Imam Tom Weekly, a Yaqeen podcast
Yaqeen Institute
An Islamic podcast that breaks down the ideologies that are challenging Islam today, and works to re-center an authentic Islamic worldview.How do you know that what you believe is Islamically sound? Every belief and opinion is rooted in one particular worldview or another. Sometimes these worldviews are so ingrained in our society that they are difficult to detect, let alone challenge.Islam has better ways than other worldviews to address the issues currently facing us, from theological issues such as the ways we imagine God, to social issues such as sexuality and gender identity, to political issues and everything in between.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 12min
Does Protesting Work? | Imam Tom Live with Abdullah Akl
Join Imam Tom Live this week with guest Abdullah Akl as they discuss how protests are helping our cause, and how to do so with Ihsan. Please make sure to participate in the chat and ask your questions live to Imam Tom and to Abdullah Akl!In addition, Imam Tom will continue to discuss the book from last week, "Amal al-layl wa-nahar", and in this episode we will discuss the last 10 verses of Surah Al-Imraan. In addition, Imam Tom will continue the conversation about the book "The Myth of Religious Violence."
Jan 3, 2024 • 59min
How to develop better Habits | Imam Tom Live
Join our weekly livestream with Imam Tom as we discuss habits you can do to start and end your day in the right mindset within Islam. We will also cover the latest news from Gaza and issues afflicting our Ummah, book recommendations for personal development, as well as a personal Q/A session where you can have a dialogue with Imam Tom directly on stream.
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 8min
How To Become A Strong Muslim Leader | Imam Tom Live
Muslims must go back to our roots to understand the qualities and actions of great leadership. We have so many examples from the Quran and Sunnah to draw from, join Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan and Imam Tom live as we discuss how to elevate ourselves with these examples and how to improve our own efforts in leading this Ummah.
Nov 30, 2023 • 48min
Courage in the Face of Israeli Censorship | Fatima Mohammed & Imam Tom Live
Joined by CUNY graduate Fatima Mohammed, Imam Tom sheds light on the critical issue of censorship in educational settings. They discuss recent events in Gaza and the power of social media in raising awareness. They delve into the importance of speaking up and taking action, empowering the current generation, and maintaining focus on the cause while defending against defamation. They emphasize the need for immediate action and finding one's voice for accountability in the afterlife.
Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 18min
On the Gaza Ceasefire | Imam Tom Live
Join Imam Tom and guest Dr Anas Altikriti as they discuss a recalibrated approach for a more sustainable and lasting peace in Gaza, and what are the specific actions we can all take to ensure we don't go back to the status quo before October 7th.
Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 10min
How to Fight the Israeli Backlash | Dr. Hatem Bazian & Imam Tom Live
Dr. Hatem Bazian, Professor at UC Berkeley, discusses the Israeli backlash and how to fight back. Topics include challenging money's influence, speaking up for unpopular truths, the impact of historical events on Muslims in the US, conflict of interest in foreign policy, dispensationalist theology's influence on Israel, and advice for students to unite and defend themselves. They also emphasize focusing on justice issues, BDS advocacy, and using market forces to support Palestinians.
Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 4min
Israel is Losing - And They Know it | Sami Hamdi & Imam Tom Live
Sami Hamdi and Imam Tom discuss the Gaza catastrophe, focusing on the power of social media, the current state of affairs in Israel, the significance of a ceasefire, Israel's contract and annexation plans, dealing with mainstream media influence, and the power of unity and collective action.
Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Lies About Palestine
The podcast discusses the oppression of Palestinians and the need for their liberation from an apartheid regime committing genocide. It highlights the violent and deceptive framing of the conflict, the significance of Palestine and the miracles of Allah, the truth and resilience of Prophet Muhammad and the Palestinian people, challenging Israeli propaganda and dehumanization tactics, the lack of accountability in the Israel-Palestine conflict, and a powerful scene from Surat Ashurah in the Quran.
Sep 24, 2023 • 1h
"You're a deviant", with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, an esteemed scholar, discusses unity in the Muslim community. Topics include the dangers of envy and hatred, the importance of sincerity and being happy for others, differences between Christian denominations and inclusivity of mosques, the importance of differing views and humility in Islamic scholarship, and the concept of Ijmat and the importance of Islamic jurisprudence.
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Sep 10, 2023 • 1h 5min
What The Mental Health Industry Gets Wrong, with Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman
Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman, mental health practitioner and expert in the Islamic worldview, discusses the four key dogmas in the mental health industry that oppose the Islamic worldview. Topics include the historical background of mental health in the West, perspectives on mental health in the Muslim community, the spiritual aspects of dying well, the decline of religion and mental health, understanding different levels of mental health, and the elements of a truly Islamic mental health approach.
