In this episode, Br. Mobeen Vaid and I discuss the Islamic perspectives on gender-reassignment surgeries as well as the ripple effects of the modern day transgender movement. What are the major Islamic fatawa regarding sex-reassignment surgeries within Sunni and Shi'a Islam? On what grounds were such fatwas issued to begin with? Do communities like the Hijr ... Show More
Jul 2019
Gender and Sexuality in Islam
The theme for season 5 is gender and sexuality in Islam. In our first episode we provide the framework for understanding gender, sex, and sexuality in the Islamic world. We discuss three influences on the framework: cultural beliefs, the Qur’an, and the philosophical tradition of ... Show More
22m 56s
Mar 2024
Islam and the LGBT Question: Reframing the Narrative
Within one generation, LGBT ideas and behaviors have gone from being taboo to mainstream. The questions we need to ask are:How did we get here and why should we care?How can we build a conceptual framework on gender, sex, and morality based on Islamic sources?Read the full paper. ... Show More
1h 33m
<p>Introductory episode to the new podcast series, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow".</p><p>"Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" podcast <a href='https://voicesfrombeyondtherainbow.buzzsprout.com/'>link here</a>.<br/><br/>"Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" ... Show More
<p>A glimpse into the new sequel podcast series, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow", starting summer 2025, inshaAllah.</p><p>Voices from Beyond the Rainbow <a href='https://voicesfrombeyondtherainbow.buzzsprout.com/'>podcast website</a></p><p>To sign up as a guest: <a hre ... Show More
