Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsA podcast seeking to celebrate the many facets of the American Muslim experience. The goal of the show is to highlight and focus on unique and interesting personalities from both within and without the American Muslim community, and engage them in what will hopefully be a worthwhile and invigorating conversation not only for the guests, but also for listeners. Essentially, a long form interview format that’s meant to flow organically.
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Episodes
Episode 149: A Physician's Medical Mission to the Gaza Strip with Dr. Mohammad Subeh
April 02, 2024 07:04 - 1 hour - 109 MBParvez and Omar are truly honored to host Dr. Mohammad Subeh who just returned from a five week medical mission to the Gaza Strip, specifically the Rafah Crossing to the south. Dr. Subeh shares his background born to a Palestinian refugee family living in Kuwait and then forced to flee overnight at the start of the First Persian Gulf War and invasion of Kuwait. Dr. Subeh shares in harrowing detail what he witnessed first-hand during his time in the Gaza Strip. It is a sobering listen as he...
Episode 148: Islam in the Inner City and the Work of Islah LA with Dr. Jihad Saafir
March 26, 2024 14:53 - 2 hours - 134 MBHere is an episode that's been a few years in the making! We finally had the privilege of sitting with Dr. Jihad Saafir of Islah LA to discuss his background, academic training, as well as the remarkable and pioneering work that Islah LA and Islah Academy are doing to serve the community in South Los Angeles. As you've come to expect from the podcast we cover a lot of ground including the socio-cultural realities of Islam in the Inner City and some of the interesting topics Dr. Saafir explor...
Episode 147: Imam Tahir Anwar, His Silicon Valley Roots, Religious Education, and Advice for Ramadan
March 12, 2024 06:17 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBIt's not too often that you come across a Silicon Valley raised and Dar-ul-Uloom trained Imam but that's exactly who joins Parvez and Omar to kick-off the blessed month of Ramadan. Imam Tahir Anwar, Imam of the South Bay Islamic Association and Lecturer at Zaytuna College returns to the show! This time around the discussion includes a deep dive into his background, his religious education and training, in addition to having him impart precious gems of wisdom and advice for Ramadan. As always...
Episode 146: From SoCal to Al-Azhar and Back with Shaykh Jamaal Diwan
February 13, 2024 08:16 - 2 hours - 126 MBParvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, co-founder and Resident Scholar at The Majlis. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Shaykh Jamaal discussing his personal journey connecting with his faith, his studies at Al-Azhar University, and the principles underlying The Majlis. Beyond his personal journey the conversation touches on parenting, the challenges of nurturing a sense of community in the United States, a "cultural topography" of Southern California, and m...
Episode 145: Integrating Islamic Spiritual Approaches into Professional Psychology and the Khalil Center with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi
January 16, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFor our first episode of 2024 we present an interview conducted during our trip to Chicago with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi, Founder and Executive Director of Khalil Center. Dr. Keshavarzi discusses his journey connecting with his faith, becoming a clinical psychologist, and how he integrated his studies in Islamic theology and spirituality towards creating an optimal, holistic model of mental health care and wellness. Dr. Keshavarzi's insight and in-depth of knowledge of Western and Islamic modal...
Episode 144: Black Power and Palestine with Professor Michael Fischbach
December 24, 2023 18:32 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBWe are back to close out 2023 and continuing our discussions on Palestine, this time through the prism of the Civil Rights struggle in the United States. Professor Michael Fishbach joins us to discuss his 2019 book Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color. Professor Fishbach chronicles how Black Power activists and others in the Civil Rights struggle came to see Palestinians as a kindred people of color, waging the same struggle for freedom and justice as themselves. He br...
Episode 143: The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine with Dr. Rashid Khalidi
November 19, 2023 18:33 - 51 minutes - 39 MBWe are deeply honored and privileged to be joined by the eminent historian and perhaps leading academic on Palestine in the United States, Professor Rashid Khalidi. Dr. Khalidi discussesed his new book The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 which chronicles his personal and ancestral connection to the land of Palestine and what he characterizes as a war on the Palestinian people by colonial powers and Zionist settler colonialism for ov...
Episode 142: Media Coverage of the Palestinian Crisis with The Intercept’s Murtaza Hussain
November 14, 2023 09:41 - 49 minutes - 34.9 MBWe are back to discuss the ongoing crisis in Palestine, this time focusing on the one-sided and ideologically motivated media coverage. To offer his analysis and perspective, and discuss the possible factors that may change that status quo, we are joined by The Intercept's veteran journalist Murtaza Hussain. About Murtaza Hussain Brooklyn-based journalist and “Habitual line stepper” Murtaza Hussain is a political commentator for The Intercept, embodying the online publication’s dedication...
