Is Islam defined by men? It’s a question many Muslim women wrestle with—but maybe it’s the wrong question to begin with. Women have played an indispensable role in shaping the Islamic tradition. From hadith transmitters and legal scholars to the teachers of imams, Muslim women were never sidelined by the religion itself—even if some voices have drowned them ... Show More
Dec 18
The Problem With Hustle Culture | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek
Is hustle culture toxic? Like so much else, it’s a confusing mix of good and bad. Ambition, hard work, and high aspirations are noble, but they need to be kept in perspective. When our goals for the dunya start to outweigh our efforts for the akhirah, or when we push ourselves so ... Show More
29m 8s
Dec 19
You're Being Tested AND Trained | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman
Allah tests His servants in different ways, and what may feel like punishment can often be a path to growth, purification, and deeper faith. In this khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains how challenges can serve as a form of refinement, drawing you closer to Allah and shaping you i ... Show More
21m 59s
Jan 2025
The Plan to Destroy Al Aqsa with Dr Khalid El-Awaisi
Al Aqsa is the first Qibla, prayer direction, of Islam. It is regarded by Muslims as one of the three sacred Mosques, and its surroundings Bayt al Maqdis has been blessed by Allah in the Quran. The hadith talk of the blessed one who prays in all three of the Masjids, something al ... Show More
1h 24m
Oct 2023
E70: The Terrorist playbook, The Online Wars & Israeli Human Trafficking w. EPIC Mosques' Ustadh Morad Awad
<p>Ustadh Baajour from EPIC Masjid sits with Mahmoud Elansary and discusses Palestine, is this punishment from Allah or a test? Ustadh Baajour tells his story how he went from New York Businessman to Dallas Imam. And he reacts to a crazy video on fish making Umrah. <a href="https ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2024
103: The Pope, TimeTravel, Sana Manuscripts & The Modern Quran w. Sh Uthman Ibn Farooq
<p>Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farouq (one message foundation) come back on the Ansari podcast! For another insightful conversation about all things Quran, bible, politics & Islamic history! Sheikh Uthman ends all debate about Quranic preservation and dives into the history of it's ... Show More
1h 41m
Nov 2024
The Aftermath of Ghadeer Khumm
After Prophet Muhammad declared Ali ibn Abi Talib's successorship, the angel Gabriel descended with an extension of the verse Quran 5:3, adding "today I have perfected your religion for you, and I have completed my blessing upon you, and I have approved Islam as your religio ... Show More
49m 33s