ImanWire Podcast
ImanWire is an online multimedia platform focusing on articulating spirituality in modern times, highlighting a diverse group of American Muslim voices. Join our hosts Moutasem Atiya, Mohammed Saleem, and Ghuydar Bashmaf. Start listening now to our latest podcast episodes.
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. In this special four-part series of the ImanWire podcast, we approach this complex topic from several perspectives, beginning with a discussion with Dr. Jonathan Brown on the moral question of slavery, its place in Islamic law, and the diverse practices of it in Muslim history.
Ep. 76: Beards, European Hats & Coffee: Being Muslim or Imitating Others?
Dr. Youshaa Patel, author of the book, “The Muslim Difference: Defining the Line between Believers and Unbelievers from Early Islam to the Present”, joins the podcast to explore the many different layers of tashabbuh, weaving through scholarly commentaries, psychology, history, style and culture.
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 ﷺ? Shaykh Hassan Lachheb joins the Imanwire podcast to discuss how the Shama'il is essential to building community and how we can learn from the fasting of the Prophet ﷺ as we approach Ramadan.
Ep. 73: Navigating Hardship & the D's of the Devil - Muslema Purmul
There will always be challenges in our lives, but hardships are never meant to break us. Ustadha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director of the Majlis, joins the ImanWire podcast to discuss the process of readying ourselves by refining our spiritual states and avoiding the "D's" of the devil and our lower self.
Musa & Khidr | Stories From the Qur’an with Moutasem Atiya
The story of Prophet Musa (Alayhi as’salam) and Al Khidr (Alayhi as’salam) teaches us a lesson in Divine Decree. Prophet Musa (Alayhi as’salam) accompanies Al Khidr and is exposed to three events that he questions the wisdom of. Join Moutasem Atiya as he reflects on the narrative.
The Father-Son Bond: Ibrahim's Sacrifice (Ep. 4) | Purification of the Soul Series
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the Prophet Ibrahim and his son, exploring their spiritual journey and the test he faces when he is commanded to sacrifice his son. The son, who has reached spiritual maturity, accepts the command with trust and surrender.
Freedom and Happiness: The Test of Ibrahim (Ep. 3) | Purification of the Soul Series
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui talks about the internal struggles and choices faced by individuals. He emphasizes the importance of aligning one's drives and inclinations with the divine, attaining serenity and freedom from worldly attachments. He draws inspiration from the story of Prophet Ibrahim and highlights the significance of steadfastness and faith in delivering the divine message. This enlightening discourse encourages Muslims to strive for spiritual growth and live a life dedicated to pleasing the Divine.