Episode 141: Historicizing and Contextualizing the Palestinian Struggle with Dr. Ussama Makdisi
October 24, 2023 18:55 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBWe had the pleasure of sitting with Dr. Ussama Makdisi, Professor of History at the University of California Berkeley for a detailed, highly enlightening and impassioned discussion of the history of the Palestinian struggle. Dr. Makdisi masterfully contextualizes what is happening right now in Palestine within the broader history of the Western colonialist, Zionist project that has dehumanized, brutalized, and ethnically cleansed the Palestinian people for over 75 years. About Dr. Ussama...
Episode 140: Diffused Congruence Celebrates 10 Years!
October 05, 2023 22:54 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB10/3/2013 - 10/3/2023 Parvez gets on mic to ruminate on 10 years of the podcast, its genesis, mission, accomplishments, pitfalls avoided, and future plans. We are immensely proud and grateful for these past 10 years but we could not have done it without you, our listeners! Thank you for your continued support, feedback, and for sharing the show. We pray that Allah blesses us with 10 more years and beyond by His Fadl and Tawfiq.
Episode 139: What is Palliative Care and Its Implications with Dr. Aziz Ansari and Omer Mozaffar
September 23, 2023 10:19 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBWe continue making our way through our Chicago recordings with a very special conversation about Palliative Care, a topic that is hardly discussed in the Muslim communities but can impact the lives of young and old alike within the community. Palliative care specifically deals with relieving serious health-related suffering, be it physical, psychological, social, or spiritual for patients with serious illness like cardiovascular disease, cancer, major organ failure, end-stage chronic illness...
Episode 139: What is Palliative Care and Its Implications? In discussion with Dr. Aziz Ansari and Omer Mozaffar
September 23, 2023 10:19 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBWe continue making our way through our Chicago recordings with a very special conversation about Palliative Care, a topic that is hardly discussed in the Muslim communities but can impact the lives of young and old alike within the community. Palliative care specifically deals with relieving serious health-related suffering, be it physical, psychological, social, or spiritual for patients with serious illness like cardiovascular disease, cancer, major organ failure, end-stage chronic illness...
Episode 138: Habeeb Quadri, Educator Extraordinaire
September 05, 2023 07:17 - 2 hours - 114 MBNext stop in Chicagoland takes us to Skokie where Parvez and Omar had the honor of sitting with author, educator and school administrator, Habeeb Quadri. We had an in-depth conversation about his experiences growing up in Chicago, what inspired him to become an educator, and his journey from teaching inner city schools in Detroit and Chicago to serving as Principal and Superintendent of a renowned Islamic school. It was also a great opportunity for Parvez and Habeeb, who have known each ot...
Episode 137: Ahmed Rehab and ”the Chicago Way”
August 22, 2023 06:22 - 1 hour - 110 MBNext stop on Parvez & Omar's Chicago sojourn is the beautiful CAIR offices on historic State Street in downtown where they had the privilege of sitting with Ahmed Rehab. Ahmed's ability to articulate a clear and convincing analysis of contemporary social and political issues while maintaining a fidelity to Islam's normative teachings and practices made for a wide ranging and thought-provoking interview. About Ahmed Rehab Ahmed is Executive Director of the Chicago Office of the Cou...
Episode 136: Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia
August 06, 2023 17:47 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBParvez and Omar have the opportunity to sit with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia and learn about his lifelong journey towards Islamic scholarship, from childhood, schooling, coming to America, and ultimately, the establishment of Darul Qasim, an institute of traditional Islamic higher learning headquartered in the Glendale Heights suburb of Chicago. About Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia Shaykh Amin is continually engaged with a diverse following of mentees. His deep knowledge in the Islamic tradition...
Episode 135: Umair Haseeb, from Chicagoland to the Maghreb and Back
July 23, 2023 20:25 - 2 hours - 160 MBWe are joined by Umair Haseeb. They discuss his family background, growing up in Chicagoland, the spark that led to his spiritual awakening, and his studies towards Islamic scholarship abroad. About Umair Haseeb Umair Haseeb formally studied Arabic, the basics of Islam, and Quran in Chicago, which lead him to move to Morocco and Sahara to pursue a full time study of Arabic and Islamic Law. He received his ’Shahada’, or degree as well licenses directly from their Scholars, after studying a...
