Black Glue Podcast

The 6th Juz of the Quran, encompassing Surah An-Nisa (4:148) to Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:81), continues to elaborate on themes central to social justice, ethical conduct, and the legal framework for a righteous community. In Surah An-Nisa, the emphasis is on justice, fair dealings, and the importance of protecting the rights of individuals, particularly the weak and vulnerable. The section addresses th...

The fifth juz of the Quran includes the latter part of Surah An-Nisa (4:24-147). This section continues to elaborate on the social, ethical, and legal guidelines essential for the well-being of the Muslim community. Surah An-Nisa (4:24-147) The fifth juz begins with further instructions regarding marriage and familial relationships. It highlights the prohibitions concerning whom one can marry, und...

he fourth juz of the Quran continues from the latter part of Surah Al Imran and enters the initial verses of Surah An-Nisa. This section addresses several themes related to faith, piety, community, and social justice. Voiced & Produced by Tariq I. El-Amin Image- Tariq I. El-Amin

The third juz of the Quran begins with the latter part of Surah Al-Baqarah and continues into Surah Aal-e-Imran, spanning from verse 253 of Surah Al-Baqarah to verse 92 of Surah Aal-e-Imran. This juz emphasizes several key themes, including the importance of faith, guidance for community conduct, and the principles of charity and social justice. In Surah Al-Baqarah, the juz continues discussing va...

The Conscious Connection Project aims to provide engaging readings of the English Translation of the Holy Quran for those unfamiliar with Arabic. Whether you're Muslim or from another faith tradition, listening to the Qur'an in your native language can be a valuable experience. While it's not a substitute for the original Arabic, if it helps foster mindfulness and brings you closer to the text, th...

The first juz of the Quran, also known as "Alif Lam Mim," encompasses the opening chapter, Al-Fatiha, and the first part of Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow), spanning verses 1 to 141. ### Al-Fatiha (The Opening) Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter, is a prayer and introduction to the Quran. It consists of seven verses and holds immense significance as it encapsulates the essence of the Quran. The chapter beg...

Our guest is Laila Qadira Yamini, author of Al-Quran, Our "Vibranium" to Fuel a Renewed Society (e-book) and The Big Book for Glowing with Ramadan All Year Long!  Links to her books are below. Our conversation begins with understanding Sr. Qadira's inspiration for writing her book, and continues on to look at the role the study of Qur'anic Arabic plays in cultivating the process of thinking for so...

Ep. 34 Ustadh Adrian Ashir Kirk by Tariq I. El-Amin

In this culminating conversation, Imam Tariq talks with Reverend Brian E. Smith about the importance of awareness and compassion in end of life services in the African American community, where families are often comprised of Muslims and Christians. They discuss what's needed to move the African American community forward regarding this issue. However, there are universal lessons to be gleaned for...

Part 2 in our conversation about End of Life ceremonies and how they often represent missed opportunities for interfaith engagement and healing in African American Muslim and Christian communities. Our guest is Minister Denise Smith of Greater Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church, in Chicago IL. Guest- Denise Smith Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Image- LifeStar Communications Music-Benjamin Banger-...

In this first of three of conversations dealing with interfaith relations/engagement in End of LIfe services (Funeral/Janaza), Tariq talks with a special guest, his mother, Zakiyyah El-Amin. They revisit the first time their family was singled out as Muslims during the funeral of a loved one; the first time was at the funeral of Zakiyyah's mother-in-law, Tariq's grandmother. Guest- Zakiyyah H. El-...

In my family, birthday's are celebrated with "the rounds." This is the first year we weren't able to do them for my youngest sister, Halimah, who passed on December 28th of last year after a 2 year battle with breast cancer....exactly 2 months before her 41st birthday. In this episode you'll find out what the rounds are and where they started. You'll hear from family members and excerpts from a fe...

I'm joined by my brother-in-law Zakee Shahid, a husband of 24 years, and father to 4. We start by talking about TV dads who've had an impact on us as fathers, then go on to discuss some of the real life models we've drawn from. We also talk about the lack of representation of Black Muslim Families(and fathers) on network television/streaming services. Guest- Zakee Shahid Host/Producer- Tariq I. El...

