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The Muslim Matters podcast - because Muslims matter. We'll be sharing recordings of Islamic talks, audio version of popular articles, and other original content with you.

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    • Mar 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Power of Du'a: A Game Changer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 44:03


    Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and Zainab bint Younus talk about Aliyah's book "The Power of Du'a," developing a personal relationship with Allah, and how du'a can literally change your life.

    A Belated Ramadan Mubarak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 33:24


    Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus share a (belated) Ramadan Mubarak with the MuslimMatters family, sharing their own traditions and reflections on how to spend this Ramadan.

    Islam, Decoloniality, and Allamah Iqbal on Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 105:41


    Muhammad Saad Yacoob dismantles the concept of decoloniality, recenters Islamic revolutionary thought, & advises the everyday Muslim.

    Navigating Christmas: Advice for Converts, from Converts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 52:29


    Anse Hazem Gomez and Anse Eman Manigat share their own experiences as converts, discussing some of the most common and most difficult challenges that new Muslims face, as well as providing support to those experiencing backlash from family and friends. They offer advice, compassion, and a holistic understanding of maintaining Islamic values while strengthening family ties, too. 

    How To Free A Jinn and Other Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 45:45


    "Does reading about jinn make Muslim kids want to do black magic or communicate with jinn?"  "How can Muslim writers include Islamic teachings and beliefs in fiction?" Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil is back to talk about her newly published Middle Grade fiction book, "How To Free A Jinn"! Zainab bint Younus asks Ustadha Raidah about Muslim kids reading jinn stories, maintaining Islamic principles when writing fiction, and how to cover big topics like mental health and intergenerational trauma for young readers.

    Trump May Be The Lesser of Two Evils

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 76:51


    In this podcast, Ustadh Mobeen Vaid and MuslimMatters Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad discuss the shifting political landscape for Muslim-American voters as frustrations with the Democratic Party's stance on Gaza lead to increased support for third-party candidates and even Donald Trump. They examine recent polling data, endorsements from Somali community leaders, and challenges facing Kamala Harris's campaign among Muslims. Ustadh Mobeen offers insights into the moral and strategic considerations for Muslim voters navigating difficult choices this election season.

    Muslims and Disability: A Way Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 28:54


    Zainab bint Younus speaks to Sa'diyyah Nesar about her experiences as a Muslim living with disability, and what the Muslim Ummah needs to know to serve Muslims with disability better.

    Hospitals and Healing: Muslim Chaplaincy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 43:24


    Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Sondos Kholaki about what Islamic chaplaincy is, how chaplains fit within the da'wah world, and her experiences as a hospital chaplain.

    When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 88:21


    "When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners" by Dr. Walaa Quisay and Dr. Asim Qureshi is a powerful book that functions as both bearing witness to the oft-untold stories of Muslim political prisoners held in the horrors of Guantanamo Bay, Egypt, and other “black sites” of illegal imprisonment and torture, and as an exploration of Islamic spirituality in the “University of Yusuf” (‘alayhissalaam). In this episode, Zainab bint Younus invites both authors of the book to share what it was like researching and writing the book, the spiritual challenges and empowerment of Muslim prisoners, and the vast systems of incarceration and torture between "Muslim" and Western countries. Spanning everything from powerful experiences of faith to critical examination of geopolitics, this episode will break your heart, intensify your faith, and strengthen your resolve to stand up for justice.

    From Maldives to Malaysia: Journeys in Knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 74:12


    Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed shares her journey of studying Islam from her homeland of Maldives, to graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, to becoming an alum and a teacher at Al-Salam Institute. She also talks about navigating da'wah as a career, and the struggles that women face in balancing family obligations and Islamic studies as a form of work.

    Ustadha on the Frontlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 89:53


    Ustadha Safiyah Ravat shares her experiences in studying Islam in Malaysia, alongside her husband Imam Mahad; what it was like growing up with no role models of female scholarship to being part of a new era of traditionally trained da'iyas; and the importance of Muslim women teaching about more than just hijab.

    Books, Boys, & Kareem Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 49:57


    Why aren't there many Muslim books for boys? And why do stories matter for Muslim kids, anyway? Shifa Saltagi Safadi, author of multiple Muslim childrens' books, shares her journey in writing "Kareem Between," a middle-grade novel about a Muslim Syrian American struggling with faith, fitting in, and the fear of failure.

    Niqabi Pro Tips Unveiled

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 61:07


    Ustadha Marjaan Ali, Ustadha Tuscany Bernier, and Zainab bint Younus talk (almost) all things niqab! From dealing with family pressures, finicky fabrics, & people who demand to know WHY you're wearing niqab, these three niqabis have got you covered.

    The Ultimate Muslim Power Couple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 101:12


    Imam Mahad Qamar and Ustadha Safiyah Ravat are the ultimate Muslim power couple, mashaAllah - a married couple who formally studied Arabic & Islamic studies, graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and going on to establish Suhbah Institute in Houston, Texas. Join us on this episode to learn all about how they embarked on this epic journey of marriage and da'wah together!

