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The Maydan Podcast

The Maydan Podcast

The Maydan Podcast presents a new year-long series over 50 episodes across four unique streams where guests gather to discuss Islam, race, gender, and politics. Our streams are On The Square hosted by the Sappelo Square team, History Speaks hosted by Dr. Roshan Iqbal, Knowledge and its Producers hosted by N.A. Mansour, and Islam on the Edges hosted by Dr. Ermin Sinanovic, and A common Word hosted by Dr. Younus Mirza. This series is made possible by a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to

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00:54:02

History Speaks EP 11 | A Brief Guide to Shi’a Islam:...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, Dr. Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Saba Fatima, Professor of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, about her new book, A Brief Guide to Shia Islam: Beliefs, Practices, and Exemplars. Together, they explore the core tenets, rich traditions, and influential figures of Shia Islam in a conversation designed to be accessible and engaging. This episode offers a warm and informative introduction for students and curious

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00:53:06

A Common Word | Episode 6 – Younus Mirza with Shawkat...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/08/11

When I started writing my book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries, I was drawn to the Qur’anic chapter of Mary or Surat Maryam. As I started to research the chapter, I came across the work of Shawkat Toorawa who focuses on the sound, rhyme and rhythm of the Qur’an and points out some of Surat Maryam’s unique qualities and characteristics. I was thus excited to see that he has come out with a new book entitled The Devotional Qur’an which

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00:53:06

A Common Word | Episode 6 – Younus Mirza with Shawkat...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/08/11

When I started writing my book The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries, I was drawn to the Qur’anic chapter of Mary or Surat Maryam. As I started to research the chapter, I came across the work of Shawkat Toorawa who focuses on the sound, rhyme and rhythm of the Qur’an and points out some of Surat Maryam’s unique qualities and characteristics. I was thus excited to see that he has come out with a new book entitled The Devotional Qur’an which

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00:47:26

History Speaks EP10 | Between Worlds: Muslim Women...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of History Speaks, Dr. Roshan Iqbal talks with Dr. Shabana Mir, Associate Professor of Anthropology at American Islamic College and author of the award-winning book Muslim American Women on Campus. Drawing from rich ethnographic research, Dr. Mir explores how Muslim women navigate elite U.S. university spaces while negotiating the pressures of visibility, belonging, and religious identity. We discuss everything from drinking culture and

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00:47:26

History Speaks EP10 | Between Worlds: Muslim Women...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of History Speaks, Dr. Roshan Iqbal talks with Dr. Shabana Mir, Associate Professor of Anthropology at American Islamic College and author of the award-winning book Muslim American Women on Campus. Drawing from rich ethnographic research, Dr. Mir explores how Muslim women navigate elite U.S. university spaces while negotiating the pressures of visibility, belonging, and religious identity. We discuss everything from drinking culture and

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00:50:12

History Speaks - Episode 9- Karbala and Nobility

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2025/07/03

What does it mean to act with nobility in the face of certain loss? In this episode of History Speaks, host Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Cyrus Ali Zargar, Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Central Florida, about his powerful new book The Ethics of Karbala. Whether you’re familiar with Karbala or learning about it for the first time, this episode invites you to reflect on the enduring power of principled

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00:50:12

History Speaks - Episode 9- Karbala and Nobility

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/07/03

What does it mean to act with nobility in the face of certain loss? In this episode of History Speaks, host Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Cyrus Ali Zargar, Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Central Florida, about his powerful new book The Ethics of Karbala. Whether you’re familiar with Karbala or learning about it for the first time, this episode invites you to reflect on the enduring power of principled

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00:48:00

A Common Word | Episode 5- Younus Mirza Hosts Maria...

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2025/07/01

In this episode of A Common Word, Dr. Younus Mirza hosts Dr. Maria Barga. In the Chapter of Mary (Surat Maryam), Zechariah/Zakariyya foreshadows the coming of Maryam. I sit down with Maria Barga to discuss her article "Redeeming Zachariah" which uses the Qur'an to understand the Biblical narrative and to argue that Zachariah should be seen more in a positive light. Along the way, we discuss issues related to silence, suffering and divine

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00:54:02

A Common Word | Episode 4- Younus Mirza Hosts Jordan...

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2025/06/10

While writing my book the Islamic Mary, I came across various works on Christian-Muslim relations, in particular the groundbreaking Catholic document of Nostra Aetate which speaks about positive relations with Muslims. However, the document is silent on core issues of Muslim faith such as the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad. This led me to the writings of Jordan Denari Duffner who addresses these issues in her recent dissertation. I speak

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00:54:02

A Common Word | Episode 4- Younus Mirza Hosts Jordan...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/06/10

While writing my book the Islamic Mary, I came across various works on Christian-Muslim relations, in particular the groundbreaking Catholic document of Nostra Aetate which speaks about positive relations with Muslims. However, the document is silent on core issues of Muslim faith such as the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammad. This led me to the writings of Jordan Denari Duffner who addresses these issues in her recent dissertation. I speak

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00:47:41

A Common Word | Episode 3- Younus Mirza Hosts Martin...

