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MuslimMattersA Belated Ramadan MubarakIrtiza 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.2025-03-1433 minMuslimMattersTrump May Be The Lesser of Two EvilsIn 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.2024-11-041h 16MuslimMattersFrom the Frontlines of GazaDr. 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.2024-06-111h 12MuslimMattersDa'wah Deconstructed with Shaykh Fahad TasleemIrtiza 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.2023-12-161h 10
MuslimMattersHappily Ever After: How to Find Your Match Made in JannahShaykha 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?2023-02-071h 08
MuslimMattersMan to Man: Why Muslim Families Should Limit Screen TimeIn 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.2023-02-031h 19MuslimMattersMan to Man: A New MuslimMatters ShowMuslimMatters 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.2023-01-3124 min
MuslimMattersThe Coddling of the Muslim MindDr. 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.2023-01-2549 min
MuslimMattersBack to the Future: OG Street Da'wah and the Fate of the UmmahSh 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.2023-01-191h 08
MuslimMattersBringing the Heat: Siraaj Tells AllMM'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!2023-01-0353 min
MuslimMattersBook Talk: "Mantle of Mercy" & Islamic Chaplaincy | Tricia PethicZainab 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.2022-12-2743 min
MuslimMattersHo Ho Haraam: Christmas Carols, Workplace Parties, and Inferiority ComplexesChristmas 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.2022-12-2043 minMuslimMattersBeyond the Matrix: Masculinity & Modesty in IslamIn 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 m...2022-12-1355 min
MuslimMattersRebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Book Talk with Hadia MubarakIn 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.2022-12-061h 19
MuslimMattersSpare the Road, Spoil the Child? Islamic Education & Corporal PunishmentSh Abdul Rahman Chao takes on the topic of corporal punishment in Islamic education, discouragement of critical thinking, and the dangers of abusive teaching.2022-11-301h 14
MuslimMattersHarry Potter, Matilda and Islam's Views on PoetrySh 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.2022-11-211h 26MuslimMattersA Glimpse Into Muslim BookstagramKirin 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!
2022-07-2545 minMuslimMattersDhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive with CAGE: Close Guantanamo BayIt 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 Ba...2022-07-051h 52MuslimMatters[Audio Article] Spiritual Preparation for HajjHow 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.2022-06-2613 min
MuslimMattersDo Muslim Women's Shelters Ruin Families?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 o...2022-06-1456 minMuslimMatters[Khutbah] Domestic Violence and the Rights We Owe People by Shaykh Yaser Birjas2022-06-1020 min
MuslimMattersThe Jinn in the Clock & Other TalesMuslim 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 "...2022-06-0750 minMuslimMatters[Audio Article] The Subway Tuna ConundrumOriginally 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/
2022-06-0512 minMuslimMatters[Spoken Word] Go Easy on Yourself, Habibtidid you hear the news?the blood flowed and she was handed a hijabwash the stains, cover the head, hide the chestit'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 newsit's all oversister, you're no longerpart of the hood. you took it offand here i Unfollow you. this vlog2022-06-0401 minMuslimMatters[Audio Article] Annah Hariri Exposé: Thousands Of Customers Accuse FraudIn 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/
2022-05-2910 minMuslimMattersJuwairiah Simpson - Pioneer Muslim Author2022-05-2450 min
MuslimMattersRefugee Representation in Muslim LiteratureAmire of MuslimKidsBookNook and Zainab bint Younus discuss refugee representation in Muslim literature, authentic representation vs whitewashed tokenism, and advice to Muslim authors.
2022-05-2443 minMuslimMatters[Audio Article] An Open Letter to Moms with Daughters Looking to Get MarriedThere'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/
2022-05-2207 min
MuslimMattersShaykhaTalk 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.
2022-05-171h 02MuslimMatters[Audio Article] Raising Your Children To Be Resilient MuslimsParents 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/
2022-05-1608 min
MuslimMattersA Critical Look at Islamic PedagogyWhat'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.
