Episodes
In this must-watch episode of the "Talking With Teachers" podcast, join us for an in-depth conversation with Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, one of the most renowned Muslim scholars in the West. Shaykh Yasir delves into controversial issues and shares his perspectives on various topics, including: His early connection with the Salafi movement and reasons for distancing from it His evolving views on the Asharis and other Islamic schools of thought The significance of Muhammad Rashid Rida in Islamic...
Published 05/27/24
In this episode of the 'Talking with Teachers' Podcast, we dive deep with Shaykh Abdassamad Clarke as he shares his inspiring journey into Islam. Shaykh Abdassamad discusses his early intellectual endeavors as a translator of Islamic texts and the significant impact Shaykh Abdul-Qadir as-Sufi had on his spiritual development. Gain profound insights on the importance of ethical business transactions and the danger of riba (interest) in the lives of Muslims. Don’t miss this enlightening...
Published 05/20/24
Join us for an enlightening episode of the Talking With Teachers Podcast as we delve into the fascinating realm of metaphysics with esteemed guest Shaykh Hasan Spiker. Gain profound insights into Shaykh Hasan's background and his exploration of the Western philosophical tradition's interpretation of metaphysics, featuring prominent thinkers such as Aristotle and Kant. Discover the rich legacy of Islamic intellectual tradition through the lens of the great Ottoman scholar and teacher, Mulla...
Published 05/13/24
In the inaugural episode of our Second Season of "Talking With Teachers," we're delighted to engage in a conversation with Dr. Sherman Jackson. As a Distinguished Professor and holder of the King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture at the University of Southern California, Dr. Jackson offers unique personal insights into his journey as a Muslim scholar and educator. Additionally, he provides intriguing perspectives on his latest publication, "The Islamic Secular," offering valuable...
Published 05/07/24
In our final episode of Season 1, Shaykh Yasir Fahmy provides a fascinating look at his journey in Islamic studies. Stay tuned for more details on Season 2. Your support for the Lamppost Education Initiative is instrumental in our mission to provide enriching content for English-speaking Muslims worldwide. Your donations at https://lamppostedu.org/donate directly contribute to the advancement of Islamic education by qualified Muslim scholars.
Published 04/09/24
In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ninowy looks at his background and the insights that inform his understanding of fiqh, hadith, and other Islamic sciences. He also emphasizes the importance of love and mercy in our Islamic tradition. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative. Your donations help Lamppost provide high-quality content for English-speaking Muslims worldwide. Visit us at: https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute and aid Islamic education...
Published 03/31/24
In this episode of 'Talking With Teachers', Shaykh Yayha Rhodus tells us of his fascinating, personal journey to Islam and gives insights about some of the influences of his spiritual development. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative 2024 Ramadan Fundraising Drive. Your donations help Lamppost provide high-quality content for English-speaking Muslims worldwide. Visit us at: https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute and aid Islamic education from qualified Muslim scholars....
Published 03/24/24
In this episode of the 'Talking With Teachers' Podcast, we are delighted to hear insights from Ustadh Hassan Shibly, an attorney who fights Islamaphobia and defends Muslims' civil rights through his law firm, Muslim Legal. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative, visit our website at https://lamppostedu.org
Published 03/17/24
In our eighth episode of the 'Talking With Teachers' Podcast. Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown provides a moving talk of some of the influences that shaped his development as teacher of the Islamic sciences. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative. Your donations help Lamppost provide high-quality content for English-speaking Muslims worldwide. Visit us at https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute and aid Islamic education from qualified Muslim scholars.
Published 03/10/24
In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Ustadha Zaynab Ansari emphasizes the importance of Muslims being aware of Muslim women teachers in our Islamic tradition. Ustadha Zaynab talks briefly about one of the great scholars of the hadith science, Aisha Ba'uniyyah. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative. 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 to and aid...
Published 03/03/24
In this episode of the 'Talking With Teachers' Podcast, we take a look at the journey of Imam Dawud Walid, an author, teacher, and the Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI). Imam Walid provides some unique insights on one of the major influences of his Islamic life, Imam Warith-Deen Mohammed (ra)
Published 02/25/24
In this fascinating episode from Talking With Teachers, Dr. Tamara Gray describes her journey in developing as a teacher and the influence of little-known but great Muslim woman scholar Nana Asma'u. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative. Your donations help Lamppost provide high-quality content for English-speaking Muslims worldwide. Visit us at https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute to and aid Islamic education from qualified Muslim scholars. Please subscribe to the...
Published 02/18/24
The Talking With Teachers Podcast continues with a fascinating discussion with Mustafa Briggs! One feature of this interview is Sidi Mustafa's in-depth look at Shaykh al-Islam al-Hajj Ibrahim Niasse (ra)! Please like, share, and subscribe. Please support the Lamppost Education Initiative. Your donations help Lamppost provide high-quality content for English-speaking Muslims worldwide. Visit us at https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute to and aid Islamic education from qualified Muslim...
Published 02/11/24
In the third episode of our Talking With Teachers Podcast, we feature Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick. Shaykh Abdullah looks at his personal development in Islam and gives some unique insights into his extensive study of Islamic history in West Africa. Shaykh Abdullah closely examines the life of the famed West African scholar, warrior, and spiritual guide-The Shehu-Uthman Dan Fodio. Please be sure to visit our website at https://lamppostedu.org
Published 02/04/24
Our Second Episode of the 'Talking With Teachers Podcast' features Dr. Ali Ataie. Dr. Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages, Comparative Theology, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic, Creedal Theology, Comparative Theology, Sciences of the Quran, Introduction to the Qur’an, and Seminal Ancient Texts. In this fascinating podcast, Dr. Ataie talks about his early development as a Muslim and his formative...
Published 01/28/24
This is the first episode of our new podcast, ' Talking With Teachers,' with Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali. In this podcast, we will speak to English-speaking scholars and teachers of the Islamic tradition. Looking closely at their insights, influences, and understandings of our Islamic intellectual tradition. We begin this podcast with Dr. Haifaa Younis. Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and the founder and Chairman of Jannah Institute. Dr. Haifaa...
Published 01/21/24
The ‘Talking With Teachers’ Podcast will provide revealing insights into the unique contributions of famous and less-known scholars and teachers. Hosted by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, an Associate Professor at Zaytuna College and the Founding Director of the Lamppost Education Initiative (Lamppost). Each episode will discuss key features of the academic journey of our guests as well as explore a particular thinker’s key intellectual/cultural contributions. Guests will primarily be Muslim...
Published 01/03/24