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2025/05/14

In this episode of A Common Word, Dr. Younus Mirza speaks with Dr. Martin Nguyen on his edited book “An American Muslim Guide to the Art and Life of Preaching” by Sohaib Sultan. They discuss how the book was conceived, how Dr. Nguyen worked with Sohaib Sultan- the late Muslim chaplain at Princeton University- on the book before he passed away, and the work’s major lessons and takeaways. Along the way, they discuss the ideas of friendship, community and

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00:47:41

A Common Word | Episode 3- Younus Mirza Hosts Martin...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/05/14

In this episode of A Common Word, Dr. Younus Mirza speaks with Dr. Martin Nguyen on his edited book “An American Muslim Guide to the Art and Life of Preaching” by Sohaib Sultan. They discuss how the book was conceived, how Dr. Nguyen worked with Sohaib Sultan- the late Muslim chaplain at Princeton University- on the book before he passed away, and the work’s major lessons and takeaways. Along the way, they discuss the ideas of friendship, community and

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00:58:19

A Common Word | Episode 2- Younus Mirza Hosts...

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2025/04/14

Younus Mirza sits down with Alexander Massad to discuss his new book "Witnessing God: Christians, Muslims, and the Comparative Theology of Missions". Alex is a strong proponent of Evangelical and Muslim dialogue and with wrestling with the claims of each religion. In the interview, we discuss his spiritual biography, interest in Christian-Muslim dialogue, program at Wheaton College and theological views.

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00:58:19

A Common Word | Episode 2- Younus Mirza Hosts...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Younus Mirza sits down with Alexander Massad to discuss his new book "Witnessing God: Christians, Muslims, and the Comparative Theology of Missions". Alex is a strong proponent of Evangelical and Muslim dialogue and with wrestling with the claims of each religion. In the interview, we discuss his spiritual biography, interest in Christian-Muslim dialogue, program at Wheaton College and theological views.

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00:48:12

History Speaks EP8- Roshan Iqbal hosts Celene...

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2025/02/27

In this episode of History Speaks, Roshan Iqbal is joined by Celene Ibrahim, Oludamini Ogunnaike, and Younus Mirza to explore distinct fasting practices and their inner and outer dimensions in Islamic scholarship, especially focusing on Al-Ghazali’s seminal book, Inner Dimensions of Islamic Practice. Part of a series designed as a classroom resource and a primer for lay audiences, this episode provides valuable insights into a foundational topic.

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00:48:12

History Speaks EP8- Roshan Iqbal hosts Celene...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/02/27

In this episode of History Speaks, Roshan Iqbal is joined by Celene Ibrahim, Oludamini Ogunnaike, and Younus Mirza to explore distinct fasting practices and their inner and outer dimensions in Islamic scholarship, especially focusing on Al-Ghazali’s seminal book, Inner Dimensions of Islamic Practice. Part of a series designed as a classroom resource and a primer for lay audiences, this episode provides valuable insights into a foundational topic.

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00:57:57

A Common Word-Episode 1 | Younus Mirza Hosts Rachel...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2025/02/18

One of the reasons I have been drawn to A Common Word and the Islamic Mary or Maryam in particular is the idea of a shared figure between various religious traditions and the interactions between them. This led me to the emerging field of Interreligious Studies and to the new book Interreligious Studies: An Introduction by Rachel Mikva. I sit down with Rachel to talk about defining Interreligious Studies, how it is different from other fields, and how it is relevant to

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00:44:47

History Speaks EP7 - Storytelling, Virtue Ethics, and...

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2024/01/29

n this episode of History Speaks, Roshan Iqbal speaks with Cyrus Zargar on the role of storytelling and virtue ethics in the work of Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, the 13th-century jurist, philosopher, poet, and polymath. The conversation delves particularly into the virtue of ‘compassion’ within the context of the story ‘The Tale of the Sufi and the Judge,’ from Maulana Rūmī’s magnum opus, the Mathnawī-i Maʿnawī (“The Rhymed Couplets of Spiritual Signification”). Dr. Roshan Iqbal

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00:44:47

History Speaks EP7 - Storytelling, Virtue Ethics, and...

The Maydan Podcast ·

2024/01/29

n this episode of History Speaks, Roshan Iqbal speaks with Cyrus Zargar on the role of storytelling and virtue ethics in the work of Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, the 13th-century jurist, philosopher, poet, and polymath. The conversation delves particularly into the virtue of ‘compassion’ within the context of the story ‘The Tale of the Sufi and the Judge,’ from Maulana Rūmī’s magnum opus, the Mathnawī-i Maʿnawī (“The Rhymed Couplets of Spiritual

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01:20:28

On the Square EP 16 - Serving Community Through Civic...

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2024/01/15

In this episode of On The Square, Sapelo Square’s Executive Director Latasha Rouseau sits down with Salima Suswell. Salima is the CEO and President of Evolve Solutions and founder of the Philadelphia Ramadan and Eid Fund. Salima shares how her upbringing provided the foundation for her love of community and civic engagement. Her father, Imam Asim Abdur-Rashid (may Allah be pleased with him) was the imam for Masjid Mujahideen in Philadelphia until his passing in 2022. Her mother, Majeedah

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