Final Episode: Women and Controversial Quranic Verses w/ Shaykh Abdullah Adhami

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Domestic violence is punishable by Islamic law. But what do we do with the verse in the Quran that seems to not only allow but advocate physically ‘correcting’ a so-called ‘rebellious’ wife? Is the verse in the Quran that uses the word ‘dhoraba’ translated properly as ‘beat them lightly’? Is our understanding misconstrued?  How do we begin to address this issue? Shaykh Adhami concludes our ChaiPod series of podcasts with this controversial issue. As an illuminating nugget check out the 22:oo minute mark for the ‘aside’ on polygamy.  Shaykh Abdullah Adhami is an Islamic scholar and founder/director of Sakeenah.org.

Part 2-Women, Society and Human Nature Sh. Adhami

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We continue our discussion on the topic of Women, Society and Human Nature with Shaykh Abdullah Adhami. In this episdode we focus on authentic hadith and gender roles. Please share.

First spoken word track with music!

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Here is the full version of Spoken Soul the title track to my latest album. Scroll down for the lyrics. This poem features a smooth jazz kind of music bed and deals with self-affirmation and self-improvement. Enjoy.

The Chaipod w/ Shaykh Abdullah Adhami-Women and Society

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We are honored to have with us noted Islamic scholar, teacher, and speaker Shaykh Abdullah Adhami. He sits down with The ChaiPod to discuss Women, Society and Human Nature. Feel free to share this podcast. Shaykh Abdullah is the founder and director of Sakeenah, Inc. Please visit their website www.sakeenah.org.

Donna Auston: Perspectives on Islam in America

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A great brief interview with Rutgers graduate and lecturer Donna Auston on Islam in the United States with special emphasis on how the religion is not “new” or “foreign” to America and actually traces its roots back to the very formation of the country. You can also listen Ms. Auston’s podcast for an expanded discussion on African-American Muslim Women in Islam as well. Also on this site. Recorded at Rutgers University.