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Ep. 79: Slavery and Islam Part 2: Islam & the Abolition of Slavery - Bilal Ware
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Our series on slavery continues as Dr. Bilal Ware joins the podcast to explore the Islamic tradition and the abolition of slavery, debunk the myths of the "Arab-Islamic" slave trade and reflect on how these histories impact our lives today. Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian of Africa and Islam and is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at UC-Santa Barbara. He is the author of several books including, "The Walking Qur'an: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge & History in West Africa", which details the intellectual and spiritual tradition in West Africa and tells the story of African Muslims in the 18th century abolishing slavery and monarchy. Link to previous episode with Dr. Ware: https://www.almadina.org/studio/podcasts/ep-9-walking-qurans-of-africa-scholarship-liberty-the-abolition-of-slavery-dr-rudolph-ware CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 5:54 - Was Slavery Uncontested in Islamic Law? 6:50 - The Single Most Misunderstood Aspect of the Sunnah 12:30 - Freedom: The Fundamental Principle of Humanity 16:00 - West African Scholars and Abolitionism 19:22 - Challenging Every Element of Slavery 27:00 - Orientalist Aims of Normalizing an Islamic Legacy of Slavery 32:22 - An Intellectual Geneology of Abolition in West Africa 37:44 - The Lead-Up to Revolutionary Emanicipation 45:44 - 1776: The End of Monarchy and Slavery in Senegambia 48:22 - Expanding Identity to Free, Not Enslave 50:18 - Scholarship Independent From Political Authority 53:37 - Was Senegambian Abolition A Blip in History? 56:06 - Sokoto and Uthman Dan Fodio 59:33 - Exporting the Revolution: The Spirit of Muslim Slave Revolt 1:01:12 - Savannah, Georgia: "A Believer Cannot Own Another Believer" 1:04:59 - The Link Between West African Abolitionists and Frederick Douglass 1:06:52 - Written Out of History: The Legacy of Abdulqadir Kan 1:07:59 - Prophetic Examples Against Slavery 1:10:48 - The Intellectual Dishonesty of the "Arab-Islamic Slave Trade" 1:30:33 - The Imprint of History on Our Engagement With Islam
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Our series on slavery continues as Dr. Bilal Ware joins the podcast to explore the Islamic tradition and the abolition of slavery, debunk the myths of the "Arab-Islamic" slave trade and reflect on how these histories impact our lives today. Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian of Africa and Islam and is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at UC-Santa Barbara. He is the author of several books including, "The Walking Qur'an: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge & History in West Africa", which details the intellectual and spiritual tradition in West Africa and tells the story of African Muslims in the 18th century abolishing slavery and monarchy. Link to previous episode with Dr. Ware: https://www.almadina.org/studio/podcasts/ep-9-walking-qurans-of-africa-scholarship-liberty-the-abolition-of-slavery-dr-rudolph-ware CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 5:54 - Was Slavery Uncontested in Islamic Law? 6:50 - The Single Most Misunderstood Aspect of the Sunnah 12:30 - Freedom: The Fundamental Principle of Humanity 16:00 - West African Scholars and Abolitionism 19:22 - Challenging Every Element of Slavery 27:00 - Orientalist Aims of Normalizing an Islamic Legacy of Slavery 32:22 - An Intellectual Geneology of Abolition in West Africa 37:44 - The Lead-Up to Revolutionary Emanicipation 45:44 - 1776: The End of Monarchy and Slavery in Senegambia 48:22 - Expanding Identity to Free, Not Enslave 50:18 - Scholarship Independent From Political Authority 53:37 - Was Senegambian Abolition A Blip in History? 56:06 - Sokoto and Uthman Dan Fodio 59:33 - Exporting the Revolution: The Spirit of Muslim Slave Revolt 1:01:12 - Savannah, Georgia: "A Believer Cannot Own Another Believer" 1:04:59 - The Link Between West African Abolitionists and Frederick Douglass 1:06:52 - Written Out of History: The Legacy of Abdulqadir Kan 1:07:59 - Prophetic Examples Against Slavery 1:10:48 - The Intellectual Dishonesty of the "Arab-Islamic Slave Trade" 1:30:33 - The Imprint of History on Our Engagement With Islam
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1 Purification Of The Soul Ep. 11: Tazkiyah & The Divine Attributes - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 45:53
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Our existence is all about the divine manifestations. In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explains how everything has to do with 'tazkiyah'. Ultimately our hearts must be in a state of 'tawhid,' the awareness of Allah ﷻ and his attributes. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 20:13 - Salim Heart: Pure Qalb 22:21 - Purified Heart: Disease-Free Qalb 24:10 - Heart's Beauty: Inner Radiance 26:55 - Divine Reflection: Heart as Allah's Mirror 37:02 - Prophetic Guidance: Best Path 40:03 - Analogy of the Baker: Life's Recipe 43:38 - Life's Tests: Significance & Purpose…
