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Habeeb Akande
British–Nigerian writer, sex expert and historian specializing in women's sexual rights, erotology and Islamic law; author of multiple books and the featured guest on this episode.
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Oct 24, 2025
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Ep 135 - Misyar, Secret Wives, Polygamy, Mut'ah: Halal or Haram? | Habeeb Akande
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Habeeb Akande, a British-Nigerian writer and sex expert, dives into the complexities of misyar and polygamy. He explores how some men misuse Islamic law for secrecy while emphasizing the need for ethical considerations beyond mere legalism. Akande discusses the implications of secret marriages on families and the pitfalls of cherry-picking religious texts. He critiques the impact of a sex-negative culture on perceptions of pleasure in Islam and underscores the importance of women's rights and informed consent in all relationships. A thought-provoking conversation!
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