Abdalla describes how being Palestinian, Muslim, and American has influenced how he sees the world. His activism is strongly tied to the Islamic principle of da'wa and advocating for Palestinian rights, a perspective that also guides his work with youth.

We explore the concept of a gap year and discover that it's not only becoming a norm but perhaps even a necessity as teens enter adulthood. But what does this mean for Muslims and how can they best take advantage of this time? We consider the Tayseer one-year program as a case study with faculty member Ustadha Zaynab Ansari. We also speak with Chaplain Omer Bajwa of Yale University.

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Muslim women are leveraging technology to access female Qur'an reciters through a new app called Qari'ah. In this episode, we learn about the history of women reciting publicly & privately, and explore why this practice is sometimes scrutinized. We're joined by Shaykha Maryam Amir & Ustadha Zaynab Ansari.

Download Qari'ah: wwww.qariah.app. Learn about Tayseer Seminary: www.tayseerseminary.org.