Re-Sight Islam

Season 2 - Episode 15 - The Trustworthy and the Virtuous - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a close look at the unlikely story of a poor, uneducated 25 year old man who catches the eye of a wealthy, 40 year old, twice widowed, business woman - and the relationship that blossomed from this improbable pairing. This episode will also help you will learn how a business woman shattered the glass ceiling in a time where women didn't do such things and how her tenacity in doing the unexpected paid off.  You will understand the beauty of the love story that molded the man who changed the world. Take a listen to Salaam's Terminator impersonation and Qasim's favorite quote from Interstellar.  What is the real value of knowing your family tree? Why won't Qasim use his 23&Me Test?  How important is a match-maker to get you that special someone?  .... Download and listen to find the answers! Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! Over 33,000 downloads!  Thank you so much for all the support!

Season 2 - Episode 14 - The Elements of Justice - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a closer look at one of the key fundementals of the Islamic Faith:  the fair and equitable treatment of all people - the upholding of justice. The narrative of Justice weaves a story that works it's way from quantum physics to meteors to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.  With an emphasis on understanding the importance of one's oath and the secular nature of just treatment, the team uses the Prophet's own experiences  and the example of the Midian people to bring the stories to life. What does the discovery of the "God Particle" have to do with Islam?  What are the best haggling tactics to get a fair price?  Why is Salaam worried about so many F's and Z's?  What does Wakanda have in common with the Kaaba?  How do you earn a woman's respect? .... Download and listen to find the answers! Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! WOW!  Over 32,000 downloads!  Thank you so much for all the support!

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Mirror, Mirror - In this episode, Re-Sight Islam addresses whether a man is the reflection of the society in which he lives or can society be molded into the reflection of the man.  Qasim and Salaam tackle how a young man can rise to greatness and fulfill the prophecies - even in the face of temptation and violence.  What does it take for a person to go against societal trends and norms to affect change around him?  Can one man sheath the swords of perpetual war? Take a listen as Salaam does a rather impressive impersonation of Gollum from LOTR and pays homage to "Guns & Roses".  Find out why all the cool kids are hanging out inside and why sleeping through that next crazy party might just be the best thing for you.  Qasim and Salaam also answer the age old questions of "Did the Meccans invent Hip-Hop?", "Who were the original members of the Justice League?" and whether Qasim actually believes that there are aliens living amongst us.... Download and listen to find the answers! Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! WOW!  Over 31,000 downloads!  Thank you so much for all the support!

