the Islamic importance of fighting for human rights, and the price Muslims in the West must pay for their privileges. Hena Zuberi, human rights activist, talks to Zainab bint Younus about the Islamic importance of fighting for human rights, and the price Muslims in the West must pay for their privileges. human rights, muslimmatters podcast, activism, muslim podcast, islam, religion, muslims, islam podcast, spirituality, podcast, muslimmatters false full 125 14f2d6fb-de1f-4bf7-8877-c12891badde5 Gaza's Strength, Our Weakness: Spirituality During Genocide Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykha Zaynab Ansari, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/gazas-strength-our-weakness-spirituality-during-genocide-9Ua2RJm1 Gaza's Strength, Our Weakness: Spirituality During Genocide Shaykha Zaynab Ansari, Zainab bint Younus 00:42:11 Shaykha Zaynab Ansari provides insight and guidance on how Muslims can spiritually and emotionally process the genocide in Gaza, understanding Qadaa' and Qadr, and explaining what it means to be patient but not passive in the face of injustice. Shaykha Zaynab Ansari provides insight and guidance on how Muslims can spiritually and emotionally process the genocide in Gaza, understanding Qadaa' and Qadr, and explaining what it means to be patient but not passive in the face of injustice. muslimmatters podcast, audio, genocides, muslim podcast, islam, gaza, muslims, palestine, muslim, spirituality, podcast, muslimmatters false full 124 0df37202-3bb3-4ed1-ab51-4d6867141745 Sitti's Key: Interview with Sahar Khader Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Sahar Khader, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/sittis-key-interview-with-sahar-khader-6lUhbs16 Sitti's Key: Interview with Sahar Khader Sahar Khader, Zainab Bint Younus 00:16:12 Sahar Khader, the author of "Sitti's Key," speaks on the importance of publishing Palestinian stories, the challenges of getting published as a Palestinian author, and the mainstream publishing industry's censorship of Palestinian voices. Sahar Khader, the author of "Sitti's Key," speaks on the importance of publishing Palestinian stories, the challenges of getting published as a Palestinian author, and the mainstream publishing industry's censorship of Palestinian voices. muslimmatters podcast, bookish, islam, muslims, books, religion podcast, publishing, spirituality, podcast false full 123 af5acc74-b9df-439c-880d-30369f9cf583 Da'wah Deconstructed with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem Sat, 16 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh Fahad Tasleem, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/fahad-tasleem-9M5qckoK Da'wah Deconstructed with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem Shaykh Fahad Tasleem, Irtiza Hasan 01:10:30 Irtiza Hasan, podcast host of MuslimMatters' Man 2 Man show, chats with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem about all things da'wah: role models of da'wah in the West, strategies for sharing Islam, and navigating the tricky dynamics of engaging in da'wah with the opposite gender.  Irtiza Hasan, podcast host of MuslimMatters' Man 2 Man show, chats with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem about all things da'wah: role models of da'wah in the West, strategies for sharing Islam, and navigating the tricky dynamics of engaging in da'wah with the opposite gender.  leadership, islam, religion, muslims, da'wah, interfaith, spirituality, podcast, muslimmatters false full 118 bd8d9e8e-d8e4-4946-a900-afa1fba186bc Muslim Fatherhood and Masculinity Beyond the Manosphere Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:50:19 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Zainab Bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-fatherhood-masculinity-manosphere-kATwsl6F Muslim Fatherhood and Masculinity Beyond the Manosphere Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Zainab Bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 01:07:56 Sh Muhammad El-Shinawy speaks to the Islamic tradition of fatherhood, lessons on fatherhood from the men of Gaza, and what true Muslim masculinity looks like - outside of the sordid circles of the Manosphere and Red Pill podcasts. Sh Muhammad El-Shinawy speaks to the Islamic tradition of fatherhood, lessons on fatherhood from the men of Gaza, and what true Muslim masculinity looks like - outside of the sordid circles of the Manosphere and Red Pill podcasts. manosphere, muslimmatters podcast, masculinity, red pill, muslim podcast, islam, sunnah, muslims, fatherhood, spirituality, quran, podcast, men, muslimmatters false full 121 0dbff8de-52f6-432d-8109-751e5433cdb3 What Do We Need to Know About Palestine? Sat, 14 Oct 2023 02:20:20 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Muhammad Abu Zaghrouta, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/palestine-Y4CCpNyp What Do We Need to Know About Palestine? Muhammad Abu Zaghrouta, Zainab bint Younus 00:44:17 Muhammad Abu Zaghrouta speaks to Zainab bint Younus about the most important things to know about what's happening in Gaza and Palestine today, and what action items we can undertake to help. Muhammad Abu Zaghrouta speaks to Zainab bint Younus about the most important things to know about what's happening in Gaza and Palestine today, and what action items we can undertake to help. politics, social justice, gaza, palestine, awareness, middle east, action item false full 119 e916fcf2-deb4-41d5-9df6-5a1c20bbe0b1 Can Muslim Parents Make Du'a Against Their Children? Tue, 3 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Isa Parada, Irtiza Hasan, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/abusive-parenting-n_ooc1Mc Can Muslim Parents Make Du'a Against Their Children? Isa Parada, Irtiza Hasan, Zainab bint Younus 01:02:26 Can Muslim parents make du'a against their children? Shaykh Isa Parada talks about Islam's perspective on the rights of parents, what constitutes oppression over their children, and the limits to parental rights. Can Muslim parents make du'a against their children? Shaykh Isa Parada talks about Islam's perspective on the rights of parents, what constitutes oppression over their children, and the limits to parental rights. muslimmatters podcast, abuse, boundaries, islam, muslims, qur'an, spirituality, parenting, muslimmatters false full 117 f1bd6cf4-91cd-45ef-9bae-659078af1d47 Man 2 Man: Muslim Dads Talk Mental Health Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:49:42 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Faizan Majid, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-dads-mental-health-hML3pN5Q Man 2 Man: Muslim Dads Talk Mental Health Faizan Majid, Irtiza Hasan 00:57:03 The Man 2 Man Podcast has Faizan Majid join us to discuss his work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and the challenges and opportunities he faced. This episode gives important focus to mental/ emotional health challenges that Muslim parents and families need to be aware of. The Man 2 Man Podcast has Faizan Majid join us to discuss his work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and the challenges and opportunities he faced. This episode gives important focus to mental/ emotional health challenges that Muslim parents and families need to be aware of. muslimmatters podcast, islam, muslims, muslim men, man 2 man podcast, fatherhood, mental health, psychology, podcast, men, muslimmatters false full 116 032c3e46-d944-4413-b761-f8a805b5129a Qur'an Demystified: How Tajweed Healed My Heart Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykha Saaima Yacoob, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/quran-demystified-V18FmzuC Qur'an Demystified: How Tajweed Healed My Heart Shaykha Saaima Yacoob, Zainab bint Younus 00:56:13 Sh Saaima Yacoob, a renowned scholar of tajweed and qira'aat, demystifies Qur'anic mysteries of qira'aat, and shares her deeply personal journey of how studying tajweed healed her heart. Sh Saaima Yacoob, a renowned scholar of tajweed and qira'aat, demystifies Qur'anic mysteries of qira'aat, and shares her deeply personal journey of how studying tajweed healed her heart. muslimmatters podcast, qira'aat, audio, love, islam, religion, sunnah, muslims, healing, qur'an, tajweed, spiritualityr, podcast, muslimmatters false full 115 c22b3647-4abe-45ad-a721-384a3d2b976f What Muslim Couples Get Wrong (And Right!) Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-marriage-with-meghan-wyatt-AZpLXb_6 What Muslim Couples Get Wrong (And Right!) muslimmatters 01:42:14 Marriage coach Megan Wyatt tackles the big question: is there really a Muslim marriage crisis? Or do Muslim couples go through the same challenges as everyone else? And even more importantly... what are Muslim husbands and wives doing RIGHT in their marriages? Marriage coach Megan Wyatt tackles the big question: is there really a Muslim marriage crisis? Or do Muslim couples go through the same challenges as everyone else? And even more importantly... what are Muslim husbands and wives doing RIGHT in their marriages? false full 113 faef69a8-c51c-4703-ad0d-4078b53a54d1 Sustainable Modesty: Hijabi Thrifting Tue, 5 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shifaa Syed, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hijabi-thrift-shop-So7ePJu_ Sustainable Modesty: Hijabi Thrifting Shifaa Syed, Zainab Bint Younus 00:31:23 Zainab bint Younus speaks to Shifaa Syed, the entrepreneur behind the first hijabi thrift shop, on launching the first hijabi thrift store in Canada, making modesty accessible to all Muslim women, and considering Islamic ethics vis a vis sustainable fashion. Zainab bint Younus speaks to Shifaa Syed, the entrepreneur behind the first hijabi thrift shop, on launching the first hijabi thrift store in Canada, making modesty accessible to all Muslim women, and considering Islamic ethics vis a vis sustainable fashion. muslimmatters podcast, modest fashion, fashion, thrift store, muslim podcast, hijab, sustaintability, islam, hijabi, fashion industry, sunnah, muslims, hijabi fashion, thrifting, modesty, quran, podcast false full 112 72bc70d3-c60f-4aad-9466-d5b3cb2aae71 Public School, Islamic School, or Homeschool? Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:45:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/educational-options-FinppUsl Public School, Islamic School, or Homeschool? muslimmatters 00:45:42 Omar Abdul Fatah, a BC certified teacher, sits down with Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan to discuss the different options Muslim families have for their children's education. Comparing and contrasting public school, Islamic school, and homeschooling, brother Omar offers a new alternative to traditional homeschooling for Muslim families. Omar Abdul Fatah, a BC certified teacher, sits down with Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan to discuss the different options Muslim families have for their children's education. Comparing and contrasting public school, Islamic school, and homeschooling, brother Omar offers a new alternative to traditional homeschooling for Muslim families. false full 110 1899df82-28af-484e-b97f-fa2cef3b9bcf Man2Man: Sweetness & Success with the Qur'an Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:45:43 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Hamzah Ghiah, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hamza-ghia-quran-_y9Z_gLU Man2Man: Sweetness & Success with the Qur'an Hamzah Ghiah, Irtiza Hasan 00:53:10 Irtiza Hasan talks to Hafiz Hamzah Ghiah, Director of Hamd Institute in Houston, on effective Qur'an memorization strategies, helpful tips for parents, and his recent partnership with Mifta Institute. Irtiza Hasan talks to Hafiz Hamzah Ghiah, Director of Hamd Institute in Houston, on effective Qur'an memorization strategies, helpful tips for parents, and his recent partnership with Mifta Institute. islamic education, muslimmatters podcast, islam, sunnah, muslims, qur'an, spirituality, parenting, quran, podcast, muslimmatters false full 111 f45cdb71-4d6a-4a23-85ae-66ba2896cacd Beyond "It's Haraam": Muslim Parenting with Purpose Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:59:31 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Eman Ahmed, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-parenting-MClqZy1E Beyond "It's Haraam": Muslim Parenting with Purpose Eman Ahmed, Zainab bint Younus 00:50:23 In a world inundated with messaging that contradicts Islamic values, how can Muslim parents successfully parent with purpose? Whether it's holidays like Christmas and Halloween, facing the onslaught of LGBTQ ideology, or developing a meaningful sense of Islamic identity, Muslim parents and their children are navigating an endless minefield of challenges.  Eman Ahmed and Zainab bint Younus speak on what it looks like to engage in age-appropriate, purposeful, Islamic parenting - moving beyond "it's haraam!" or, on the flip side, "Everything is okay!" This in-depth discussion will help Muslim parents understand what it means to establish strong spiritual foundations for our children, while encouraging their own personal development as believers.  In a world inundated with messaging that contradicts Islamic values, how can Muslim parents successfully parent with purpose? Whether it's holidays like Christmas and Halloween, facing the onslaught of LGBTQ ideology, or developing a meaningful sense of Islamic identity, Muslim parents and their children are navigating an endless minefield of challenges.  Eman Ahmed and Zainab bint Younus speak on what it looks like to engage in age-appropriate, purposeful, Islamic parenting - moving beyond "it's haraam!" or, on the flip side, "Everything is okay!" This in-depth discussion will help Muslim parents understand what it means to establish strong spiritual foundations for our children, while encouraging their own personal development as believers.  muslim parenting, muslimmatters podcast, motherhoodf, audio, islam, muslims, fatherhood, spirituality, parenting, podcast, muslimmatters false full 110 2944331a-43bb-4576-9de0-500ffb7a7a4a Keeping It Halal: Summer Holidays for Muslim Families Tue, 8 Aug 2023 17:59:58 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/summer-holidays-muslim-families-QizKJUuB Keeping It Halal: Summer Holidays for Muslim Families muslimmatters 00:38:17 How is your family keeping this summer halal? Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan chat about ways that Muslim families can maximize the holidays - whether it's having fun, connecting more deeply with one another, or increasing in worship. How is your family keeping this summer halal? Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan chat about ways that Muslim families can maximize the holidays - whether it's having fun, connecting more deeply with one another, or increasing in worship. false full 109 df90b77f-4d67-4bf7-83da-7c5266d56bbd Man2Man: Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:46:58 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Abdullah Zikria, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/afghanistan-beyond-headlines-iRD9lYAC Man2Man: Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines Abdullah Zikria, Irtiza Hasan 01:02:31 Afghanistan - the name evokes mental images of the "War on Terror," of bombings, violence, humanitarian crises, and Western media declarations of the necessity of "liberating women." Yet Afghanistan has a rich, diverse history that consists of so much more than being the site of political and military warfare. Irtiza Hasan speaks to Abdullah Zikria about the Afghanistan that few people know about: a lush country of mountains and valleys, of unmatched generosity, and of a complex history that left Afghanistan with a reputation for being "the graveyard of empires." This episode provides an insider glimpse into the realities of Afghanistan, beyond the headlines. Afghanistan - the name evokes mental images of the "War on Terror," of bombings, violence, humanitarian crises, and Western media declarations of the necessity of "liberating women." Yet Afghanistan has a rich, diverse history that consists of so much more than being the site of political and military warfare. Irtiza Hasan speaks to Abdullah Zikria about the Afghanistan that few people know about: a lush country of mountains and valleys, of unmatched generosity, and of a complex history that left Afghanistan with a reputation for being "the graveyard of empires." This episode provides an insider glimpse into the realities of Afghanistan, beyond the headlines. muslimmatters podcast, politics, afghanistan, islam, sunnah, muslims, man 2 man podcast, history, quran, podcast, muslimmatters false full 107 b69f114d-abf1-4584-a8af-987102bba5ad Are Gym Selfies Haraam? Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Imam Tom Facchine, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/are-gym-selfies-haraam-IRSPhk9T Are Gym Selfies Haraam? Imam Tom Facchine, Zainab bint Younus 01:01:03 Imam Tom Facchine is back to talk about Muslim male modesty! Are gym selfies haraam? Is TikTok dancing okay? Why is male hayaa' not seen as important compared to women's hijab? Imam Tom Facchine is back to talk about Muslim male modesty! Are gym selfies haraam? Is TikTok dancing okay? Why is male hayaa' not seen as important compared to women's hijab? muslimmatters podcast, social media, gym selfies, islam, muslims, modesty, spirituality, hayaa, podcast, faith, muslimmatters false full 104 ae420ce9-3591-4451-8ab8-800722686fc2 Public Schools, Muslim Parents, and Gender Ideology Tue, 6 Jun 2023 20:03:24 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Omar Abdul Fatah, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/lbgtq-in-canada-o93Vo8w0 Public Schools, Muslim Parents, and Gender Ideology Omar Abdul Fatah, Irtiza Hasan 00:57:51 Former public school teacher Omar Abdul Fatah speaks to Irtiza Hasan about the LGBTQ movement's powerful presence in public schools, what Muslim parents need to know about what their kids are being exposed to, and ongoing legislation endangering parental and religious leaders when dealing with LGBTQ concerns. Former public school teacher Omar Abdul Fatah speaks to Irtiza Hasan about the LGBTQ movement's powerful presence in public schools, what Muslim parents need to know about what their kids are being exposed to, and ongoing legislation endangering parental and religious leaders when dealing with LGBTQ concerns. lgbtq, schools, sexuality, islam, muslims, education, parenting, podcast, muslimmatters false full 106 e7c70e91-912d-4777-a02e-20dfed98caf0 Man 2 Man: How Social Media is Killing Your Imaan Wed, 31 May 2023 17:55:38 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Siraaj Muhammad, Omar Usman, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/fiqh-of-social-media-2-0lLJn4nl Man 2 Man: How Social Media is Killing Your Imaan Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Siraaj Muhammad, Omar Usman, Irtiza Hasan 00:57:35 Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Siraaj Muhammad, Omar Usman, and Irtiza Hasan talk about how social media consumption impacts your faith and your brain and the importance of being intentional on the Internet. Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Siraaj Muhammad, Omar Usman, and Irtiza Hasan talk about how social media consumption impacts your faith and your brain and the importance of being intentional on the Internet. social media, social media addiction, islam, muslims, spirituality, brain, faith false full 105 de45a950-f5ae-476e-b585-299c13723ba7 What Not To Say To Muslim Converts Thu, 25 May 2023 02:53:17 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Amanda Morris, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/what-not-to-say-to-converts-sOudXFmv What Not To Say To Muslim Converts Amanda Morris, Zainab Bint Younus 01:21:22 Sister Amanda Morris, a mentor at Cardiff New Muslims Care and host of the New Beginnings podcast, tells us all what NOT to say to Muslim converts! From "convert stories" to marriage nightmares, raising children as converts and healthy convert support, Amanda shares the wisdom of her decades of experience. Sister Amanda Morris, a mentor at Cardiff New Muslims Care and host of the New Beginnings podcast, tells us all what NOT to say to Muslim converts! From "convert stories" to marriage nightmares, raising children as converts and healthy convert support, Amanda shares the wisdom of her decades of experience. reverts, islam, muslims, spirituality, converts, podcast, faith, marriage, muslimmatters false full 103 b3db85fd-859f-45f0-a932-05d4c8964cb4 The Eid Mubarak Episode Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/eid-al-fitr-2023-7KtEhVQG The Eid Mubarak Episode Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 00:29:11 Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan reflect on the ending of Ramadan, convert struggles in Eid, and celebrating Eid as an act of ebaadah and resistance. Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan reflect on the ending of Ramadan, convert struggles in Eid, and celebrating Eid as an act of ebaadah and resistance. muslimmatters podcast, eid, islam, sunnah, muslims, eid al-fitr, eid mubarak, spirituality, quran, podcast false full 102 4cc3439e-e355-4d62-8deb-3d035c262563 Raising Kids as Huffadh Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:40:21 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykha Fatimah Barkatullah, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-kids-as-huffadh-DFtkGE_S Raising Kids as Huffadh Shaykha Fatimah Barkatullah, Zainab bint Younus 01:12:37 Shaykha Fatimah Barkatullah shares her family's journey of raising her children within a culture of Qur'an with the goal of becoming huffadh. Shaykha Fatimah Barkatullah shares her family's journey of raising her children within a culture of Qur'an with the goal of becoming huffadh. muslimmatters podcast, hifdh, shaykha, quran memorization, islam, muslims, religion podcast, islam podcast, quran, muslimmatters false full 101 bf278c52-c10f-428b-9f4b-802acdc2bb68 Ramadan Vibes: Connecting with the Qur'an Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Muhammad Ziyad Batha, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/emotional-connection-with-quran-dPPWNQbY Ramadan Vibes: Connecting with the Qur'an Muhammad Ziyad Batha, Zainab Bint Younus 01:01:34 Let Ramadan be the time you fall in love with the Qur'an and its meanings! Shaykh Muhammad Ziyad Batha talks about establishing an emotional connection with the Qur'an and planting the seeds of Qur'an in the hearts of our children. Let Ramadan be the time you fall in love with the Qur'an and its meanings! Shaykh Muhammad Ziyad Batha talks about establishing an emotional connection with the Qur'an and planting the seeds of Qur'an in the hearts of our children. muslimmatters podcast, islam, kids, ramadan vibes, sunnah, qur'an, religion podcast, islam podcast, ramadan, spirituality, muslimmatters false full 100 5a414737-a1da-45c1-bd58-c2a938c23acf Ramadan Imposter Syndrome | Shaykha Taimiyyah Zubair Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Taimiyyah Zubair, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ramdan-imposter-syndrome-WgYkaFSp Ramadan Imposter Syndrome | Shaykha Taimiyyah Zubair Taimiyyah Zubair, Zainab Bint Younus 00:53:35 Shaykha Taimiyyah Zubair speaks on how to beat Ramadan Imposter Syndrome: when you feel like you're not a good enough Muslim to 'deserve' Ramadan. Shaykha Taimiyyah Zubair speaks on how to beat Ramadan Imposter Syndrome: when you feel like you're not a good enough Muslim to 'deserve' Ramadan. muslimmatters podcast, muslim podcast, islam, sunnah, muslims, religion podcast, islam podcast, ramadan, spirituality, quran, imposter syndrome, faith false full 100 93dcf933-eb2e-4cfa-9d6a-8f45b2b7d26d [Man to Man] Decaffeinated: Physical Prep for Ramadan Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:20:36 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Bilal Khan, Siraaj Muhammad, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/man-to-man-with-belal-ahmad-rjUx_A04 [Man to Man] Decaffeinated: Physical Prep for Ramadan Bilal Khan, Siraaj Muhammad, Irtiza Hasan 00:50:53 Bilal Khan, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad talk shop on how Muslim men can maintain fitness and healthy lifestyles while fasting in Ramadan. Bilal Khan, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad talk shop on how Muslim men can maintain fitness and healthy lifestyles while fasting in Ramadan. muslimmatters podcast, health, islam, muslims, man 2 man podcast, ramadan, ramadan prep, wellness, healthy lifestyle, muslimmatters, fitness false full 99 9d8f31fc-2368-419e-b4b0-78fdf0e8f48d [Man to Man] Beast Mode: Spiritual Preparation for Ramadan Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:09:28 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Dr. Yusuf Shere, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/man-to-man-with-dr-yusuf-sher-QRZnhT9E [Man to Man] Beast Mode: Spiritual Preparation for Ramadan Dr. Yusuf Shere, Irtiza Hasan 00:37:02 Dr. Yusuf Shere and Irtiza Hasan talk about practical steps for Muslim men to spiritually prepare for Ramadan. Dr. Yusuf Shere and Irtiza Hasan talk about practical steps for Muslim men to spiritually prepare for Ramadan. muslimmatters podcast, islam, sunnah, muslims, man 2 man podcast, ramadan, ramadan prep, spirituality, quran false full 100 b0c7d53d-7cab-4d30-9c8d-5ee46e2ca379 What Are The Limits Of Wifely Obedience? Tue, 7 Mar 2023 16:36:35 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/happily-ever-after-w-dr-hatem-QK5eMN6r What Are The Limits Of Wifely Obedience? Zainab Bint Younus 02:06:31 Dr. Hatem al-Haj tackles the topic of wives owing husband obedience, conditions of obedience, what obedience means, and to what extent it can be applied. Is the legal always strictly ethical? What does a healthy, balanced, Islamic marriage look like? Dr. Hatem al-Haj tackles the topic of wives owing husband obedience, conditions of obedience, what obedience means, and to what extent it can be applied. Is the legal always strictly ethical? What does a healthy, balanced, Islamic marriage look like? muslimmatters podcast, husbands, wives, muslim podcast, morality, obedience, islam, islamic podcast, ethics, fiqh, podcast, marriage false full 98 769bd869-33ca-494e-be46-04199b93b76e African American Islam: Past and Present Wed, 1 Mar 2023 17:33:04 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Hena Zuberi, C. Islaah Abd’al-Rahim, Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Heshaam Jaaber) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/african-american-islam-past-and-present-VKxw9glA African American Islam: Past and Present Hena Zuberi, C. Islaah Abd’al-Rahim, Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Heshaam Jaaber 01:00:05 C. Islaah Abd’al-Rahim and Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Heshaam Jaaber are two African American Muslim elders, reflecting on and sharing insights on lesser focused aspects of Black Muslim life. C. Islaah Abd’al-Rahim and Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Heshaam Jaaber are two African American Muslim elders, reflecting on and sharing insights on lesser focused aspects of Black Muslim life. african american muslims, african americans, black history month, muslim history, islamic history, african american islam false full 97 fab23544-67dd-4970-825e-4c0738cc3c4b Why Western Academics Hate Hadith Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:50:04 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Abdullah Moataz, Zainab Bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hadith-with-abdullah-alhallak-4jeguvNu Why Western Academics Hate Hadith Abdullah Moataz, Zainab Bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan 01:04:55 Hadith expert Abdullah Moataz, Irtiza Hasan, and Zainab bint Younus sit down to talk about hadith as a living connection to RasulAllah (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam), academic attacks on Abu Hurayrah (ra) and the hadith tradition, and making hadith relevant to the lives of young Muslims today. Hadith expert Abdullah Moataz, Irtiza Hasan, and Zainab bint Younus sit down to talk about hadith as a living connection to RasulAllah (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam), academic attacks on Abu Hurayrah (ra) and the hadith tradition, and making hadith relevant to the lives of young Muslims today. muslimmatters podcast, islam, muslims, hadith, man 2 man podcast, islamic podcast, muslimmatters false full 96 795edb92-6a51-40af-bb0e-a8b7ac3a9865 Earthquakes & Death: What's the point? Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:01:06 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Irtiza Hasan, Siraaj Muhammad, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/turkey-syria-earthquake-FN0H6xkj Earthquakes & Death: What's the point? Irtiza Hasan, Siraaj Muhammad, Zainab Bint Younus 00:54:03 Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad discuss the survivor's guilt, spiritual challenges, and parenting questions on the topic of the Turkey/ Syria earthquakes. Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad discuss the survivor's guilt, spiritual challenges, and parenting questions on the topic of the Turkey/ Syria earthquakes. muslimmatters podcast, grief, survivor's guilt, islam, muslims, crisis, spirituality, parenting, podcast, earthquakes, tragedy, muslimmatters false full 95 e46302a3-2fc7-4b1b-a77e-6ae3adcdea8d Vulnerable Sinners vs Arrogant Saints: How to sin the right way Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:33:14 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaaz Mullanee) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/sinning-seriously-nNzqKYkU Vulnerable Sinners vs Arrogant Saints: How to sin the right way Zainab bint Younus, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaaz Mullanee 00:59:58 Are we vulnerable sinners or arrogant saints? Who does Allah love better? In preparation for Ramadan, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee speaks on being vulnerable sinners with Allah, taking sins seriously, and how to shift our mindset about sinning.  Are we vulnerable sinners or arrogant saints? Who does Allah love better? In preparation for Ramadan, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee speaks on being vulnerable sinners with Allah, taking sins seriously, and how to shift our mindset about sinning.  vulnerability, islam, religion, sinning, muslims, ramadan, spirituality, podcast, muslimmatters false full 94 0ab6b7cd-5e88-49e4-8da7-62bdeb36ab67 Happily Ever After: How to Find Your Match Made in Jannah Tue, 7 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh Abdullah Misra, Shaykha Sana Mohiuddin, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/happily-ever-after-1-T92lF1SL Happily Ever After: How to Find Your Match Made in Jannah Shaykh Abdullah Misra, Shaykha Sana Mohiuddin, Zainab Bint Younus 01:08:29 Shaykha Sana Mohiuddin and Shaykh Abdullah Misra, both licensed counselors, speak to the Muslim marriage crisis, gender wars, marital roles, and the unrealistic expectations that are getting in the way of marriage. How can YOU find your match made in Jannah? Shaykha Sana Mohiuddin and Shaykh Abdullah Misra, both licensed counselors, speak to the Muslim marriage crisis, gender wars, marital roles, and the unrealistic expectations that are getting in the way of marriage. How can YOU find your match made in Jannah? muslimmatters podcast, relationships, islam, muslims, gender wars, muslim marriage, expectations, healthy relationships, podcast, marriage, muslimmatters false full 93 235f9aca-630c-4870-935f-a6d10bd10a49 Man to Man: Why Muslim Families Should Limit Screen Time Fri, 3 Feb 2023 18:31:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Irtiza Hasan, Omar Usman, Siraaj Muhammad) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/irtiza-first-episode-WwCnbjQa Man to Man: Why Muslim Families Should Limit Screen Time Irtiza Hasan, Omar Usman, Siraaj Muhammad 01:19:24 In this episode Irtiza interviews Siraaj and Omar Usman (author of “Fiqh of Social Media”) to discuss the impact of social media and internet usage on the Muslim family today. They explore practical tips, best practices, behaviors to avoid and realities of living in this modern age where everyone seems to be on a gadget at all times. In this episode Irtiza interviews Siraaj and Omar Usman (author of “Fiqh of Social Media”) to discuss the impact of social media and internet usage on the Muslim family today. They explore practical tips, best practices, behaviors to avoid and realities of living in this modern age where everyone seems to be on a gadget at all times. muslimmatters podcast, social media, children, islam, muslims, screens, families, mental health, internet usage, community, screentime, man to man, podcast, muslimmatters false full 92 54a18f9d-c5fc-4718-a189-e7edf88df972 Man to Man: A New MuslimMatters Show Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:56:01 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/man-to-man-eWAwY7ts Man to Man: A New MuslimMatters Show muslimmatters 00:24:29 MuslimMatters is announcing the launch of a new podcast show! "Man to Man" with Irtiza Hasan is a show dedicated to Muslim fatherhood, masculinity, and family discussions. MuslimMatters is announcing the launch of a new podcast show! "Man to Man" with Irtiza Hasan is a show dedicated to Muslim fatherhood, masculinity, and family discussions. false full 91 0340cb71-9c30-4623-bfff-a78b6166ec8f The Coddling of the Muslim Mind Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-coddling-of-the-muslim-mind-EasFB1vz The Coddling of the Muslim Mind muslimmatters 00:49:34 Dr. Jonathan Brown tackles the question of artistic portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in Muslim history, Islamophobia, and the sacred and the secular on campus. Dr. Jonathan Brown tackles the question of artistic portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in Muslim history, Islamophobia, and the sacred and the secular on campus. false full 90 8944ba2a-db3b-4a45-bfcc-441711fb3af4 Back to the Future: OG Street Da'wah and the Fate of the Ummah Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:12:21 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/abdurrahman-green-CckR__R_ Back to the Future: OG Street Da'wah and the Fate of the Ummah Zainab Bint Younus 01:08:37 Sh AbdurRaheem Green takes a trip down memory lane of 90s da'wah, the development of street da'wah, and how the fate of the Ummah lies in upholding da'wah to non-Muslims. Sh AbdurRaheem Green takes a trip down memory lane of 90s da'wah, the development of street da'wah, and how the fate of the Ummah lies in upholding da'wah to non-Muslims. muslimmatters podcast, islam, da'wah, street dawah, podcast, street da'wah, muslimmatters, dawah false full 89 f8faa421-1ba8-40d1-959f-3be4625407e8 Bringing the Heat: Siraaj Tells All Tue, 3 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Siraaj Muhammad) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/year-end-roundup-DGqMWf7n Bringing the Heat: Siraaj Tells All Zainab bint Younus, Siraaj Muhammad 00:53:07 MM's Acting Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad spills the tea on MM's secret agenda - is it Salafi? Is it SJW? And how has MM been influencing the Muslim scene during 2022? Take a listen and find out! MM's Acting Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad spills the tea on MM's secret agenda - is it Salafi? Is it SJW? And how has MM been influencing the Muslim scene during 2022? Take a listen and find out! lgbtq, family, salafis, society, recap, best of 2022, islam, sunnah, muslims, hadith, culture, gender, quran, muslimmatters false full 88 7e33d3fa-e670-43f2-955c-08b2732f3306 Book Talk: "Mantle of Mercy" & Islamic Chaplaincy | Tricia Pethic Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Tricia Pethic, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/mantle-of-mercy-hPr3NaYj Book Talk: "Mantle of Mercy" & Islamic Chaplaincy | Tricia Pethic Tricia Pethic, Zainab bint Younus 00:43:40 Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Tricia Pethic about the book "Mantle of Mercy: Islamic Chaplaincy in North America" to do a deep dive behind the scenes of Islamic chaplaincy. Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Tricia Pethic about the book "Mantle of Mercy: Islamic Chaplaincy in North America" to do a deep dive behind the scenes of Islamic chaplaincy. islamic chaplaincy, bookish, islam, sunnah, muslims, books, spirituality, quran, podcast, chaplaincy, faith, muslimmatters false full 86 8eb08d46-cf3a-4b5b-8ec8-b4e84de9b10c Ho Ho Haraam: Christmas Carols, Workplace Parties, and Inferiority Complexes Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:15:31 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Alima Ashfaq, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-christmas-4fczUqIM Ho Ho Haraam: Christmas Carols, Workplace Parties, and Inferiority Complexes Alima Ashfaq, Zainab Bint Younus 00:43:19 Christmas is around the corner, and the Christmas carols, decor, and workplace parties hype is at its peak! What does that mean for Muslims? Can't we all sing Muslim carols, have a crescent shaped tree, and celebrate the Mawlid of Prophet 'Eesa (as)? Or is Christmas really haraam? Ustadha Alima Ashfaq shares how Muslims can navigate the Christmas season in a way true to our Deen and sensitive to individual situations, without compromising our Islamic principles. Christmas is around the corner, and the Christmas carols, decor, and workplace parties hype is at its peak! What does that mean for Muslims? Can't we all sing Muslim carols, have a crescent shaped tree, and celebrate the Mawlid of Prophet 'Eesa (as)? Or is Christmas really haraam? Ustadha Alima Ashfaq shares how Muslims can navigate the Christmas season in a way true to our Deen and sensitive to individual situations, without compromising our Islamic principles. christmas, haraam, holidays, islam, sunnah, muslims, qur'an, podcast, muslimmatters false full 87 b4e15f13-2048-454c-b6c5-49ade92606e1 Beyond the Matrix: Masculinity & Modesty in Islam Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Imam Tom Facchine, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/masculine-modesty-Oo01hgBK Beyond the Matrix: Masculinity & Modesty in Islam Imam Tom Facchine, Zainab Bint Younus 00:55:59 In a world ravaged by debates over masculinity and femininity, Muslims are left wondering what Islam says about men and masculine traits. While characteristics such as courage, strength, and dominance are often brought up, we hear very little about the concept of modesty for men. What does hayaa' mean in relation to Muslim men? Are gym selfies okay for Muslim men to post? How can Muslim fathers teach their sons about masculinity and modesty in Islam? Imam Tom Facchine and Zainab bint Younus discuss what Islamic modesty looks like for Muslim men, the spiritual virtues of hayaa' vs the bare minimum fiqh, and how this figures into an Islamic framework of modesty. In a world ravaged by debates over masculinity and femininity, Muslims are left wondering what Islam says about men and masculine traits. While characteristics such as courage, strength, and dominance are often brought up, we hear very little about the concept of modesty for men. What does hayaa' mean in relation to Muslim men? Are gym selfies okay for Muslim men to post? How can Muslim fathers teach their sons about masculinity and modesty in Islam? Imam Tom Facchine and Zainab bint Younus discuss what Islamic modesty looks like for Muslim men, the spiritual virtues of hayaa' vs the bare minimum fiqh, and how this figures into an Islamic framework of modesty. masculinity, islam, sunnah, muslims, modesty, gender roles, the matrix, gender, quran false full 85 364eec70-3cee-4f35-a424-d0d4314a5ea9 Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Book Talk with Hadia Mubarak Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Hadia Mubarak, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hadia-mubarak-5KHlMfba Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Book Talk with Hadia Mubarak Hadia Mubarak, Zainab bint Younus 01:19:19 In this episode of the MuslimMatters podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Hadia Mubarak, author of the new and fascinating book "Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur'anic Commentaries." From polygamy to nushooz, Mubarak compares and contrasts the many different ways that Islamic exegetes (mufassiroon) conceptualized and discussed these contentious topics in the Qur'an. In this episode of the MuslimMatters podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Hadia Mubarak, author of the new and fascinating book "Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur'anic Commentaries." From polygamy to nushooz, Mubarak compares and contrasts the many different ways that Islamic exegetes (mufassiroon) conceptualized and discussed these contentious topics in the Qur'an. polygamy, tafseer, nushooz, islamic academia, academia, qur'anic studies, exegesis, book talk, islamic studies, quran, tafsir false full 84 d77ef880-fab1-405f-8e2e-80847de9e28d Spare the Road, Spoil the Child? Islamic Education & Corporal Punishment Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:17:59 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/corporal-punishment-with-ar-chao-ojWNsK1i Spare the Road, Spoil the Child? Islamic Education & Corporal Punishment Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao, Zainab Bint Younus 01:14:26 Sh Abdul Rahman Chao takes on the topic of corporal punishment in Islamic education, discouragement of critical thinking, and the dangers of abusive teaching. Sh Abdul Rahman Chao takes on the topic of corporal punishment in Islamic education, discouragement of critical thinking, and the dangers of abusive teaching. islamic education, corporal punishment, madrasah, traditional studying, abuse, islam, pedagogy, muslims, education false full 83 e9cde7cd-ee5d-4d78-80dd-e55154e4a9fb Harry Potter, Matilda and Islam's Views on Poetry Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:45:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Shaykh Shahin-ur Rahman) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/harry-potter-matilda-and-islams-views-on-poetry-M12TGn_E Harry Potter, Matilda and Islam's Views on Poetry Zainab bint Younus, Shaykh Shahin-ur Rahman 01:26:48 Sh Shahin-ur Rahman and Zainab bint Younus tackle the ever-pressing question of "Is Harry Potter haraam?", understanding the Islamic perspective of poetry, and the importance of literature and fiction for Muslims. Sh Shahin-ur Rahman and Zainab bint Younus tackle the ever-pressing question of "Is Harry Potter haraam?", understanding the Islamic perspective of poetry, and the importance of literature and fiction for Muslims. harry potter, fiction, poetry, literature false full 82 d5fbbe9e-328b-46bf-957a-65404ade9c36 A Glimpse Into Muslim Bookstagram Kirin Nabi (The Islamic School Librarian) and Zainab bint Younus talk all things Muslim bookstagram!

