Behind the Minbar 🎙️

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP18 | The Messenger of Allah (with Shaykh Azhar Nasser)Salam and welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️💭 In this episode, we begin with a brief introduction into Shaykh Azhar and his background. We then move on to discussing the life and ideals of our Holy Prophet (saaw), covering a variety of topics regarding our characterization and the images Shi'is h...

The Arbaeen 🎙️ EP17 | The Arbaeen (with Shaykh Dr. Usama Al-Atar)Salam and welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️💭 In this episode, we begin with a brief introduction into Shaykh Dr. Usama and his background. We then move on to discussing the Arbaeen of Imam al-Hussain (as), its history and its basis in Islam. We then answer some of the questions asked about the significance of t...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP16 | LGBT and Islam (with Sayed Mohammed Hassan Alsheraa)Salam and welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️💭 In this episode, we begin by discussing the interaction of Islam and Liberalism, the reduction of family values, and how the traditional nuclear family is being targeted. We then discuss the issue of transgenderism in Islam, before going onto discussin...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP15 | Finding the Path (with Sheikh Nuru Mohammed)Salam and welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️💭 In this episode, we begin by discussing Sheikh Nuru Mohammed's story of being guided to the path of Ahlulbayt. Then, we discuss his path of scholarship, and whether Shi'i scholars are more open to answering questions. Sheikh Nuru then responds to commo...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP14 | Intergender Relations (with Dr. Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini) Salam and welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we discuss Intergender Relations with Dr. Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini. We begin by discussing intergender relations at school and work, and then the Islamic limit of interaction between the sexes. We then discuss the appropriate...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP13 | The Struggle (with Sayed Hussain Makke) Salam and welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we discuss Sayed Hussain Makke's journey through hawzah, and how he got to that point. We speak about the great struggle of the period and Lebanese resistance. We then talk about how to stay strong during times of grief, and wrap up our conversat...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP12 | Til Death Do Us Part (with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we discuss two of the most definitive moments of someone's life: marriage... and death. We discuss some of the prominent issues surrounding marriage in modern Shi'i culture, such as polygamy, temporary marriage, and choosing a spouse. We also...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP11 | Telling the Shi'i Story (with Nouri Sardar) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, discuss the world of Shi'i poetry with the esteemed poet - Nouri Sardar! We'll then go on to talk about filmmaking and story telling, while discussing the intentions behind making online Shi'i content - to tell a story. Introduction - 00:00 Nouri's Sto...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP10 | Shia Cancel Culture (with Sayed Mohammed Hassan Alsheraa) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll introduce the importance of Shi'i presence on social media, and Sayed's popular Instagram account - Instahlulbayt. Introduction - 00:00 Instahlulbayt & Instagram - 5:30 Karbala and Gaza - 18:00 Number 1 Shia Communit...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP09 | Out with the Old (with Mulla Ali Fadhil) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of youth-centric majalis with Mulla Ali Fadhil. We'll get a personal look into Mulla Ali's upbringing, and hear his thoughts about the ShiaVoice. We'll also talk about Masjid al-Rasool's recent revival and the juicy details th...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP08 | Eid al-Ghadeer (with Sayed Jawad Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll chat with Sayed Jawad al-Qazwini about Eid al-Ghadeer and the origins of its celebration. We'll talk about the Ghadeer Festival in Toronto, discuss the importance of publicly reviving the memory of Ahlulbayt, and touch on the use of social...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP06 | Is the Qur'an Authentic? (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll dive into one of the common points of contention regarding the Shi'a: the claim that we believe the Qur'an is corrupted. We will discuss first whether the Qur'an is historically uncompromised, before jumping into...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP05 | The English Minbar - Part 1: Role and Issues (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll pick up the discussion from the last episode, and continue speaking about the role of the English Minbar in propagating the message of Ahlulbayt. Sayed Hossein walks us through the history of the English minba...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP04 | The English Minbar - Part 1: Role and Issues (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the role of the English Minbar in propagating the message of Ahlulbayt. Sayed Hossein shares his process of coming up with a topic and some topics he generally avoids. We speak about some of the trends...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP03 | The Logic of the Mahdi (with Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the concept of Messianism from both an internal and external lens, touching upon the logic of the Islamic Mahdi, and specifically the Mahdi (ajtf) of the Shi'a, the son of Imam Hasan al-Askari (as). We'll address the...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP02 | Sayeda Zainab (as) and Hijab (with Sheikh Mustafa Akhound) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar! In this episode, we'll discuss the difficult topic of hijab in the 21st century, in both its physical and social forms. We'll discuss how hijab applies to both men and women and how to advise someone about their hijab. We'll tie this back to the g...

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP01 | Fatimiyyah and Falasteen (with Sayed Saleh Qazwini) Thanks for tuning in to the very first episode of Behind the Minbar! In this episode, we'll discuss the tragedies that befell Lady Fatimah (as), and how to make Fatimiyyah more relevant for the youth. We'll also relate it to the ongoing struggle of our brothers and sisters in Falasteen. Intro - 00:00 Relating F...