Shia Cultures & Practices - Are they Backward...

As the blessed Nights of Qadr conclude, this episode of After Maghrib reflects on a world weighed down by suffering, conflict, and uncertainty. We turn our hearts in prayer for those facing hardship across the globe and ask what these turbulent times mean for believers. From a Sh ...  Show more

As we approach the Nights of Qadr, we sit down with Sadiq Damani for a powerful and thought-provoking discussion on the centrality of the Awaited Imam in our understanding of Ramadan. Moving beyond surface-level ritual, we explore how Laylatul Qadr, the Qur’an, and divine decree ...  Show more

This episode traces the early developments of Shi’ism. In it we discuss the original schism of authority, how the Shiatul Ali form and the compromise that is reached by the community. We talk about how the divisions between the different tribes reflect the alignments of Pre-Islam ...  Show more

Naif Al-Mutawa discusses the importance of interpreting and translating between cultures.Naif created The 99 - comic books featuring characters based on Islamic culture and religion, but appealing to universal virtues. In his Four Thought talk, he uses his own experiences running ...  Show more

Assalamu’alaikum everyone! Today's episode pinpoints the war between cultural influences & religious upbringings. Alot of times our culture and the way the older generation was raised interferes with islamic beliefs. This episode helps sort through this narrative 

You can also watch this programme on Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zbOe1pDdHkANewsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com/ Japan is a country that is known for its deep connection with tradition. Much of its rich culture comes from its adherence to two religious beliefs, S ...  Show more