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MM's Acting Executive Director Siraaj Muhammad spills the tea on MM's secret agenda - is it Salafi? Is it SJW? And how has MM been influencing the Muslim scene during 2022? Take a listen and find out!

Zainab bint Younus speaks to Chaplain Tricia Pethic about the book "Mantle of Mercy: Islamic Chaplaincy in North America" to do a deep dive behind the scenes of Islamic chaplaincy.

Christmas is around the corner, and the Christmas carols, decor, and workplace parties hype is at its peak! What does that mean for Muslims? Can't we all sing Muslim carols, have a crescent shaped tree, and celebrate the Mawlid of Prophet 'Eesa (as)? Or is Christmas really haraam? Ustadha Alima Ashfaq shares how Muslims can navigate the Christmas season in a way true to our Deen and sensitive to individual situations, without compromising our Islamic principles.

In a world ravaged by debates over masculinity and femininity, Muslims are left wondering what Islam says about men and masculine traits. While characteristics such as courage, strength, and dominance are often brought up, we hear very little about the concept of modesty for men. What does hayaa' mean in relation to Muslim men? Are gym selfies okay for Muslim men to post? How can Muslim fathers teach their sons about masculinity and modesty in Islam? Imam Tom Facchine and Zainab bint Younus discuss what Islamic modesty looks like for Muslim men, the spiritual virtues of hayaa' vs the bare minimum fiqh, and how this figures into an Islamic framework of modesty.

In this episode of the MuslimMatters podcast, Zainab bint Younus speaks to Hadia Mubarak, author of the new and fascinating book "Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur'anic Commentaries." From polygamy to nushooz, Mubarak compares and contrasts the many different ways that Islamic exegetes (mufassiroon) conceptualized and discussed these contentious topics in the Qur'an.

Sh Abdul Rahman Chao takes on the topic of corporal punishment in Islamic education, discouragement of critical thinking, and the dangers of abusive teaching.

Sh Shahin-ur Rahman and Zainab bint Younus tackle the ever-pressing question of "Is Harry Potter haraam?", understanding the Islamic perspective of poetry, and the importance of literature and fiction for Muslims.

Kirin Nabi (The Islamic School Librarian) and Zainab bint Younus talk all things Muslim bookstagram!From the evolution of Muslim fiction and the theological implications of Muslim fantasy, to diving into critical reading and Muslim bookish pet peeves, this episode is no-holds barred!

It is the time for all of us to organize and ally with one another to call for accountability on behalf of those who are unable to advocate for themselves. Guantanamo Bay is more than just a symbol, it is our obligation towards the oppressed and to our own selves. For more information about the Dhul Hijjah Global Activism Drive, visit:https://muslimmatters.org/2022/06/29/guantanamo/To learn more about CAGE's tireless and invaluable advocacy, visit:https://www.cage.ngo/ Visit MuslimMatters daily for ongoing information about Guantanamo Bay during Dhul Hijjah!