Episode 134: Professor Adnan Zulfiqar’s Work in Law, History and Religion
July 05, 2023 21:23 - 2 hours - 127 MBWe visited the Stanford University campus to sit with Professor Adnan Zulfiqar to discuss his journey and his work in the fields of law, history and religion, as well as some of the research he is currently doing in the areas of criminal law & procedure, Islamic jurisprudence, and rule of law in the Global South. We found Adnan's experiences to be extraordinary and his insights to be enlightening, and we think you'll really enjoy the discussion! About Adnan Zulfiqar Adnan Zulfiqar is a...
Episode 133: Shaykh Jabir Tarin on Islamic Scholarship, Muslim Mental Health, HFSAA and more!
June 10, 2023 05:19 - 1 hour - 112 MBParvez and Omar return from a short post-Ramadan hiatus and meet with Shaykh Jabir Tarin to discuss his path as a young man to scholarship, his work in the growing and important field of Muslim mental health and counseling, as well his involvement with the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America (HFSAA). About Shaykh Jabir Tarin Shaykh Jabir Tarin is a registered associate marriage and family therapist. He has served as a teacher at several Islamic institutions, including Dua Seminary, wh...
Episode 132: Raising Muslim Children: Challenges and Insights with Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
April 04, 2023 15:51 - 2 hours - 124 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, as they discuss the challenges (and joys) of raising Muslim children. She shares some of her own experiences growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and also offers insights about how to instill a love of the Deen and a strong Muslim identity in our children. About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi Hosai Mojaddidi has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor, and ment...
Episode 131: Shaykha Muslema Purmul’s Journey to Religious Scholarship
March 21, 2023 07:38 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Shaykha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director at The Majlis. They discuss her family’s journey from Afghanistan to Southern California, as well as her motivations to pursue her religious studies at Al-Azhar University, and the work she is doing today as Religious Director at The Majlis. About Muslema Pumul Muslema Purmul was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in San Diego, California. She graduated from the University of California, San Di...
Episode 130: The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC, with Shahan Mufti
March 10, 2023 07:02 - 1 hour - 213 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Shahan Mufti, author of American Caliph, The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC.The new book is the first full account of the largest ever hostage taking on American soil and of the tormented man who masterminded it. Informed by extensive archival research and access to hundreds of declassified FBI files, American Caliph is a riveting true-crime story that sheds new light on the disarray of the 1970s and its ong...
Episode 129: Spiritual Manipulation, Charismatic Leadership, and the Dangers of Cults, with Yousuf Azhar
February 13, 2023 23:27 - 2 hours - 313 MBParvez and Omar sit down with Yousuf Azhar who shares his personal experiences joining and then leaving a Muslim cult, the corrosive spiritual manipulation and abuse he suffered, and the patterns to look out for. About Yousuf Azhar Yousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for one year and has studied general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. He now resides in the San Francisco Bay...
Episode 128: Muslims in the Media, with Sue Obeidi and Dr. Eveylyn Alsultany
January 17, 2023 07:36 - 1 hour - 149 MBParvez and Omar take a visit to Souther California to sit down in person with Sue Obeidi and Evelyn Alsultany to discuss the state of Muslims in the media. About Our Guests Sue Obeidi is the Director of the Hollywood Bureau for the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Obeidi ensures that MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau is a partner with the entertainment industry. Evelyn Alsultany is a leading expert on the history of representations of Arabs and Muslims in the U.S. media and on forms of anti-Ar...
Episode 127: The Power of Storytelling, with Ahmed Khan, from the Creative Minority Podcast
December 24, 2022 20:28 - 1 hour - 186 MBParvez and Omar are joined by a fellow podcaster, Ahmed Khan. They sit down at Zaytuna College in Berkeley to discuss the power of storytelling, and the inspiration behind some of their respective work in the world of podcasts. About The Creative Minority Podcast The Creative Minority seeks to engage with contemporary intellectual issues ranging from but not included to politics, philosophy, theology, sociology, metaphysics, ethics, history, medicine and others. Our speakers include world...
