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"When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners" by Dr. Walaa Quisay and Dr. Asim Qureshi is a powerful book that functions as both bearing witness to the oft-untold stories of Muslim political prisoners held in the horrors of Guantanamo Bay, Egypt, and other “black sites” of illegal imprisonment and torture, and as an exploration of Islamic spirituality in the “University of Yusuf” (‘alayhissalaam).

In this episode, Zainab bint Younus invites both authors of the book to share what it was like researching and writing the book, the spiritual challenges and empowerment of Muslim prisoners, and the vast systems of incarceration and torture between "Muslim" and Western countries. Spanning everything from powerful experiences of faith to critical examination of geopolitics, this episode will break your heart, intensify your faith, and strengthen your resolve to stand up for justice.

Shaykha Aisha Hussain Rasheed shares her journey of studying Islam from her homeland of Maldives, to graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, to becoming an alum and a teacher at Al-Salam Institute. She also talks about navigating da'wah as a career, and the struggles that women face in balancing family obligations and Islamic studies as a form of work.

Ustadha Safiyah Ravat shares her experiences in studying Islam in Malaysia, alongside her husband Imam Mahad; what it was like growing up with no role models of female scholarship to being part of a new era of traditionally trained da'iyas; and the importance of Muslim women teaching about more than just hijab.

Why aren't there many Muslim books for boys? And why do stories matter for Muslim kids, anyway? Shifa Saltagi Safadi, author of multiple Muslim childrens' books, shares her journey in writing "Kareem Between," a middle-grade novel about a Muslim Syrian American struggling with faith, fitting in, and the fear of failure.

Ustadha Marjaan Ali, Ustadha Tuscany Bernier, and Zainab bint Younus talk (almost) all things niqab! From dealing with family pressures, finicky fabrics, & people who demand to know WHY you're wearing niqab, these three niqabis have got you covered.

Imam Mahad Qamar and Ustadha Safiyah Ravat are the ultimate Muslim power couple, mashaAllah - a married couple who formally studied Arabic & Islamic studies, graduating from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and going on to establish Suhbah Institute in Houston, Texas. Join us on this episode to learn all about how they embarked on this epic journey of marriage and da'wah together!

Dr. Jawad Khan and Omar Sabha, two medical professionals who volunteered to do humanitarian work in Gaza, share their harrowing experiences & powerful observations with Irtiza Hasan and the MuslimMatters podcast.

Mufti Muntasir Zaman joins us to discuss his experiences during his journey in pursuing sacred knowledge and talks about some of his works, experiences and what fuels his passion for the field of Hadith.

Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus talk to Abdullah Syed, the Executive Director of A Continuous Charity - an organization dedicated to providing interest-free student loans to aspiring Muslim students. Find out how you can avoid declaring war on Allah and His Messenger by connecting with A Continuous Charity!