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    From the Frontlines of Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 72:07


    Dr. Jawad Khan and Omar Sabha, two medical professionals who volunteered to do humanitarian work in Gaza, share their harrowing experiences & powerful observations with Irtiza Hasan and the MuslimMatters podcast.

    Hadith & Beyond: Navigating Science, Scripture, & Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 58:16


    Mufti Muntasir Zaman joins us to discuss his experiences during his journey in pursuing sacred knowledge and talks about some of his works, experiences and what fuels his passion for the field of Hadith.

    How Not to Declare War on Allah and His Messenger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 45:23


    Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus talk to Abdullah Syed, the Executive Director of A Continuous Charity - an organization dedicated to providing interest-free student loans to aspiring Muslim students. Find out how you can avoid declaring war on Allah and His Messenger by connecting with A Continuous Charity!

    Palestine in Our Hearts: Eid al-Fitr 1445 AH

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 22:58


    Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus consider how to celebrate Eid while the Ummah's hearts grieve with Gaza; being mindful in light of Eid consumer culture; and how we can talk to our children about the heavy realities of our Ummah.

    Ramadan Reorientation with Ustadh Justin Parrott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 38:44


    Ustadh Abu Amina Elias (Justin Parrott) provides a Ramadan reorientation reminder on how we can maximize our Ramadan by holding onto a few basic, important principles.

    The Ramadan Mubarak 1445 AH Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 29:19


    MM Podcast hosts Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus welcome Ramadan with a short but sweet episode!

    Ramadan Reflections with Aliyah Umm Raiyaan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 42:05


    Aliyah Umm Raiyaan shares her book, "Ramadan Reflections: 30 Days of Healing" with Zainab bint Younus, her own journey of spiritual growth and healing, and how we can all transform ourselves this upcoming Ramadan.

    Human Rights and the Ummah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 43:22


    Hena Zuberi, human rights activist, talks to Zainab bint Younus about the Islamic importance of fighting for human rights, and the price Muslims in the West must pay for their privileges.

    Gaza's Strength, Our Weakness: Spirituality During Genocide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 42:11


    Shaykha Zaynab Ansari provides insight and guidance on how Muslims can spiritually and emotionally process the genocide in Gaza, understanding Qadaa' and Qadr, and explaining what it means to be patient but not passive in the face of injustice.

    Sitti's Key: Interview with Sahar Khader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 16:12


    Sahar Khader, the author of "Sitti's Key," speaks on the importance of publishing Palestinian stories, the challenges of getting published as a Palestinian author, and the mainstream publishing industry's censorship of Palestinian voices.

    Da'wah Deconstructed with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 70:30


    Irtiza Hasan, podcast host of MuslimMatters' Man 2 Man show, chats with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem about all things da'wah: role models of da'wah in the West, strategies for sharing Islam, and navigating the tricky dynamics of engaging in da'wah with the opposite gender. 

    Muslim Fatherhood and Masculinity Beyond the Manosphere

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 67:56


    Sh Muhammad El-Shinawy speaks to the Islamic tradition of fatherhood, lessons on fatherhood from the men of Gaza, and what true Muslim masculinity looks like - outside of the sordid circles of the Manosphere and Red Pill podcasts.

    What Do We Need to Know About Palestine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 44:17


    Muhammad Abu Zaghrouta speaks to Zainab bint Younus about the most important things to know about what's happening in Gaza and Palestine today, and what action items we can undertake to help.

    Can Muslim Parents Make Du'a Against Their Children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 62:26


    Can Muslim parents make du'a against their children? Shaykh Isa Parada talks about Islam's perspective on the rights of parents, what constitutes oppression over their children, and the limits to parental rights.

    Man 2 Man: Muslim Dads Talk Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 57:03


    The Man 2 Man Podcast has Faizan Majid join us to discuss his work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and the challenges and opportunities he faced. This episode gives important focus to mental/ emotional health challenges that Muslim parents and families need to be aware of.

    Qur'an Demystified: How Tajweed Healed My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 56:13


    Sh Saaima Yacoob, a renowned scholar of tajweed and qira'aat, demystifies Qur'anic mysteries of qira'aat, and shares her deeply personal journey of how studying tajweed healed her heart.

    What Muslim Couples Get Wrong (And Right!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 102:14


    Marriage coach Megan Wyatt tackles the big question: is there really a Muslim marriage crisis? Or do Muslim couples go through the same challenges as everyone else? And even more importantly... what are Muslim husbands and wives doing RIGHT in their marriages?

    Sustainable Modesty: Hijabi Thrifting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 31:23


    Zainab bint Younus speaks to Shifaa Syed, the entrepreneur behind the first hijabi thrift shop, on launching the first hijabi thrift store in Canada, making modesty accessible to all Muslim women, and considering Islamic ethics vis a vis sustainable fashion.

    Public School, Islamic School, or Homeschool?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 45:42


    Omar Abdul Fatah, a BC certified teacher, sits down with Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan to discuss the different options Muslim families have for their children's education. Comparing and contrasting public school, Islamic school, and homeschooling, brother Omar offers a new alternative to traditional homeschooling for Muslim families.