My guest is Briana Payton, a policy analyst with the Chicago Community Bond Fund, and a leader with the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. We discuss Ms. Payton's path to community justice work as a career, the origins of the Chicago Community Bond Fund, and some exciting legislative victories of The Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. Guest- Briana Payton Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Im...

My guest is Donald Lassere, the President of the Chicago History Museum. He is also the former President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center and Museum (MAC). Guest- Donald Lassere Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Image- Donald Lassere (modified by T. El-Amin) Music-Benjamin Banger- Whistle (Instagram (@BenJaminBanger) smarturtit/hit20)

My guest is Clyde El-Amin, former president of Kennedy-King & Olive Harvey city colleges (Chicago), and current organizational and development consultant. His leadership and talents have benefited many. Growing up during the civil rights movement, originally from Alabama, before moving to Detroit and finally making his way to Chicago, you'll appreciate his perspective on the state of Black history...

Our guest is Chaplain Tahara Akmal, the first Muslim Woman to become certified as a Clinical Pastoral Education Educator by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) since its founding in 1967. Chaplain Tahara is the Manager of CPE at a Washington DC hospital, an interfaith Chaplain, and a Visiting Faculty member at Bayan Islamic Seminary at Chicago Theological Seminary, where she teac...

Ijeoma Ukenta, a Black Muslim Nigerian American woman, was accosted by Abigail Elphick, a white woman, at a Victoria’s Secret in the Milborn mall in Short Hills, New Jersey. Ms. Ukenta began recording the interaction which showed Ms. Elphick go from--what appeared to be an attempted strike to laying down on the floor in the store crying, asking why no one was defending her? She (Elphick) was the c...

Our guest is writer and social justice activist Mahal Lofton Emenari, who recently penned an open letter, following a two-and-a-half-year period of visiting masaajid/mosques throughout the Chicagoland area that left him feeling unwelcomed. Br. Emenari reads the letter in its entirety at the outset of the program. We discuss the nuances of culture and its potential impact on the perceptions of hosp...

In this episode, Imam Tariq talks with Rev. Brian E. Smith about the importance of interfaith cooperation in the Black community. They talk about potential opportunities for growth, such as the grant Rev. Smith administers (see below). Reverend Brian E. Smith, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Chicago Theological Seminary where he is the administrator of a Henry LUCE Foundation COVID-19 Emergen...

Tariq is joined by longtime contributor, Layla Abdullah-Poulos (Author of the Brothers in Law series) to talk about pragmatism, optimism, and planning to meet the challenge of a shelter-in-place Ramadan. Guest- Layla Abdullah-Poulos Host- Tariq I. El-Amin Music Benjamin Banger-- Whistle (Instagram (@BenJaminBanger)http://smarturl.it/hjfi20) J-Serius-- Muslim Black American Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Pt. 2 Our guest is Jimmie C. Gardner. After spending 27 years wrongfully imprisoned, he has emerged as an advocate for other wrongfully imprisoned men and women who have felt the sting of this country's systemic and racial injustices throughout the criminal justice system. He also advocates for prison reform and inmate rights all over the country. He is an active motivational speaker, engaged by h...

Our guest is Jimmie C. Gardner. After spending 27 years wrongfully imprisoned, he has emerged as an advocate for other wrongfully imprisoned men and women who have felt the sting of this country's systemic and racial injustices throughout the criminal justice system. He also advocates for prison reform and inmate rights all over the country. He is an active motivational speaker, engaged by high sc...

Our guest is Dr. Kameelah Rashad, founder of Muslim Wellness Foundation and Black Muslim Psychology Conference, and Sr. Margari Hill, co-founder and Executive Director of Muslim ARC (Antiracism Collaborative). They are also the two co-founders of the Black Muslim COVID Coalition, which came into being as a result of the disproportionate impact (and the lack of coordinated response to) COVID-19 has...

Tariq talks with NBA Muslims Founder Layla Abdullah-Poulos about the impact the COVID-19 shelter in place order is having on the home life of some Black & Brown communities. Guest- Layla Abdullah-Poulos Host/Producer/Engineer-Tariq I. El-Amin Music Benjamin Banger-- Whistle (Instagram (@BenJaminBanger)http://smarturl.it/hjfi20) J-Serius-- Muslim Black American