In recent years, both the general public and many students of knowledge have been disappointed by the personal mistakes or political positions of some scholars. What do we do when the ones who bring so much clarity to understanding the religion confound us in other ways? Shaykh Hassan Lachheb and Dr. Mohamed Ghilan join the podcast to discuss the principles we should keep in mind when approaching this problem.

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In this blessed month of Dhul Hijjah, we share this replay of this podcast with Dr. Younus Mirza as we share Hajj stories, how to seek the blessings of Dhul Hijjah and Eid-ul-Adha, and discuss the differences between Biblical and Qur'anic narratives about the Prophets. Was the son of sacrifice Ishaq or Ismail? Does it matter? We reflect on the story of sacrifice in Surah As-Saffat and its lessons for us today.

Dr. Younus Y. Mirza is a Visiting Researcher at Georgetown University. He is a co-author of the book "The Bible and the Qur’an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition".

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Coming across a statement from the pre-modern scholarly tradition that would be considered misogynistic or racist today can be a jarring, troubling experience. How should we engage such texts and how are we to consider such statements in our overall understanding of Islam today? Ustadha Zaynab Ansari returns to the podcast to discuss the approach we should take when confronted with such challenging or problematic statements from classical scholars of the past.

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Shaykh Yasir Fahmy returns to the podcast to discuss "keeping it real", the call-out culture, the debates between the right and left, and finding balance in addressing the divisive issues of the day.

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Where did the Quran come from? The name Al-Mushaf, literally the “gathering of pages”, now synonymous with the Qur'anic text, and named such by the first community following the death of the Prophet(peace and blessings upon him and his family) gives us an indication of its origins. Dr. Jonathan Brown returns to the podcast for a discussion on the roots of the Qur'anic text, its compilation, and what impact its historicity has today on how we view the last sacred scripture.

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Shaykh Muhammad Mendes returns to the podcast to discuss the concept of truth in the Islamic worldview, the role the heart plays in determining how we recognize truth, and the changing standards (or lack of standards) for truth in the age of relativism, "alternative facts" and "fake news". How can we be seekers of truth and guide others to it?

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Though prison life is very difficult, life after prison can in fact be much harder. Sadiq Davis, subject of the new film, "The Honest Struggle", and director Justin Mashouf join the ImanWire podcast to discuss their experiences, the issues facing Muslims re-entering society after prison, and the role the Muslim community can play in providing social and spiritual support.

For more information on "The Honest Struggle" and to view the film, please visit: http://honeststruggle.co/

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Why learn? Dr. Recep Senturk, President of Ibn Khaldun University in Istanbul, joins the ImanWire podcast to answer this question, discuss the relationship between knowledge and adab, the differences between the secular and Islamic models of education, and cultivating independent, critical thinkers.

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The ImanWire podcast goes on the road for a conversation with Imam Siraj Wahaj, as we honor his lasting impact on an entire generation of Muslims. Inspiring as ever, Imam Siraj shares his refreshingly positive impressions about the American Muslim community today and the importance of communication between generations.

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In the first Istanbul edition of the ImanWire podcast, Preacher Moss swings by the studio for a conversation with hosts Moutasem Atiya and Mustafa Davis on his challenging journey as a comedian, what people don't know about the "Allah Made Me Funny" tour, the challenges of staying principled working in the entertainment industry, and his advice for Muslims trying to break into show business.

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