Abortion is dominating headlines as the United States Supreme Court considers a decision that could lead to it being outlawed in many states. While the political debate is framed as being either pro-life or pro-choice, the Islamic perspective is not so simple. Is abortion halal or haram, and are there any exceptions? What principles do Muslim scholars use ... Show More
Mar 2023
Season Finale! Believing in the Unseen with Dr. Omar Suleiman
In Surat al-Hujurat verse 18, Allah (SWT) says: “Surely Allah knows the Unseen of the heavens and earth. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” Al-Ghaib, or the Unseen, refers to knowledge that is only known to Allah, such as knowledge about the angels and jinn, heaven and hell ... Show More
53m 4s
Feb 2023
Building Prophetic Communities for Women, with Usts. Lobna Mulla & Maryam Amir
The Prophet (S) once critically said, “O people! Some of you scare people away [from faith].” He was addressing the best generation of Muslims when he said this, so it certainly still applies today. Are Muslim communities pushing women away today? What do we lose when women are d ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2023
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: "Why didn't God stop it?" - Special with Sh. Mohammed Elshinawy
On February 6th, a devastating earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria. Over 12,000 lives have been lost, and thousands more have been injured and displaced. When tragedies and disasters occur, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?” Are natural disasters a form of ... Show More
32m 34s
Oct 2020
Hasan vs. Jafri on Roe vs. Wade
Zaiba and Uzma ended up having to have a conversation about abortion, as well as their religious and feminist views on the topic. This is not a scholarly episode, rather a discourse between friends on personal, very individualized choices they would or would not make if they were ... Show More
44m 16s
May 2022
BONUS Replay: Hasan V Jafri on Roe v Wade
Due to the mind-numbing circumstances of this week’s Supreme Court decision, we decided to re-release our abortion episode. Right, critics, we know if our moms got abortions, we would not be born to tell the tale. Your fallacy of logic is too exhausting to even address. As women, ... Show More
44m 28s
Jul 2023
“Whatever Podcast” Debates CONTROVERSIAL Topic, Should Women Be Charged With Murder for Abortion?
On a recent episode of the “Whatever Podcast,” pro-life activists discuss whether a woman should be criminally prosecuted for undergoing an abortion. Liz gives her unfiltered response to this provocative question, drawing from historical context and her own personal thoughts on r ... Show More
7m 40s