Dr. Shadee expands on his responses from the article he coauthored with Dr. Johnathan A.C. Brown on LGBTQ and Islam Revisited. Later we get into topics of American Muslim social and religious priorities, parenting and the importance of knowing the Names of Allah. Dr. Shadee Elmasry is an American Muslim scholar, teacher and podcaster at Safina Society. He studied Arabic Maliki fiqh, usul, aqida and suluk. Dr. Elmasry has received a masters and PhD in religious studies, completing his masters thesis at George Washington University and his PhD at The University of London, SOAS on Da’wa in the Works of Imam Abd Allah bin Alawi al-Haddad. Support Coffee with Karim Podcast Today for as little as $1/month! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Safina Society https://www.safinasociety.org/ Article LGBTQ & Islam Revisited https://yaqeeninstitute.org/en/jonathan-brown/lgbtq-and-islam-revisited-the-days-of-the-donald/

Dr. Jonathan A. C. Brown is a Director of Research at Yaqeen Institute, and an Associate Professor and Chair of Islamic Civilization at Georgetown University. He is the editor in chief of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and the Law, and the author of several books including Misquoting Muhammad: The Challenges and Choices of Interpreting the Prophet's Legacy. We begin our conversation with Karim's Five Fun Questions and topics of Islam law. At 27min: we discuss his article LGBTQ & Islam Revisited: Days of the Donald (link below) followed by answering questions from Coffee with Karim Patrons. Yaqeen Article https://yaqeeninstitute.org/en/jonathan-brown/lgbtq-and-islam-revisited-the-days-of-the-donald/ Support Coffee with Karim Podcast Today for as little as $1/month! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim

Zara Faris is a very empowered Muslim woman! She has debated feminism with former Green Party leader Natalie Bennett, journalist Julie Bindel, academic Ziba Mir-Hosseini, and Marina Mahathir (daughter of the former Malaysian Prime Minister). She has also debated ‘This House Believes Sharia Law is fairer than English law’, with an English Law Judge and QC. Zara and her colleague won the motion on vote change. She is currently writing her first book, “Women’s Rights Without Feminism”. Zara's Website https://zarafaris.com/ Support Coffee with Karim Podcast Today! https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim

Karim is interviewed by the Boys in the Cave Podcast to discuss the field of psychology, Islamic approaches to the self and unpacks notions and tips regarding happiness and depression. Support this Podcast Today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Get personal support today. www.noorhumanconsulting.com/ Support Boys in the Cave! http://boysinthecave.libsyn.com/

The Mad Mamluks team joins me for a coffee to discuss their experiences as Muslim podcasters. We go through Karim's five fun questions to get a more personal side of the MM team followed by their reflections and sharing of profound themes from their 2017 guests. Support the Mad Mamluks today! http://themadmamluks.com/ Support this Podcast Today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Get personal support today. www.noorhumanconsulting.com/

Scott Fischer joins me to discuss several topics pertaining to male youth. Scott is a licensed therapist with a background in east-west psychology and somatic psychology. He specializes in social anxiety, cannabis dependence, ADHD and mentoring youth through life transitions. Scott is also a yoga practitioner and instructor in Berkeley California. Scott's page. http://www.sfmentor.com/ Support this Podcast Today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Get personal support today. http://www.noorhumanconsulting.com/

Ramadan Mubarak! Karim shares reflections and insights to optimize Ramadan. He discusses the tension between spirit and body and how the ego (nafs) is a product of this duality and our choices. Support this Podcast Today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim

Dr. Abdallah Rothman is a Licensed Professional Counselor. His doctoral work is based on research and formulation of approaching counseling from within an Islamic paradigm that is grounded in the knowledge of the soul from the Islamic tradition. He shares how he traveled the world and sat with Gurus, Rabbi's, Monks and Rastafarians during his spiritual quest. Support this Podcast Today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Abdallah's Counseling Site http://www.shifaacounseling.com/ International Association of Islamic Psychology https://www.islamicpsychology.org/ Register for Islamic Psychology Course https://apply.izu.edu.tr/en_TR/courses/course/523-counselling-islamic-theoretical-orientation-certificate-program

Ustadh Joe Bradford is an American scholar of Islam, instructor, and ethical investments advisor. He regularly lectures on topics such as Islamic Finance, Shariah Law, legal theory, and financial ethics. This enlightening conversation discusses several pertinent themes including: Is there such thing as a "pure Islam?" How to differentiate between cultural, political and religious truths in Muslim experience. Is there such a thing as American Islam? The importance of seeking knowledge and being sincere in one's practice and preaching of Islam. Ustadh Joe's Website https://www.joebradford.net/ Please support this podcast. www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Need custom personal growth? noorhuman.com

Dr. Joseph Nicolosi Jr. is the son of one of the leading scholars and clinicians that formulated a therapy approach for individuals with unwanted same sex attraction and behaviors. We discuss the nature of this therapy and topics such as the difference between homosexuality and being gay, gender and sexual fluidity and how this approach has helped many clients. Furthermore we unpack some of the controversy that causes tension between science, society and political correctness. Dr. Joseph Jr Clinic https://thebreakthroughclinic.com Dr. Joseph Senior Website http://www.josephnicolosi.com/ Please support this podcast today! https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Other References http://www.apa.org/topics/lgbt/orientation.aspx https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/msm/index.html