From the evolution of Muslim fiction and the theological implications of Muslim fantasy, to diving into critical reading and Muslim bookish pet peeves, this episode is no-holds barred!

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Kirin Nabi, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/glimpse-into-muslim-bookstagram-MGLFWQnT Kirin Nabi (The Islamic School Librarian) and Zainab bint Younus talk all things Muslim bookstagram!

From the evolution of Muslim fiction and the theological implications of Muslim fantasy, to diving into critical reading and Muslim bookish pet peeves, this episode is no-holds barred!

]]> A Glimpse Into Muslim Bookstagram Kirin Nabi, Zainab Bint Younus 00:45:35 Kirin Nabi (The Islamic School Librarian) and Zainab bint Younus talk all things Muslim bookstagram! Kirin Nabi (The Islamic School Librarian) and Zainab bint Younus talk all things Muslim bookstagram! literary critique, bookish, bookstagram, islam, muslims, books, literature false full 59 5b975b03-f639-421d-b86d-18504d6f7b9f Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive with CAGE: Close Guantanamo Bay It is the time for all of us to organize and ally with one another to call for accountability on behalf of those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Guantanamo Bay is more than just a symbol, it is our obligation towards the oppressed and to our own selves. 

For more information about the Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive, visit:

https://muslimmatters.org/2022/06/29/guantanamo/

To learn more about CAGE's tireless and invaluable advocacy, visit:

https://www.cage.ngo/

 

Visit MuslimMatters daily for ongoing information about Guantanamo Bay during Dhul Hijjah!

]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/dhul-hijjah-global-activism-drive-with-cage-close-guantanamo-bay-Ruq8bUIh It is the time for all of us to organize and ally with one another to call for accountability on behalf of those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Guantanamo Bay is more than just a symbol, it is our obligation towards the oppressed and to our own selves. 

For more information about the Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive, visit:

https://muslimmatters.org/2022/06/29/guantanamo/

To learn more about CAGE's tireless and invaluable advocacy, visit:

https://www.cage.ngo/

 

Visit MuslimMatters daily for ongoing information about Guantanamo Bay during Dhul Hijjah!

]]> Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive with CAGE: Close Guantanamo Bay muslimmatters 01:52:14 On the 20th anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay, Moazzam Begg sits down with fellow former prisoners to share their experiences and insights. Join MuslimMatters in collaboration with CAGE this month for its first ever Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive. This year’s drive, Close Guantanamo, is an initiative to harness the political power of the Muslim ummah during a very sacred time of year. On the 20th anniversary of the opening of Guantanamo Bay, Moazzam Begg sits down with fellow former prisoners to share their experiences and insights. Join MuslimMatters in collaboration with CAGE this month for its first ever Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive. This year’s drive, Close Guantanamo, is an initiative to harness the political power of the Muslim ummah during a very sacred time of year. false full 81 5c7c8a45-8a29-4265-83ad-f8183ad4d47f [Audio Article] Spiritual Preparation for Hajj Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:15:03 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/audio-article-spiritual-preparation-for-hajj-LIm1Mh_q [Audio Article] Spiritual Preparation for Hajj muslimmatters 00:13:45 How should you get ready to go on Hajj? There are so many types of preparation for Hajj you should think about–including preparing to be the best version of yourself when you go for Hajj. But why? Hajj is first and foremost a spiritual journey. The end goal of Hajj is simple–receive the gift of complete forgiveness of all of your past sins. Listen to this article to hear tips and pointers for getting yourself spiritually prepared for this beautiful pilgrimage. How should you get ready to go on Hajj? There are so many types of preparation for Hajj you should think about–including preparing to be the best version of yourself when you go for Hajj. But why? Hajj is first and foremost a spiritual journey. The end goal of Hajj is simple–receive the gift of complete forgiveness of all of your past sins. Listen to this article to hear tips and pointers for getting yourself spiritually prepared for this beautiful pilgrimage. false full 79 145bb080-a0f4-4bfb-81dd-3da63bd40929 Do Muslim Women's Shelters Ruin Families? Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (NisaHomes, Yasmine Youssef, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/do-muslim-womens-shelters-ruin-families-u34dVqw1 Do Muslim Women's Shelters Ruin Families? NisaHomes, Yasmine Youssef, Zainab Bint Younus 00:56:25 How many Muslim women actually experience domestic violence? Do Muslim women's shelters ruin families? What about keeping Muslim families intact? In this episode of the MuslimMatters Podcast, Zainab bint Younus and Yasmine Youssef of NisaHomes tackle these tough questions and more. What can Muslims do to proactively prevent or reduce tragedies like the murder of three generations of Muslim women in Texas? Domestic violence remains a painfully relevant topic for the Muslim community, and one that cannot continue to be ignored or dismissed. More than ever, it is necessary to address domestic violence from within an Islamic paradigm, drawing upon our own rich tradition of justice and preservation of life and safety. How many Muslim women actually experience domestic violence? Do Muslim women's shelters ruin families? What about keeping Muslim families intact? In this episode of the MuslimMatters Podcast, Zainab bint Younus and Yasmine Youssef of NisaHomes tackle these tough questions and more. What can Muslims do to proactively prevent or reduce tragedies like the murder of three generations of Muslim women in Texas? Domestic violence remains a painfully relevant topic for the Muslim community, and one that cannot continue to be ignored or dismissed. More than ever, it is necessary to address domestic violence from within an Islamic paradigm, drawing upon our own rich tradition of justice and preservation of life and safety. abuse, domestic violence, islam, muslim women, nisahomes, women's shelters false full 80 61abbf7f-bc40-48fa-8a77-5985e2e8318d [Khutbah] Domestic Violence and the Rights We Owe People by Shaykh Yaser Birjas Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/khutbah-domestic-violence-and-the-rights-we-owe-people-by-shaykh-yaser-birjas-ozw6XCiS [Khutbah] Domestic Violence and the Rights We Owe People by Shaykh Yaser Birjas muslimmatters 00:20:22 false full 78 d5b4cf74-08a2-4200-bd2a-ff0c2a9a4ca4 The Jinn in the Clock & Other Tales Muslim Bookstagram is always on the hunt for authentic Own Voices additions to #MyMuslimShelfSpace - and while we live in an exciting time of witnessing the success of Muslim authors such as S. K. Ali, Reem Faruqi, and Shannon Chakraborty, we should never forget that the stage for unapologetically Muslim fiction was set by other incredible Muslim writers.

This episode of the MuslimMatters podcast features an interview with Juwairiah L. Simpson: a true pioneer of Muslim fiction. Zainab bint Younus was able to track down the author of the classic books "The Jinn in the Clock" and "A Wicked Wazir," sharing her own childhood love of these amazing stories and discovering the rich history behind them! Fans of Muslim fiction won't want to miss this heartwarming interview with one of the most talented Muslim fiction authors of our time.

]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Juwairiah L. Simpson, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/jinn-in-the-clock-and-other-tales-2OotmaGQ Muslim Bookstagram is always on the hunt for authentic Own Voices additions to #MyMuslimShelfSpace - and while we live in an exciting time of witnessing the success of Muslim authors such as S. K. Ali, Reem Faruqi, and Shannon Chakraborty, we should never forget that the stage for unapologetically Muslim fiction was set by other incredible Muslim writers.

This episode of the MuslimMatters podcast features an interview with Juwairiah L. Simpson: a true pioneer of Muslim fiction. Zainab bint Younus was able to track down the author of the classic books "The Jinn in the Clock" and "A Wicked Wazir," sharing her own childhood love of these amazing stories and discovering the rich history behind them! Fans of Muslim fiction won't want to miss this heartwarming interview with one of the most talented Muslim fiction authors of our time.

]]> The Jinn in the Clock & Other Tales Juwairiah L. Simpson, Zainab Bint Younus 00:50:36 Zainab bint Younus interviews Juwairiah L. Simpson, the pioneering author of Muslim fiction classics "The Jinn in the Clock" and "A Wicked Wazir." Zainab bint Younus interviews Juwairiah L. Simpson, the pioneering author of Muslim fiction classics "The Jinn in the Clock" and "A Wicked Wazir." muslim fiction, bookstagram, muslim bookstagram true full 77 92b51144-c872-4963-a38f-7b8fafd0cd1f [Audio Article] The Subway Tuna Conundrum Originally written for MuslimMatters, listen to the article read to you. 

It will summarize the allegations of the lawsuit and then discuss (a)the legitimacy of the allegations based on third-party investigations and scientific research, (b)why this issue is important to Muslims, and (c) what we can do with this information. 

https://muslimmatters.org/2021/11/15/the-subway-tuna-conundrum/

]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/subway-ubnOSGZV Originally written for MuslimMatters, listen to the article read to you. 

It will summarize the allegations of the lawsuit and then discuss (a)the legitimacy of the allegations based on third-party investigations and scientific research, (b)why this issue is important to Muslims, and (c) what we can do with this information. 

https://muslimmatters.org/2021/11/15/the-subway-tuna-conundrum/

]]> [Audio Article] The Subway Tuna Conundrum muslimmatters 00:12:10 According to a recently filed lawsuit, contamination of a Subway tuna sandwich may go a bit further up the supply chain than many of us previously assumed. According to a recently filed lawsuit, contamination of a Subway tuna sandwich may go a bit further up the supply chain than many of us previously assumed. false full 60 efba6f80-983a-4990-acb6-49cf488de5c4 [Spoken Word] Go Easy on Yourself, Habibti did you hear the news?
the blood flowed and she was handed a hijab
wash the stains, cover the head, hide the chest
it's a haemorrhage of her childhood.
listen, there is blood on the streets too.
it's not hers. bodies lie in plain sight.
how will she wash these stains?
rainwater returns to the beds of roses.
she's Trending, it's all over the news
it's all over
sister, you're no longer
part of the hood. you took it off
and here i Unfollow you. this vlog
i Dislike.
you think she got the Makki years,
you think it's easy for her to testify to tawhid
but wasn't it always: here! wear this, fix that, do it, pray now, question later, answer never.
the mothers of believers, the earliest sisters
got the years needed to adopt a behaviour.
when we're not Trending on twitter for being dead
or the alleged cause of death,
most of us are working or helping someone else work paycheque to paycheque.
God said the night was made for resting
but the world said there is no rest for the one on the night shift.
angels gather when she speaks of God,
what harm can harm her when she is witnessed?
rainwater evaporates like a textbook lesson. the sun is ablaze and a barren field blossoms. look, it's a storm of sunflowers.
she picks up a letter she's written to God.
I'm excited for us to meet, ya Rabb.
the mountains she loves turn to dust.
the sky opens into gates. a trumpet blows, and Israfil exhales.

 

by Ayesha Nasir

]]> Sat, 4 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Ayesha Nasir) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/go-easy-on-yourself-habibti-cvFAAsxe did you hear the news?
the blood flowed and she was handed a hijab
wash the stains, cover the head, hide the chest
it's a haemorrhage of her childhood.
listen, there is blood on the streets too.
it's not hers. bodies lie in plain sight.
how will she wash these stains?
rainwater returns to the beds of roses.
she's Trending, it's all over the news
it's all over
sister, you're no longer
part of the hood. you took it off
and here i Unfollow you. this vlog
i Dislike.
you think she got the Makki years,
you think it's easy for her to testify to tawhid
but wasn't it always: here! wear this, fix that, do it, pray now, question later, answer never.
the mothers of believers, the earliest sisters
got the years needed to adopt a behaviour.
when we're not Trending on twitter for being dead
or the alleged cause of death,
most of us are working or helping someone else work paycheque to paycheque.
God said the night was made for resting
but the world said there is no rest for the one on the night shift.
angels gather when she speaks of God,
what harm can harm her when she is witnessed?
rainwater evaporates like a textbook lesson. the sun is ablaze and a barren field blossoms. look, it's a storm of sunflowers.
she picks up a letter she's written to God.
I'm excited for us to meet, ya Rabb.
the mountains she loves turn to dust.
the sky opens into gates. a trumpet blows, and Israfil exhales.

 

by Ayesha Nasir

]]> [Spoken Word] Go Easy on Yourself, Habibti Ayesha Nasir 00:01:59 Ayesha Nasir presents a powerful spoken word poem about Muslim women's spirituality, identity, and the world we live in. Ayesha Nasir presents a powerful spoken word poem about Muslim women's spirituality, identity, and the world we live in. spoken word poetry, islam, muslims, poetry, spoken word, muslim women, spirituality, poem, slam poetry false full 75 c66d3be3-2354-41ba-a50b-f8fc73a106dc [Audio Article] Annah Hariri Exposé: Thousands Of Customers Accuse Fraud In January, MuslimMatters ran an exclusive story written by journalist Fatimah Waseem on the modest fashion company, Annah Hariri. Thousands of customers have accused the company Annah Hariri of scamming them and never fulfilling orders or granting refunds. Read more about this investigation. Make your own judgments and be wary as Eid al Adha approaches and ads for sales will undoubtedly lure hundreds of orders from first-time customers.

https://muslimmatters.org/2022/01/03/annah-hariri-expose-thousands-of-customers-accuse-fraud/

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/audio-article-annah-hariri-expose-thousands-of-customers-accuse-fraud-vLPAiJcJ In January, MuslimMatters ran an exclusive story written by journalist Fatimah Waseem on the modest fashion company, Annah Hariri. Thousands of customers have accused the company Annah Hariri of scamming them and never fulfilling orders or granting refunds. Read more about this investigation. Make your own judgments and be wary as Eid al Adha approaches and ads for sales will undoubtedly lure hundreds of orders from first-time customers.

https://muslimmatters.org/2022/01/03/annah-hariri-expose-thousands-of-customers-accuse-fraud/

]]> [Audio Article] Annah Hariri Exposé: Thousands Of Customers Accuse Fraud muslimmatters 00:10:19 Unfulfilled orders and on going sales, a once beloved modest fashion company, Annah Hariri, is accused of scamming thousands of customers post COVID. Unfulfilled orders and on going sales, a once beloved modest fashion company, Annah Hariri, is accused of scamming thousands of customers post COVID. false full 76 da63550e-821a-459e-a23f-55543d94b6f2 Refugee Representation in Muslim Literature Amire of MuslimKidsBookNook and Zainab bint Younus discuss refugee representation in Muslim literature, authentic representation vs whitewashed tokenism, and advice to Muslim authors.

]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (MuslimKidsBookNook, Zainab bint Younus, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-bookstagram-awards-2021-meet-the-judges-amire-20M1o5_p Amire of MuslimKidsBookNook and Zainab bint Younus discuss refugee representation in Muslim literature, authentic representation vs whitewashed tokenism, and advice to Muslim authors.

]]> Refugee Representation in Muslim Literature MuslimKidsBookNook, Zainab bint Younus, Zainab Bint Younus 00:43:52 Amire of MuslimKidsBookNook and Zainab bint Younus discuss refugee representation in Muslim literature, and authentic representation vs whitewashed tokenism. Amire of MuslimKidsBookNook and Zainab bint Younus discuss refugee representation in Muslim literature, and authentic representation vs whitewashed tokenism. kidlit, muslimbookstagramawards, bookstagram, representation, muslim bookstagram, refugees, muslim literature, literature false full 54 5add5c09-a6de-4100-b13d-c065edcc4a2d [Audio Article] An Open Letter to Moms with Daughters Looking to Get Married There's a mistake that many mothers of single daughters on the marriage market make: pressuring their daughters to change essential parts of themselves for the sake of finding a husband. The most important thing to remember is that getting your daughter married isn't the end goal--your daughter being successful in her marriage is. Listen to this open letter to mothers of single daughters looking to get married. 

