Talking With Teachers: Season 5 Episode 12-Imam Sulaimaan Hamed
In this powerful closing episode of Season 5 of Talking With Teachers, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali sits down with Imam Sulaimaan Hamed of the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam. Imam Hamed reflects on his beginnings as a Muslim Imam, shares formative personal experiences, and speaks candidly about the urgent need for Muslims to reconcile and find unity on our common foundation as believers in Allah. He also addresses the dangers of heedlessness in our spiritual lives and highlights the enduring influence of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed on his path of faith and leadership.✨ This conversation is both personal and inspiring, reminding us of the timeless importance of reflection, responsibility, and community in the journey of faith.
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Talking With Teachers-Season 5 Episode 11: Arbazz Mohammed
In this insightful episode, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali sits down with Arbazz Mohammed, Executive Director of the Sahaba Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving underprivileged families and fostering community development. With years of experience in social services and advocacy, Arbazz brings a unique perspective to the conversation on faith, leadership, and social change.The discussion explores:The role of Muslims in politics and how civic engagement shapes the American Muslim experience.The impact of Islamic organizations in strengthening communities and addressing pressing social challenges.A remarkable encounter from his past that broadened his perspective on faith communities (shared critically, without endorsement).The lasting influence of Malcolm X, whose legacy continues to inspire Arbazz’s commitment to justice, self-determination, and Muslim identity in America.This wide-ranging interview highlights the intersections of faith, activism, and identity, offering listeners valuable insights into the evolving role of Muslims in public life.#TalkingWithTeachers #ArbazzMohammed #SahabaInitiative #MuslimsInPolitics #MalcolmX #AmericanMuslim
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Talking With Teachers-Season 5-Episode 10: Professor Yasin Dutton
Professor Yasin Dutton is a renowned scholar of Islamic studies whose personal journey into Islam has shaped both his life and career. After embracing Islam as a young man, he went on to combine spiritual commitment with academic rigor, producing scholarship that bridges tradition and modern scholarship. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and University of Cape Town, where he has inspired students in Qur’anic studies, Islamic law, and classical texts. Professor Dutton is also widely respected for his contributions to English translations of foundational Islamic works. His publications and translations include texts such as “The Origins of Islamic Law”, studies on early Qur’anic manuscripts, and his editorial and translation work that continues to make classical sources accessible to English-speaking audiences.In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Professor Dutton reflects on his background, his conversion to Islam, and the profound impact Islam has had on his personal and professional journey. His story offers listeners both insight and inspiration into the transformative power of faith and knowledge.#TalkingWithTeachers #IslamicStudies #YasinDutton #ConversionToIslam #IslamicScholar #MuslimJourney #FaithAndKnowledge #SacredKnowledge #IslamicLaw #QuranStudies #IslamicHistory #PodcastInterview
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Talking With Teachers-Season 5 Episode 9-Shaykh Tahir Mahmood Kiani
In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Shaykh Tahir Mahmood Kiani shares his remarkable journey as a student, translator, and educator. He discusses the inspiration behind his widely read translation The Easy Qur’an, the urgent challenges of injustice facing Muslims today, and the enduring influence of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, one of the most important voices in modern Islamic thought.Listeners will gain insight into Shaykh Tahir’s personal background, his vision for accessible scholarship, and the deep relevance of classical and modern voices in shaping the future of the Muslim ummah.Perfect for anyone interested in Islamic scholarship, Qur’an studies, Hanafi fiqh, Allama Iqbal, and contemporary issues facing Muslims worldwide.
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Talking With Teachers-Season 5-Episode 8: Shaykh Muhammad Shareef
In this episode of Talking With Teachers, we sit down with Shaykh Muhammad Shareef, the founding director of the Sankore Institute of Islamic-African Studies International (SIIASI). Born in Los Angeles and trained under some of West Africa’s most distinguished scholars, Shaykh Muhammad Shareef has spent decades preserving, translating, and teaching the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Islamic Africa.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore his journey in Islam and his deep connection to Sufism, the African-American Muslim cultural experience and its roots in West Africa, as well as a historical discourse on slavery, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the African jihad movements. Shaykh Shareef also addresses the false propaganda about Arabs promoted by certain strands of Pan-Africanism, while offering insights that reconnect Muslims today to Africa’s profound Islamic scholarly tradition. #TalkingWithTeachers#ShaykhMuhammadShareef#SIIASI#IslamicScholarship#AfricanIslam#LamppostEdu#IslamicEducation#MuslimPodcast#PreservingHeritage#IslamicHistory
About Talking With Teachers With Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
The ‘Talking With Teachers’ Podcast will provide revealing insights into the unique contributions of famous and less-known scholars and teachers. Hosted by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, an Associate Professor at Zaytuna College and the Founding Director of the Lamppost Education Initiative (Lamppost).
Each episode will discuss key features of the academic journey of our guests as well as explore a particular thinker’s key intellectual/cultural contributions. Guests will primarily be Muslim scholars, Imams, and others of note from the community.
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