Hate crimes have been rising in Canada. When it comes to hate crimes against Canadian Muslims, the numbers are shocking. Why is there a rise in anti-Muslim hate? What should Muslims make of it? What is the role of the government in this context? Is Canadian law enforcement disproportionately focusing on Muslims as part of its counter-terrorism efforts?

How were scholars like Al-Bukhari certain that the Hadiths they recorded were accurate? Is a "Sahih" Hadith actually "Sahih"? What if a Hadith contradicts science, logic, or even the Quran?

Shortly after the Prophet's death, the companions of the Prophet entered into disputes. The disputes at some points turned bloody. How are Muslims supposed to understand such disputes between people that are loved and respected by Muslims? Later, after the rise of the Ummayad Empire, the grandson of the Prophet and his family were massacred by an Ummayad army. Supposedly, the Ummayads were leading an Islamic empire and were spreading Islam to the world; they also achieved many great things for the sake of Islam. How should Muslims view that great empire in light of the fact that the Prophet's grandson was killed under its rule? These questions are discussed in this episode with Professor Ovamir Anjum.

Many Muslims have become accustomed to seeing negative portrayals of Islam and Muslims in the media. However, the reason for such portrayals is not clear to everyone. It can't possibly be that there is some sort of media conspiracy to make Muslims look bad. If that is true, what is it about the media that pushes it to portray Muslims in the way it does? What can journalists and Muslims do to counter this reality? Tune in as we discuss this question with Professor Mohamad H Elmasry.

Is it true that Islamic law gives male heirs more than female heirs? To what extent are Muslims bound by this ruling? If indeed this ruling is set in stone, how can it be explained or justified? Are the accusations against this law accurate?

All of that and more with Professor Jonathan Brown.

On August 14, 2013, the Egyptian military opened fire on peaceful protestors in Rabaa Square, killing around 1,000 demonstrators who were protesting against the military coup that ousted Egypt's first elected president. Since the massacre, many have forgotten this tragic event and others still have some questions about what happened.

AlAndalus was the Islamic civilization that amazed the world for over 700 years. After the death of Prophet Muhammed, Muslims rapidly spread across the world and quickly captured Spain, bringing with them justice, knowledge, and prosperity that was never seen in Europe or even in the world before. This civilization was eventually wiped out in 1942 after over 700 years of Islamic rule.

Muslims look at AlAndalus as a source of pride and as a golden age where Muslims, along with their Christian and Jewish counterparts, prospered. Muslims have a lot to learn from that history: both its successes and failures.

The podcast is launched! AlJawab is a podcast aimed at the intellectual and curious young Muslims of North America who want answers to their pressing questions. This first episode is a quick and brief introduction to this new podcast. Please tune in, like and share!