Read the article here: https://muslimmatters.org/2016/04/20/an-open-letter-to-moms-with-daughters-looking-to-get-married/

]]> Sun, 22 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/audio-article-an-open-letter-to-moms-with-daughters-looking-to-get-married-AnIqYnYf There's a mistake that many mothers of single daughters on the marriage market make: pressuring their daughters to change essential parts of themselves for the sake of finding a husband. The most important thing to remember is that getting your daughter married isn't the end goal--your daughter being successful in her marriage is. Listen to this open letter to mothers of single daughters looking to get married. 

Read the article here: https://muslimmatters.org/2016/04/20/an-open-letter-to-moms-with-daughters-looking-to-get-married/

]]> [Audio Article] An Open Letter to Moms with Daughters Looking to Get Married muslimmatters 00:07:59 There's a mistake that many mothers of single daughters on the marriage market make: pressuring their daughters to change essential parts of themselves for the sake of finding a husband. There's a mistake that many mothers of single daughters on the marriage market make: pressuring their daughters to change essential parts of themselves for the sake of finding a husband. false full 73 e2eb949f-faec-4c83-bbf5-1a87bc160f06 ShaykhaTalk with Umm Jamaal ud-Din: Female Scholarship or Feminism? ShaykhaTalk is a new MM podcast mini-series with female Islamic scholars! This episode with Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din explores her journey to scholarship as a convert to Islam, and the unique challenges and experiences she's had as a woman in da'wah.

]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus, Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/shaykha-talks-with-umm-jamaal-e241E6of ShaykhaTalk is a new MM podcast mini-series with female Islamic scholars! This episode with Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din explores her journey to scholarship as a convert to Islam, and the unique challenges and experiences she's had as a woman in da'wah.

]]> ShaykhaTalk with Umm Jamaal ud-Din: Female Scholarship or Feminism? Zainab bint Younus, Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din 01:02:21 ShaykhaTalk is an MM podcast mini-series with female Islamic scholars! This episode is with Australia-based Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Deen. ShaykhaTalk is an MM podcast mini-series with female Islamic scholars! This episode is with Australia-based Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Deen. female scholarship, islam, feminism, da'wah, challenges, gender, faith, scholarship false full 57 e30248d4-df31-41ca-863e-143322e17046 [Audio Article] Raising Your Children To Be Resilient Muslims Parents are constantly worried about how to raise their children to be good Muslims. Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter recently wrote on this topic in the article “Did The Prophet ﷺ Wear Glasses? – Raising Your Children To Be Resilient Muslims.” He shares his framework for raising resilient Muslim kids, as well as 5 tips that every Muslim parent can start using today. You can now listen to this article read to you on the MuslimMatters‘ podcast.

https://muslimmatters.org/2022/02/03/did-the-prophet-wear-glasses-raising-children-resilient-muslims/

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 17:01:21 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter, Meena Malik) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/raising-resilient-muslim-kids-wWdRaW9g Parents are constantly worried about how to raise their children to be good Muslims. Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter recently wrote on this topic in the article “Did The Prophet ﷺ Wear Glasses? – Raising Your Children To Be Resilient Muslims.” He shares his framework for raising resilient Muslim kids, as well as 5 tips that every Muslim parent can start using today. You can now listen to this article read to you on the MuslimMatters‘ podcast.

https://muslimmatters.org/2022/02/03/did-the-prophet-wear-glasses-raising-children-resilient-muslims/

]]> [Audio Article] Raising Your Children To Be Resilient Muslims Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter, Meena Malik 00:08:14 Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter shares his framework for raising resilient Muslim kids, as well as 5 tips that every Muslim parent can start using today. Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter shares his framework for raising resilient Muslim kids, as well as 5 tips that every Muslim parent can start using today. seerah, islam, resilience, parenting false full 61 b7d38c6c-ea8a-468b-942c-18607f760cc2 A Critical Look at Islamic Pedagogy What's the best form of Islamic education for kids? Islamic school? Boarding school? Sunday school at the masjid? A traditional madrasah? Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao, a teacher and education consultant, Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao provides a critical look at Islamic pedagogy and discusses what a holistic Islamic education for children should include. 

]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/a-critical-look-at-islamic-pedagogy-BJItxaCQ What's the best form of Islamic education for kids? Islamic school? Boarding school? Sunday school at the masjid? A traditional madrasah? Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao, a teacher and education consultant, Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao provides a critical look at Islamic pedagogy and discusses what a holistic Islamic education for children should include. 

]]> A Critical Look at Islamic Pedagogy Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao, Zainab bint Younus 00:54:56 Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao provides a critical look at Islamic pedagogy and discusses what a holistic Islamic education for children should include. Shaykh AbdulRahman Chao provides a critical look at Islamic pedagogy and discusses what a holistic Islamic education for children should include. islamic education, madrasah, islamic pedagogy, pedagogy, muslim school, education, islamic school false full 67 f0ef73f7-a01e-4f8b-b95a-5f09bfdd9cb9 My Miscarriage and Healing Afterwards Sun, 8 May 2022 18:57:06 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/my-miscarriage-and-healing-afterwards-JgxFulQY My Miscarriage and Healing Afterwards muslimmatters 00:20:50 Trigger warning: pregnancy loss Experiencing a pregnancy loss is a difficult test many women experience, yet a taboo topic in most communities. This Mother's Day weekend, hear about a mother's pregnancy loss and what her healing process was like. This article is a narration of "My Miscarriage And Healing Afterwards" and is read to you by the author, Meena Malik. You can read the article on MuslimMatters at https://muslimmatters.org/2021/07/26/my-miscarriage-and-healing-afterwards/. Trigger warning: pregnancy loss Experiencing a pregnancy loss is a difficult test many women experience, yet a taboo topic in most communities. This Mother's Day weekend, hear about a mother's pregnancy loss and what her healing process was like. This article is a narration of "My Miscarriage And Healing Afterwards" and is read to you by the author, Meena Malik. You can read the article on MuslimMatters at https://muslimmatters.org/2021/07/26/my-miscarriage-and-healing-afterwards/. false full 72 ff95f9c3-271a-499a-9693-4794c1664438 The Zakat Conversations: Giving to Islamic Organizations You’ve heard of seemingly random Muslim organizations collecting zakat funds by now. Giving zakat fisabilillah (in the path of Allah) is a hot topic of discussion and debate among scholars. This discussion has also played out on MuslimMatters, and you can read all of those opinions and put them in conversation with each other. So, what have various experts written about giving zakat to the poor versus Muslim nonprofits working in various sectors such as education, politics, and community organizing?

]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 20:17:48 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Meena Malik) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/conversations-on-zakat-jjjOnX0B You’ve heard of seemingly random Muslim organizations collecting zakat funds by now. Giving zakat fisabilillah (in the path of Allah) is a hot topic of discussion and debate among scholars. This discussion has also played out on MuslimMatters, and you can read all of those opinions and put them in conversation with each other. So, what have various experts written about giving zakat to the poor versus Muslim nonprofits working in various sectors such as education, politics, and community organizing?

]]> The Zakat Conversations: Giving to Islamic Organizations Meena Malik 01:04:33 A collection of zakat-related articles written by experts for MuslimMatters. A collection of zakat-related articles written by experts for MuslimMatters. controversial, zakat, zakah false full 71 44e4d29f-4892-4583-b3e1-9607f67edf44 A Paradigm Shift for the Last 10 Nights Excitement is in the air as the last 10 nights of Ramadan have arrived! But for some people - especially busy mothers or menstruating women - this is accompanied by a sense of sadness or frustration that they can't do as much as they wish they could. Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil introduces a paradigm shift that believers should develop for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. 

This podcast episode delivers a reminder about the beauty of the last 10 nights, the best du'a to recite, and how Muslim families can create a community-wide revolution, starting at home. 

]]> Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:28:42 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Ustadhah Raidah Shah Idil, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/paradigm-shift-the-last-ten-nights-pViCsxGx Excitement is in the air as the last 10 nights of Ramadan have arrived! But for some people - especially busy mothers or menstruating women - this is accompanied by a sense of sadness or frustration that they can't do as much as they wish they could. Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil introduces a paradigm shift that believers should develop for the last 10 nights of Ramadan. 

This podcast episode delivers a reminder about the beauty of the last 10 nights, the best du'a to recite, and how Muslim families can create a community-wide revolution, starting at home. 

]]> A Paradigm Shift for the Last 10 Nights Ustadhah Raidah Shah Idil, Zainab Bint Younus 00:51:35 Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil & Zainab bint Younus explore how Muslims - especially busy parents! - can develop a paradigm shift regarding the last 10 nights of Ramadan. Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil & Zainab bint Younus explore how Muslims - especially busy parents! - can develop a paradigm shift regarding the last 10 nights of Ramadan. paradigm shift, fasting, worship, ramadan, spirituality, last 10 nights false full 70 18063bd7-f70e-4883-a5d3-927f841f0d9a Muslim Women's Spirituality in Ramadan Why do we only talk about parenting in Ramadan when it has to do with mothers? What are fathers' roles in training their kids in Ramadan? How can Muslim women stay spiritually connected in Ramadan while going through menstruation or PMDD? And do we really have to accept all iftaar invitations in Ramadan?

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Faria Alam, Zainab Bint Younus, Aisha Hussain Rasheed) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslim-womens-spirituality-in-ramadan-rsbyOHrO Why do we only talk about parenting in Ramadan when it has to do with mothers? What are fathers' roles in training their kids in Ramadan? How can Muslim women stay spiritually connected in Ramadan while going through menstruation or PMDD? And do we really have to accept all iftaar invitations in Ramadan?

]]> Muslim Women's Spirituality in Ramadan Faria Alam, Zainab Bint Younus, Aisha Hussain Rasheed 01:03:07 Zainab bint Younus, Ustadha Aisha Hussain Rasheed, and Ustadha Faria Alam tackle some common themes around women and Ramadan: parenting, family challenges, menstruation, and more! Zainab bint Younus, Ustadha Aisha Hussain Rasheed, and Ustadha Faria Alam tackle some common themes around women and Ramadan: parenting, family challenges, menstruation, and more! female scholarship, fasting, islam, muslim women, ramadan, spirituality false full 69 b677f1f4-7d77-487a-8188-591b4c7e8081 My Ramadan Plan for Life with a Toddler Ramadan can be an exciting time of increased acts of devotion and more time spent at the masjid in communal prayers. However, for parents with young children, Ramadan may be a stressful time of extra responsibilities and a feeling of missing out on all the bells and whistles of Ramadan worship.   Listen to this narration of an article posted on MuslimMatters last year to hear about the plan one  mom with a toddler has devised to not only survive Ramadan but to also make the most of it.

]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2022 18:40:38 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/my-ramadan-plan-for-life-with-a-toddler-B9kSb1RM Ramadan can be an exciting time of increased acts of devotion and more time spent at the masjid in communal prayers. However, for parents with young children, Ramadan may be a stressful time of extra responsibilities and a feeling of missing out on all the bells and whistles of Ramadan worship.   Listen to this narration of an article posted on MuslimMatters last year to hear about the plan one  mom with a toddler has devised to not only survive Ramadan but to also make the most of it.

]]> My Ramadan Plan for Life with a Toddler muslimmatters 00:11:16 One mom's plan on making the most of Ramadan with a toddler. One mom's plan on making the most of Ramadan with a toddler. fasting, motherhood, islam, ramadan, spirituality, parenting false full 68 bc0293c2-e92f-4a3e-a83c-a992c51d8693 Lost & Found at Guantanamo Bay Mansoor Adayfi, former Guantanamo Bay detainee and author of "Don't Forget Us Here: Lost and Found at Guantanamo Bay", speaks about how his faith in Allah helped him survive over a decade of illegal imprisonment and torture.

]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Mansoor Adayfi, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/lost-and-found-at-guantanamo-bay-9uPrne4C Mansoor Adayfi, former Guantanamo Bay detainee and author of "Don't Forget Us Here: Lost and Found at Guantanamo Bay", speaks about how his faith in Allah helped him survive over a decade of illegal imprisonment and torture.

]]> Lost & Found at Guantanamo Bay Mansoor Adayfi, Zainab bint Younus 00:53:09 Mansoor Adayfi, former Guantanamo Bay detainee and author of "Don't Forget Us Here: Lost and Found at Guantanamo Bay", speaks about his experiences in Gitmo. Mansoor Adayfi, former Guantanamo Bay detainee and author of "Don't Forget Us Here: Lost and Found at Guantanamo Bay", speaks about his experiences in Gitmo. human rights, memoir, islam, muslims, guantanamo bay, spirituality, imprisonment, torture false full 63 68268bf8-0eab-4f5c-b9aa-45b6a132fcf4 Islamophobia in Fiction Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/islamophobia-in-fiction-tdakoFR6 Islamophobia in Fiction muslimmatters 01:03:43 false full 55 a3fbef42-0fd7-46af-a216-a1709edba16c Muslim Bookstagram Awards: Chatting with the Islamic School Librarian Kirin Nabi is known as the Islamic School Librarian, with years of teaching and librarian-ing under her belt! You can find her on Instagram (@islamicschoollibrarian) and her website: https://islamicschoollibrarian.com/

Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who writes on Muslim women’s issues, gender related injustice in the Muslim community, and Muslim women in Islamic history. She also provides in-depth book reviews of Muslamic literature on her Instagram account, covering everything from YA and adult fiction, academic treatises, and Islamic religious literature. You can find her on Instagram (@bintyounus) and support her via Patreon (patreon.com/bintyounus)

]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Kirin Nabi, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-the-judges-kirin-yuy_vecP Kirin Nabi is known as the Islamic School Librarian, with years of teaching and librarian-ing under her belt! You can find her on Instagram (@islamicschoollibrarian) and her website: https://islamicschoollibrarian.com/

Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who writes on Muslim women’s issues, gender related injustice in the Muslim community, and Muslim women in Islamic history. She also provides in-depth book reviews of Muslamic literature on her Instagram account, covering everything from YA and adult fiction, academic treatises, and Islamic religious literature. You can find her on Instagram (@bintyounus) and support her via Patreon (patreon.com/bintyounus)

]]> Muslim Bookstagram Awards: Chatting with the Islamic School Librarian Kirin Nabi, Zainab bint Younus 00:38:54 As MuslimMatters.org was hosting the 2021 Muslim Bookstagram Awards, we also recorded a special mini-series of podcast episodes with each judge. Our second episode features Kirin Nabi, also known as The Islamic School Librarian. A former teacher now turned Islamic school librarian and avid book reviewer, Kirin has years of experience under her belt! As MuslimMatters.org was hosting the 2021 Muslim Bookstagram Awards, we also recorded a special mini-series of podcast episodes with each judge. Our second episode features Kirin Nabi, also known as The Islamic School Librarian. A former teacher now turned Islamic school librarian and avid book reviewer, Kirin has years of experience under her belt! islamic, librarian, islam, muslims, literary, muslim, muslimbooks false full 58 b2937407-fda7-4a1c-94fc-d198de6de178 CointelPro and The Muslim Community With Shafeeah M Balia Wed, 2 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/cointelpro-and-the-muslim-community-with-shafeeah-m-balia-wKW_FEvS CointelPro and The Muslim Community With Shafeeah M Balia muslimmatters 00:56:02 false full 62 6eade4ee-4d80-4458-8ee1-ef9eccf7f720 Manifesting Shirk: Zodiac Signs, Crystals, And Manifestation | Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz is of Palestinian Spanish/ South American descent and was born in and resides in Minnesota, USA. She has a PhD in Islamic Studies with honors from Jinan University (Lebanon); M.A from Al-Quds University (Palestine), majoring in Contemporary Islamic Sciences, and a B.A in Islamic Jurisprudence from Al-Quds University. Sh Aysha studied Tajweed at Dar Al-Quran in Masjid al Aqsa (Palestine) and studied various Islamic sciences at Dar Al-Hadith in Masjid al Aqsa (Palestine). She is the founder of and lecturer at the Gems of Light Institute (USA) to train women to become lecturers on Islam. She was also a lecturer on Fiqh, Tafseer, and Islamic studies for four years at the Islamic University of Minnesota. She taught Islamic sciences in both Arabic and English at the Islamic University of Minnesota. You can find her on Facebook.

Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who writes on Muslim women’s issues, gender related injustice in the Muslim community, and Muslim women in Islamic history. She also provides in-depth book reviews of Muslamic literature on her Instagram account, covering everything from YA and adult fiction, academic treatises, and Islamic religious literature. You can find her on Instagram (@bintyounus) and support her via Patreon (patreon.com/bintyounus)

]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/manifesting-shirk-X5mcxqcx Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz is of Palestinian Spanish/ South American descent and was born in and resides in Minnesota, USA. She has a PhD in Islamic Studies with honors from Jinan University (Lebanon); M.A from Al-Quds University (Palestine), majoring in Contemporary Islamic Sciences, and a B.A in Islamic Jurisprudence from Al-Quds University. Sh Aysha studied Tajweed at Dar Al-Quran in Masjid al Aqsa (Palestine) and studied various Islamic sciences at Dar Al-Hadith in Masjid al Aqsa (Palestine). She is the founder of and lecturer at the Gems of Light Institute (USA) to train women to become lecturers on Islam. She was also a lecturer on Fiqh, Tafseer, and Islamic studies for four years at the Islamic University of Minnesota. She taught Islamic sciences in both Arabic and English at the Islamic University of Minnesota. You can find her on Facebook.

Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who writes on Muslim women’s issues, gender related injustice in the Muslim community, and Muslim women in Islamic history. She also provides in-depth book reviews of Muslamic literature on her Instagram account, covering everything from YA and adult fiction, academic treatises, and Islamic religious literature. You can find her on Instagram (@bintyounus) and support her via Patreon (patreon.com/bintyounus)

]]> Manifesting Shirk: Zodiac Signs, Crystals, And Manifestation | Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz muslimmatters 01:02:03 More Muslims, especially Muslim social media influencers, are sharing New Age practices and beliefs. Social media is rife with millennials and Gen Z praising the healing power of crystals, analyzing one another's Zodiac signs, trying to "manifest with the universe," smudging, and dabbling in all that is New Age. Shockingly to some, and unsurprising to others, is the fact that so many young Muslims are involved in these practices and even demonstrating belief in these ideas. Can there be such a thing as a "Muslim witch"? Is "manifesting" really just another way to do du'a? And aren't crystals harmless decor? Zainab bint Younus speaks to Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz about New Age beliefs and practices, tawheed and shirk, and the curious phenomenon of young Muslim women wholeheartedly embracing the concept of "the Divine Feminine." More Muslims, especially Muslim social media influencers, are sharing New Age practices and beliefs. Social media is rife with millennials and Gen Z praising the healing power of crystals, analyzing one another's Zodiac signs, trying to "manifest with the universe," smudging, and dabbling in all that is New Age. Shockingly to some, and unsurprising to others, is the fact that so many young Muslims are involved in these practices and even demonstrating belief in these ideas. Can there be such a thing as a "Muslim witch"? Is "manifesting" really just another way to do du'a? And aren't crystals harmless decor? Zainab bint Younus speaks to Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz about New Age beliefs and practices, tawheed and shirk, and the curious phenomenon of young Muslim women wholeheartedly embracing the concept of "the Divine Feminine." divinefeminine, zodiac, magic, astrology, islam, manifesting, crystals false full 56 7b223899-4ca1-4458-b7f4-281895318b65 Muslim Bookstagram Awards 2021: Meet the Judges - Shifa Saltagi Safadi Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who writes on Muslim women’s issues, gender related injustice in the Muslim community, and Muslim women in Islamic history. She also provides in-depth book reviews of Muslamic literature on her Instagram account, covering everything from YA and adult fiction, academic treatises, and Islamic religious literature. You can find her on Instagram (@bintyounus) and support her via Patreon (patreon.com/bintyounus)

Shifa Saltagi Safadi is the author of three books published by Ruqaya’s Bookshelf and an Islamic book reviewer. She has been an avid book reader as long as she can remember, and in fact graduated with a degree in English literature. She curates a monthly Islamic subscription box for kids called Bismillah Box Kids and is obsessed with Muslim toys and crafts! Find her Islamic reviews of books, products, and more on Instagram: @muslimmommyblog

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-the-judges-shifa-SvhYGAjc Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who writes on Muslim women’s issues, gender related injustice in the Muslim community, and Muslim women in Islamic history. She also provides in-depth book reviews of Muslamic literature on her Instagram account, covering everything from YA and adult fiction, academic treatises, and Islamic religious literature. You can find her on Instagram (@bintyounus) and support her via Patreon (patreon.com/bintyounus)

Shifa Saltagi Safadi is the author of three books published by Ruqaya’s Bookshelf and an Islamic book reviewer. She has been an avid book reader as long as she can remember, and in fact graduated with a degree in English literature. She curates a monthly Islamic subscription box for kids called Bismillah Box Kids and is obsessed with Muslim toys and crafts! Find her Islamic reviews of books, products, and more on Instagram: @muslimmommyblog

]]> Muslim Bookstagram Awards 2021: Meet the Judges - Shifa Saltagi Safadi Zainab bint Younus 00:31:56 The Muslim Bookstagram Awards is an annual celebration of Muslim voices in publishing, from mainstream publishers, Islamic publishers, or authors who self-publish. We kick off MBA 2021 with an introduction to our first judge: Shifa Saltagi Safadi! The Muslim Bookstagram Awards is an annual celebration of Muslim voices in publishing, from mainstream publishers, Islamic publishers, or authors who self-publish. We kick off MBA 2021 with an introduction to our first judge: Shifa Saltagi Safadi! false full 53 d9f4c933-b40b-4f7f-93f9-e21436f59f49 786 Samosas - Balancing Home and Worship in Ramadan | Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith This episode of the Muslimmatters podcast was first recorded with Shaykh Mikaeel and I for a livestream on RamadanPrep.com. The full video is available to watch on the Muslimmatters youtube channel, and includes an opening recitation and more information about the RamadanPrep program. 

For now, please enjoy this brief opening talk by Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, followed by a discussion on culture, prayer, and the frying of 786 samosas in the month of Ramadan.

 

Guest: Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

Host: Zeba Khan

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:31:47 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/786-samosas-balancing-home-and-worship-in-ramadan-shaykh-mikaeel-ahmed-smith-MdddkimQ This episode of the Muslimmatters podcast was first recorded with Shaykh Mikaeel and I for a livestream on RamadanPrep.com. The full video is available to watch on the Muslimmatters youtube channel, and includes an opening recitation and more information about the RamadanPrep program. 

For now, please enjoy this brief opening talk by Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, followed by a discussion on culture, prayer, and the frying of 786 samosas in the month of Ramadan.

 

Guest: Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith

Host: Zeba Khan

]]> 786 Samosas - Balancing Home and Worship in Ramadan | Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, Zeba Khan 00:53:07 fasting, islam, muslim matters, muslim, ramadan false full 52 9d24aca5-9c73-4d4b-8cf5-0875ea5c415c Fiftieth Episode with Special Guest : You! Sun, 4 Apr 2021 15:46:17 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh Dawud Walid, Ustadh Mukhtar Ba, Khaled Nurhssein, Zeba Khan, Siraaj Muhammad, Danish Qasim, Sana Saeed, Omar Usman, Zainab Bint Yunus, Shaykh Abdul Naser Jangda, Shaykh Abdullah Oduro, Imam Omar Suleiman) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/fiftieth-episode-with-special-guest-you-a8T4yJhi Fiftieth Episode with Special Guest : You! Shaykh Dawud Walid, Ustadh Mukhtar Ba, Khaled Nurhssein, Zeba Khan, Siraaj Muhammad, Danish Qasim, Sana Saeed, Omar Usman, Zainab Bint Yunus, Shaykh Abdul Naser Jangda, Shaykh Abdullah Oduro, Imam Omar Suleiman 00:44:17 For this commemorative 50th episodel milestone, I would like to introduce my special guest … and it’s you! So my dear guest, kick back and enjoy some of the most interesting, possibly mind-blowing, and deep insights that our other guests have had from some of the downloaded episodes to date, as well as a few gems you might have missed. For this commemorative 50th episodel milestone, I would like to introduce my special guest … and it’s you! So my dear guest, kick back and enjoy some of the most interesting, possibly mind-blowing, and deep insights that our other guests have had from some of the downloaded episodes to date, as well as a few gems you might have missed. islam, muslims, muslimmatters false full 51 a0f42915-db28-40ee-b044-597554d39687 Uncovering the Wolf in Shaykh’s Clothing | Danish Qasim Podcast hosted and produced by Zeba Khan

In Shaykh's Clothing

 

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 03:30:33 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Danish Qasim, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/uncovering-the-wolf-in-shaykhs-clothing-danish-qasim-1R1RAxTv Podcast hosted and produced by Zeba Khan

In Shaykh's Clothing

 

]]> Uncovering the Wolf in Shaykh’s Clothing | Danish Qasim Danish Qasim, Zeba Khan 00:46:27 Spiritual abusers are con-artists, and if they were easy to spot then they would be far less successful. In this episode, we talk to Danish Qasim about how to recognize spiritual abuse, what behaviours made us susceptible to it, and what knowledge can protect us from it. Danish Qasim is the founder of In Shaykh's Clothing. He has 11 years experience working with victims of spiritual abuse. Danish began a formal study of the Islamic sciences locally in 2006. Upon graduating in 2010 from U.C. Berkeley, he dedicated himself to full time traditional Islamic studies. His overseas studies include Teumerat, Mauritania in the school of Murabit al-Hajj (رحمه الله) and studying with scholars in Istanbul. In 2019 he finished his Masters focusing on spiritual abuse in the Muslim context. Spiritual abusers are con-artists, and if they were easy to spot then they would be far less successful. In this episode, we talk to Danish Qasim about how to recognize spiritual abuse, what behaviours made us susceptible to it, and what knowledge can protect us from it. Danish Qasim is the founder of In Shaykh's Clothing. He has 11 years experience working with victims of spiritual abuse. Danish began a formal study of the Islamic sciences locally in 2006. Upon graduating in 2010 from U.C. Berkeley, he dedicated himself to full time traditional Islamic studies. His overseas studies include Teumerat, Mauritania in the school of Murabit al-Hajj (رحمه الله) and studying with scholars in Istanbul. In 2019 he finished his Masters focusing on spiritual abuse in the Muslim context. tariqa, trauma, islam, narcissism, muslim, spiritual abuse, sufi false full 50 d1cf6e01-7ff3-4984-9e0a-0777cc3ced72 Pornography Addiction and the Muslim Community | Abida Minhas To learn more about Abida Minhas and the MAPS network, visit www.mapsnetwork.org 

To read brother Ahmad’s reflection on his journey to quitting porn, visit 10 Tested Ways to Overcome Porn Addiction.

To read sister Sakinah's account on battling alcohol addiction, visit Drowning In Bottles: My Muslim Story Of Addiction And Substance Use Disorder

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:47:42 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Abida Minhas, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/pornography-addiction-and-the-muslim-community-abida-minhas-wvjwTKtT To learn more about Abida Minhas and the MAPS network, visit www.mapsnetwork.org 

To read brother Ahmad’s reflection on his journey to quitting porn, visit 10 Tested Ways to Overcome Porn Addiction.

To read sister Sakinah's account on battling alcohol addiction, visit Drowning In Bottles: My Muslim Story Of Addiction And Substance Use Disorder

]]> Pornography Addiction and the Muslim Community | Abida Minhas Abida Minhas, Zeba Khan 00:51:23 Pornography is a Muslim problem, while the discussion on Muslims and pornography consumption has begun to enter mainstream discussion, we often often focus on “porn is haram” without a context that addresses the underlying causes and effects of pornography consumption. In this episode, we are joined by Abida Minhas, who is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor with a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She is also a founding member of MAPS, the Muslim Association for Psychological Services, which is a social enterprise whose purpose is to bridge the gap between mental health and the Muslim community. Pornography is a Muslim problem, while the discussion on Muslims and pornography consumption has begun to enter mainstream discussion, we often often focus on “porn is haram” without a context that addresses the underlying causes and effects of pornography consumption. In this episode, we are joined by Abida Minhas, who is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor with a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She is also a founding member of MAPS, the Muslim Association for Psychological Services, which is a social enterprise whose purpose is to bridge the gap between mental health and the Muslim community. pornography, addiction, islam, muslims, ramadan, muslimmatters false full 49 94cb8adf-7607-496b-96c9-2ea77e0d3113 Damage Control With Digital Dinosaurs - On The Fiqh of Social Media | Omar Usman To purchase the book, visit Fiqh of Social Media

To learn more about Omar Usman, visit his blog. 

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:14:24 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zeba Khan, Omar Usman) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/damage-control-with-digital-dinosaurs-on-the-fiqh-of-social-media-omar-usman-EfVqsSJM To purchase the book, visit Fiqh of Social Media

To learn more about Omar Usman, visit his blog. 

]]> Damage Control With Digital Dinosaurs - On The Fiqh of Social Media | Omar Usman Zeba Khan, Omar Usman 00:50:09 The internet shapes our interaction with the Muslim world, but how does Islam shape our interaction with the internet? Join Zeba Khan as she discusses this with Omar Usman, digital dinosaur and author of the Fiqh of Social Media. The internet shapes our interaction with the Muslim world, but how does Islam shape our interaction with the internet? Join Zeba Khan as she discusses this with Omar Usman, digital dinosaur and author of the Fiqh of Social Media. qalam, social media, islam, muslims, muslim authors, fiqh, twitter, snapchat, muslimmatters false full 48 0dbd60fa-1326-4915-be5b-025d5cac4e6b How NOT to Talk to New Muslims | Shaykh Abdullah Oduro To learn more about Shaykh Abdullah Oduro's program for new Muslims, visit KnewU.org

You can follow him on Facebook or Instagram at Abdullah_Oduro

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2020 04:23:13 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Abdullah Oduro, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-not-to-talk-to-new-muslims-shaykh-abdullah-oduro-ao_ke29p To learn more about Shaykh Abdullah Oduro's program for new Muslims, visit KnewU.org

You can follow him on Facebook or Instagram at Abdullah_Oduro

]]> How NOT to Talk to New Muslims | Shaykh Abdullah Oduro Abdullah Oduro, Zeba Khan 00:53:04 New Muslims face many obstacles in their journey to Allah, and would you believe, old Muslims can be one of them? What are some of the ways that seasoned Muslims inadvertently turn New Muslims away from the Deen, and how can we avoid them? We talk to Shaykh AND convert Abdullah Oduro about culture, homogeneity, and the reality of American Muslims and their struggles integrating into the existing community. New Muslims face many obstacles in their journey to Allah, and would you believe, old Muslims can be one of them? What are some of the ways that seasoned Muslims inadvertently turn New Muslims away from the Deen, and how can we avoid them? We talk to Shaykh AND convert Abdullah Oduro about culture, homogeneity, and the reality of American Muslims and their struggles integrating into the existing community. islam, muslims, new muslims, knewu, muslimmatters false full 47 287700d8-a177-40dc-99f2-49a3e2423bf5 Sex, Marriage, and Mutual Obligations in Islam | Ustadh Mukhtar Ba Read Now:  A Primer On Intimacy And Fulfillment Of A Wife’s Desires Based On The Writings Of Scholars Of The Past.

]]> Tue, 1 Dec 2020 16:04:13 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Mukhtar Ba, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/sex-marriage-and-mutual-obligations-in-marriage-ustadh-mukhtar-ba-MaQHHM_1 Read Now:  A Primer On Intimacy And Fulfillment Of A Wife’s Desires Based On The Writings Of Scholars Of The Past.

]]> Sex, Marriage, and Mutual Obligations in Islam | Ustadh Mukhtar Ba Mukhtar Ba, Zeba Khan 00:43:30 When we talk about Taqwa, we often discuss things like trusting in Allah, avoiding sin, and being mindful of our obligations. We think a lot about staying away from sex on tv, in music, on our computer screens - but what if Taqwa means thinking more about sex - with our spouses instead? Today we’re honored to be speaking with Ustadh Mukhtar Ba, who is an advanced student of Māliki Fiqh, Arabic grammar, Seerah Nabawiyya, Hadith, Aqeeda and Tasawwuf. In this podcast, Ustadh Ba discusses his article A Primer On Intimacy And Fulfillment Of A Wife’s Desires Based On The Writings Of Scholars Of The Past. When we talk about Taqwa, we often discuss things like trusting in Allah, avoiding sin, and being mindful of our obligations. We think a lot about staying away from sex on tv, in music, on our computer screens - but what if Taqwa means thinking more about sex - with our spouses instead? Today we’re honored to be speaking with Ustadh Mukhtar Ba, who is an advanced student of Māliki Fiqh, Arabic grammar, Seerah Nabawiyya, Hadith, Aqeeda and Tasawwuf. In this podcast, Ustadh Ba discusses his article A Primer On Intimacy And Fulfillment Of A Wife’s Desires Based On The Writings Of Scholars Of The Past. sex, islam, muslims, marriage, intimacy, muslimmatters false full 45 ef655a27-b0f5-410a-94b4-509c09bd9538 Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World: The Halima Aden Edition Panel discussion with Zainab b. Younus, Hena Zuberi, her daughter, and Fousia from the Naptime is Sacred podcast to talk about Halima Aden's Instagram posts about hijab and her modeling career.

Please support content like this by pitching in at http://muslimmatters.org/support-us/

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 04:59:34 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hijabi-girls-in-a-barbie-world-the-halima-aden-edition-LP8Env9b Panel discussion with Zainab b. Younus, Hena Zuberi, her daughter, and Fousia from the Naptime is Sacred podcast to talk about Halima Aden's Instagram posts about hijab and her modeling career.

Please support content like this by pitching in at http://muslimmatters.org/support-us/

]]> Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World: The Halima Aden Edition muslimmatters 01:08:17 Panel discussion with Zainab b. Younus, Hena Zuberi, her daughter, and Fousia from the Naptime is Sacred podcast to talk about Halima Aden's Instagram posts about hijab and her modeling career. Panel discussion with Zainab b. Younus, Hena Zuberi, her daughter, and Fousia from the Naptime is Sacred podcast to talk about Halima Aden's Instagram posts about hijab and her modeling career. false full 46 bed0e446-4ce3-498c-bfdd-f8da3be448b3 ImamConnect | Muddasar Ahmed and Omar Usman Check out the Imam Connect project at their website: https://www.imamconnect.com/

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:51:57 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/imamconnect-interview-with-muddasar-ahmed-fzCURIPa Check out the Imam Connect project at their website: https://www.imamconnect.com/

]]> ImamConnect | Muddasar Ahmed and Omar Usman muslimmatters 00:26:22 We interview Muddasar Ahmed about the innovative Imam Connect project. We interview Muddasar Ahmed about the innovative Imam Connect project. false full 44 2683d973-a2f6-4b77-a07b-eac962ca5b83 Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World Episode #2 | Sana Saeed & Zainab bint Younus Hosted by Zainab bint Younus.

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Sana Saeed, Zainab bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hijabi-girls-in-a-barbie-world-episode-2-sana-saeed-zainab-bint-younus-pvnvzHYe Hosted by Zainab bint Younus.

]]> Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World Episode #2 | Sana Saeed & Zainab bint Younus Sana Saeed, Zainab bint Younus 01:32:52 Hijabista IG influencers have been capitalizing on “hijab fashion” and “modest fashion” for years; building up huge followings, establishing paid partnerships with major companies, and then removing their hijabs and claiming to never have been role models in the first place. In this second episode of Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World, Zainab bint Younus talks to Sana Saeed, a host and senior producer with AJ+ and a commentator on Muslim-American affairs. Hijabista IG influencers have been capitalizing on “hijab fashion” and “modest fashion” for years; building up huge followings, establishing paid partnerships with major companies, and then removing their hijabs and claiming to never have been role models in the first place. In this second episode of Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World, Zainab bint Younus talks to Sana Saeed, a host and senior producer with AJ+ and a commentator on Muslim-American affairs. hijabinista, hijab, islam, muslims, muslimmatters false full 43 09878a65-137a-40fc-8168-79316afe55dc Work in Progress: Finding Focus in Salah | Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee Interview conducted and produced by Zeba Khan.

