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Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, and practical applications.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 66 Ratings

Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, and practical applications.

    Season Finale! Believing in the Unseen with Dr. Omar Suleiman

    Season Finale! Believing in the Unseen with Dr. Omar Suleiman

    In Surat al-Hujurat verse 18, Allah (SWT) says: “Surely Allah knows the Unseen of the heavens and earth. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” Al-Ghaib, or the Unseen, refers to knowledge that is only known to Allah, such as knowledge about the angels and jinn, heaven and hell, and fate and predestination. 

    Why do we struggle to connect with and be motivated by the Unseen? Can we prove the existence of the Unseen? How can connecting with the Unseen world help us come closer to God? 

    Join host Mohamad Zaoud for the season four finale of DoubleTake with Dr. Omar Suleiman, founder of Yaqeen Institute. 


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    • 53 min
    Building Prophetic Communities for Women, with Usts. Lobna Mulla & Maryam Amir

    Building Prophetic Communities for Women, with Usts. Lobna Mulla & Maryam Amir

    The Prophet (S) once critically said, “O people! Some of you scare people away [from faith].” He was addressing the best generation of Muslims when he said this, so it certainly still applies today.

    Are Muslim communities pushing women away today? What do we lose when women are disengaged from Islamic institutions? How can we improve access and connection to the tradition for Muslim women?

    Earlier this season we talked about The State of Masculinity. This week, join host Mohamad Zaoud in conversation with Ustadha Lobna Mulla and Ustadha Maryam Amir as they discuss how we can make our communities better for women.




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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: "Why didn't God stop it?" - Special with Sh. Mohammed Elshinawy

    Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: "Why didn't God stop it?" - Special with Sh. Mohammed Elshinawy

    On February 6th, a devastating earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria. Over 12,000 lives have been lost, and thousands more have been injured and displaced. When tragedies and disasters occur, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?” Are natural disasters a form of punishment from God? Are they a warning to turn back to Him? If Allah is Merciful, why does He allow suffering to exist? Join host Mohamad Zaoud as he discusses these questions and more with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, author of the Yaqeen paper, “Why Do People Suffer? God’s Existence & the Problem of Evil.”



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    • 32 min
    Trusting God, The Provider, with Dr. Jinan Yousef

    Trusting God, The Provider, with Dr. Jinan Yousef

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    In the 51st chapter of the Qur’an, verse 22, Allah (SWT) says, “In heaven is your rizq and whatever you are promised.” Rizq, meaning provision or sustenance, comes in different forms, but Allah is clear that He is the One who provides it. 

    Can we control our rizq to get the things we want? If our provision is already determined, what is the purpose of our effort? How can our understanding of God as The Provider change our day-to-day actions? 

    Join host Mohamad Zaoud for a conversation with Dr. Jinan Yousef, a fellow at Yaqeen and author of the popular book, "Reflecting on the Names of Allah." 
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    • 37 min
    The State of Masculinity, with Dr. Osman Umarji

    The State of Masculinity, with Dr. Osman Umarji

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    Some of the most popular influencers today are being hailed as guides and teachers for boys and men. They claim to understand the challenges that men are facing, and they say they have the solutions. 

    Why are people talking so much about masculinity, and are these conversations productive? What does the Islamic tradition have to say about what it means to be a real man? What are the values that men should be building in order to thrive in the modern world? 

    In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Osman Umarji, the Director of Survey Research and Evaluation at Yaqeen.


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    • 52 min
    Why Do We Need Hadith? with Dr. Jonathan Brown

    Why Do We Need Hadith? with Dr. Jonathan Brown

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    The most authentic and verified texts for Muslims, after the Qur’an, are the books of Hadith. They’re foundational to how we understand and practice our religion. 

    But if the Qur’an is complete and perfect, why do we even need the Hadith? What is the method that scholars use to determine if the Prophet (S) really said something? How can we be certain that we are understanding and applying the Prophet's (S) narrations correctly?

    In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Jonathan Brown, the Director of History and Islamic Thought at Yaqeen.

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Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

MCMama3 ,

Very Beneficial!

Asalaamo Alikum!
I have really benefited from the topics discussed in this podcast. I have even shared what I have learned in gatherings within our community. Some of my favorite episodes:
Abortion & Islam
Jealousy & Envy in relation to Social Media
A man’s role in the Household

These were all topics that I really found relevant to do our day to day spiritual development. Really looking forward to next season

Nutellaandcats ,

Wonderful

It’s great and I’m sure it’ll just keep getting better! Thank you all!

Amer The Coach ,

Great, can still improve

This is a great podcast. The topics are very interesting and relevant and the guests are excellent and knowledgeable. The host is very authentic and tries his best. I would kindly suggest that the host works on making his questions more concise and that he tries not to interrupt the guests. JAK for your hard work!

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