Controversial Verses & The Domestic Sphere Sh. Abdullah Adhami

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 Read More …

The Chaipod w/ Shaykh Abdullah Adhami-Women and Society

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.

Culture, Identity and Islam Part 2

Part 2 With Shaykh Abdallah Adhami Shaykh Abdallah Adhami continues our discussion on Islam, Culture and Society. In this episode Shaykh Abdallah starts with an explanation of the word for poet in Arabic which is Sha’ir. He breaks down the roots that make up the word which according to the Shaykh would mean that the Read More …