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1 Purification Of The Soul Ep. 10: The Heart That Is Saleem - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 41:00
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The ultimate objective is to strive for a heart that is 'saleem.' What does this mean? In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores what it means and continues to speak about the du'a of asking for a heart of 'saleem.' We delve into the essence of possessing a heart that is Saleem—an ultimate marker of success, freedom, and happiness in the Dunya and beyond. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Soul Purification Quest 2:20 - Treasuring Spiritual Wealth 15:01 - Defining True Happiness 20:54 - Prayer for Divine Certitude 25:35 - Embracing Certitude's Serenity 28:30 - Supplication for Truthfulness 34:25 - Du'a for Goodness & Protection 38:30 - Prophet's Hadith on Soul…
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1 Purification Of The Soul Ep. 9: The Changes Of The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 50:19
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Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about the changes of the heart that is required to make the advancements to Allah. He speaks about how the murid (the seeker) can pursue their goal to arrive at the gate of nearness to their Lord. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Invocation for Blessings 4:52 - Spiritual Journey to Allah 17:25 - Essential Dua for Spiritual Growth 24:50 - Significance of Steadfastness Prayer 27:30 - Analyzing the Initial Segment of Dua 29:50 - Understanding the Middle Segment of Dua 38:50 - Concluding Segment of the Dua Explained 44:23 - Harmonizing External and Internal Worship 48:48 - Prayer for Inner Grace in Worship…
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Shaykh Yasir Fahmy joins hosts Sami Catovic and Naeem Saloojee to discuss the importance of developing a Prophetic lens to process the events we see in the world and respond in a Divinely-inspired way. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:02 - The World Needs the Prophetic Lens 7:15 - Seeing the Seen and Unseen Realm 12:11 - An Immersive Experience 18:33 - Know Him, Love Him, Follow Him 26:12 - Trauma and the Internal Reality 28:53 - Lessons From Bosnia 37:06 - Activism and the Liberating Nature of the Prophetic Lens 42:31 - Living With Dignity and Clarity…
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1 Purification Of The Soul Ep. 8: Freeing The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 38:05
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Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the significance of breaking the attachments to worldly possessions and beings, allowing the heart to soar freely. As the heart purifies and reaches a higher level of sincerity, acts of obedience become effortless, leading to an ultimate experiential connection with Allah. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani Guidance 1:28 - Spiritual Freedom Concept 6:02 - Safina: The Journey's Beginning 21:05 - Sincerity in Salah Significance 27:15 - Enhancing Focus During Salah 31:15 - Du'a Sincerity Importance…
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1 Ep. 86: Syria is Free | Remembering Khaled Nabhan 1:10:26
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The ImanWire hosts convene to discuss the current events in Syria, Khaled Nabhan, and Muslims celebrating Christmas. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Smartphone Doomscrolling 6:48 - Syria is Free 45:00 - Soul of My Soul: Remembering Khaled Nabhan 48:59 - Conferences and the Zawiyah-Mobile 57:34 - Muslims and the Christmas Season…
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1 Purification Of The Soul Ep. 7: Embracing Spiritual Detachment - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 39:11
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Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the process of spiritual growth and freedom from attachments. He emphasizes the importance of detaching oneself from worldly desires and possessions using the analogy of the embryo within the egg shell. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:17 - Spiritual Q&A Session Importance 05:28 - Overcoming Ego Constraints 14:56 - Expanding Awareness Beyond Limits 20:24 - Severing Unhealthy Attachments 24:10 - Journey to Spiritual Liberation 26:25 - Embodying Freedom: Bird Metaphor 31:15 - Human Experience and Detachment 34:55 - Understanding Dunya's Cage 38:45 - Escaping Dunya's Confinement…
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1 Ep. 85: Mecca to Medina: Hiking the Hijrah - Husain Abdullah 1:14:25
