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After Maghrib

The late night buzz - Shia Muslim podcast featuring co-hosts Ahmed Abbas and Sayed Ali Radhawi. We delve into some of the most contentious and pertinent issues each week with laughs and debate along the way. Subscribe now on all platforms & social media to never miss a conversation. #AfterMaghrib

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  • 23 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 7 min
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  • S5 · E160
    March 26 · 1 hr 7 min

    The US government is preparing for Imam Mahdi (atfs) | After Maghrib EP160

    *Support After Maghrib. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today:* https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate In this episode of After Maghrib, we react to viral clips capturing the chaos and contradictions shaping today’s world. From the escalating war in Iran and its global ripple effects, to shifting attitudes among Americans and Sunni communities toward the Shia world, we unpack narratives that are rapidly changing. We also confront the growing sense of hypocrisy in Western discourse—where outrage, silence, and selective empathy often collide. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation exploring politics, identity, and the reality behind the headlines in a time of confusion and transformation.

  • S5 · E159
    March 19 · 1 hr 32 min

    Who decides the correct Marja'a ft. Sayed Hussain Al-Hakeem

    Support After Maghrib this Holy month of Ramadhan. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today: https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate In this episode of After Maghrib, we explore the concept of Marja’iyyah, unpacking what qualifies a scholar to become a Marja’ and the level of authority they hold within the Shia world. Joined by Sayed Hussain Hakim, a student of the Hawza in Najaf, we gain insight into the scholarly journey behind religious leadership. We also address common criticisms of the system, questions around blind following, and voices that reject Marja’iyyah altogether. Finally, we discuss why Najaf remains a central pillar of Islamic scholarship and what the future holds for this deeply rooted tradition.

  • S5 · E157
    March 12 · 57 min

    The Final Era before Qiyamah

    As the blessed Nights of Qadr conclude, this episode of After Maghrib reflects on a world weighed down by suffering, conflict, and uncertainty. We turn our hearts in prayer for those facing hardship across the globe and ask what these turbulent times mean for believers. From a Shi‘i perspective, we explore how periods of injustice, global unrest, and moral trial have long been described in our traditions as part of the tests preceding the return of Imam al-Mahdi (aj). Together we reflect on current events—including tensions and war surrounding Iran—and discuss how a believer should interpret such moments: not with fear or speculation, but with patience, awareness, and renewed hope in divine justice. In times of darkness, the promise of the Imam reminds us that oppression will never have the final word.

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