Recommended Reading:

Mishkah Institute

Al Khushoo Fis-Salah, The Humility in Prayer by Ibn Rajab Al Hambali

Getting Things Done - David Allen

Digital Minimalism - Cal Newport

]]> Tue, 3 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh Abdullah Ayaaz Mullanee, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/work-in-progress-finding-focus-in-salah-shaykh-abdullah-ayaz-mullanee-xZHoIwoY Interview conducted and produced by Zeba Khan.

Recommended Reading:

Mishkah Institute

Al Khushoo Fis-Salah, The Humility in Prayer by Ibn Rajab Al Hambali

Getting Things Done - David Allen

Digital Minimalism - Cal Newport

]]> Work in Progress: Finding Focus in Salah | Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee Shaykh Abdullah Ayaaz Mullanee, Zeba Khan 00:40:33 I have been Muslim my entire life, and despite praying regularly for… at least two decades of it, I still never feel like I’m doing it right. Why is it so hard to focus in salah? And what should someone do if they feel like they are AWFUL at salah? That no matter what they do, they're always struggling? Let's ask Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee, the dean of Mishkah Institute, and author of the books "A Ramadan With the Prophet (peace be upon him)" and "The Poetic Words of Sayyiduna Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)." I have been Muslim my entire life, and despite praying regularly for… at least two decades of it, I still never feel like I’m doing it right. Why is it so hard to focus in salah? And what should someone do if they feel like they are AWFUL at salah? That no matter what they do, they're always struggling? Let's ask Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee, the dean of Mishkah Institute, and author of the books "A Ramadan With the Prophet (peace be upon him)" and "The Poetic Words of Sayyiduna Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)." islam, dua, muslims, salah, khushoo, muslimmatters false full 39 9f2dc96e-171d-4a11-a415-8aa52f4b2fa2 David's Dollar | Tariq Touré and Khaled Nurhssien https://davidsdollar.com/

http://www.tariqtoure.com/

]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2020 03:51:47 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Khalid Nurhssien, Tariq Touré) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/davids-dollar-tariq-toure-and-khalid-nurhssien-rggni8S2 https://davidsdollar.com/

http://www.tariqtoure.com/

]]> David's Dollar | Tariq Touré and Khaled Nurhssien Khalid Nurhssien, Tariq Touré 00:55:44 We often preach about our children learning the importance of money, group economics, and developing healthy spending habits. How awesome would it be to have a fully illustrated picture book that explores how a dollar travels from hand-to-hand? Join Khaled Nurhssien and award winning poet and author Tariq Touré as they discuss Tariq’s new children’s book David’s Dollar. In this Interview they touch on art, Islam’s approach to community and Tariq’s creative process. We often preach about our children learning the importance of money, group economics, and developing healthy spending habits. How awesome would it be to have a fully illustrated picture book that explores how a dollar travels from hand-to-hand? Join Khaled Nurhssien and award winning poet and author Tariq Touré as they discuss Tariq’s new children’s book David’s Dollar. In this Interview they touch on art, Islam’s approach to community and Tariq’s creative process. islam, muslims, muslimmatters false full 42 3a1fb826-72f8-407c-8090-ecd65661a92c The Fiqh of FIFA | Mufti Hussain Kamani Produced by Zeba Khan

Guests:

Mufti Hussain Kamani

]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 04:57:55 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Mufti Hussain Kamani, MuslimMatters, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/fiqh-of-fifa-mufti-kamani-9PcIGApA Produced by Zeba Khan

Guests:

Mufti Hussain Kamani

]]> The Fiqh of FIFA | Mufti Hussain Kamani Mufti Hussain Kamani, MuslimMatters, Zeba Khan 00:45:07 It’s estimated that 3 billion people play some sort of video game, whether on a computer, console, or smart phone. For the millions of Muslims included in this number, what’s the halal and haram of this? Is gaming a good thing? When is gaming a bad thing? In this podcast, we ask Mufti Hussain Kamani, a hafiz, scholar, and -surprise!- gamer, about the Islamic perspective on gaming, entertainment, and the fiqh of FIFA loot boxes. It’s estimated that 3 billion people play some sort of video game, whether on a computer, console, or smart phone. For the millions of Muslims included in this number, what’s the halal and haram of this? Is gaming a good thing? When is gaming a bad thing? In this podcast, we ask Mufti Hussain Kamani, a hafiz, scholar, and -surprise!- gamer, about the Islamic perspective on gaming, entertainment, and the fiqh of FIFA loot boxes. qalam, fatwa, islam, fifa, muslims, fiqh, gaming, halal, roots, muslimmatters false full 41 ff48add1-6eff-44ee-88ad-099c93786ee5 Muslims and The Fenty Fitnah | With Omar Usman and Khaled Nurhssien Produced by Zeba Khan

Guests:

Omar Usman

Khaled Nurhssien

 

]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2020 19:18:15 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Zeba Khan, Omar Usman, Khaled Nurhssein) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muslims-and-the-fenty-fitnah-with-omar-usman-and-khaled-nurhssein-CA_pfPXm Produced by Zeba Khan

Guests:

Omar Usman

Khaled Nurhssien

 

]]> Muslims and The Fenty Fitnah | With Omar Usman and Khaled Nurhssien Zeba Khan, Omar Usman, Khaled Nurhssein 00:39:59 American Pop Star Rihanna, who owns luxury fashion line Fenty, featured a song that had mixed in the voice of Mishary Rashid Al Afashi reciting a hadith from the Prophet SAW about the end of times. Many are offended, but what is the best way of responding to the situation? To discuss this, today I am honored to be joined by Omar Usman, who is the CEO of MuslimMatters, and Khaled Nurhssein, a community organizer, a local khateeb, and an intermittent student of knowledge. American Pop Star Rihanna, who owns luxury fashion line Fenty, featured a song that had mixed in the voice of Mishary Rashid Al Afashi reciting a hadith from the Prophet SAW about the end of times. Many are offended, but what is the best way of responding to the situation? To discuss this, today I am honored to be joined by Omar Usman, who is the CEO of MuslimMatters, and Khaled Nurhssein, a community organizer, a local khateeb, and an intermittent student of knowledge. islam, hadith, rihanna, muslim, fenty, muslimmatters false full 40 47134e7d-9f1a-487e-89e6-a7efdbc00343 Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World - Episode 1 Thu, 1 Oct 2020 02:48:46 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykha Umm Jamaal Ud Deen, Shaykha Hosai Mojaddadi., Shaykha Shazia Ahmad, Zainab Bint Younus) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hijabi-girls-in-a-barbie-world-episode-1-PIr2Yzx9 Hijabi Girls in a Barbie World - Episode 1 Shaykha Umm Jamaal Ud Deen, Shaykha Hosai Mojaddadi., Shaykha Shazia Ahmad, Zainab Bint Younus 01:42:34 Join Ustadha Zainab Bint Younus as she discusses the impact of social media marketing and hijab fashion with Shaykha Shazia Ahmad, Shaykha Umm Jamaal Ud Deen, and Shaykha Hosai Mojaddadi. Join Ustadha Zainab Bint Younus as she discusses the impact of social media marketing and hijab fashion with Shaykha Shazia Ahmad, Shaykha Umm Jamaal Ud Deen, and Shaykha Hosai Mojaddadi. hijab, islam, hijabi, muslim, muslimmatters false full 38 e5d414c0-2199-4603-9428-45b7faf080eb Day of The Dogs - Part 1 | Wael Abdegawad Part one of Wael Abdelgawad's newest novella, Day of the Dogs, read about by Zeba Khan. The full novella will be posted every Wednesday on MuslimMatters.org

 

 

]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:42:42 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Wael Abdelgawad) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/days-of-the-dogs-part-1-wael-abdegawad-jdkbUDMr Part one of Wael Abdelgawad's newest novella, Day of the Dogs, read about by Zeba Khan. The full novella will be posted every Wednesday on MuslimMatters.org

 

 

]]> Day of The Dogs - Part 1 | Wael Abdegawad Wael Abdelgawad 00:27:57 THE DOGS WOULD NOT STOP BITING HIM. Omar felt wet all over, and knew it was his own blood. He was almost blind from the sting of it in his eyes, and tasted it in his mouth, coppery and hot, along with the rank dog fur he’d bitten off. Pain burst and roiled everywhere in his body. He’d been in pain before, he’d been beaten and bruised and had even fractured bones. But nothing like this. He was baking like a piece of beef in an oven, transforming into something unrecognizable. They were killing him. THE DOGS WOULD NOT STOP BITING HIM. Omar felt wet all over, and knew it was his own blood. He was almost blind from the sting of it in his eyes, and tasted it in his mouth, coppery and hot, along with the rank dog fur he’d bitten off. Pain burst and roiled everywhere in his body. He’d been in pain before, he’d been beaten and bruised and had even fractured bones. But nothing like this. He was baking like a piece of beef in an oven, transforming into something unrecognizable. They were killing him. false full 37 9e57ead0-8256-4786-b919-c48a84d0145d Priorities and Protest | On Muslim Activism with Shaykhs Dawud Walid and Omar Suleiman Interview conducted by Zeba Khan.

Recommended Reading:

Towards Sacred Activism - Shaykh Dawud Walid

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Forty on Justice - Dr. Omar Suleiman

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:32:58 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Dawud Walid, Omar Suleiman) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/priorities-and-protest-on-muslim-activism-with-shaykhs-dawud-walid-and-omar-suleiman-GQjI6Yds Interview conducted by Zeba Khan.

Recommended Reading:

Towards Sacred Activism - Shaykh Dawud Walid

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Forty on Justice - Dr. Omar Suleiman

]]> Priorities and Protest | On Muslim Activism with Shaykhs Dawud Walid and Omar Suleiman Dawud Walid, Omar Suleiman 01:14:10 Islam teaches us to stand up for justice, to enjoin good and forbid evil, and to help our brother whether he’s the oppressor or the oppressed, but how? To help us fully understand the answer to this question, Muslimmatters has the honor of speaking to not one, but two subject matter experts on Muslim activism Dr. Omar Suleiman and Shaykh Dawud Walid are both scholars, authors, and Imams internationally known for their work in civil rights and social justice. Islam teaches us to stand up for justice, to enjoin good and forbid evil, and to help our brother whether he’s the oppressor or the oppressed, but how? To help us fully understand the answer to this question, Muslimmatters has the honor of speaking to not one, but two subject matter experts on Muslim activism Dr. Omar Suleiman and Shaykh Dawud Walid are both scholars, authors, and Imams internationally known for their work in civil rights and social justice. racism, black lives matter, islam, muslims, sacred activism false full 36 53207289-6a94-45cb-aa8b-cc435a6e9c2a What's the Matter with All Lives Matter? | Imam Khalil Abdur Rashid Article written and originally published on Muslimmatters.org.

Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his bachelor degree in Social Work, and obtained a Master’s Degree in Islamic Law from Marmara University. He also completed advanced Islamic seminary training and received his full doctoral license (Ijaaza) in Islamic Sciences.

Khalil holds a Master of Arts in Middle East Studies as well as a Master of Philosophy in Islamic Law both from Columbia University in New York City.  He is now an adjunct professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate of Liberal Studies Program at SMU and serves as President and Dean of the Yaqeen Islamic Seminary in Dallas.

Read and produced by Zeba Khan.

]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2020 19:11:06 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-the-matter-with-all-lives-matter-imam-khalil-abdur-rashid-J_y511y9 Article written and originally published on Muslimmatters.org.

Imam Khalil Abdur-Rashid was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his bachelor degree in Social Work, and obtained a Master’s Degree in Islamic Law from Marmara University. He also completed advanced Islamic seminary training and received his full doctoral license (Ijaaza) in Islamic Sciences.

Khalil holds a Master of Arts in Middle East Studies as well as a Master of Philosophy in Islamic Law both from Columbia University in New York City.  He is now an adjunct professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate of Liberal Studies Program at SMU and serves as President and Dean of the Yaqeen Islamic Seminary in Dallas.

Read and produced by Zeba Khan.

]]> What's the Matter with All Lives Matter? | Imam Khalil Abdur Rashid muslimmatters 00:24:03 In critiquing this response to the Black Lives Matter movement, we must first understand that the All Lives Matter slogan is a reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement by the wealthy, White American power establishment who are part of and have inherited the making of American history, its empire and its consciousness. It is a reminder that those on the minority side of the race relations struggle have not been granted permission to speak out against their oppression nor have they been granted any authority to narrate or complain on behalf of their own plight. In critiquing this response to the Black Lives Matter movement, we must first understand that the All Lives Matter slogan is a reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement by the wealthy, White American power establishment who are part of and have inherited the making of American history, its empire and its consciousness. It is a reminder that those on the minority side of the race relations struggle have not been granted permission to speak out against their oppression nor have they been granted any authority to narrate or complain on behalf of their own plight. racism, black lives matter, all lives matter, islam, muslimmatters false full 35 29b61ac2-6853-42a1-95f0-f78803224b2e 5 Historic Events that Rocked the World in Ramadan | Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter Article originally published on MusimMatters.org, and read by the author, Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter. 

Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter is a Doctor and Islamic Historian - Founder of, and current board member to Charity Week for Orphans and needy children. www.charityweek.com - Council member, British Islamic Medical Association

]]> Sat, 23 May 2020 23:37:32 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/5-historic-events-that-rocked-the-world-in-ramadan-dr-muhammad-wajid-akhter-Ei0XVyEP Article originally published on MusimMatters.org, and read by the author, Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter. 

Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter is a Doctor and Islamic Historian - Founder of, and current board member to Charity Week for Orphans and needy children. www.charityweek.com - Council member, British Islamic Medical Association

]]> 5 Historic Events that Rocked the World in Ramadan | Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter muslimmatters 00:08:57 We all know that Ramadan is the month of fasting, abstinence and reflection. Ramadan also just happens to be a month of awesome history defining events that shaped the world we live in today. We all know that Ramadan is the month of fasting, abstinence and reflection. Ramadan also just happens to be a month of awesome history defining events that shaped the world we live in today. islam, salahuddin, ramadan, muslimmatters false full 34 4f6b02a3-3899-4978-bb9c-7dd49af4c99f Ramadan Reset | Shaykh Aleaddin Elbakri Khutba by Shaykh Aleaddin Elbakri, shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge. 

]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:25 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ramadan-reset-shaykh-aleaddin-elbakri-k5cJOsqj Khutba by Shaykh Aleaddin Elbakri, shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge. 

]]> Ramadan Reset | Shaykh Aleaddin Elbakri muslimmatters 00:27:32 As Ramadan ends, it is time to begin the rest of the year. Even if your Ramadan hasn't been great so far, you can still make it good. As long as you're breathing, the door of repentance is open. As Ramadan ends, it is time to begin the rest of the year. Even if your Ramadan hasn't been great so far, you can still make it good. As long as you're breathing, the door of repentance is open. khutba, fasting, islam, shaykh elbakri, ramadan, muslimmatters false full 30 0c1d7124-d5d8-4465-8b67-cf68a17ce59a Revisiting Women Only Tarawih | Ustadha Umm Sarah Original piece written by Ustadha Umm Sarah and published on Muslimmatters.org

Podcast read and produced by Zeba Khan.

]]> Mon, 4 May 2020 05:00:11 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/revisiting-women-only-tarawih-ustadha-umm-sarah-U0iohVCJ Original piece written by Ustadha Umm Sarah and published on Muslimmatters.org

Podcast read and produced by Zeba Khan.

]]> Revisiting Women Only Tarawih | Ustadha Umm Sarah muslimmatters 00:24:46 I still remember the first time I heard of a women-only Tarawih congregation. I was about 10 years old and my father had told me that Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (1914–1999), a prominent Indian Hanafi scholar of the past century, had written a book about his mother (d. 1968) who was a hafidha (memorizer of the Quran) and had mentioned she would lead women in Tarawih. Shaykh Nadwi had written: “What a beautiful era it was when they (his mother and aunts) all would recite one juz each in Tarawih. They would follow the fatwa of some scholars and have their own congregation in which there would be a woman Imam and women followers. Their Tarawih congregation would go on from after Isha till almost Suhoor time. All of them would recite Qur’an very beautifully with impeccable pronunciation. If it’s not disrespectful I would say that they recited better and more accurately than many of today’s scholars. Their heartfelt passion and natural melody would add even more beauty to this. I recall one time I stood for a long time watching my mother recite as she was leading Tarawih. It felt as if rain was descending from the heavens. I still have not forgotten the beauty of that moment.” (Nadwi, 1974). I still remember the first time I heard of a women-only Tarawih congregation. I was about 10 years old and my father had told me that Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (1914–1999), a prominent Indian Hanafi scholar of the past century, had written a book about his mother (d. 1968) who was a hafidha (memorizer of the Quran) and had mentioned she would lead women in Tarawih. Shaykh Nadwi had written: “What a beautiful era it was when they (his mother and aunts) all would recite one juz each in Tarawih. They would follow the fatwa of some scholars and have their own congregation in which there would be a woman Imam and women followers. Their Tarawih congregation would go on from after Isha till almost Suhoor time. All of them would recite Qur’an very beautifully with impeccable pronunciation. If it’s not disrespectful I would say that they recited better and more accurately than many of today’s scholars. Their heartfelt passion and natural melody would add even more beauty to this. I recall one time I stood for a long time watching my mother recite as she was leading Tarawih. It felt as if rain was descending from the heavens. I still have not forgotten the beauty of that moment.” (Nadwi, 1974). taraweeh, namaz, islam, salah, ramadan, quran, muslimmatters false full 33 605004df-4779-4eae-bf46-f3ff681e7184 The Fruit of Patience is Always Sweet | Dr. Yasir Qadhi The lecture used with permission from the Memphis Islamic Center. 


