Knitting Needles

Host: Asal Wahdan

Host: Farooq Chaudhry

Tune in to this track as we talk to our guest about what it's like to lead taraweeh during the month of Ramadan. In addition to fasting and regular obligations, how do huffaz focus their energy towards leading prayer each night? We also continue our commemoration of the great boxing champ, Muhammad Ali, as we get a sneak peak at his funeral earlier today.

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Host: Saimah Shareef

Guest: Imam Matthew Ramadan, Saturday Radio Islam Host

Guest: Mohammed Osman Shareef, Qari and Hafiz at Masjid Yaseen

The first ten days of Ramadan are when Allah is pouring down his mercy upon mankind. What is the breadth and depth of Allah's mercy? How can being merciful towards each other help us in living healthy lives? Also, let's continue to commemorate and honor the Great Muhammad Ali as we talk about his passion for social justice and advocacy for civil rights.

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Host: Matthew Ramadan

Guest: Jorge Mujica, Strategic Campaigns Organizer at Arise Chicago

Guest: Sheikha Tamara Gray, Founder of Rabata Foundation

Guest: Hooman Keshavarzi, Counselor and Executive Director of Khalil Center

Although Ramadan is a blessed month for all Muslims, we sometimes forget about those that have their own battles to face everyday. In this Radio Islam segment we'll focus on a few populations that have their own struggles as Ramadan rolls around. This is also the first of our "Ramadan Healthy Eating Series" as we bring you the Creator of My Halal Kitchen to share some great tips!

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Host: Alma Campos

Co-Host: Saimah Shareef

Guest: Yvonne Maffei, Creator of My Halal Kitchen

Guest: Hadessa Plummer, School Nurse and Revert to Islam of 11 years

Guest: Dr. Fahad Khan, Deputy Director at Khalil Center

This Radio Islam segment features two guests who had the honor of meeting and interacting with the one and only, Muhammad Ali. They'll discuss their personal experiences with the boxing champ as we commemorate his legacy. Ramadan Mubarak to all! As we enter this holy month, let's talk to a few guests about what their Ramadan Resolutions are and how they hope to conquer them.

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Host: Saimah Shareef

Guest: Matthew Ramadan, Host on Radio Islam

Guest: Abdul Kareem Shabaz, Personal Barber and Personal Assistant to Muhammad Ali

Guest: Amena Qureshi, Medical Consultant at Oak Street Health

Guest: Nudrat Zoha, Director of Global Projects at Thaakat Foundation

As we all focus on bettering ourselves, especially during the month of Ramadan, we don't always remember our less fortunate counterparts. Who are those other Muslims out there that are dealing with homelessness or being in prison? How can we play our part as a community to help rehabilitate these individuals? What are some ways we can help include everyone in the community and feel welcome in our space?

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Host: Gerald Hankerson

Guest: Nasir Blackwell, Green ReEntry Resident Coordinator at IMAN

Guest: Sheikh Hisham Qaisi, Resident Scholar at Islamic Foundation in Villa Park

Gearing Up For Ramadan by Radio Islam

With the rise of smartphones, texting while driving has become more prevalent and a growing epidemic. Tune in to learn more about the impairing effects of texting and how it compares to other activities while driving.

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Host: Saimah Shareef

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Tune in to this track as our guests discuss the ramifications of the Illinois budget crisis. How has it been affecting our schools and economy? What can the government do to improve the situation? Tune in to find out!

See more at: http://www.radioislam.com/node/4708

Host: Gerald Hankerson

Guest: Dr. James Applegate, Executive Director of Illinois Board of Higher Education

Guest: Matt Bierman, Budget Director at Western Illinois University

Guest: Dr. Steven Rivkin, Head of Economics Department at UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Guest: Senator Napoleon Harris, State Senator of Illinois' 15th District

Topic: Culture vs Religion

Guest: Durdana Rahman

Guest: Matthew Ramadan

Guest: Matthew AbdulHaqq Neimi

Host: Alma Campos

Co-Host: Tahera Shireen Rahman