2022-05-1054 minMuslimMattersMy Miscarriage and Healing AfterwardsTrigger 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/.2022-05-0820 minMuslimMattersThe Zakat Conversations: Giving to Islamic OrganizationsYou’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?
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MuslimMattersA Paradigm Shift for the Last 10 NightsExcitement 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.
2022-04-2451 min
MuslimMattersMuslim Women's Spirituality in RamadanWhy 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?
2022-04-131h 03MuslimMattersMy Ramadan Plan for Life with a ToddlerRamadan 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.
2022-04-0611 min
MuslimMattersLost & Found at Guantanamo BayMansoor 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.
2022-03-2353 minMuslimMattersIslamophobia in Fiction2022-03-161h 03MuslimMattersMuslim Bookstagram Awards: Chatting with the Islamic School LibrarianKirin 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 (pa...2022-03-0838 minMuslimMattersCointelPro and The Muslim Community With Shafeeah M Balia2022-03-0256 min
MuslimMattersManifesting Shirk: Zodiac Signs, Crystals, And Manifestation | Shaykha Aysha WazwazShaykha 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...2022-02-221h 02
MuslimMattersMuslim Bookstagram Awards 2021: Meet the Judges - Shifa Saltagi SafadiZainab 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 s...2022-01-1631 min
MuslimMatters786 Samosas - Balancing Home and Worship in Ramadan | Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed SmithThis 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 SmithHost: Zeba Khan
2021-04-2653 min
MuslimMattersFiftieth Episode with Special Guest : You!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.2021-04-0444 min
MuslimMattersUncovering the Wolf in Shaykh’s Clothing | Danish QasimPodcast hosted and produced by Zeba KhanIn Shaykh's Clothing
2021-03-2346 min
MuslimMattersPornography Addiction and the Muslim Community | Abida MinhasTo 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
2021-02-1051 min
MuslimMattersDamage Control With Digital Dinosaurs - On The Fiqh of Social Media | Omar UsmanTo purchase the book, visit Fiqh of Social MediaTo learn more about Omar Usman, visit his blog.
2021-01-1250 min
MuslimMattersHow NOT to Talk to New Muslims | Shaykh Abdullah OduroTo learn more about Shaykh Abdullah Oduro's program for new Muslims, visit KnewU.orgYou can follow him on Facebook or Instagram at Abdullah_Oduro
2020-12-1553 min
MuslimMattersSex, Marriage, and Mutual Obligations in Islam | Ustadh Mukhtar BaRead Now: A Primer On Intimacy And Fulfillment Of A Wife’s Desires Based On The Writings Of Scholars Of The Past.
2020-12-0143 min
MuslimMattersHijabi Girls in a Barbie World: The Halima Aden EditionPanel 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/
2020-11-271h 08
MuslimMattersImamConnect | Muddasar Ahmed and Omar UsmanCheck out the Imam Connect project at their website: https://www.imamconnect.com/
2020-11-1626 min
MuslimMattersHijabi Girls in a Barbie World Episode #2 | Sana Saeed & Zainab bint YounusHosted by Zainab bint Younus.
