I had the pleasure and honor of speaking with independent Islamic author, Umm Zakiyyah about her novels, short film and the challenges she faces writing for the global Muslim community. We also discussed anti-Blackness in the Muslim American community and the controversy that was stoked by Sheikh Hamza Yusuf's remarks at RIS 2016.Subscribe to the B…

Khaled A. Beydoun is a professor of law, a public commentator, writer, and critical race theory scholar. A native of Detroit, Beydoun is a Critical Race Theory scholar, Professor Beydoun's scholarship examines the racial construction of Arab and Muslim American identity, criminal and national security policing, counter-radicalization and the inters…

Ep. 23 | Are Arabs Racist? by Nour M. GodaDoor Nour M. Goda

I asked followers on Facebook: "If your father took on a second wife without your mother's consent, how would you deal with it?" Can you guess how the conversation went? Tune in to hear my response to the speakers' commentary on this taboo question.Door Nour M. Goda

Why has Noor Tagouri’s decision to collaborate with a historically overtly pornographic magazine proved problematic? Why is the Muslim community so divided on the matter? There are several issues at play here, and because her decision raises both questions and implications for Muslim Americans at large, it’s important to clarify what these issues a…