 

]]> Sat, 2 May 2020 05:43:12 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Dr. Yasir Qadhi) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fruit-of-patience-is-always-sweet-dr-yasir-qadhi-up_myMRg The lecture used with permission from the Memphis Islamic Center. 


 

]]> The Fruit of Patience is Always Sweet | Dr. Yasir Qadhi Dr. Yasir Qadhi 00:18:02 One of the stories that Allah reminds the Prophet Muhammad SAW about is the story of Ayyub AS, known as Job in the Bible. What can we learn from him, and how can we use it to make our Ramadan even sweeter? One of the stories that Allah reminds the Prophet Muhammad SAW about is the story of Ayyub AS, known as Job in the Bible. What can we learn from him, and how can we use it to make our Ramadan even sweeter? fasting, dr. yasir qadhi, islam, ramadan, muslimmatters false full 32 f00db80d-6ac0-4dac-9007-34ddf6ee7297 Ramadan is When it All Began | Shaykh Ahsan Hanif Original article by Shaykh Ahsan Hanif, Phd, published on Muslimmatters.org

Podcast read and produced by Zeba Khan. 

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:42:02 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/ramadan-is-when-it-all-began-shaykh-ahsan-hanif-5Y6FtkZC Original article by Shaykh Ahsan Hanif, Phd, published on Muslimmatters.org

Podcast read and produced by Zeba Khan. 

]]> Ramadan is When it All Began | Shaykh Ahsan Hanif muslimmatters 00:06:55 Not only did Islam begin in this month, it began with a single commandment. It was not a commandment to pray, give charity of even fast in Ramadan; all of these would come much later. Rather, it was a command to learn and seek knowledge, to read. Not only did Islam begin in this month, it began with a single commandment. It was not a commandment to pray, give charity of even fast in Ramadan; all of these would come much later. Rather, it was a command to learn and seek knowledge, to read. false full 29 76614846-6c02-45bb-b4a9-d85d5a5c9efe The Prophet and Secrets To A Good Death | Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter Article written and recorded by Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter, original here. 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:12 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-prophet-and-secrets-to-a-good-death-dr-muhammad-wajid-akhter-e3HMNpCT Article written and recorded by Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter, original here. 

]]> The Prophet and Secrets To A Good Death | Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter muslimmatters 00:19:25 The patient couldn’t speak now, but she motioned to my pen. I handed it to her with her own notes – a mistake in retrospect. I need not have worried as she was in no fit state to read. She scribbled words that broke my heart. The patient couldn’t speak now, but she motioned to my pen. I handed it to her with her own notes – a mistake in retrospect. I need not have worried as she was in no fit state to read. She scribbled words that broke my heart. false full 28 a585bf81-8f8a-428d-9a2e-f2ab8dfde3ee The Coolest Thing: Fousia Abdullah and Quarantined Best Life To learn more about Fousia, visit naptimeissacred.com

Hosted by Zeba Khan

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 04:43:51 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-coolest-thing-fousia-abdullah-and-quarantined-best-life-hPMbMNOR To learn more about Fousia, visit naptimeissacred.com

Hosted by Zeba Khan

]]> The Coolest Thing: Fousia Abdullah and Quarantined Best Life muslimmatters 00:26:15 For listeners in the distant future, once upon a time the world was in full pandemic mode, with people social distancing and self isolating, and in this time of social disconnection, we need to reach out and establish relationships, quality conversations, and learn from each other so we don’t all go mad, yes? Yes. Welcome to this is inaugural episode "The Coolest Thing," and who better to interview than Fousia Abdullah, the host of the Naptime is Sacred Podcast, which is really a very cool thing. For listeners in the distant future, once upon a time the world was in full pandemic mode, with people social distancing and self isolating, and in this time of social disconnection, we need to reach out and establish relationships, quality conversations, and learn from each other so we don’t all go mad, yes? Yes. Welcome to this is inaugural episode "The Coolest Thing," and who better to interview than Fousia Abdullah, the host of the Naptime is Sacred Podcast, which is really a very cool thing. false full 27 3c7e5327-ee15-4869-b2d2-a0bf86a487f2 How Intimate Can a Couple be Post-Nikkah but Pre-Marriage? | Yaser Birjas This excerpt is featured from SexMatters, On Love, Sex, and Marriage Through the Lens of the Sunnah

To find this book, visit muslimmatters.org/books

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2020 04:27:28 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-intimate-can-a-couple-be-post-nikkah-but-pre-marriage-yaser-birjas-HFgolk65 This excerpt is featured from SexMatters, On Love, Sex, and Marriage Through the Lens of the Sunnah

To find this book, visit muslimmatters.org/books

]]> How Intimate Can a Couple be Post-Nikkah but Pre-Marriage? | Yaser Birjas muslimmatters 00:05:31 Question: I just had my nikkah done with my husband and we are having our rukhsati done soon (in the next few months). The reason for the delay is just mainly to prepare for the wedding and accommodate family members’ schedules the wedding. After the nikkah is it permissible to do all the acts that are permissible between a husband and wife even if the rukhsati hasn’t been done? Sincerely, Getting married in my 20s Question: I just had my nikkah done with my husband and we are having our rukhsati done soon (in the next few months). The reason for the delay is just mainly to prepare for the wedding and accommodate family members’ schedules the wedding. After the nikkah is it permissible to do all the acts that are permissible between a husband and wife even if the rukhsati hasn’t been done? Sincerely, Getting married in my 20s false full 26 f6755270-fcdc-49d0-b4ca-a2c8d9681d8b Between Faith, Fear, and Flight: A Muslim Coronavirus Mindset | Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda is a contributor to Muslimmatters, a specialist in Sīrah & Hanafi Fiqh, as well as the founder and director of Qalam Institute.  

Interview conducted by Zeba Khan, Director of Development at Muslimmatters.org.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 03:43:53 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, Zeba Khan) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/between-faith-fear-and-flight-a-muslim-coronavirus-mindset-shaykh-abdulnasir-jangda-3VzR5KSp Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda is a contributor to Muslimmatters, a specialist in Sīrah & Hanafi Fiqh, as well as the founder and director of Qalam Institute.  

Interview conducted by Zeba Khan, Director of Development at Muslimmatters.org.

]]> Between Faith, Fear, and Flight: A Muslim Coronavirus Mindset | Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, Zeba Khan 00:27:02 Between panic and complete lack of concern, where do we find the spiritual balance required to navigate the coronavirus outbreak? We sat down with Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda to talk about how the Prophet ﷺ and his companions dealt with similar issues, and what we can learn from them. Between panic and complete lack of concern, where do we find the spiritual balance required to navigate the coronavirus outbreak? We sat down with Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda to talk about how the Prophet ﷺ and his companions dealt with similar issues, and what we can learn from them. qalam, coronavirus, islam, jangda, muslimmatters false full 24 acea9f7b-f45a-4d19-a6ca-d37223b92d51 Like Tinder, But Safer: Troubleshooting Arranged Muslim Marriage | Newaz Ahmed This article was written by Newaz Ahmed, and was originally published on MuslimMatters.org. Read by Zeba Khan. 

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 04:25:34 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/like-tinder-but-safer-troubleshooting-arranged-muslim-marriage-newaz-ahmed-huDzTgdm This article was written by Newaz Ahmed, and was originally published on MuslimMatters.org. Read by Zeba Khan. 

]]> Like Tinder, But Safer: Troubleshooting Arranged Muslim Marriage | Newaz Ahmed muslimmatters 00:18:33 The biodatas that we send and receive are inherently superficial. We’re not given much time to make a decision on that limited information, and so the result is the same sort of superficiality, an un-Islamic swipe based on attractiveness alone. The biodatas that we send and receive are inherently superficial. We’re not given much time to make a decision on that limited information, and so the result is the same sort of superficiality, an un-Islamic swipe based on attractiveness alone. islam, muslims, marriage false full 23 d7391a1c-0179-4399-a5e4-5366a16d5dc8 Get Over It: 21 Ways to Say Goodbye to that Haram Relationship and Move on With Your Life | Ehab Hassan Original article posted on Muslimmatters.org. Read by the author, Ehab Hassan. 

]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:09:25 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/get-over-it-21-ways-to-say-goodbye-to-that-haram-relationship-and-move-on-with-your-life-ehab-hassan-F9axTqj_ Original article posted on Muslimmatters.org. Read by the author, Ehab Hassan. 

]]> Get Over It: 21 Ways to Say Goodbye to that Haram Relationship and Move on With Your Life | Ehab Hassan muslimmatters 00:12:38 So you finally came to your senses. That girl or guy you’ve been talking to is not the best thing that’s ever happened to you, and definitely not helping you advance or get closer to Allah. You know it’s wrong, you want to get over it, you want to move on, but it’s just so hard and no one understands you! InshaAllah, it’s all going to be alright. So you finally came to your senses. That girl or guy you’ve been talking to is not the best thing that’s ever happened to you, and definitely not helping you advance or get closer to Allah. You know it’s wrong, you want to get over it, you want to move on, but it’s just so hard and no one understands you! InshaAllah, it’s all going to be alright. love, relationships, islam false full 22 240930f4-009e-4f02-bea2-fd046c9abbac Malcolm X: Lessons from His Life | Abdul-Malik Ryan Originally posted here, read by Zeba Khan. 

]]> Sun, 9 Feb 2020 05:17:52 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/malcolm-x-lessons-from-his-life-abdul-malik-ryan-5nBT1d8Q Originally posted here, read by Zeba Khan. 

]]> Malcolm X: Lessons from His Life | Abdul-Malik Ryan muslimmatters 00:24:53 The only real and meaningful tribute we can pay to Malcolm X is to follow his example. The only real and meaningful tribute we can pay to Malcolm X is to follow his example. malcolm x, islam, muslims, black history month, bhm false full 21 6a6e88f6-02fd-4c76-8427-41ac43776501 Muhammad Ali: Superhuman and Super Human | Amaar Abdul-Nasir Read by Zeba Khan, originally published on Muslimmatters.org.

]]> Fri, 7 Feb 2020 06:00:16 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/muhammad-ali-superhuman-and-super-human-amaar-abdul-nasir-0uVmhT00 Read by Zeba Khan, originally published on Muslimmatters.org.

]]> Muhammad Ali: Superhuman and Super Human | Amaar Abdul-Nasir muslimmatters 00:07:11 In a sport that is built on hyperbole and over-exaggeration by fight promoters who mimic carnival barkers, no one has dared compare any boxer to Muhammad Ali. In a sport that is built on hyperbole and over-exaggeration by fight promoters who mimic carnival barkers, no one has dared compare any boxer to Muhammad Ali. false full 20 d9163bc6-d321-479b-bac5-7f78688c2619 We are All Slaves of Allah | Hakeemah Cummings Read by Zeba Khan, original publication on Muslimmatters.org.

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2020 19:14:11 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/slaves-of-allah-racism-quo_4C2c Read by Zeba Khan, original publication on Muslimmatters.org.

]]> We are All Slaves of Allah | Hakeemah Cummings muslimmatters 00:08:20 Once, while in class at college, an Arab girl I was sitting next to said quite loudly to another, “Hey, give this paper to the ‘abdah” referring to a black girl in the class. I wondered if she was even aware of what she was saying in English. Did she think that ‘abdah translates to “black girl” and never thought of its true meaning? Did she think that I didn’t understand? Once, while in class at college, an Arab girl I was sitting next to said quite loudly to another, “Hey, give this paper to the ‘abdah” referring to a black girl in the class. I wondered if she was even aware of what she was saying in English. Did she think that ‘abdah translates to “black girl” and never thought of its true meaning? Did she think that I didn’t understand? false full 19 006faed1-1b95-441a-aa36-3e2f3114f722 When Racism Goes Viral: Coronavirus and Modern Muslim Orientialism | Zeba Khan Read by the author, Zeba Khan, originally published on Muslimmatters.org.

]]> Sun, 2 Feb 2020 06:58:40 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/when-racism-goes-viral-coronavirus-and-modern-muslim-orientialism-zeba-khan-ZJdVFlSc Read by the author, Zeba Khan, originally published on Muslimmatters.org.

]]> When Racism Goes Viral: Coronavirus and Modern Muslim Orientialism | Zeba Khan muslimmatters 00:22:03 Online, in Muslim as well as non-Muslim spaces, social media feeds are sniggering “Eww, you eat gross things! Of course you’ll get gross diseases!” In the midst of this human tragedy, orientalist tropes about the Chinese are being sloppily repackaged as health concerns over the coronavirus, and served with a side of bat soup. Online, in Muslim as well as non-Muslim spaces, social media feeds are sniggering “Eww, you eat gross things! Of course you’ll get gross diseases!” In the midst of this human tragedy, orientalist tropes about the Chinese are being sloppily repackaged as health concerns over the coronavirus, and served with a side of bat soup. false full 18 15ae1593-1e96-45dd-95f9-669e02fd802e How Intimate Can a Couple Be, Post-Nikkah but Pre-Rukhsati | Shaykh Yaser Birjas This question is answered by Shaykh Yaser Birjas, and is included in the MuslimMatters compilation SexMatters. 

Read by Zeba Khan

 

 

]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2020 05:50:35 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-intimate-can-a-couple-be-post-nikkah-but-pre-rukhsati-shaykh-yaser-birjas-K6DRhsVF This question is answered by Shaykh Yaser Birjas, and is included in the MuslimMatters compilation SexMatters. 

Read by Zeba Khan

 

 

]]> How Intimate Can a Couple Be, Post-Nikkah but Pre-Rukhsati | Shaykh Yaser Birjas muslimmatters 00:05:31 After the nikkah is it permissible to do all the acts that are permissible between a husband and wife, even if the rukhsati hasn’t been done? After the nikkah is it permissible to do all the acts that are permissible between a husband and wife, even if the rukhsati hasn’t been done? false full 17 43730339-9e0e-4463-9c4d-e46f80d1a076 The Unfinished Business of Martin Luther King | Imam Zaid Shakir This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org.  

Imam Zaid Shakir is a scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. In 2001, he was the first American male graduate from Syria's Abu Nour University.

Article read by Zeba Khan.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 02:45:34 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/martin-luther-king-mlk-zaid-shakir-DADWUquD This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org.  

Imam Zaid Shakir is a scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. In 2001, he was the first American male graduate from Syria's Abu Nour University.

Article read by Zeba Khan.

]]> The Unfinished Business of Martin Luther King | Imam Zaid Shakir muslimmatters 00:09:46 Our Muslim community is one whose existence, contrary to popular misconception, is predicated on the establishment of peace. I believe that we have been divinely prepared to take up the torch held aloft so courageously by Dr. King and dedicate ourselves to the completion of his work. - Imam Zaid Shakir Our Muslim community is one whose existence, contrary to popular misconception, is predicated on the establishment of peace. I believe that we have been divinely prepared to take up the torch held aloft so courageously by Dr. King and dedicate ourselves to the completion of his work. - Imam Zaid Shakir false full 16 08735878-95ce-4c25-8cc5-cdaae94557a0 Khutba: Proof of Love | Abdelrahman Murphy This khutba is shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 02:37:12 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/proof-of-love-abdelrahman-murphy-A2TrGNAc This khutba is shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge.

]]> Khutba: Proof of Love | Abdelrahman Murphy muslimmatters 00:26:50 Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy delivered this beautiful pre-Ramadan Khutba at the Institute of Knowledge, an Islamic institute of higher learning located in Diamond Bar, California. Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy delivered this beautiful pre-Ramadan Khutba at the Institute of Knowledge, an Islamic institute of higher learning located in Diamond Bar, California. false full 15 854db351-c170-48c2-9fb7-1398f1cd54de Suicide: What Muslims Ought to Know | Saba Malik This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org Article read by Zeba Khan.

Saba Malik is a teacher, life coach and author of, “Blessed with Bipolar -The Muslim’s 3-Step Support Guide to Mastering Bipolar.”

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:19:53 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/suicide-saba-malik-m9s6NZYZ This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org Article read by Zeba Khan.

Saba Malik is a teacher, life coach and author of, “Blessed with Bipolar -The Muslim’s 3-Step Support Guide to Mastering Bipolar.”

]]> Suicide: What Muslims Ought to Know | Saba Malik muslimmatters 00:10:52 When a Muslim commits suicide and they are insane and have lost touch with reality, different conditions apply to them. On the other hand, when a believer commits suicide while fully understanding their actions and the ensuing results, they are in a different category. When a Muslim commits suicide and they are insane and have lost touch with reality, different conditions apply to them. On the other hand, when a believer commits suicide while fully understanding their actions and the ensuing results, they are in a different category. false full 14 9e97b484-edd9-4da5-aeae-e83d8ba5dbd2 When Faith Hurts | Zeba Khan This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org

Article read by the author, Zeba Khan.

Zeba Khan is the Director of Development for MuslimMatters.org, as well as a writer, speaker, and disability awareness advocate. In addition to having a child with autism, she herself lives with Ehlers-Danlos Sydrome, Dysautonomia, Mast-Cell Activation Disorder, and a random assortment of acronyms that collectively translate to chronic illness and progressive disability.

]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2020 03:35:20 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/faith-zeba-khan-kpN3XTA_ This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org

Article read by the author, Zeba Khan.

Zeba Khan is the Director of Development for MuslimMatters.org, as well as a writer, speaker, and disability awareness advocate. In addition to having a child with autism, she herself lives with Ehlers-Danlos Sydrome, Dysautonomia, Mast-Cell Activation Disorder, and a random assortment of acronyms that collectively translate to chronic illness and progressive disability.

]]> When Faith Hurts | Zeba Khan muslimmatters 00:22:33 We have to admit that we can be happy with Allah and still find ourselves devastated by the tests He puts before us, because faith is not a protection from struggle. We have to admit that we can be happy with Allah and still find ourselves devastated by the tests He puts before us, because faith is not a protection from struggle. false full 13 a90076e8-1281-4b8c-9056-c952e18404a4 What Fasting Demands From Us | Mufti Taqi Uthmani Original article with all sources and footnotes may be found here.

