The Significance of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Introduction to Islam

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In this chapter, the speakers discuss the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims and the current crisis surrounding it. They also explore the trend of young people showing interest in Islam and provide suggestions on how to get introduced to the faith.

Omar Suleiman is a Palestinian-American Muslim scholar, civil rights leader, and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
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(00:00) – Introduction
(10:18) – Oct 7
(19:14) – Palestinian diaspora
(23:29) – Wael Al-Dahdouh
(38:21) – Violence
(1:01:59) – Biden and Trump
(1:15:11) – Ceasefire march
(1:25:24) – Benjamin Netanyahu
(1:32:26) – Houthi rebel attacks
(1:34:03) – Hostages
(1:40:23) – MLK Jr and Malcolm X
(1:53:04) – Palestinian refugees
(2:02:14) – Muhammad and Jesus
(2:13:07) – Al-Aqsa Mosque
(2:22:04) – Ramadan
(2:26:57) – Hope for the future