Legitimating succession within the caliphate was already hard enough, and the rebellion that led to Othman’s death only divided the fractured Umma further. It is in these unenviable conditions that the Hashemite Ali bin Abi Talib will prevail as the Umma’s fourth caliph, fulfilling the hopes of those who believed that he had been chosen by the prophet as his ... Show More
Jul 2023
The Firebrand from Damascus (Part 1)
Ibn Taymiyyah is known as the “Sheikh of Islam” to his admirers, and to his detractors, one of the most significant antecedents of modern Salafi Jihadism. Simultaneously a genius scholar, brutal warrior and unflinching polemicist, he is one of the most important pioneers of a mil ... Show More
52m 46s
Sep 4
Body Love & Self Worth for Women Who Hate Beauty Standards | Best of Mary’s Cup of Tea
<p>Body love can feel impossible in a world obsessed with beauty standards, especially for women. In this self love podcast episode, we’re diving into body love, self worth, and how women can navigate a world that often undervalues them.</p><p>This is part of our “Best Of Mary’s ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 19
Fully healing, fears, and becoming Magnificent
We are on the fast track to transformation right now - and it can sometimes feel like too much that our minds want us to cling to the fears and false stories because they’re familiar, and feel safe. The truth is, we don’t want to leave our fears and stories behind - we want to le ... Show More
25m 23s