

MuslimMatters
MuslimMatters
The MuslimMatters podcast - because Muslims matter. We'll be sharing recordings of Islamic talks, audio versions of popular articles, and other original content with you.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 24min
How Fantasy Football Gambling is Destroying Muslim Men
Omar Usman tackles the topic of sports gambling amongst Muslim men and how it has quietly become a common vice in our community.

Jun 17, 2025 • 30min
A Riba-Free Future: How Debt-Free Education Can Strengthen the Muslim Ummah
Faizan Syed of A Continuous Charity talks to Zainab bint Younus about what ACC can do for Muslims seeking riba-free higher education in the West, and what that means for our communities at large. If you're a university student, parent of a university student, or just want to help your community, this episode is for you!

Mar 18, 2025 • 44min
The Power of Du'a: A Game Changer
Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and Zainab bint Younus talk about Aliyah's book "The Power of Du'a," developing a personal relationship with Allah, and how du'a can literally change your life.

Mar 14, 2025 • 33min
A Belated Ramadan Mubarak
Irtiza Hasan and Zainab bint Younus share a (belated) Ramadan Mubarak with the MuslimMatters family, sharing their own traditions and reflections on how to spend this Ramadan.

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 46min
Islam, Decoloniality, and Allamah Iqbal on Revolution
Muhammad Saad Yacoob dismantles the concept of decoloniality, recenters Islamic revolutionary thought, & advises the everyday Muslim.

Dec 10, 2024 • 52min
Navigating Christmas: Advice for Converts, from Converts
Anse Hazem Gomez and Anse Eman Manigat share their own experiences as converts, discussing some of the most common and most difficult challenges that new Muslims face, as well as providing support to those experiencing backlash from family and friends. They offer advice, compassion, and a holistic understanding of maintaining Islamic values while strengthening family ties, too.

Nov 5, 2024 • 46min
How To Free A Jinn and Other Questions
"Does reading about jinn make Muslim kids want to do black magic or communicate with jinn?"
"How can Muslim writers include Islamic teachings and beliefs in fiction?"
Ustadha Raidah Shah Idil is back to talk about her newly published Middle Grade fiction book, "How To Free A Jinn"! Zainab bint Younus asks Ustadha Raidah about Muslim kids reading jinn stories, maintaining Islamic principles when writing fiction, and how to cover big topics like mental health and intergenerational trauma for young readers.

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 17min
Trump May Be The Lesser of Two Evils
In this podcast, Ustadh Mobeen Vaid and MuslimMatters Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad discuss the shifting political landscape for Muslim-American voters as frustrations with the Democratic Party’s stance on Gaza lead to increased support for third-party candidates and even Donald Trump.
They examine recent polling data, endorsements from Somali community leaders, and challenges facing Kamala Harris’s campaign among Muslims. Ustadh Mobeen offers insights into the moral and strategic considerations for Muslim voters navigating difficult choices this election season.

Oct 29, 2024 • 29min
Muslims and Disability: A Way Forward
Zainab bint Younus speaks to Sa'diyyah Nesar about her experiences as a Muslim living with disability, and what the Muslim Ummah needs to know to serve Muslims with disability better.

Oct 14, 2024 • 43min
Hospitals and Healing: Muslim Chaplaincy
Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Sondos Kholaki about what Islamic chaplaincy is, how chaplains fit within the da'wah world, and her experiences as a hospital chaplain.