2020-11-101h 32
MuslimMattersWork in Progress: Finding Focus in Salah | Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz MullaneeInterview conducted and produced by Zeba Khan.Recommended Reading:Mishkah InstituteAl Khushoo Fis-Salah, The Humility in Prayer by Ibn Rajab Al HambaliGetting Things Done - David AllenDigital Minimalism - Cal Newport
2020-11-0340 min
MuslimMattersDavid's Dollar | Tariq Touré and Khaled Nurhssienhttps://davidsdollar.com/http://www.tariqtoure.com/
2020-11-0255 min
MuslimMattersThe Fiqh of FIFA | Mufti Hussain KamaniProduced by Zeba KhanGuests:Mufti Hussain Kamani
2020-10-2645 min
MuslimMattersMuslims and The Fenty Fitnah | With Omar Usman and Khaled NurhssienProduced by Zeba KhanGuests:Omar UsmanKhaled Nurhssien
2020-10-0639 min
MuslimMattersHijabi Girls in a Barbie World - Episode 1Join 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.2020-10-011h 42
MuslimMattersDay of The Dogs - Part 1 | Wael AbdegawadPart 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
2020-07-2927 min
MuslimMattersPriorities and Protest | On Muslim Activism with Shaykhs Dawud Walid and Omar SuleimanInterview conducted by Zeba Khan.Recommended Reading:Towards Sacred Activism - Shaykh Dawud WalidThe Autobiography of Malcolm XForty on Justice - Dr. Omar Suleiman
2020-06-301h 14
MuslimMattersWhat's the Matter with All Lives Matter? | Imam Khalil Abdur RashidArticle 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 Stu...2020-06-0324 min
MuslimMatters5 Historic Events that Rocked the World in Ramadan | Dr. Muhammad Wajid AkhterArticle 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
2020-05-2408 min
MuslimMattersRamadan Reset | Shaykh Aleaddin ElbakriKhutba by Shaykh Aleaddin Elbakri, shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge.
2020-05-1527 min
MuslimMattersRevisiting Women Only Tarawih | Ustadha Umm SarahOriginal piece written by Ustadha Umm Sarah and published on Muslimmatters.orgPodcast read and produced by Zeba Khan.
2020-05-0424 min
MuslimMattersThe Fruit of Patience is Always Sweet | Dr. Yasir QadhiThe lecture used with permission from the Memphis Islamic Center.
2020-05-0218 min
MuslimMattersRamadan is When it All Began | Shaykh Ahsan HanifOriginal article by Shaykh Ahsan Hanif, Phd, published on Muslimmatters.orgPodcast read and produced by Zeba Khan.
2020-04-2606 min
MuslimMattersThe Prophet and Secrets To A Good Death | Dr. Muhammad Wajid AkhterArticle written and recorded by Dr. Muhammad Wajid Akhter, original here.
2020-03-2419 min
MuslimMattersThe Coolest Thing: Fousia Abdullah and Quarantined Best LifeTo learn more about Fousia, visit naptimeissacred.comHosted by Zeba Khan
2020-03-2226 min
MuslimMattersHow Intimate Can a Couple be Post-Nikkah but Pre-Marriage? | Yaser BirjasThis excerpt is featured from SexMatters, On Love, Sex, and Marriage Through the Lens of the SunnahTo find this book, visit muslimmatters.org/books
2020-03-2205 min
MuslimMattersBetween Faith, Fear, and Flight: A Muslim Coronavirus Mindset | Shaykh AbdulNasir JangdaShaykh 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.
2020-03-1027 min
MuslimMattersLike Tinder, But Safer: Troubleshooting Arranged Muslim Marriage | Newaz AhmedThis article was written by Newaz Ahmed, and was originally published on MuslimMatters.org. Read by Zeba Khan.
2020-03-0218 min
MuslimMattersGet Over It: 21 Ways to Say Goodbye to that Haram Relationship and Move on With Your Life | Ehab HassanOriginal article posted on Muslimmatters.org. Read by the author, Ehab Hassan.
2020-02-1412 min
MuslimMattersMalcolm X: Lessons from His Life | Abdul-Malik RyanOriginally posted here, read by Zeba Khan.
2020-02-0924 min
MuslimMattersMuhammad Ali: Superhuman and Super Human | Amaar Abdul-NasirRead by Zeba Khan, originally published on Muslimmatters.org.
2020-02-0707 min
MuslimMattersWe are All Slaves of Allah | Hakeemah CummingsRead by Zeba Khan, original publication on Muslimmatters.org.
2020-02-0508 min
MuslimMattersWhen Racism Goes Viral: Coronavirus and Modern Muslim Orientialism | Zeba KhanRead by the author, Zeba Khan, originally published on Muslimmatters.org.
