ImanWire Podcast

How can we connect with the Prophet? Our Islamic education on the Prophet's life often lacks the spiritual, introspective, and personal component that effects change in our own life. In this episode, Dr. Meraj Mohiuddin, author of the book, Revelation: The Story of Muhammad, and Shad Imam, co-director of the Qurtuba Institute at ADAMS, join host Mohammed Saleem to discuss their own challenges in finding their path to the Prophet and give practical advice in how to develop a meaningful connection with the Messenger(peace be upon him). Check out www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes and send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) programs have been a source of controversy in the Muslim American community, yet there is a lack of clarity in the discussion as to what CVE is. Is it a black and white issue as both its proponents and critics make it seem? In this episode, Alejandro Beutel, a researcher in CVE, and Mohamed Ghilan, a critic of CVE, discuss both government and community-led initiatives in countering violent extremism and consider how to address this divisive issue constructively in the Muslim community. Check out additional articles on CVE from different perspectives on www.imanwire.com including: The Danger of Imams Being Involved in CVE CVE, Afghanistan, and the Theological Castration of Muslims The Prophet Muhammad and Quraysh's CVE Program Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Opioid addiction is a far-reaching problem in our society and the Muslim community is not immune. In this episode, Moutasem Atiya, Dr. Mohamed Ghilan, Dr. Hasan Awan & Mohammed Saleem address the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, its social and spiritual ramifications, the path to recovery and how our attitudes towards addicts should be grounded in love. Check out www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes and send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

In this new series of conversations on issues facing the Muslim community, Moutasem Atiya & Mohammed Saleem discuss the 2016 presidential elections and how to stay upbeat, what to tell our children, and how we can move forward socially and spiritually. Check out www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes and send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org..