Abdalla describes how being Palestinian, Muslim, and American has influenced how he sees the world. His activism is strongly tied to the Islamic principle of da'wa and advocating for Palestinian rights, a perspective that also guides his work with youth ..read more

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are often referred to as the best ten days of the year. Ustadha Zaynab Ansari gives us practical advice on how to maximize the blessings and helps us understand the historical significance of the Hajj as a continuation of the Abrahamic tradition of sacrifice. Episode 1 of 3 in our Guide to Understanding Dhul Hijjah Series ..read more

How did the Prophet, peace be upon him, perform Hajj? Dr. Hassan Lachheb inserts us into the journey - with anecdotes and reflections - to help us understand the significance of Dhul Hijjah ..read more

We explore the concept of a gap year and discover that it's not only becoming a norm but perhaps even a necessity as teens enter adulthood. But what does this mean for Muslims and how can they best take advantage of this time? We consider the Tayseer one-year program as a case study with faculty member Ustadha Zaynab Ansari. We also speak with Chaplain Omer Bajwa of Yale University.   Follow us on Instagram @tayseerseminary ..read more

Muslim women are leveraging technology to access female Qur'an reciters through a new app called Qari'ah. In this episode, we learn about the history of women reciting publicly & privately, and explore why this practice is sometimes scrutinized. We're joined by Shaykha Maryam Amir & Ustadha Zaynab Ansari. Download Qari'ah: wwww.qariah.app. Learn about Tayseer Seminary: www.tayseerseminary.org ..read more