Can you meet your future spouse while learning islamic legal rulings? Can you bring your boyfriend to a community halaqa? Should the masjid be more inclusive? In this episode we interview Lauren Schreiber, co-founder and executive director of Center DC, and also a convert! She built a Muslim third-space that is open to all people who want a relationship with God and community in the DC area. With principals of course!*Support US on Patreon @* ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcast#muslimpodcast #genderroles #community #loneliness #lgbt*

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00:00 The 7 Rules for her community

10:45 Lauren's Convert Story

19:48 Liberal Convert, Conservative Islam?

29:00 What's the role of a Mosque?

39:50 How to Build a Muslim Community

59:46 Gender Mixing in 3rd Spaces

01:13:12 Should Muslim Communities be inclusive?

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