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MuslimMatters

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

Man 2 Man: Muslim Dads Talk Mental Health

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.

Sep 26, 202357 minEp. 116

Qur'an Demystified: How Tajweed Healed My Heart

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.

Sep 19, 202356 minEp. 115

What Muslim Couples Get Wrong (And Right!)

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?

Sep 12, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 113

Sustainable Modesty: Hijabi Thrifting

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.

Sep 05, 202331 minEp. 112

Public School, Islamic School, or Homeschool?

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.

Aug 30, 202346 minEp. 110

Man2Man: Sweetness & Success with the Qur'an

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.

Aug 22, 202353 minEp. 111

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

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...

Aug 15, 202350 minEp. 110

Keeping It Halal: Summer Holidays for Muslim Families

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.

Aug 08, 202338 minEp. 109

Man2Man: Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines

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 lef...

Jun 20, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 107

Are Gym Selfies Haraam?

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?

Jun 13, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 104

Public Schools, Muslim Parents, and Gender Ideology

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.

Jun 06, 202358 minEp. 106

Man 2 Man: How Social Media is Killing Your Imaan

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.

May 31, 202358 minEp. 105

What Not To Say To Muslim Converts

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.

May 25, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 103

The Eid Mubarak Episode

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.

Apr 19, 202329 minEp. 102

Raising Kids as Huffadh

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

Apr 16, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 101

Ramadan Vibes: Connecting with the Qur'an

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.

Mar 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 100

What Are The Limits Of Wifely Obedience?

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?

Mar 07, 20232 hr 7 minEp. 98

African American Islam: Past and Present

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.

Mar 01, 20231 hrEp. 97

Why Western Academics Hate Hadith

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.

Feb 28, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 96

Earthquakes & Death: What's the point?

Zainab bint Younus, Irtiza Hasan, and Siraaj Muhammad discuss the survivor's guilt, spiritual challenges, and parenting questions on the topic of the Turkey/ Syria earthquakes.

Feb 21, 202354 minEp. 95

Vulnerable Sinners vs Arrogant Saints: How to sin the right way

Are we vulnerable sinners or arrogant saints? Who does Allah love better? In preparation for Ramadan, Shaykh Abdullah Ayaz Mullanee speaks on being vulnerable sinners with Allah, taking sins seriously, and how to shift our mindset about sinning.

Feb 14, 20231 hrEp. 94

Happily Ever After: How to Find Your Match Made in Jannah

Shaykha Sana Mohiuddin and Shaykh Abdullah Misra, both licensed counselors, speak to the Muslim marriage crisis, gender wars, marital roles, and the unrealistic expectations that are getting in the way of marriage. How can YOU find your match made in Jannah?

Feb 07, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 93

Man to Man: Why Muslim Families Should Limit Screen Time

In this episode Irtiza interviews Siraaj and Omar Usman (author of “Fiqh of Social Media”) to discuss the impact of social media and internet usage on the Muslim family today. They explore practical tips, best practices, behaviors to avoid and realities of living in this modern age where everyone seems to be on a gadget at all times.

Feb 03, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 92

Man to Man: A New MuslimMatters Show

MuslimMatters is announcing the launch of a new podcast show! "Man to Man" with Irtiza Hasan is a show dedicated to Muslim fatherhood, masculinity, and family discussions.

Jan 31, 202324 minEp. 91

The Coddling of the Muslim Mind

Dr. Jonathan Brown tackles the question of artistic portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad (sallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam) in Muslim history, Islamophobia, and the sacred and the secular on campus.

Jan 25, 202350 minEp. 90

Bringing the Heat: Siraaj Tells All

MM's Acting Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad spills the tea on MM's secret agenda - is it Salafi? Is it SJW? And how has MM been influencing the Muslim scene during 2022? Take a listen and find out!

Jan 03, 202353 minEp. 88
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