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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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#165
September 15 · 37 min
What's It Like Being a Doctor in a War Zone?
Dr. Samaiya Mushtaq's book "A Beautiful Patience: A Memoir of Marriage, Motherhood, and a Mission to Gaza" pulls readers into the story of her husband, Dr. Mahmoud Sabha, who went to Gaza on multiple medical missions - and takes us along on her own journey, struggling with fear, guilt, motherhood, and more.
#164
September 8 · 1 hr 26 min
50k Mahr, Hiding Money, & Who Pays for the Wedding?
Sannah Khan and Sinan Siyech of AML Finance talk us through difficult money conversations, the fear behind 50k mahrs, and how we need to rethink our approach to marriage and money.
#163
August 25 · 46 min
Do You Know How to Halal Hustle?
In Episode 2 of the Muslim Money Matters mini-series, brother Adam Taufique breaks things down to the basics! What's the difference between financial literacy and Islamic financial literacy? How should you start managing your money? Is it all just a numbers game? If you've ever struggled to even start handling your finances, this episode is for you!
#162
August 14 · 43 min
Is Your Credit Card Sending You to Hell?
How are Muslims handling money? This new mini-series from the MuslimMatters podcast is all about Muslims, money, and how on earth we're managing it all (or aren't!). From learning about credit card debt the hard way, to uncomfortable conversations with your spouse, to teaching kids financial responsibility... you won't want to miss this series!
#161
June 24 · 49 min
Shifa Saltagi Safadi and the Formula for Writing Amina Banana
Shifa Saltagi Safadi is back with her latest book, and more writing advice for Muslim authors! How much Islamic rep is too much Islamic rep for kidlit? Do you really need to develop craft? Isn't enough to tell Muslim kids just to be good Muslims? And can Muslim authors survive the advent of AI... or should they tap into it? Tune in for writerly advice and a peek at the latest Amina Banana chapter book for the kiddos.
#160
May 22 · 38 min
Stoning the Jamaraat: Naming the True Enemy
Ustadh Justin Parrott explores how the Hajj ritual of stoning the Jamaraat has a deeper spiritual meaning for all of us to internalize and take forward into our lives.
#159
April 21 · 52 min
The Golden Age of Islam Won't Save Us (Or Will It?)
Sh Abdullah Mullanee and Zainab bint Younus talk about the necessity of moving on from the nostalgia of the Golden Age of Islam, drawing from its lessons by being creative and building up our Ummah in new and exciting ways today.
#158
March 13 · 47 min
Is Your Charity Paying Influencers?
Where does your dollar go? Mufti Abdullah Nana and Dr Shafi Lodhi talk about the concerning phenomenon of commission-based charity fundraisers in the Muslim community, which involve unethical and unIslamic practices that have been normalized by Muslim organizations.
#157
March 3 · 49 min
Ramadan is Not for Your Private Spirituality
Is Ramadan really a time to simply withdraw from the world? When we are fasting while witnessing genocides in across the Muslim world, are we really meant to turn to private worship and ignore what's happening? Zainab bint Younus speaks to Dr. Farah El-Sharif about what grappling with the concept of resistance in light of Islamic ethics, navigating scholarly advice to avoid politics, and the fears that many have about the consequences of engaging in resistance. This episode highlights the impor
#156
February 21 · 56 min
Faith, Fasting, and Metabolic Wellness with Dr. Saadia Mian
Dr. Saadia Mian covers the medical dos and don'ts of fasting, tips on staying healthy while fasting, and how fasting impacts insulin resistance, fertility, testosterone, weight gain, and more!
#155
February 10 · 41 min
Dropping the Spiritual Baggage: Overcoming Malice Before Ramadan
Ustadh Justin Parrott identifies the rarely-discussed spiritual disease of malice, and shares tips and tricks on letting go of the emotional and spiritual baggage of malice before Ramadan begins.
#154
February 4 · 1 hr 7 min
Guardians of the Tradition: Muslim Women & Islamic Education
Anse Tamara Gray shares her story of accepting Islam and growing into a female scholar, establishing Rabata and launching the new Ribaat University, and the future of women's Islamic scholarship.
#153
January 27 · 1 hr 13 min
What Every New Imam Needs to Know
What does every new Imam need to know about being an imam? What do you do if you're in a small community with minimal resources? How do you manage joining a new community, learning the ropes, and not biting off more than you can chew? In this episode, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares his advice for new imams, community building, and reflections on his own imam experience.
#152
January 20 · 51 min
Should Muslims Ally with Conservatives or Progressives?
In this episode of the MuslimMatters Podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Imam Dawud Walid about the political and cultural pendulum swinging to the right after the leftist allyship of the 2010s. She asks him about his book "Towards Sacred Activism" and what priorities Muslims need to keep in mind before choosing to engage with or seek allyship with political and cultural groups in the West. Are Muslims meant to be right-wing or left-wing? Tune into this episode for a deep dive into this conten
#151
Nov 25, 2025 · 41 min
Muslims, Muslim-ness, and Islam in Politics
Celsabil Hadj-Cherif examines Muslims and Muslimness in politics, failed models of political (dis)engagement, and what it means to bring Islamic ethics into our political vision.
#149
Nov 18, 2025 · 50 min
Kosovar Representation, Muslim Kidlit, and What Muslim Books Miss
Amire Hoxha, author of "Amar's Fajr Reward," talks to Zainab bint Younus about writing as a minority within a Muslim minority, trends in Muslim bookselling, and what Muslim kidlit keeps missing out on.
#150
Nov 9, 2025 · 53 min
How Mamdani Made Khilafa Great Again
Zainab bint Younus, Siraaj Muhammad, and Irtiza Hasan talk all things Mamdani: what his electoral success means for the Muslim community, what Muslims can learn from his strategies, and what we need to watch out for in the future.
#148
Aug 15, 2025 · 23 min
How Fantasy Football Gambling is Destroying Muslim Men
Omar Usman tackles the topic of sports gambling amongst Muslim men and how it has quietly become a common vice in our community.
#147
Jun 17, 2025 · 29 min
A Riba-Free Future: How Debt-Free Education Can Strengthen the Muslim Ummah
Faizan Syed of A Continuous Charity talks to Zainab bint Younus about what ACC can do for Muslims seeking riba-free higher education in the West, and what that means for our communities at large. If you're a university student, parent of a university student, or just want to help your community, this episode is for you!
#146
Mar 18, 2025 · 44 min
The Power of Du'a: A Game Changer
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.

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