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Shifa Saltagi Safadi is back with her latest book, and more writing advice for Muslim authors! How much Islamic rep is too much Islamic rep for kidlit? Do you really need to develop craft? Isn't enough to tell Muslim kids just to be good Muslims? And can Muslim authors survive the advent of AI... or should they tap into it?Tune in for writerly advice and a peek at the latest Amina Banana chapter book for the kiddos.
Ustadh Justin Parrott explores how the Hajj ritual of stoning the Jamaraat has a deeper spiritual meaning for all of us to internalize and take forward into our lives.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Omar Usman tackles the topic of sports gambling amongst Muslim men and how it has quietly become a common vice in our community.
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!
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.
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.
Muhammad Saad Yacoob dismantles the concept of decoloniality, recenters Islamic revolutionary thought, & advises the everyday Muslim.
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.
"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.
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.
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 Chaplain Sondos Kholaki about what Islamic chaplaincy is, how chaplains fit within the da'wah world, and her experiences as a hospital chaplain.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
MM Podcast hosts Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus welcome Ramadan with a short but sweet episode!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shaykha Fatimah Barkatullah shares her family's journey of raising her children within a culture of Qur'an with the goal of becoming huffadh.
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.
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.
Bilal Khan, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad talk shop on how Muslim men can maintain fitness and healthy lifestyles while fasting in Ramadan.
Dr. Yusuf Shere and Irtiza Hasan talk about practical steps for Muslim men to spiritually prepare for Ramadan.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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/
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
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/
Amire of MuslimKidsBookNook and Zainab bint Younus discuss refugee representation in Muslim literature, authentic representation vs whitewashed tokenism, and advice to Muslim authors.
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/
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.
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/
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.
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’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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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)
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)
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
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
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.
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
To purchase the book, visit Fiqh of Social Media
To learn more about Omar Usman, visit his blog.
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
Read Now: A Primer On Intimacy And Fulfillment Of A Wife’s Desires Based On The Writings Of Scholars Of The Past.
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.
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Interview conducted and produced by Zeba Khan.
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Mishkah Institute
Al Khushoo Fis-Salah, The Humility in Prayer by Ibn Rajab Al Hambali
Getting Things Done - David Allen
Digital Minimalism - Cal Newport
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.
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
Interview conducted by Zeba Khan.
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Towards Sacred Activism - Shaykh Dawud Walid
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Forty on Justice - Dr. Omar Suleiman
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.
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
Khutba by Shaykh Aleaddin Elbakri, shared with permission from the Institute of Knowledge.
Original piece written by Ustadha Umm Sarah and published on Muslimmatters.org
Podcast read and produced by Zeba Khan.
Original article by Shaykh Ahsan Hanif, Phd, published on Muslimmatters.org
Podcast read and produced by Zeba Khan.
This excerpt is featured from SexMatters, On Love, Sex, and Marriage Through the Lens of the Sunnah
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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.
This article was written by Newaz Ahmed, and was originally published on MuslimMatters.org. Read by Zeba Khan.
This question is answered by Shaykh Yaser Birjas, and is included in the MuslimMatters compilation SexMatters.
Read by Zeba Khan
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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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
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!
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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
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
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.
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.