2020-02-0222 min
MuslimMattersHow Intimate Can a Couple Be, Post-Nikkah but Pre-Rukhsati | Shaykh Yaser BirjasThis question is answered by Shaykh Yaser Birjas, and is included in the MuslimMatters compilation SexMatters. Read by Zeba Khan
2020-01-2505 min
MuslimMattersThe Unfinished Business of Martin Luther King | Imam Zaid ShakirThis 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.
2020-01-1709 min
MuslimMattersKhutba: Proof of Love | Abdelrahman MurphyThis khutba is shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge.
2020-01-1726 min
MuslimMattersSuicide: What Muslims Ought to Know | Saba MalikThis 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.”
2020-01-1310 min
MuslimMattersWhen Faith Hurts | Zeba KhanThis article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.orgArticle 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.
2020-01-0922 min
MuslimMattersWhat Fasting Demands From Us | Mufti Taqi UthmaniOriginal article with all sources and footnotes may be found here.Read by Zeba Khan
2020-01-0831 min
MuslimMattersShaykh Hamza Yusuf And The Question of Rebellion In The Islamic Tradition | Dr. Usaama Al-AzamiThis 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...2020-01-0718 min
MuslimMattersMuslim Approaches to the Abortion Debate | Shaykh Salman YounasAll 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
2020-01-0650 min
MuslimMattersKhutba- The Attitude of Gratitude | Shaykh Abdullah OduroThis 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!
2020-01-0524 minMuslimMattersEditor's Choice: Top Ten Articles of 201910. Reflections on Muslim Approaches to the Abortion Debate: The Problem of Narrow Conceptualization | Sh Salman Younas9. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf And The Question of Rebellion In The Islamic Tradition | Dr Usaama al-Azami8. What Fasting Demands From Us | Mufti Taqi Uthmani7. When Faith Hurts | Zeba Khan6. Emotional Intelligence: A Tool for Change | Imam Mikaeel Smith5. Sri Lankan Muslims To Fast In Solidarity With Fellow Christians | Raashid Riza4. Loving Muslim Marriage Episode #2: Do Women Desire Sex? | Saba Syed, Zeba Khan3. Are You Prepared for Marriage and Building a Family? | Mona Is...2020-01-0308 min
MuslimMattersNew Year's Resolutions: Seven Powerful Ways to Keep Them | Siraaj MuhammadThis 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...2020-01-0113 min
MuslimMattersWhat Kind of Man will Marry your Daughter? | Siraaj MuhammadSiraaj 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
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MuslimMattersIs Your Shroud in the Marketplace? | Hena ZuberiAbout 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...2019-12-2907 min
MuslimMattersMistakes Women Make During Hajj and Umrah | Asma Bint ShameemOriginal article by Asma Bint Shameem, posted here.Read by Zeba Khan.
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MuslimMattersFour Reasons Muslims Shouldn't Celebrate New Year's | Dr.Muhammad Wajid AkhterThe original article read in this podcast may be found here at MuslimMatters.orgDr. 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 AssociationArticle read by Zeba Khan.
