Talking With Teachers Season 6 Episode 2-Mobeen Vaid

In this episode of the Talking With Teachers Podcast, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali sits down with Mobeen Vaid—writer, public intellectual, and prominent commentator on modern challenges facing Muslims in the West. Raised in Northern Virginia, Mobeen reflects on his early life, community influences, and the experiences that shaped his intellectual journey.This conversation dives deeply into Muslims and politics in America, exploring how American Muslims navigate public life, partisan tensions, moral frameworks, and the evolving landscape of Muslim political engagement. Together, we unpack the opportunities and pitfalls of political participation, cultural pressures, and the importance of principled Islamic thought in contemporary debates.About the Guest:Mobeen Vaid is a researcher and essayist whose widely read works address Islamic ethics, modernity, gender, philosophy, and Muslim public discourse. His commentary has appeared across major Muslim platforms, and he is recognized for his thoughtful engagement with today’s most pressing social issues.👉 Topics Discussed:Mobeen’s upbringing and formative years in Northern VirginiaHow American culture shaped early Muslim identityThe shifting political landscape for Muslims in the United StatesEthical frameworks for political participationChallenges of polarization, representation, and public pressureWhat principled engagement looks like for Muslims todayYour support helps the Lamppost Education Initiative continue producing meaningful Islamic scholarship, thoughtful conversations, and resources for the Muslim community.👉 Support our work: https://lamppostedu.org/donate🔔 Subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more listeners.