Episode 126: The Midterm Elections & The Problem of Democracy, with Shadi Hamid
November 09, 2022 06:12 - 1 hour - 121 MBParvez and Omar sit down with returning guest Shadi Hamid to discuss the midterm elections and his new book, The Problem of Democracy: America, the Middle East, and the Rise and Fall of an Idea. In The Problem of Democracy, Shadi Hamid reimagines the ongoing debate on democracy’s merits and proposes an ambitious agenda for reviving the lost art of democracy promotion in the world’s most undemocratic regions. What happens when democracy produces "bad" outcomes? Is democracy good because o...
Episode 125: Zaki Returns to Discuss Polarization in Social Media, Muslim Twitter and More!
October 21, 2022 04:54 - 1 hour - 135 MBZaki Hasan, co-founder of the show, returns to catch up with Omar and Parvez. They discuss the impacts of social media on the polarized state of politics, Muslim Twitter and much more! About Zaki Hasan Zaki Hasan has been a media scholar and critic for more than twenty years. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Philadelphia Weekly, and in 2015 he was inducted into the prestigious San Francisco Film Critics Circle. He also co-wrote ...
Episode 124: A Discussion with a Pioneer in the American Muslim Experience, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
September 04, 2022 20:49 - 2 hours - 273 MBParvez and Omar make a trek down to Orange County to sit with a pioneer in the American Muslim experience, Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi and learn about his life's journey from India to Madinah to United States and to discuss his legacy and impact on the American Muslim community. About Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi is the imam and religious director of the Islamic Society of Orange County, Garden Grove; he also chairs the Fiqh Council of North America and the Islamic Shura Cou...
Episode 123: The Journey of Michael Wolfe
August 04, 2022 02:14 - 2 hours - 244 MBParvez and Omar sit down with Michael Wolfe to discuss his journey to Islam, his pilgrimages to Mecca, and his work with Unity Productions Foundation (UPF). About Michael Wolfe Michael B. Wolfe is an American poet, author, and the President and Co-Executive Producer of Unity Productions Foundation. A secular American born in Cincinnati, Ohio to a Christian mother and a Jewish father, Wolfe converted to Islam at 40 and has been a frequent lecturer on Islamic issues at universities across th...
Episode 122: The Great Muslim American Road Trip (And Everything That Came Before It) with Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins
June 30, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 184 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins to discuss their upcoming PBS Documentary, "The Great Muslim American Road Trip". About "The Great Muslim American Road Trip" Follow a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66. As they meet new friends and explore more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian weave a colorful story about what it means to be Muslim in America today. About Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins Mona Haydar is...
Episode 121: Ramadan Health and Wellness, with Dr. Sofia Ghani
April 13, 2022 04:57 - 1 hour - 156 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Dr. Sofia Ghani to discuss health and wellness in this holy month of Ramadan. About Dr. Sofia Ghani Dr. Sofia Ghani started her career as a clinical pharmacist managing patients' drug therapy at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Being around very sick people on a laundry list of medications was an everyday norm for her. It never failed to surprise her how many medications one human can be on at the same time. In 2010 something shifted. It started with an idea o...
Episode 120: A Look Behind the Camera, with Aaron Sellers (Part 2 of 2)
March 22, 2022 01:44 - 2 hours - 264 MBParvez and Omar are joined again by Aaron Sellers and dive deep into his path as a Muslim convert, his move from the east coast to the west, to work at Zaytuna Institute, and Zaytuna's transition into a college. This is the second episode of a 2 part conversation. This is a continuation from episode 119, where we talked to Aaron about his early years, his conversion and his early experiences as a Muslim. About Aaron “Haroon” Sellers Aaron “Haroon” Sellars was born in Washington, D.C. and...
Episode 119: A Look Behind the Camera with Aaron Sellers, Part 1 of 2
March 12, 2022 06:15 - 1 hour - 204 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Aaron "Haroon" Sellers and dive deep into his early years, his conversion and his early experiences as a Muslim, in part 1 of a 2 part conversation. About Aaron “Haroon” Sellers Aaron “Haroon” Sellars was born in Washington, D.C. and attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where he majored in graphic arts and developed a special interest in film, photography and music. After converting to Islam in 1994, he sought out ways to serve the Muslim community with ...
Episode 118: Zaki Returns to Discuss The Matrix Resurrections and More in the Film Industry
January 10, 2022 06:06 - 2 hours - 313 MBZaki Returns to Discuss The Matrix Resurrections and More in the Film Industry
Episode 117: The DR34M
October 20, 2021 05:24 - 2 hours - 284 MBParvez and Omar check one off the bucket list, with NBA superstar Hakeem Olajuwon joining them for an in-depth conversation covering his entire career and more. About Hakeem Olajuwon Hakeem Olajuwon, nicknamed "the Dream", is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, he played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and eventually the Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in...
