Behind the Minbar 🎙️

By Al-Rasool Media

Tune into Behind the Minbar where we discuss all the juiciest topics and pertinent issues to the Shi'i world!

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ episodes:

November 30, 2024 Til Death Do Us Part (with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 12
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP12 | Til Death Do Us Part (with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we discuss two of the most definitive moments of someone's life: marriage... and death. We discuss some of the prominent issues surrounding marriage in modern Shi'i culture, such as polygamy, temporary marriage, and choosing a spouse. We also discuss the ever-approaching reality of death, and how that impacts a relationship. We briefly discuss paradise, among other topics we pick the Sheikh's brain about.
Introduction - 00:00
Raising Children in the West - 00:52
Attention Spans - 8:23
The Sheikh Mohammed al-Hilli App - 16:15
What can we learn from Imam Ali's and Sayeda Fatimah's marriage? - 21:43
Choosing the Right Spouse - 30:40
Polygamy - 33:40
Temporary Marriage - 37:00
Widows and Divorcees - 39:02
You Found the "One". They die. - 40:50
Paradise - 46:10
Conflicting Opinions? - 49:29
AI Maraji'? - 53:55
Concluding Remarks: 55:35
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58min
October 28, 2024 Telling the Shi'i Story (with Nouri Sardar) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 11
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP11 | Telling the Shi'i Story (with Nouri Sardar)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, discuss the world of Shi'i poetry with the esteemed poet - Nouri Sardar! We'll then go on to talk about filmmaking and story telling, while discussing the intentions behind making online Shi'i content - to tell a story.
Introduction - 00:00
Nouri's Story - 2:29
Poetry & Reciting - 7:18
Filmmaking and Telling a Story - 31:05
Intentionality in Storytelling - 56:25
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1h 9min
September 17, 2024 Shia Cancel Culture (with Sayed Mohammed Hassan Alsheraa) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 10
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP10 | Shia Cancel Culture (with Sayed Mohammed Hassan Alsheraa)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll introduce the importance of Shi'i presence on social media, and Sayed's popular Instagram account - Instahlulbayt.
Introduction - 00:00
Instahlulbayt & Instagram - 5:30
Karbala and Gaza - 18:00
Number 1 Shia Community - 30:00
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45min
July 27, 2024 Out with the Old (with Mulla Ali Fadhil) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 9
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP09 | Out with the Old (with Mulla Ali Fadhil)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of youth-centric majalis with Mulla Ali Fadhil. We'll get a personal look into Mulla Ali's upbringing, and hear his thoughts about the ShiaVoice. We'll also talk about Masjid al-Rasool's recent revival and the juicy details that led to these massive changes.
Intro - 00:00
Mulla Ali's Background - 7:07
English Majalis at Al-Rasool - 14:06
The Shia Voice- 44:04
Latmiyya Rapid Fire - 49:20
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54min
July 25, 2024 Eid al-Ghadeer (with Sayed Jawad Qazwini) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 8
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP08 | Eid al-Ghadeer (with Sayed Jawad Qazwini)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll chat with Sayed Jawad al-Qazwini about Eid al-Ghadeer and the origins of its celebration. We'll talk about the Ghadeer Festival in Toronto, discuss the importance of publicly reviving the memory of Ahlulbayt, and touch on the use of social media.
Intro - 00:00
The Importance of Eid al-Ghadeer - 3:53
Public Expressions of Faith - 14:30
Community - 21:00
Social Media - 31:30
Anyone can be guided - 39:00
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46min
April 13, 2024 Is the Qur'an Authentic? (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 6
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP06 | Is the Qur'an Authentic? (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll dive into one of the common points of contention regarding the Shi'a: the claim that we believe the Qur'an is corrupted. We will discuss first whether the Qur'an is historically uncompromised, before jumping into whether there is any basis for the claims that the Shi'a believe in a corrupted Qur'an. We will discuss what proof we have for the Qur'an's authenticity and whether the Shi'a have a different Qur'an. Sayed Hussein then explains what Mushaf Fatima is, before discussing the individuals who compiled the Qur'an. We wrap up by addressing the lack of focus on the Qur'an as an Ummah.
Intro - 00:00
The Secular Understanding of the Qur'an's Authenticity - 01:53
Do Shi'is believe the Qur'an is corrupted? - 5:17
What proof do we have that the Qur'an has not been distorted? - 17:15
Do Shi'a have a different Qur'an? What is Mushaf Fatimah? - 25:45
Who compiled the current Qur'an? - 32:10
Shi'a do not focus on the Qur'an - 39:20
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41min
March 27, 2024 The English Minbar - Part 2 (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 5
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP05 | The English Minbar - Part 1: Role and Issues (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll pick up the discussion from the last episode, and continue speaking about the role of the English Minbar in propagating the message of Ahlulbayt. Sayed Hossein walks us through the history of the English minbar, and some of the pioneers in the space. We speak about some of the trends in the English world regarding translated content and access to reels and the trajectory of the English Minbar.
Intro - 00:00
History of the English Minbar - 01:35
Pioneers of the English Minbar - 15:48
Translated Books - 23:25
Rise of the Online World - 29:40
The Reels Problem - 35:15
The Trajectory of the English Minbar - 42:28
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53min
March 20, 2024 The English Minbar - Part 1 (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 4
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP04 | The English Minbar - Part 1: Role and Issues (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the role of the English Minbar in propagating the message of Ahlulbayt. Sayed Hossein shares his process of coming up with a topic and some topics he generally avoids. We speak about some of the trends in the English world and the quality of the English minbar compared to its traditional counterparts.
Intro - 00:00
Preparing a Majlis - 02:59
Repeating topics - 11:36
Coming up with Topics - 14:53
The Role of the English Minbar - 19:55
Topics you avoid? - 25:30
The Problem of Polemics - 30:38
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42min
February 23, 2024 The Logic of the Mahdi (with Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini) | Behind the Minbar 🎙️ Episode 3
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP03 | The Logic of the Mahdi (with Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️
💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the concept of Messianism from both an internal and external lens, touching upon the logic of the Islamic Mahdi, and specifically the Mahdi (ajtf) of the Shi'a, the son of Imam Hasan al-Askari (as). We'll address the difficult questions about why we are waiting so long, what we are waiting for, and how we will recognize the Mahdi. And again, we'll wrap up the episode with a little treat 👀
Intro - 00:00
Messianism Unpacked - 05:27
The Logic of the Islamic Mahdi - 11:36
How to recognize the Imam - 24:56
Can we meet the Imam now? - 31:45
Poutine Tasting 😋 - 36:59
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41min
February 02, 2024 Sayeda Zainab (as) and Hijab (with Sheikh Mustafa Akhound) | Behind the Minbar Episode 2
Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP02 | Sayeda Zainab (as) and Hijab (with Sheikh Mustafa Akhound)
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar!
In this episode, we'll discuss the difficult topic of hijab in the 21st century, in both its physical and social forms. We'll discuss how hijab applies to both men and women and how to advise someone about their hijab. We'll tie this back to the great character of Lady Zainab (as) and how she was the epitome of hijab. Stay until the end of the episode for a new surprise segment with the Sheikh!
Intro - 00:00
Why Hijab? - 01:54
Does the Qur'an describe hijab? - 06:29
Who can tell a woman to cover up? - 08:29
Social Hijab - 11:19
Influencers - 13:52
How to advise on Hijab - 16:40
How to maintain Hijab in Western society - 18:43
Learning from Sayeda Zainab - 25:57
Poutine Tasting 😋 - 29:06
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33min

FAQs about Behind the Minbar 🎙️:

How many episodes does Behind the Minbar 🎙️ have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.