Season 2 - Episode 28 - The Best of Planners - We've all done it.  We think we are in control of our destiny - we have our own plan all laid out, scheduled down to the last minute, and then... life happens and the plan we had goes right out the window.  But sometimes - sometimes - we need to step aside and let someone with a better plan take the lead. In this episode, Qasim and Salaam bring the second season to a close as they close in on the Meccan plot to kill Muhammad and the Prophet's...

Season 2 - Episode 27 - Incredible Journeys - We have all had that one dream where you wake up in the morning and, for a few minutes, you stare at the ceiling, remembering the vivid details because of how real it felt.  Imaging having a dream - a vision - where you went on the most fantastic of journeys, and when you awoke, you remembered every single detail in such clarity and with such precision that, when shared, it literally transformed your life and the lives around you. In this episode,...

Season 2 - Episode 26 - To Each His Own - One of the most misinterpreted aspects of the Islamic faith is that it is intolerant of the faith of others.  The words of the Holy Prophet, himself, honor a pluralistic society where tolerance for the religion of others must be honored.  Unfortunately, many of those who profess Islam do not even understand this basic tenet that was professed within the pages of the Quran.  In this episode, Qasim and Salaam relate the troubling years in which the...

Season 2 - Episode 25 - Transformers - We're not talking about the "Robots in Disguise" (even though Salaam still plays with his Optimus Prime figure...), but rather those people who, despite the pressures of society and culture, stand their ground, embrace change and create a paradigm shift in their world.  In the earliest days of Islam there were few that "transformed" the acceptance of the Holy Prophet's teaching more than Abu Bakr, Hamza and Umar. In this episode, Qasim and Salaam tell...

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Faith and Patience - How much can one person take?  If you were berated and beaten for your beliefs, how long would you remain peaceful until you struck back?  Would you have the patience to remain true to your convictions?  Would you leave your home and all that you know in order to keep the peace? In this episode, Qasim and Salaam follow the early Muslim migrants who fled their homes in Mecca and the persecution of the Quraysh, crossed the Red Sea and found refuge...

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Madman, Magician or Man of God - A man is defined by his actions.  It doesn't matter what names you are called or what lies are told about you as long as you have remained true to yourself and to God.  The Holy Prophet Muhammad was faced with lies about his character and his purpose and met them with a conviction buoyed by his actions and his faith. In this episode, Qasim and Salaam take a look as some of the mental and physical hardships and torment suffered by the...

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Convictions of the Heart - How strong are you?  Not physically, but mentally and emotionally?  Have you ever been pushed to your limit - to the point where the only thing left is your will and your spirit?  We all have a breaking point - but at what cost is it reached. In this episode, Qasim and Salaam reveal a mere sliver of the many trials and tribulations that faced early Muslims as they struggled to overcome the prejudice of the people of Mecca.  Through physical...

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Power and Influence - Who has your back?  Really, who can you count on in life to be your hero when the chips are down and when the world seems to be against you.  We all need to have that one friend, spouse or relative that we can lean on and who will go the distance for you in tough times.   In this episode, Qasim and Salaam talk about the struggle between Power and Influence in the early days of Islam.  When the Meccans saw the influence of the Prophet Muhammad...

Season 2 - Episode 20 - The Prophet's Path - In life, we get to choose our own path.  Sometimes it's an easy road, but often, when the road is the hardest, we get the greatest rewards.  But when you are chosen to follow a divine path, it is often the case that the trail is nearly impossible to travel - unless you have the support of faithful family and friends. In this episode, Qasim and Salaam guide you along the difficult path that the Prophet and his followers had to travel in the first...

Season 2 - Episode 19 - The Company You Keep - Family always has your back, right?  Well, not always.  Sometimes they can be your biggest critics and hurdles.  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam examine this paradox and reveal that family - true family - is not alway related by blood.  The team looks at those who were first to believe the words of the Q'uran, the first 5 family members and the 5 companions who became the true family of Muhammad.   In this episode, you will...

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Persevere - What do you do when you know something great is just around the corner, but the struggle is real?  Do you quit or do you keep pushing forward? In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam address this by looking at the struggles of the Holy Prophet in the days immediately following the first revelation of the words of the Q'uran. This episode examines how Muhammad was bouyed by his faith, and the support of his beloved wife and a Christian hermit, as...