    Man2Man: Sweetness & Success with the Qur'an

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 53:10


    Irtiza Hasan talks to Hafiz Hamzah Ghiah, Director of Hamd Institute in Houston, on effective Qur'an memorization strategies, helpful tips for parents, and his recent partnership with Mifta Institute.

    Beyond "It's Haraam": Muslim Parenting with Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 50:23


    In a world inundated with messaging that contradicts Islamic values, how can Muslim parents successfully parent with purpose? Whether it's holidays like Christmas and Halloween, facing the onslaught of LGBTQ ideology, or developing a meaningful sense of Islamic identity, Muslim parents and their children are navigating an endless minefield of challenges.  Eman Ahmed and Zainab bint Younus speak on what it looks like to engage in age-appropriate, purposeful, Islamic parenting - moving beyond "it's haraam!" or, on the flip side, "Everything is okay!" This in-depth discussion will help Muslim parents understand what it means to establish strong spiritual foundations for our children, while encouraging their own personal development as believers. 

    Keeping It Halal: Summer Holidays for Muslim Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 38:17


    How is your family keeping this summer halal? Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan chat about ways that Muslim families can maximize the holidays - whether it's having fun, connecting more deeply with one another, or increasing in worship.

    Man2Man: Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 62:31


    Afghanistan - the name evokes mental images of the "War on Terror," of bombings, violence, humanitarian crises, and Western media declarations of the necessity of "liberating women." Yet Afghanistan has a rich, diverse history that consists of so much more than being the site of political and military warfare. Irtiza Hasan speaks to Abdullah Zikria about the Afghanistan that few people know about: a lush country of mountains and valleys, of unmatched generosity, and of a complex history that left Afghanistan with a reputation for being "the graveyard of empires." This episode provides an insider glimpse into the realities of Afghanistan, beyond the headlines.

    Are Gym Selfies Haraam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 61:03


    Imam Tom Facchine is back to talk about Muslim male modesty! Are gym selfies haraam? Is TikTok dancing okay? Why is male hayaa' not seen as important compared to women's hijab?

    Public Schools, Muslim Parents, and Gender Ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 57:51


    Former public school teacher Omar Abdul Fatah speaks to Irtiza Hasan about the LGBTQ movement's powerful presence in public schools, what Muslim parents need to know about what their kids are being exposed to, and ongoing legislation endangering parental and religious leaders when dealing with LGBTQ concerns.

    Man 2 Man: How Social Media is Killing Your Imaan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 57:35


    Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Siraaj Muhammad, Omar Usman, and Irtiza Hasan talk about how social media consumption impacts your faith and your brain and the importance of being intentional on the Internet.

    What Not To Say To Muslim Converts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 81:22


    Sister Amanda Morris, a mentor at Cardiff New Muslims Care and host of the New Beginnings podcast, tells us all what NOT to say to Muslim converts! From "convert stories" to marriage nightmares, raising children as converts and healthy convert support, Amanda shares the wisdom of her decades of experience.

    The Eid Mubarak Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 29:11


    Zainab bint Younus and Irtiza Hasan reflect on the ending of Ramadan, convert struggles in Eid, and celebrating Eid as an act of ebaadah and resistance.

    Raising Kids as Huffadh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 72:37


    Shaykha Fatimah Barkatullah shares her family's journey of raising her children within a culture of Qur'an with the goal of becoming huffadh.

    Ramadan Vibes: Connecting with the Qur'an

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 61:34


    Let Ramadan be the time you fall in love with the Qur'an and its meanings! Shaykh Muhammad Ziyad Batha talks about establishing an emotional connection with the Qur'an and planting the seeds of Qur'an in the hearts of our children.

    Ramadan Imposter Syndrome | Shaykha Taimiyyah Zubair

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 53:35


    Shaykha Taimiyyah Zubair speaks on how to beat Ramadan Imposter Syndrome: when you feel like you're not a good enough Muslim to 'deserve' Ramadan.

    [Man to Man] Decaffeinated: Physical Prep for Ramadan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 50:53


    Bilal Khan, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad talk shop on how Muslim men can maintain fitness and healthy lifestyles while fasting in Ramadan.

    [Man to Man] Beast Mode: Spiritual Preparation for Ramadan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 37:02


    Dr. Yusuf Shere and Irtiza Hasan talk about practical steps for Muslim men to spiritually prepare for Ramadan.

    What Are The Limits Of Wifely Obedience?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 126:31


    Dr. Hatem al-Haj tackles the topic of wives owing husband obedience, conditions of obedience, what obedience means, and to what extent it can be applied. Is the legal always strictly ethical? What does a healthy, balanced, Islamic marriage look like?

    African American Islam: Past and Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 60:05


    C. Islaah Abd'al-Rahim and Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Heshaam Jaaber are two African American Muslim elders, reflecting on and sharing insights on lesser focused aspects of Black Muslim life.

    Why Western Academics Hate Hadith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 64:55


    Hadith expert Abdullah Moataz, Irtiza Hasan, and Zainab bint Younus sit down to talk about hadith as a living connection to RasulAllah (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam), academic attacks on Abu Hurayrah (ra) and the hadith tradition, and making hadith relevant to the lives of young Muslims today.

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