Read by Zeba Khan

]]> Wed, 8 Jan 2020 03:54:17 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/editors-choice-2019-what-fasting-demands-from-us-mufti-taqi-uthmani-GcPimaMQ Original article with all sources and footnotes may be found here.

Read by Zeba Khan

]]> What Fasting Demands From Us | Mufti Taqi Uthmani muslimmatters 00:31:49 An English translation of “Rozah Humsay Kia Muṭālbah Karta Hai” by Shaykh al-Islam Mufti Muhammad Taqī ‘Uthmāni. This insightful piece invites the reader to consider not only Ramadan's true purpose, but their own in Ramadan, as well as in this life. An English translation of “Rozah Humsay Kia Muṭālbah Karta Hai” by Shaykh al-Islam Mufti Muhammad Taqī ‘Uthmāni. This insightful piece invites the reader to consider not only Ramadan's true purpose, but their own in Ramadan, as well as in this life. false full 12 3a1b566a-b637-4e1a-bba7-68d7dc904263 Shaykh Hamza Yusuf And The Question of Rebellion In The Islamic Tradition | Dr. Usaama Al-Azami This article appears originally here on MuslimMatters.org.

Shaykh Usaama al-Azami is Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Islamic Studies at the University of Oxford. He began pursuing Arabic studies formally in 2002. He subsequently enrolled at Oxford University, completing his BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies in 2008. From 2005 onwards, he attended regular classes at Al-Salam Institute with Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi, from whom he narrates numerous classical works including the Hidaya of al-Marghinani and the Sahih of al-Bukhari.

Over the years Shaykh Usaama has been able to study with, and/or obtain ijazat from a number of scholars. They include Shaykhs Ahmad ‘Ali Lajpuri, ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Kattani, Yunus Jaunpuri, Muhammad Rabi’, ‘Abd al-Wahhab al-Turayri, ‘Abd-Allah al-Judai’ (without ijaza), Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, Muhammad Al Rashid, Nizam Ya’qubi, Jihad Brown (without ijaza), and Ziyad al-Tukla. 

From 2010-2015, Usaama was based at Princeton University’s Department of Near Eastern Studies, where he completed an MA and later a PhD on contemporary Islamic political thought.

Article read by Zeba Khan.

]]> Tue, 7 Jan 2020 14:31:26 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/hamza-yusuf-rebellion-usaama-al-azami-ff2_iiEN This article appears originally here on MuslimMatters.org.

Shaykh Usaama al-Azami is Departmental Lecturer in Contemporary Islamic Studies at the University of Oxford. He began pursuing Arabic studies formally in 2002. He subsequently enrolled at Oxford University, completing his BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies in 2008. From 2005 onwards, he attended regular classes at Al-Salam Institute with Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi, from whom he narrates numerous classical works including the Hidaya of al-Marghinani and the Sahih of al-Bukhari.

Over the years Shaykh Usaama has been able to study with, and/or obtain ijazat from a number of scholars. They include Shaykhs Ahmad ‘Ali Lajpuri, ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Kattani, Yunus Jaunpuri, Muhammad Rabi’, ‘Abd al-Wahhab al-Turayri, ‘Abd-Allah al-Judai’ (without ijaza), Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, Muhammad Al Rashid, Nizam Ya’qubi, Jihad Brown (without ijaza), and Ziyad al-Tukla. 

From 2010-2015, Usaama was based at Princeton University’s Department of Near Eastern Studies, where he completed an MA and later a PhD on contemporary Islamic political thought.

Article read by Zeba Khan.

]]> Shaykh Hamza Yusuf And The Question of Rebellion In The Islamic Tradition | Dr. Usaama Al-Azami muslimmatters 00:18:21 In this Editor's Choice for Top Ten Articles of 2019, Dr Azami of University of Oxford argues against Shaykh Hamza’s contention that the Islamic tradition has uniformly called for the rendering obedience to tyrannical rule. In this Editor's Choice for Top Ten Articles of 2019, Dr Azami of University of Oxford argues against Shaykh Hamza’s contention that the Islamic tradition has uniformly called for the rendering obedience to tyrannical rule. false full 11 4c20f364-dead-4ed8-8eb8-0087829cb436 Muslim Approaches to the Abortion Debate | Shaykh Salman Younas All sources and footnotes for this podcast may be found here.

Sheikh Salman Younas graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in Political Science and Religious Studies. After studying the Islamic sciences online and with local scholars in New York, Ustadh Salman moved to Amman. There he studied Islamic law, legal methodology, belief, hadith methodology, logic, Arabic, and tafsir. He is now in his final year of his PhD at Oxford University, looking at the early evolution of the Hanafi madhab.

 

Read by Zeba Khan

]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2020 06:25:18 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/abortion-salman-younas-dQhxWYwL All sources and footnotes for this podcast may be found here.

Sheikh Salman Younas graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in Political Science and Religious Studies. After studying the Islamic sciences online and with local scholars in New York, Ustadh Salman moved to Amman. There he studied Islamic law, legal methodology, belief, hadith methodology, logic, Arabic, and tafsir. He is now in his final year of his PhD at Oxford University, looking at the early evolution of the Hanafi madhab.

 

Read by Zeba Khan

]]> Muslim Approaches to the Abortion Debate | Shaykh Salman Younas muslimmatters 00:50:56 This comprehensive assessment of the abortion debate is a powerhouse of academic proportions, and one of the Editor's Choice for Top Ten Articles of 2019. This comprehensive assessment of the abortion debate is a powerhouse of academic proportions, and one of the Editor's Choice for Top Ten Articles of 2019. false full 10 a5fae791-30dc-4493-9171-78eabd63f997 Khutba- The Attitude of Gratitude | Shaykh Abdullah Oduro This Khutba is shared with permission from the Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC), one of the only masajid in the US that provides American Sign Language interpretation of its Friday sermons for the benefit of the deaf and hard of hearing.  Click here to help sponsor this service. JazakAllahuKheiran!

]]> Sun, 5 Jan 2020 19:11:53 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/sadaqa-abdullah-oduro-FtKFPbjF This Khutba is shared with permission from the Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC), one of the only masajid in the US that provides American Sign Language interpretation of its Friday sermons for the benefit of the deaf and hard of hearing.  Click here to help sponsor this service. JazakAllahuKheiran!

]]> Khutba- The Attitude of Gratitude | Shaykh Abdullah Oduro muslimmatters 00:24:33 Did you ever notice that your pocket is over your heart, and that's where you put your money? Put your money where your heart is, because charity is gratitude in action. Did you ever notice that your pocket is over your heart, and that's where you put your money? Put your money where your heart is, because charity is gratitude in action. false full 9 d42fb235-5752-40fa-9a87-92ae1c50cd88 Editor's Choice: Top Ten Articles of 2019 10. Reflections on Muslim Approaches to the Abortion Debate: The Problem of Narrow Conceptualization | Sh Salman Younas

9. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf And The Question of Rebellion In The Islamic Tradition | Dr Usaama al-Azami

8. What Fasting Demands From Us | Mufti Taqi Uthmani

7. When Faith Hurts | Zeba Khan

6. Emotional Intelligence: A Tool for Change | Imam Mikaeel Smith

5. Sri Lankan Muslims To Fast In Solidarity With Fellow Christians | Raashid Riza

4. Loving Muslim Marriage Episode #2: Do Women Desire Sex? | Saba Syed, Zeba Khan

3. Are You Prepared for Marriage and Building a Family? | Mona Islam

2. The Day I Die | Imam Omar Suleiman

1. Few Can Build Many Can Destroy | Sh Mohammad ElShinawy 

]]> Fri, 3 Jan 2020 04:32:33 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/editors-choice-top-ten-articles-of-2019-pqLWqsMx 10. Reflections on Muslim Approaches to the Abortion Debate: The Problem of Narrow Conceptualization | Sh Salman Younas

9. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf And The Question of Rebellion In The Islamic Tradition | Dr Usaama al-Azami

8. What Fasting Demands From Us | Mufti Taqi Uthmani

7. When Faith Hurts | Zeba Khan

6. Emotional Intelligence: A Tool for Change | Imam Mikaeel Smith

5. Sri Lankan Muslims To Fast In Solidarity With Fellow Christians | Raashid Riza

4. Loving Muslim Marriage Episode #2: Do Women Desire Sex? | Saba Syed, Zeba Khan

3. Are You Prepared for Marriage and Building a Family? | Mona Islam

2. The Day I Die | Imam Omar Suleiman

1. Few Can Build Many Can Destroy | Sh Mohammad ElShinawy 

]]> Editor's Choice: Top Ten Articles of 2019 muslimmatters 00:08:26 MuslimMatters is grateful to Allah for our readers and our writers for collaborating to build the Muslim Internet’s most widely read online magazine. It is an honor to publish every article that goes up on the site. Here are the editor’s choices from the top most read articles of 2019. MuslimMatters is grateful to Allah for our readers and our writers for collaborating to build the Muslim Internet’s most widely read online magazine. It is an honor to publish every article that goes up on the site. Here are the editor’s choices from the top most read articles of 2019. false full 8 28380483-2472-4cf7-ac89-15cdb50f790d New Year's Resolutions: Seven Powerful Ways to Keep Them | Siraaj Muhammad This article was read by the author, and can be found online at Muslimmatters.org. 

About the author: 

Siraaj Muhammad is the Operations Director of MuslimMatters as well as its new lead web developer. He's spent nearly two decades working in dawah organizations, starting with his chapter MSA in Purdue University, and leading efforts with AlMaghrib Institute, MuslimMatters, and AlJumuah magazine. Somewhere in there, he finds time for his full-time profession as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. He holds a bachelor's in Computer Science from Purdue University and a Master's certificate from UC Berkeley. He's very married and has 5 wonderful children

]]> Wed, 1 Jan 2020 02:48:49 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/new-years-resolutions-seven-powerful-ways-to-keep-them-siraaj-muhammad-VByOLeO8 This article was read by the author, and can be found online at Muslimmatters.org. 

About the author: 

Siraaj Muhammad is the Operations Director of MuslimMatters as well as its new lead web developer. He's spent nearly two decades working in dawah organizations, starting with his chapter MSA in Purdue University, and leading efforts with AlMaghrib Institute, MuslimMatters, and AlJumuah magazine. Somewhere in there, he finds time for his full-time profession as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. He holds a bachelor's in Computer Science from Purdue University and a Master's certificate from UC Berkeley. He's very married and has 5 wonderful children

]]> New Year's Resolutions: Seven Powerful Ways to Keep Them | Siraaj Muhammad muslimmatters 00:13:16 Studies show the most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around finances and health. Unfortunately, they also show only a relatively small number will keep most or all of them. The rest will mostly fail within the first few weeks. Here are 7 powerful techniques to make sure you’re not one of them. Studies show the most common New Year’s resolutions revolve around finances and health. Unfortunately, they also show only a relatively small number will keep most or all of them. The rest will mostly fail within the first few weeks. Here are 7 powerful techniques to make sure you’re not one of them. false full 7 45b2237f-7dad-4d4c-acd8-6c3601420005 What Kind of Man will Marry your Daughter? | Siraaj Muhammad Siraaj Muhammad is the Operations Director of MuslimMatters as well as its new lead web developer. He's spent nearly two decades working in dawah organizations, starting with his chapter MSA in Purdue University, and leading efforts with AlMaghrib Institute, MuslimMatters, and AlJumuah magazine. Somewhere in there, he finds time for his full-time profession as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. He holds a bachelor's in Computer Science from Purdue University and a Master's certificate from UC Berkeley. He's very married and has 5 wonderful children

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:00:01 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/what-kind-of-man-will-marry-your-daughter-siraaj-muhammad-1HPjFUnl Siraaj Muhammad is the Operations Director of MuslimMatters as well as its new lead web developer. He's spent nearly two decades working in dawah organizations, starting with his chapter MSA in Purdue University, and leading efforts with AlMaghrib Institute, MuslimMatters, and AlJumuah magazine. Somewhere in there, he finds time for his full-time profession as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. He holds a bachelor's in Computer Science from Purdue University and a Master's certificate from UC Berkeley. He's very married and has 5 wonderful children

]]> What Kind of Man will Marry your Daughter? | Siraaj Muhammad muslimmatters 00:07:14 Have you ever tried watching an old sitcom years later and found yourself identifying more with the parents and less with the teens? I find myself in this position now as a father of two daughters. I went from identifying with the guy trying to get the girl while moving past the crazy dad to being the responsible father who protects his girls from men who want to take advantage of them. Have you ever tried watching an old sitcom years later and found yourself identifying more with the parents and less with the teens? I find myself in this position now as a father of two daughters. I went from identifying with the guy trying to get the girl while moving past the crazy dad to being the responsible father who protects his girls from men who want to take advantage of them. false full 6 923dcd0a-b9ac-40db-a76c-8d234bc0c9d6 Is Your Shroud in the Marketplace? | Hena Zuberi About the author:

Hena Zuberi is the Editor in Chief of Muslimmatters.org. She leads the DC office of the human rights organization, Justice For All, focusing on stopping the genocide of the Rohingya under Burma Task Force, advocacy for the Uighur people with the Save Uighur Campaign and Free Kashmir Action. She was a Staff Reporter at the Muslim Link newspaper which serves the DC Metro. Hena has worked as a television news reporter and producer for CNBC Asia and World Television News. Active in her SoCal community, Hena served as the Youth Director for the Unity Center. Using her experience with Youth, she conducts Growing Up With God workshops. hena.z@muslimmatters.org Follow her on Twitter @henazuberi.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:00:18 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/is-your-shroud-in-the-marketplace-hena-zuberi-32qPBmcW About the author:

Hena Zuberi is the Editor in Chief of Muslimmatters.org. She leads the DC office of the human rights organization, Justice For All, focusing on stopping the genocide of the Rohingya under Burma Task Force, advocacy for the Uighur people with the Save Uighur Campaign and Free Kashmir Action. She was a Staff Reporter at the Muslim Link newspaper which serves the DC Metro. Hena has worked as a television news reporter and producer for CNBC Asia and World Television News. Active in her SoCal community, Hena served as the Youth Director for the Unity Center. Using her experience with Youth, she conducts Growing Up With God workshops. hena.z@muslimmatters.org Follow her on Twitter @henazuberi.

]]> Is Your Shroud in the Marketplace? | Hena Zuberi muslimmatters 00:07:10 “O Friend, the cloth from which your burial shroud will be cut may have already reached the market and you remain unaware.”Abu Hamid al-Ghazali’s words ran through my mind, as I left the funeral home and drove to the halal meat shop today. I was going to buy my shroud. “O Friend, the cloth from which your burial shroud will be cut may have already reached the market and you remain unaware.”Abu Hamid al-Ghazali’s words ran through my mind, as I left the funeral home and drove to the halal meat shop today. I was going to buy my shroud. false full 5 c0b76b58-a7c0-48d3-9396-ebe1a2d0c0ef Mistakes Women Make During Hajj and Umrah | Asma Bint Shameem Original article by Asma Bint Shameem, posted here.

Read by Zeba Khan.

]]> Sun, 29 Dec 2019 05:13:35 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/mistakes-women-make-during-hajj-and-umrah-1G8zg6W0 Original article by Asma Bint Shameem, posted here.

Read by Zeba Khan.

]]> Mistakes Women Make During Hajj and Umrah | Asma Bint Shameem muslimmatters 00:11:43 Getting ready for Umrah or Hajj this year? Here are nine common mistakes that women make and how you and your loved ones can avoid them. Getting ready for Umrah or Hajj this year? Here are nine common mistakes that women make and how you and your loved ones can avoid them. false full 4 3ee96337-d803-4579-8cc5-1981435db9f5 Four Reasons Muslims Shouldn't Celebrate New Year's | Dr.Muhammad Wajid Akhter The original article read in this podcast may be found here at MuslimMatters.org

Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter  is a medical doctor, Islamic historian, and the founder of Charity Week for Orphans and needy children. www.charityweek.com. Council member, British Islamic Medical Association

Article read by Zeba Khan.

 

 

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:56:50 +0000 info@muslimmatters.org (muslimmatters) https://muslimmatters.simplecast.com/episodes/four-reasons-muslims-shouldnt-celebrate-new-years-drmuhammad-wajid-akhter-u6zJRuU3 The original article read in this podcast may be found here at MuslimMatters.org

Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter  is a medical doctor, Islamic historian, and the founder of Charity Week for Orphans and needy children. www.charityweek.com. Council member, British Islamic Medical Association

Article read by Zeba Khan.

 

 

]]> Four Reasons Muslims Shouldn't Celebrate New Year's | Dr.Muhammad Wajid Akhter muslimmatters 00:07:13 Every year, a large number of Muslims get into the festive spirit and celebrate New Year’s day, but is this a harmless cultural practice with no faith based significance, or a step in the wrong direction? Every year, a large number of Muslims get into the festive spirit and celebrate New Year’s day, but is this a harmless cultural practice with no faith based significance, or a step in the wrong direction? false full 3 f8699bcc-6d77-4fb4-a7ce-635a93d65990 Khutbah: Omar Suleiman - Social Media, Spirituality, Online Drama, & Onsite Realities Please support this podcast by visiting http://muslimmatters.org/donate

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]]> Khutbah: Omar Suleiman - Social Media, Spirituality, Online Drama, & Onsite Realities muslimmatters 00:29:17 Khutbah delivered by Imam Omar Suleiman on social media Khutbah delivered by Imam Omar Suleiman on social media false full 2 b23dafca-f346-403f-acf7-719458e64e63 Trailer Please support this effort by visiting http://muslimmatters.org/donate

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]]> Trailer muslimmatters 00:01:27 Announcing the launch of the new MuslimMatters podcast! Announcing the launch of the new MuslimMatters podcast! false full 1