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Husain Abdullah joins the podcast to discuss his previous career in professional football and his recent unique experience of walking in the footsteps of the Prophet on the Hijrah route. He is the author of "Mecca to Medina: 100 Personal Reflections on Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ Hijrah Journey". CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:07 - Fasting and Football: Worship 24-7 8:18 - The Sajda Heard Around the World 14:06 - Showing Off or Praising Allah? 17:18 - Elite Athletes, Spirituality and Gratitude 23:42 - Retracing the Hijrah of the Prophet 27:30 - Recognizing When Allah Chooses You 29:41 - GPS Mapping of the Hijrah 34:52 - Changing Terrain and the Footsteps of the Prophet 50:53 - Nafs-Breaker: Submitting to the Mountain 52:29 - In the Presence of Sacred History 1:00:16 - A Trip of Love…
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1 Ep. 84: The Family of Musa: Women and Gender in the Qur'an - Celene Ibrahim 46:36
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Dr. Celene Ibrahim, author of "Women and Gender in the Qur'an", joins the podcast to discuss her analysis of the rich and wide-ranging portrayals of female figures in the Qur'anic sacred history. Using the women around Prophet Musa to anchor the discussion, she offers insights on how their stories exemplify the spiritual truths of the Qur'anic message. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Analyzing the Female Figures in the Qur'an 8:26 - The Mother of Prophet Musa: Faith and Resilience 17:32 - The Sister of Prophet Musa: Watchfulness & Wit 21:03 - The Sisters of Madyan: Multiculturalism, Marriage and Modesty 29:54 - The Wife of Pharoah and Tyranny at Home 40:06 - Women's Speech and Agency in the Qur'an…
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1 Purification Of The Soul Ep. 6: Breaking Free from Confinement - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 49:47
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Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the need to focus on internal transformation and seeking closeness to Allah. He highlights the stagnancy of hearts despite outward actions, urging individuals to rectify their intentions and break free from the confinement of their own existence. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction to Tazkiyah 1:17 - Tazkiyah Essentials: Himmah & Qurb 2:34 - Al-Hakim Al-Tirmidhi Biography 6:21 - Himmah's Goal: Achieving Qurb 14:56 - Spiritual Steps: Understanding Qurb 23:20 - Exploring the Heart's Spiritual Path 25:25 - Analyzing the Heart in Worship 35:50 - Improving Heart's Worship: First Step 43:10 - Metaphor for the Seeker's Journey 44:30 - Heart's Liberation: Escaping the Egg 46:20 - Heart's Liberation: Breaking Barriers…
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1 Ep. 83: American Muslim Storytellers - Alex Kronemer & Michael Wolfe 1:11:25
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Alex Kronemer and Michael Wolfe, co-founders of Unity Productions Foundation, join the podcast to reflect on lessons learned from over 20 years at UPF, sharing the stories of Muslims in the media, and tackling Rumi and the refugee crisis onscreen in Lamya's Poem. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 4:48 - Hajj: Bringing the Recipe of Islam Together 9:35 - Working to Create Understanding of Islam and Muslims 14:18 - Framing in the Context of Stories 19:43 - Islam Requires People 21:43 - The Prophetic Legacy of Communication 24:57 - Emergence of UPF 32:30 - Telling the American Muslim Story 41:11 - Adapting to Changing Times 49:07 - Rumi, Refugees and Lamya's Poem 59:24 - Muslims in the Media: The Artist and the Audience…
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1 Ep 82: Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an and the 2024 Election 1:56:10
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In part 1 of this double episode, Dr. Denise Spellberg, author of "Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an: Islam and the Founders" discusses how conceptions of Muslims played a crucial role in the religious pluralism in the early republic, anxieties over a Muslim president, and the clash between principles and prejudice that continues today. In part 2, the ImanWire hosts get together for a round table discussion on Muslims and the 2024 election. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:50 - Conceptions of Islam at the Time of the Founders 11:16 - Jefferson's Qur'an 15:55 - John Locke, Jefferson and Religious Freedom 23:51 - A Muslim President? 30:48 - Imaginary Vs Real Muslims 32:22 - Slavery and Racial Hypocrisy 37:06 - Omar bin Said and the Legacy of Islam in the United States 41:19 - Participating in a Flawed Political System 48:40 - A Critique of the Judeo-Christian Construct 52:20 - Retelling Islam in American History 58:30 - Round Table Discussion on Muslims and the 2024 Election 1:05:18 - The Moral Obligation of American Muslims 1:09:50 - Weakening Religiosity and Liberalism 1:13:38 - Returning to the Source of Peace and Community 1:16:26 - Conceptualizing a Spiritual Framework 1:29:27 - Political Differences 1:41:05 - Anchoring in the Divine Reality 1:45:26 - American Muslims Mattering…
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1 Ep. 81: Slavery and Islam Part 4: Slave-Concubinage - Zaynab Ansari 1:44:37
