Professor Yasin Dutton is a renowned scholar of Islamic studies whose personal journey into Islam has shaped both his life and career. After embracing Islam as a young man, he went on to combine spiritual commitment with academic rigor, producing scholarship that bridges tradition and modern scholarship. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and University of Cape Town, where he has inspired students in Qur’anic studies, Islamic law, and classical texts. Professor Dutton is also widely respected for his contributions to English translations of foundational Islamic works. His publications and translations include texts such as “The Origins of Islamic Law”, studies on early Qur’anic manuscripts, and his editorial and translation work that continues to make classical sources accessible to English-speaking audiences.In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Professor Dutton reflects on his background, his conversion to Islam, and the profound impact Islam has had on his personal and professional journey. His story offers listeners both insight and inspiration into the transformative power of faith and knowledge.#TalkingWithTeachers #IslamicStudies #YasinDutton #ConversionToIslam #IslamicScholar #MuslimJourney #FaithAndKnowledge #SacredKnowledge #IslamicLaw #QuranStudies #IslamicHistory #PodcastInterview

In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Shaykh Tahir Mahmood Kiani shares his remarkable journey as a student, translator, and educator. He discusses the inspiration behind his widely read translation The Easy Qur’an, the urgent challenges of injustice facing Muslims today, and the enduring influence of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, one of the most important voices in modern Islamic thought.

Listeners will gain insight into Shaykh Tahir’s personal background, his vision for accessible scholarship, and the deep relevance of classical and modern voices in shaping the future of the Muslim ummah.

Perfect for anyone interested in Islamic scholarship, Qur’an studies, Hanafi fiqh, Allama Iqbal, and contemporary issues facing Muslims worldwide.

In this episode of Talking With Teachers, we sit down with Shaykh Muhammad Shareef, the founding director of the Sankore Institute of Islamic-African Studies International (SIIASI). Born in Los Angeles and trained under some of West Africa’s most distinguished scholars, Shaykh Muhammad Shareef has spent decades preserving, translating, and teaching the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Islamic Africa.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore his journey in Islam and his deep connection to Sufism, the African-American Muslim cultural experience and its roots in West Africa, as well as a historical discourse on slavery, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the African jihad movements. Shaykh Shareef also addresses the false propaganda about Arabs promoted by certain strands of Pan-Africanism, while offering insights that reconnect Muslims today to Africa’s profound Islamic scholarly tradition. #TalkingWithTeachers#ShaykhMuhammadShareef#SIIASI#IslamicScholarship#AfricanIslam#LamppostEdu#IslamicEducation#MuslimPodcast#PreservingHeritage#IslamicHistory

From Lahore to global thought leadership — Dr. Ali Salman shares his journey, insights on Islamic economics, cryptocurrency, and the thinkers who shaped his worldview.

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Ali Salman, CEO of the Islam & Liberty Network, as we explore his early education in Lahore, Pakistan, the influence of Mawlana Mawdudi, and the enduring legacy of Syed Ahmed Khan. We also dive into the world of cryptocurrency, revisit the principles of Islamic economics from the time of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), and discuss how these timeless ideas apply to today’s economic challenges.

Whether you’re interested in Islamic history, modern economics, or the role of faith in shaping policy, this episode offers a rich and thought-provoking discussion.

📅 Premiere Date: August 11, 2025, 7:30 AM EST
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Don’t miss this powerful episode of Talking With Teachers with special guest Yusef Andre Wiley.

Wiley spent nearly 22 years in prison, deeply involved in gang culture. But behind bars, he experienced a life-altering transformation through Islam.

Today, he’s the founder of the Timelist Group, mentoring youth, guiding former inmates, and building stronger communities.

🛑 From prison yards to public service—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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🎧 Hosted by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
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Thsi week we are please to present Shaykh Ali Laraki, a respected Islamic scholar, seasoned translator, and spiritual guide rooted in the Islamic traditions of West Africa and North Africa. A student of some of the foremost scholars of our time, Shaykh Ali brings deep insight into the practical and spiritual challenges facing the global Muslim community today.

In this episode, Shaykh Ali discusses:

• Economic Independence: A Path for the Ummah

• A Spiritual Awakening Amidst Modern Challenges

• The Greatest Challenge Muslims Face Today

• The Legacy of Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio

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Join Shaykh Kifani Ibrahim Cisse as he reflects on his path from Christianity to Islam, the spiritual legacy of Sheikh Hassan Cisse, and the role of faith in dance, hip-hop, and navigating social media. He also shares deep insight on suffering, spiritual growth, and the three essential traits Muslims must embody today.#TalkingWithTeachers #ShaykhKifani #LamppostEducation #SpiritualLegacy #IslamInAmerica

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In this episode, among the topics discussed by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali and Shaykh Ahmed Al-Azhary is the recent article, “Why Hamza Yusuf’s Voice Doesn’t Speak for the Bilaliyyun."

Shaykh Ahmed addresses the following points: The misreading of hadith about Sayyiduna Bilāl (RA)The limits of racial essentialism in IslamThe universal message of the Prophet ﷺHow ideology can distort sacred tradition.

Don't miss this critical conversation on faith, race, theology, and more from this episode of Talking With Teachers. Please support the Lamppost Education Inititiave. Your donations help Lamppost provide high quality content for English speaking Muslims all over the world. Visit us at: https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute and aid Islamic education from qualified Muslim scholars.

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📢 Is Riba Ever Permissible in America? | Shaykh Amin Kholwadia on Islamic Education, Darul Qasim, and Controversial Hanafi Opinions

In this powerful episode of Talking With Teachers, host Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali speaks with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia—one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West and founder of Darul Qasim—about the urgent need for serious Islamic education in America and the controversial Hanafi view on Riba (interest) in the U.S. context.

🔥 Highlights include:

• Why Darul Qasim is different from most Islamic institutions

• How American Muslims are misunderstanding Islamic scholarship

• The real story behind the Hanafi position on Riba in non-Muslim lands

• What it means to preserve Islamic intellectual tradition in the modern world

Shaykh Amin draws from decades of classical training and deep spiritual insight to challenge assumptions and inspire a return to grounded, principled learning.

🔔 Don’t miss this rare and candid conversation with a true teacher of teachers. Whether you’re a student of knowledge, a concerned parent, or just trying to understand how to live Islam authentically in the West—this episode is for you.

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🎙 Talking With Teachers | Season 5, Episode 1
Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali in conversation with Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul

In this inspiring first episode of Season 5, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali sits down with Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul to explore his unique journey as a scholar and teacher of Islam in America. Shaykh Hamzah reflects on his upbringing, his formative years of study in Mauritania, and his rare position as a Pakistani scholar who follows and teaches the Maliki madhhab.

The conversation offers rich insights into his life’s work, including his role as Director of Religious Affairs at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) in Washington, where he provided leadership in religious guidance, interfaith dialogue, and educational programming. Shaykh Hamzah shares his experiences lecturing across North America on Islamic theology, law, spirituality, and contemporary ethical challenges.

Today, Shaykh Hamzah continues to teach, mentor, and support Muslim communities through online platforms, speaking engagements, and collaborations. He works closely with the Imam Ghazali Institute and serves as the resident scholar at Ribāt, a center for learning and remembrance in the Midwest U.S.

🎧 Don’t miss this thoughtful discussion on scholarship, identity, and the calling of teaching Islam in the West.

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