On the Passing of Usama Canon
September 08, 2021 06:36 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBLike countless others today we are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend, teacher, and supporter Usama Canon . He will always hold a very special and dear place in our hearts as the guest on our very first show. He agreed without any hesitation and as was his nature was extremely generous with his candor, hospitality, and time. We pray that God envelope him in His mercy and Grace, overlook his human frailties and shortcomings, and provide patience and solace to his wife, children, family...
Episode 115: The Crisis in Afghanistan, with Hamid Khan
September 06, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 158 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Hamid Khan to discuss the end of the Afghan war and the crisis that followed. About Hamid Khan Mr. Hamid Khan is an accomplished legal professional with 20 years’ experience advancing the rule of law through public policy, global program development, and legal education. Mr. Khan is also an expert in Islamic constitutionalism, issues of Islamic law in armed conflict and post-conflict justice, gender issues under Islamic law, and trends in modern Islamic polit...
Cure4Aasim: Help Save a Life
July 07, 2021 05:39 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBCo-host Omar A. Ansari's brother-in-law, Aasim Syed, was just diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which impacts the bone marrow. He has already received an initial round of intense chemotherapy and the doctors have now said a blood (stem cell) transplant is required ASAP. We also learned that there is NOT A SINGLE MATCH in the entire registry for him right now. Unfortunately South Asians (which have the highest chance of matching with him) are overwhelmingly underrepresented in the...
Episode 113: Two Gods - Zeshawn and Aman Ali’s Documentary about Community, Faith, and Healing
June 30, 2021 16:52 - 2 hours - 241 MBZeshawn and Aman Ali join us to discuss their new documentary, Two Gods. ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY An intimate documentary about faith, renewal, and healing, Two Gods follows a Muslim casket maker and ritual body washer in New Jersey, as he takes two young teenagers under his wing to teach them how to live better lives. Shot in a striking black-and-white, Two Gods explores the juxtaposition of grief and the rituals of death with the vibrancy and potential of adolescence. The documentary turns...
Episode 113: Two Gods - Zeshawn and Aman Ali's Documentary about Community, Faith, and Healing
June 30, 2021 16:52 - 2 hours - 241 MBZeshawn and Aman Ali join us to discuss their new documentary, Two Gods. ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY An intimate documentary about faith, renewal, and healing, Two Gods follows a Muslim casket maker and ritual body washer in New Jersey, as he takes two young teenagers under his wing to teach them how to live better lives. Shot in a striking black-and-white, Two Gods explores the juxtaposition of grief and the rituals of death with the vibrancy and potential of adolescence. The documentary turns...
Episode 112: Women & Gender in the Qur’an, with Dr. Celene Ibrahim
June 07, 2021 23:35 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBParvez and Omar discuss Dr. Celene Ibrahim's works on women and gender in the Qur'an About Dr. Celene Ibrahim Dr. Celene Ibrahim is the author of Women and Gender in the Qur'an from Oxford University Press (2020) and the editor of One Nation, Indivisible: Seeking Liberty and Justice from the Pulpit to the Streets from Wipf & Stock Publishers (2019). Her current book project on the concept of monotheism in the Qur'an and Islamic intellectual history is forthcoming from Cambridge University...
Episode 112: Women & Gender in the Qur'an, with Dr. Celene Ibrahim
June 07, 2021 23:35 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBParvez and Omar discuss Dr. Celene Ibrahim's works on women and gender in the Qur'an About Dr. Celene Ibrahim Dr. Celene Ibrahim is the author of Women and Gender in the Qur'an from Oxford University Press (2020) and the editor of One Nation, Indivisible: Seeking Liberty and Justice from the Pulpit to the Streets from Wipf & Stock Publishers (2019). Her current book project on the concept of monotheism in the Qur'an and Islamic intellectual history is forthcoming from Cambridge University...
Episode 111: Immigrant Stories, with Habibe & Ishrat Husain, from the Rahima Foundation
May 04, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 105 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Habibe and Ishrat Husain, from the Rahima Foundation. They tell the story of their immigration to the United States, their (inter-cultural) marriage, their migration out West, and the forming of Rahima Foundation. About Habibe Habibe came to the United States in 1962, as a high school foreign exchange student from Turkey. After completing high school, she went on to earn a degree in Pharmacy from Temple University in Philadelphia. In Pennsylvania, she met and ...
