ImanWire Podcast
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ImanWire Podcast
ImanWire is an online publication and multimedia platform focusing on articulating spirituality in a modern context, highlighting a diverse group of American Muslim voices. Visit https://www.almadina.org/studio/podcasts for the latest articles and podcast episodes.
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Ep. 93: Dhikr, Da'wah & Dinner Invitations - Shadee Elmasry
Dr. Shadee Elmasry from NBIC and Safina Society joins the ImanWire Podcast for a trip down memory lane with Moutasem and Ghuydar and a roundtable disc...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 17: Salah - The Connection - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar defines the root of the word 'Salah' and what it means to connect our hearts to Allah ﷻ through the act of prayer.
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Ep. 92: Embodying Love of the Prophet - Zaynab Ansari
The relationship between God and the Messenger of God ﷺ was rooted in love, and the experience of knowing Allah through the door of love caused our Pr...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 16: Khuluq & Khalq - My Inside Image and My Outside Image - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui describes how the world around us is affected by what is inside of us, at both a micro and macro level, and how the worth of...
Ep. 91: On Nafs and Narcissism: Managing Our Reactions - Aaatifa Shareef
Dealing with a narcissist can be an unpleasant experience, whether it is in our family, workplace or community. How does narcissism connect with the I...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 15: Beginning with Change - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
"I must never be the defender of my nafs, or thinking that I have nothing to change and others must change. I must always begin with the premise, that...
Ep. 90: Towards a Spiritual Environmentalism -Amir Abdelzaher
As people worldwide struggle to cope today with the negative impact of man-made environmental degradation, the crucial step to a solution is understan...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 14: Addiction - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Addiction overpowers us even when knowing its harm. In this episode Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches how to have the will, the desire, and the resolve...
Ep. 89: Sacred Manhood - Dawud Walid
Whether "toxic" or "neutered", the crisis of masculinity affecting men today has profoundly negative reverberations throughout society. Dawud Walid,...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 13: Stewardship,Tawhid and Akhlaaq - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
"The one who is better than me in akhlaaq (character traits), is a better human being then me." The worth of a human being, practically speaking, is s...
Ep. 88: Integrating Adab Into Spiritual Life- Riad Saloojee
Shaykh Riad Saloojee returns to the ImanWire Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on adab, an often misunderstood or minimized practice that in actua...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 12: The Sun and the Human Psyche - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves deeply into the Qur'an's verses of Surah Ash-Shams to unravel the intricate nature of the human psyche. Exploring them...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 11: Tazkiyah & The Divine Attributes - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Our existence is all about the divine manifestations. In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explains how everything has to do with 'tazkiyah'. Ult...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 10: The Heart That Is Saleem - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
The ultimate objective is to strive for a heart that is 'saleem.' What does this mean? In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores what it mean...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 9: The Changes Of The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about the changes of the heart that is required to make the advancements to Allah. He speaks about how the murid (the...
Ep. 87: The Prophetic Lens - Yasir Fahmy
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy joins hosts Sami Catovic and Naeem Saloojee to discuss the importance of developing a Prophetic lens to process the events we see...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 8: Freeing The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the significance of breaking the attachments to worldly possessions and beings, allowing the heart to soar freely....
Ep. 86: Syria is Free | Remembering Khaled Nabhan
The ImanWire hosts convene to discuss the current events in Syria, Khaled Nabhan, and Muslims celebrating Christmas.
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 7: Embracing Spiritual Detachment - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the process of spiritual growth and freedom from attachments. He emphasizes the importance of detaching oneself fro...
Ep. 85: Mecca to Medina: Hiking the Hijrah - Husain Abdullah
Husain Abdullah joins the podcast to discuss his previous career in professional football and his recent unique experience of walking in the footsteps...