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The Mad MamluksEP 160: Endgame: The CVE and the UAE Scheme | Raja Abdulhaq and Ahmed ShaikhResources related to the discussion: Ahmed Shaikh article on MuslimMatters: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/08/29/sherman-jackson-cve-uae-and-some-questions/ Ali Al-Arian article: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/political-impotence-muslim-american-community-190820151839919.html Dr. Sherman Jackson's Response: https://www.alimprogram.org/articles/from-demagoguery-into-the-lizards-hole/?fbclid=IwAR3RTAZt7BkOdhtwIWQseZUUJwpc5NLnhyOEW6SXDSkrR3AbG1gL77hinFg Imam Zaid Shakir Response: https://www.facebook.com/imamzaidshakir/posts/10156485066368359 Daniel Haqiqatjou's Analysis: https://muslimskeptic.com/2019/08/26/fighting-for-the-soul-of-american-islam-activists-vs-imams-vs-academics2019-09-031h 52
The Mad MamluksEP 160: Endgame: The CVE and the UAE Scheme | Raja Abdulhaq and Ahmed ShaikhResources related to the discussion: Ahmed Shaikh article on MuslimMatters: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/08/29/sherman-jackson-cve-uae-and-some-questions/ Ali Al-Arian article: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/political-impotence-muslim-american-community-190820151839919.html Dr. Sherman Jackson's Response: https://www.alimprogram.org/articles/from-demagoguery-into-the-lizards-hole/?fbclid=IwAR3RTAZt7BkOdhtwIWQseZUUJwpc5NLnhyOEW6SXDSkrR3AbG1gL77hinFg Imam Zaid Shakir Response: https://www.facebook.com/imamzaidshakir/posts/10156485066368359 Daniel Haqiqatjou's Analysis: https://muslimskeptic.com/2019/08/26/fighting-for-the-soul-of-american-islam-activists-vs-imams-vs-academics2019-09-031h 52
The Mad MamluksEP 159: Tornado of Souls: Imams vs. Activists | Mobeen VaidSIM talks to writer and activist Mobeen Vaid about how he views the recent the recent kerfuffle with Zaytuna and Ali Al-Arian's scathing article. Mobeen Vaid Blog:Medium.com/occasionalreflections Resources related to the discussion: Ahmed Shaikh article on MuslimMatters: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/08/29/sherman-jackson-cve-uae-and-some-questions/ Ali Al-Arian article: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/political-impotence-muslim-american-community-190820151839919.html Dr. Sherman Jackson's Response: https://www.alimprogram.org/articles/from-demagoguery-into-the-lizards-hole/?fbclid=IwAR3RTAZt7BkOdhtwIWQseZUUJwpc5NLnhyOEW6SXDSkrR3AbG1gL77hinFg Imam Zaid Shakir Response: https...2019-08-301h 45
The Mad MamluksEP 159: Tornado of Souls: Imams vs. Activists | Mobeen VaidSIM talks to writer and activist Mobeen Vaid about how he views the recent the recent kerfuffle with Zaytuna and Ali Al-Arian's scathing article. Mobeen Vaid Blog:Medium.com/occasionalreflections Resources related to the discussion: Ahmed Shaikh article on MuslimMatters: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/08/29/sherman-jackson-cve-uae-and-some-questions/ Ali Al-Arian article: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/political-impotence-muslim-american-community-190820151839919.html Dr. Sherman Jackson's Response: https://www.alimprogram.org/articles/from-demagoguery-into-the-lizards-hole/?fbclid=IwAR3RTAZt7BkOdhtwIWQseZUUJwpc5NLnhyOEW6SXDSkrR3AbG1gL77hinFg Imam Zaid Shakir Response: https...2019-08-301h 45
The Mad MamluksEP 019: How Malcolm X led an Irish American kid to Islam | Abdul Malik RyanAbu Noor AbdulMalik Ryan is a Chicago native whose reading of African American history and specifically the life of Malcolm X led to his accepting Islam in 1994. He was one of the founding members and is a past president of the Board of Directors of the Inner City Muslim Action Network, better known as IMAN. After receiving his undergraduate degree from DePaul University, he went on to obtain his law degree from Georgetown University in Washington DC. He spent 14 years working as an attorney for children in Chicago's foster care system before he transitioned into his current full time role...2016-09-111h 43
The Mad MamluksEP 019: How Malcolm X led an Irish American kid to Islam | Abdul Malik RyanAbu Noor AbdulMalik Ryan is a Chicago native whose reading of African American history and specifically the life of Malcolm X led to his accepting Islam in 1994. He was one of the founding members and is a past president of the Board of Directors of the Inner City Muslim Action Network, better known as IMAN. After receiving his undergraduate degree from DePaul University, he went on to obtain his law degree from Georgetown University in Washington DC. He spent 14 years working as an attorney for children in Chicago's foster care system before he transitioned into his current full time role...2016-09-111h 43
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