Episode 110: Disney Film Director, Lena Khan
April 20, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Lena Khan, to discuss her latest achievements in directing films. About Lena Khan Lena is a Canadian American writer and director. Her first feature film, THE TIGER HUNTER, released in over 60 cities nationwide and garnered effusively positive reviews from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and more. Fresh off of her first film, Disney tapped Lena to direct FLORA AND ULYSSES, a live action family comedy. With a background from the UCLA School of Theater, ...
Episode 109: Fifty Years of Community Work in Chicago’s Far South Side, with Imam S. T. Ibrahim
February 16, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBParvez and Omar welcome Imam Ibrahim to talk about his youth, his transition to Sunni Islam, and his nearly 50 years of needs based community work in the Chicago area for the past 50 years. About Imam S. T. Ibrahim Imam Ibrahim served as the founding Imam of the Mosque of 'Umar, Inc. on Chicago's Far South Side in the Roseland community from 1973 to 2009. He led prayers and all related services, coordinated needs based programs (food panty, youth, voter registration, job training, etc.)...
Episode 109: Fifty Years of Community Work in Chicago's Far South Side, with Imam S. T. Ibrahim
February 16, 2021 05:25 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBParvez and Omar welcome Imam Ibrahim to talk about his youth, his transition to Sunni Islam, and his nearly 50 years of needs based community work in the Chicago area for the past 50 years. About Imam S. T. Ibrahim Imam Ibrahim served as the founding Imam of the Mosque of 'Umar, Inc. on Chicago's Far South Side in the Roseland community from 1973 to 2009. He led prayers and all related services, coordinated needs based programs (food panty, youth, voter registration, job training, etc.)...
Episode 108: Politics, Religion and Culture, with Sana Saeed from AJ+
January 27, 2021 07:30 - 2 hours - 140 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Sana Saeed from AJ+ to discuss, among other things, social media culture, holding Muslims leaders to a standard, the "akh-right" and the transition to the Biden administration. It was an engaging, no holds barred conversation that we hope you'll join us for. About Sana Saeed Sana Saeed is a Host and Senior Producer who has been with AJ+ since 2014, helping launch the channel. A Canadian who has spent most of her life in the United States, she’s interested in ...
Episode 107: CelebrateMercy, with Tarek El-Messidi
January 04, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBParvez and Omar are joined by Tarek El-Messidi, founder of CelebrateMercy. They look back to the inspiration behind the organization, discuss its genesis and initial launch, and touch on some of the team's current initiatives. About CelebrateMercy CelebrateMercy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life and character – to Muslims and the general public. They do this through short films, online campaigns, traveling conferences, and webinars tha...
Episode 106: Premarital Preparation, Healthy Marriages, and Divorce in the Muslim Community, with Sadia Jalali, LMFT
December 01, 2020 07:14 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBParvez and Omar welcome Sadia Jalali, LMFT to start a conversation on marriage and divorce in the American Muslim community. They discuss the importance of premarital counseling, of nurturing marriages from day one, and of getting help before it's too late to save a marriage. About Sadia Jalali Sadia Jalali is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sadia holds a BA in Psychology from U of Houston and MA in Psychology/Family Therapy from U of H-Clear Lake. In her over 14 years as...
Episode 105: Parvez joins "Sultans and Sneakers" to discuss "Podcasting, Platforming, and Politics".
November 24, 2020 18:11 - 2 hours - 124 MBParvez joins Mahin Islam on Episode 036 of the Sultans and Sneakers podcast to talk about "Podcasting, Platforming, and Politics". The Sultans and Sneakers podcast, based out of Chicago, is a podcast, according to Mahin, which asks "WHY do we believe the things we do?" Mahin regularly interviews "interesting people to understand the WHY behind their beliefs." He has interviewed athletes, entrepreneurs, professors, and artists to discuss belief systems around sports fandom, politics, relig...
Episode 104: The 2020 Election, a Discussion with Democratic Strategist Mustafa Tameez
October 24, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 70 MBWith only days left until the pivotal 2020 U.S. election, Parvez and Omar are joined by Democratic strategist Mustafa Tameez, to discuss how we got here and possible outcomes for election night and thereafter. About Mustafa Tameez Mustafa Tameez is Outreach Strategists’ Founder and President. Mustafa began his career in New York advertising for corporate clients, but after moving to Texas he shifted to advising successful campaigns for state legislators, mayors, members of Congress and pub...