ImanWire Podcast

In the first Istanbul edition of the ImanWire podcast, Preacher Moss swings by the studio for a conversation with hosts Moutasem Atiya and Mustafa Davis on his challenging journey as a comedian, what people don't know about the "Allah Made Me Funny" tour, the challenges of staying principled working in the entertainment industry, and his advice for Muslims trying to break into show business. Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Imam Bilal Ansari from Williams College joins the podcast to keep the conversation going about race relations and shares his perspectives on prison reform and the pressing issues facing a new generation of Muslim college students. Link: Conversations on Race, Faith & the Next Generation: https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/conversations-on-race-faith-the-next-generation-where-do-we-start/ Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Ubaydallah Evans, scholar-in-residence of ALIM, joins the podcast to discuss culture, the role of custom in the Islamic legal tradition and challenges in applying it in America, the effect of changing social norms on Muslims, and a vision for Muslims to be producers of a vibrant, confident American Muslim culture. For more information about ALIM (American Learning Institute for Muslims) and its Summer Program, visit https://www.alimprogram.org/ Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

As people throughout the world suffer from poverty and oppression, what approach can Muslims take in grappling these issues? Does fidelity to the tradition necessarily equate to political quietism, or does Islam have its own liberation theology? Hassan Lachheb from Tayseer Seminary returns to the ImanWire podcast to discuss formulating an Islamic liberation theology for our modern times and problematic vs principled engagement with governments. Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Shaykha Zainab Alwani joins the ImanWire podcast to discuss how to be a contemplative reader of the Qur'an, and gives practical tips on how to connect with the Qur'an. Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Dawud Walid, author of "Towards Sacred Activism", and Ieasha Prime return to the podcast to discuss the obligation of enjoining justice, engagement in activism from an Islamic perspective, and the role of anger in social justice work. "Towards Sacred Activism" is now available for purchase here: https://www.meccabooks.com/1528-towards-sacred-activism-9781732258815.html --- Related Episode Links: Ep. 11: Scholars & Activists: Bridging the Gap - Dawud Walid & Tariq Toure (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/scholars-activists-bridging-the-gap-dawud-walid-tariq-toure/) Ep. 24: Losing Our Religion: Perspectives on Feminism & the Teen Spirituality Crisis - Ieasha Prime (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/ep.-24-losing-our-religion-perspectives-on-feminism-the-teen-spirituality-c/) --- Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Sami Catovic joins the podcast for a casual conversation on the early education of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the conqueror of Constantinople, and Idris II of Morocco and how this history can teach us about investing in the next generation and cultivating spiritually grounded communities. Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Even though the Qur’an itself honors them, in an age of sectarianism, Muslims who seek to mention the Prophetic Household are accused of either deviancy or discord. As the gap between polarizing opposites widens, restoring the rightful place of Ahl-ul-Bayt in our discourse is the first step to help mediate these divisions. Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui contemplates on the spiritual path they took, and how it helps guide us to the most beautiful path of conduct.

Despite their lofty position, the Ahl-ul-Bayt, the family of the Prophet, have been often marginalized or misunderstood. Many Muslims are unaware or intentionally negligent of their spiritual virtues and even their racial heritage. Dawud Walid, author of "Centering Black Narrative: Ahl-ul-Bayt, Blackness & Africa", and Hassan Lachheb of Tayseer Seminary join the podcast to discuss the whitewashing of the Ahl-ul-Bayt and being critically honest in speaking about their history. We also discuss the complicated dynamics that challenge the relationship between Sunni and Shia communities. Along with this episode, check out our companion episode, "Hasan, Husain & the Merits of Ahl-ul-Bayt", a lecture by Mokhtar Maghraoui. --- Article Links: Hasan & Husayn: Principles Over Power (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/hasan-husayn-principles-over-power/) When Thanksgiving Meets Ashura (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/when-thanksgiving-meets-ashura/) Love Is A Choice (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/love-is-a-choice1/) --- Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.

Dr. Younus Mirza joins the podcast as we share Hajj stories, how to seek the blessings of Dhul Hijjah and Eid-ul-Adha, and discuss the differences between Biblical and Qur'anic narratives about the Prophets. Was the son of sacrifice Ishaq or Ismail? Does it matter? We reflect on the story of sacrifice in Surah As-Saffat and its lessons for us today. Dr. Younus Y. Mirza is a Visiting Researcher at Georgetown University. He is a co-author of the book "The Bible and the Qur’an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition". --- Article Links: Eid al-Adha: Faith, Family & Sacrifice (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/eid-al-adha-faith-family-sacrifice/) Hajj at Home: Kindling the Spirit of Arafah (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/hajj-at-home-kindling-the-spirit-of-arafah/) The Most Important Lesson I Learned on Hajj (https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/the-most-important-lesson-i-learned-on-hajj/) --- Please subscribe to the podcast and visit www.imanwire.com for the latest articles and podcast episodes. Send any questions or comments to @imanwired on Twitter or imanwire@almadinainstitute.org.