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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 [...]

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.

Embracing The Good/Bad America: Dr. West, Dr. Jackson

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Part 2 of the historic meeting of the minds at Princeton University between Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Sherman Jackson discussing religion, politics, and African-Americans in Islam.