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"Those whom your right hands possess", a Qur'anic descriptor for female slaves, can evoke a number of charged emotions and thoughts that can be difficult to reconcile with our modern sensibilities today. What does slave-concubinage mean? How was it understood in the formative years of Islam? In the final part of our series on slavery, Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, a resident scholar and instructor at Tayseer Seminary, reflects on this challenging topic. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - A Review Culture: Framing the Discussion 3:44 - An Overview of Slavery and Islam 6:50 - Those Whom Your Right Hands Possess: An Ethical Framework 23:52 - Insights Into the Qur'anic Pairing of Wives and Slave-Concubines 25:42 - On the Context of Surah Nisaa 33:34 - Was Slave-Concubinage Discouraged? 49:18 - The Issue of Consent 54:56 - The Battle of Hunain and Conduct of Armies 1:04:38 - A Moral Imperative For Consent? 1:12:28 - Legal Applications of Harm Vs Modern Notions of Consent 1:19:14 - On Coercive Relations 1:22:07 - The Prophet and Maria 1:32:35 - Moving Forward as a Community…
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1 Ep. 80: Slavery and Islam Part 3: Racial Consequences & Theological Considerations - Dawud Walid 1:27:12
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In part 3 of our series on slavery, Imam Dawud Walid considers the aftereffects of slavery on our current condition, its historical role in contributing to anti-blackness in the community today, and how it affects our understanding of Qur'anic language and theological concepts such as 'ubudiyyah (being a slave to God). Imam Dawud Walid is the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) and member of the Imams Council of Michigan. He is the author of several books, including Blackness and Islam, Towards Sacred Activism, and Centering Black Narrative: Black Muslim Nobles Among the Early Pious Muslims. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 5:39 - The Conflation of Slavery and Anti-Blackness 11:50 - Racialization in Language During the Abbasids & The Zanj Rebellion 16:20 - The Fabrication of Anti-Black Narrations 17:50 - Deployment of Racially-Specific Language 21:00 - Blackness and Arabness 21:56 - A Story of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida 24:54 - Effects of Slavery on Fomenting Anti-Blackness 26:44 - Anti-Blackness and Representation 36:26 - Scholars Fighting Anti-Blackness and Race-Based Slavery 46:17 - Revisiting the "Arab Slave Trade" 1:00:13 - Slavery to God and Freedom 1:10:52 - Qur'anic Parables of the Slave and Free 1:16:06 - Egalitarianism Vs. Social Hierarchy in the Qur'an 1:20:31 - Modern-Day Slaves…
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1 Ep. 79: Slavery and Islam Part 2: Islam & the Abolition of Slavery - Bilal Ware 1:45:25
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Our series on slavery continues as Dr. Bilal Ware joins the podcast to explore the Islamic tradition and the abolition of slavery, debunk the myths of the "Arab-Islamic" slave trade and reflect on how these histories impact our lives today. Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian of Africa and Islam and is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at UC-Santa Barbara. He is the author of several books including, "The Walking Qur'an: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge & History in West Africa", which details the intellectual and spiritual tradition in West Africa and tells the story of African Muslims in the 18th century abolishing slavery and monarchy. Link to previous episode with Dr. Ware: https://www.almadina.org/studio/podcasts/ep-9-walking-qurans-of-africa-scholarship-liberty-the-abolition-of-slavery-dr-rudolph-ware CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 5:54 - Was Slavery Uncontested in Islamic Law? 6:50 - The Single Most Misunderstood Aspect of the Sunnah 12:30 - Freedom: The Fundamental Principle of Humanity 16:00 - West African Scholars and Abolitionism 19:22 - Challenging Every Element of Slavery 27:00 - Orientalist Aims of Normalizing an Islamic Legacy of Slavery 32:22 - An Intellectual Geneology of Abolition in West Africa 37:44 - The Lead-Up to Revolutionary Emanicipation 45:44 - 1776: The End of Monarchy and Slavery in Senegambia 48:22 - Expanding Identity to Free, Not Enslave 50:18 - Scholarship Independent From Political Authority 53:37 - Was Senegambian Abolition A Blip in History? 56:06 - Sokoto and Uthman Dan Fodio 59:33 - Exporting the Revolution: The Spirit of Muslim Slave Revolt 1:01:12 - Savannah, Georgia: "A Believer Cannot Own Another Believer" 1:04:59 - The Link Between West African Abolitionists and Frederick Douglass 1:06:52 - Written Out of History: The Legacy of Abdulqadir Kan 1:07:59 - Prophetic Examples Against Slavery 1:10:48 - The Intellectual Dishonesty of the "Arab-Islamic Slave Trade" 1:30:33 - The Imprint of History on Our Engagement With Islam…
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