Ep. 84: The Family of Musa: Women and Gender in the Qur'an - Celene Ibrahim
Dr. Celene Ibrahim, author of "Women and Gender in the Qur'an", joins the podcast to discuss her analysis of the rich and wide-ranging portrayals of f...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 6: Breaking Free from Confinement - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the need to focus on internal transformation and seeking closeness to Allah. He highlights the stagnancy of hearts...
Ep. 83: American Muslim Storytellers - Alex Kronemer & Michael Wolfe
Alex Kronemer and Michael Wolfe, co-founders of Unity Productions Foundation, join the podcast to reflect on lessons learned from over 20 years at UPF...
Ep 82: Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an and the 2024 Election
In part 1 of this double episode, Dr. Denise Spellberg, author of "Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an: Islam and the Founders" discusses how conceptions of Mus...
Ep. 81: Slavery and Islam Part 4: Slave-Concubinage - Zaynab Ansari
"Those whom your right hands possess", a Qur'anic descriptor for female slaves, can evoke a number of charged emotions and thoughts that can be diffic...
Ep. 80: Slavery and Islam Part 3: Racial Consequences & Theological Considerations - Dawud Walid
In part 3 of our series on slavery, Imam Dawud Walid considers the aftereffects of slavery on our current condition, its historical role in contributi...
Ep. 79: Slavery and Islam Part 2: Islam & the Abolition of Slavery - Bilal Ware
Our series on slavery continues as Dr. Bilal Ware joins the podcast to explore the Islamic tradition and the abolition of slavery, debunk the myths of...
Ep. 78: Slavery and Islam Part 1: The Question of Slavery - Jonathan Brown
Slavery might be considered a thing of the past, but the position of slavery in Islam continues to be an issue that many Muslims grapple with today. I...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 5: Principles Of The Path To The Divine - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the importance of freeing oneself from attachments and dedicating the heart to worshiping Allah. This episode delv...
Ep. 77: Advice For Pro-Palestine Activists - Hatem El-Haj & Dawud Walid
Shaykh Hatem El Haj and Imam Dawud Walid join the ImanWire podcast to offer words of encouragement and advice in staying true to Prophetic etiquettes...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 4: The Father-Son Bond: Ibrahim's Sacrifice - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Embark on a profound journey through Ibrahim's ultimate test, a tale of unwavering faith and the epitome of a father's sacrifice. This episode delves...
Ep. 76: Beards, European Hats & Coffee: Being Muslim or Imitating Others? - Youshaa Patel
“Whoever imitates a people becomes one of them." This well-known hadith on tashabbuh (imitation), debated by scholars over centuries, continues to pla...
Conversations: Stories From Gaza - Dr. Bara Zuhaili
Dr. Bara Zuhaili shares stories from his time in Gaza, highlighting the humanity, resilience, and heroism of its people.
Conversations: College Encampment, TikTok Ban & Saints Of Allah - Hassan Lachheb
Shaykh Hassan Lachheb joins Moutasem Atiya to discuss topics close to their hearts and delve into global events.
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 3: Freedom & Happiness - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui talks about the internal struggles and choices faced by individuals. He emphasizes the importance of aligning one's drives an...
Conversations - Coach Firas Zahabi
In this dialogue, Moutasem Atiya and Firas Zahabi discuss the situation in Palestine and Muslims worldwide and explore a range of topics in arriving t...
Ep. 75: The Islamic Mary - Younus Mirza
Who is the Islamic Mary? Was she a Prophet? Dr. Younus Mirza reflects on what her Qur'anic story means for us today, and how it connects us to deeper...
Purification Of The Soul Ep. 2: Seeking Knowledge & Spiritual Rewards - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
In continuation of the Purification of the soul series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the importance of seeking knowledge and acting upon it, emp...
Ep. 74: The Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya: Learning to Love - Hassan Lachheb
What is the Shama'il and how does it cultivate love for the Prophet? Shaykh Hassan Lachheb joins the podcast to discuss how the Shama'il is essential...
Purification of the Soul Ep. 1: On the Benefits of Suhba - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
In this series, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches us the importance of spiritual development and shares the tools needed for continued growth.
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