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Recite - This is the episode that is the epicenter of the story of Islam - and the origin of the Podcast name.  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam examine the life of Muhammad with his beloved wife, Hadija, and the years leading up to the Prophet's revelation of the Q'uran by the Angel Gabriel.   This episode examines the family struggles and losses that Muhammad and Hadija experienced as well as their dedication and devotion toward eachother and God. ...

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Special Episode - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam answer a few questions that have been sent in by the listeners. How does Islam view Tattoos?  (And who are we to judge either way?) Are all the Prophets male? (And if so, what does that mean for a woman's role in Islam?) Why wouldn't God reveal his message to everyone instead of just a select few? With the ususal LOTR and Marvel references, you can find out: What are the 4 greatest attributes of...

Season 2 - Episode 15 - The Trustworthy and the Virtuous - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a close look at the unlikely story of a poor, uneducated 25 year old man who catches the eye of a wealthy, 40 year old, twice widowed, business woman - and the relationship that blossomed from this improbable pairing. This episode will also help you will learn how a business woman shattered the glass ceiling in a time where women didn't do such things and how her tenacity in...

Season 2 - Episode 14 - The Elements of Justice - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a closer look at one of the key fundementals of the Islamic Faith:  the fair and equitable treatment of all people - the upholding of justice. The narrative of Justice weaves a story that works it's way from quantum physics to meteors to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.  With an emphasis on understanding the importance of one's oath and the secular nature of just treatment, the team...

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Mirror, Mirror - In this episode, Re-Sight Islam addresses whether a man is the reflection of the society in which he lives or can society be molded into the reflection of the man.  Qasim and Salaam tackle how a young man can rise to greatness and fulfill the prophecies - even in the face of temptation and violence.  What does it take for a person to go against societal trends and norms to affect change around him?  Can one man sheath the swords of perpetual war? Take...

Season 2 - Episode 12 - The Great Tree - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam bring the story back to that of a young boy orphaned at the young age of 6 years old. Embraced by his Grandfather, only to be orphaned again in 2 years, the child's story is that of compassion and empathy.  Qasim and Salaam relate the teachings of Jesus, through Matthew, and the visions of the kindly Grandfather, Abd al Muttalib, that the "good tree will bear the good fruit". To find out what the...

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Friends and Allies -  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a look at an issue that is all too common in today's society - the bullying of people because of their differences - and how we can each step up to stop it and become the Friends and Allies that we all need. Using today's headlines, personal examples from their own lives and the historical precedent set in the history of Islam, Qasim and Salaam explain how ignorance and fear can be overcome...

Season 2 - Episode 10 - The Heart of a Prophet -  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam begin the story of the life of the Prophet Muhammad from birth until he is orphaned at the tender young age of six. They tell the story of a very young boy, facing an uphill struggle - fatherless, poor, and, eventually an orphan - who, even at an early age, demonstrated the tenacity, faith and strength of will that would be a hallmark of his journey. What is "Desert Day Care"? Who was the...

Season 2 - Episode 9 - No True Scotsman -  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam jump right into why ISIS and other extremists really need to crawl back under the rocks from which they came.  They set the record straight on the differences between the acts of individual Muslims and what Islam teaches.  As they pull back the veil of misunderstanding, the team sets the foundational rules necessary for legitimate scholarly interpretation of the Q'uran and the teachings of the...

Season 2 - Episode 7   What is The Cure for Ignorance? In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam address the misattributions and misinformation that have permeated the discussion on defining the essence of Islam as it is set forth by the Prophet Muhammad.   The team embraces the sincere critics of Islam - welcoming the questions and challenges of the curious and denouncing the intollerance of the furious.  What about Muslims who commit terror?  What do they mean by a "Jihad of the...

Season 2 - Episode 7   In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam address a key question: Who speaks for Islam?  Is it the Sunni or the Shia Imam? Is it Al-Qaeda or Daesh? OR... is it a couple of ruggedly hansom podcast hosts? The team examines the tragedy of 9/11 - the attrocity seen in the loss of innocent life and the intellectual tragedy of this act as the first exposure, for many, to Islam.  They ask some tough questions and bring to light the real roots of the biase in...

Season 2 - Episode 6   In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam embrace "family" and tell the story of the family ties that led to the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.  In this episode, the team follows the lineage of the Prophet Abraham to Qusai ibn Kalib, the unification of the Quraysh Tribes and the establishment of Mecca as a center of trade, democracy and religion.  Learn the story of the union of Abdullah ibn abd-al-Muttalib and Aminah and why the time you are given with family...