Season 2 - Episode 12 - The Great Tree - In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam bring the story back to that of a young boy orphaned at the young age of 6 years old. Embraced by his Grandfather, only to be orphaned again in 2 years, the child's story is that of compassion and empathy.  Qasim and Salaam relate the teachings of Jesus, through Matthew, and the visions of the kindly Grandfather, Abd al Muttalib, that the "good tree will bear the good fruit". To find out what the Prophet Muhammad and Bruce Wayne had in common, learn why "kids will be kids", and understand why Salaam should never be allowed near spandex and capes - download and take a listen to this weeks episode! Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! WHOA!  We are closing in on 30,000 downloads!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Friends and Allies -  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a look at an issue that is all too common in today's society - the bullying of people because of their differences - and how we can each step up to stop it and become the Friends and Allies that we all need. Using today's headlines, personal examples from their own lives and the historical precedent set in the history of Islam, Qasim and Salaam explain how ignorance and fear can be overcome by knowledge and compassion. The team reaches back to 90's pop culture references and, in a flashback, explain why "Saved by the Bell" was never Qasim's favorite show!  Find out what the Q'uran teaches about the respect of women, what it really means to be "sent to the pirncipal's office", and how do you answer the question "You're a Muslim, right?" Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 29,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 10 - The Heart of a Prophet -  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam begin the story of the life of the Prophet Muhammad from birth until he is orphaned at the tender young age of six. They tell the story of a very young boy, facing an uphill struggle - fatherless, poor, and, eventually an orphan - who, even at an early age, demonstrated the tenacity, faith and strength of will that would be a hallmark of his journey. What is "Desert Day Care"? Who was the kind Christian Scholar that saved the young Muhammad? Did an Angel actually preform open heart surgery?  What is the number one boys' name on the planet?  and Who does the Prophet say you should respect the most?  The answer to these questions and more are to be found in this episode - so take a listen! Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 27,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 9 - No True Scotsman -  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam jump right into why ISIS and other extremists really need to crawl back under the rocks from which they came.  They set the record straight on the differences between the acts of individual Muslims and what Islam teaches.  As they pull back the veil of misunderstanding, the team sets the foundational rules necessary for legitimate scholarly interpretation of the Q'uran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.  As they dive deeper into the discussion you will also learn about the heirarchy of interpretaion - and who you should believe. What is the "No True Scotsman" falacy? What should one do if a Hadith runs counter to a Sunnah?  Who was Ibn Ishak and why is he cited as a credible (or not so credible) source on Islam?  What do a radioactive turtle, chocolate chip cookies, unvaccinated kids and Mark Twain quotes have to do with understanding the Q'uran?  And, does Lisa really like Nelson?... The answer to these questions, and more, lie within this week's melodic dialogue.  Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 26,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 8   What is The Cure for Ignorance? In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam address the misattributions and misinformation that have permeated the discussion on defining the essence of Islam as it is set forth by the Prophet Muhammad.   The team embraces the sincere critics of Islam - welcoming the questions and challenges of the curious and denouncing the intollerance of the furious.  What about Muslims who commit terror?  What do they mean by a "Jihad of the Pen"? What does the Q'uran say about violence and terrorism? For this episode you will need to brush off your ruby slippers as the guys add The Wizard of Oz to the cultural references.  While you are at it, you may want to dig a little deeper into your Wakanda trivia, make sure you are plugged in to the Matrix, and peruse your globe for the location of Sri Lanka. Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 25,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 7   In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam address a key question: Who speaks for Islam?  Is it the Sunni or the Shia Imam? Is it Al-Qaeda or Daesh? OR... is it a couple of ruggedly hansom podcast hosts? The team examines the tragedy of 9/11 - the attrocity seen in the loss of innocent life and the intellectual tragedy of this act as the first exposure, for many, to Islam.  They ask some tough questions and bring to light the real roots of the biase in understanding Islam.   Does the Constitution - as written - express the MOST Islamic tenets of any of our founding documents?  Do you think that it is OK that people learn Christianity from the KKK? or Islam from Daesh? Who really is the "right" kind of Muslim?  Download the podcast and find out how Qasim and Salaam use their dad humor and popular culture to bring about some understanding and answers.   Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 25,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 6   In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam embrace "family" and tell the story of the family ties that led to the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.  In this episode, the team follows the lineage of the Prophet Abraham to Qusai ibn Kalib, the unification of the Quraysh Tribes and the establishment of Mecca as a center of trade, democracy and religion.  Learn the story of the union of Abdullah ibn abd-al-Muttalib and Aminah and why the time you are given with family should be cherrished.  Qasim and Salaam will address such age old questions as - What direction do you face if you are praying in the Kaaba?  Was Aladdin actually Chinese? When was the Year of the Elephant? and Where would Salaam get married if he had a time machine?  Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to  @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 23,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 5   In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a look at the times, just before the revelations to the Prophet, known as Jahillyyah, or the Age of Ignorance, and what those days and the modern day radical Islamists have in common. In this episode, the team looks at the differences between history and propaganda and how that difference relates to the pre-Islamic Meccans.  The differences that become evident when you begin to compare what you believe and what you are told.  Was the Prophet an instigator who sewed discord and violence?  Who was the Waraqa ibn Nawfal and what did this Christian Priest have to do with the founding of Islam? What is the origin of the symbol of the Crescent and Star? Qasim and Salaam will once again venture into pop-culture with classic LOTR references while also struggling with musical references from Aladdin, Hamilton and The Lion King.  Through it all, they will tell you why "any belief that forces itself on you - claiming to be from God - is not from God."  ... AND... the Podcast has a new logo! Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to  @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 23,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 4: A New Hope.  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam venture to a distant desert where a young man, being raised by his uncle, must battle agains the odds to fulfill his destiny. In this episode, the team explains the differentiation of the three classes of the Arab people and the meanings of some of the more common Arabic words you hear in Islam. You will also gain an understanding of how elephants, birds with stones and deadly viruses played a role in the defense of the Kaaba.  They also point to yet another unifying aspect of the world's many faith traditions. Qasim and Salaam will draw on their knowledge of The Force as they launch into the story of how one man's destiny was shaped by the search for water and the Zamzam Well.  If you can suffer through Salaam's misguided attempt at a Disney classic, you will discover how the value of life and the futility of human sacrifice were realized in the teachings of the Q'uran.   Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to  @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 23,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 3:  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam take a closer look at the miracles that are extolled in the Torah, Bible and Q'uran.   This episode examines what we mean by a "miracle".  If natural laws are made by God, does God break his own laws when a miracle is performed?  Are their exceptions to the Laws of Nature or are their exceptions to man's understanding of these laws?  If a miracle can be explained away by natural phenomena, does that, in and of itself, negate the devine nature of the event? Qasim and Salaam tackle these questions with the testament of the Holy Books of the Abrahamic Faiths and our ever evolving understanding of the natural world through science.  Journey with them from the deserts of Arabia to Scotland's Morecambe Bay and on to the International Space Station, as they explain why miracles are for the faithful and why they work to unify people of all faiths.       Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to  @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 21,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 2:  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam continue to examine the evolution of faith, humanity and religion as it sprang forth from the early prophets when they brought God's word to man. This episode follows one man's journey into an unforgiving desert where faith and trust are put to the test.  In keeping with the 3 themes of the Season 2 - Religious Freedom, The Evolution of Religion and Human Unity Across Faith Groups, the guys embrace the concept that "all prophets of God brought the same message," as they explain how the Q'uran welcomes the teachings of all faiths from the Aboriginal Australians to the Zoarastrians.  They also look again into the relationship of religion and science - discussing how they balance our need for morality and an understanding of the possible. Qasim and Salaam once again venture into Jurassic Park and the Lord of the Rings as they explain the origin stories of Mecca, the Zamzam Well, the Kabba and why there are 124,000 prophets.  You will also gain some insight into Abraham's sarcastic wit and why it is best to approach arguments with logical discussion when you are trying to change minds.     Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to  @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 20,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!

Season 2 - Episode 1:  In this episode of Re-Sight Islam, Qasim and Salaam kick off Season 2 by going back to the beginning - 14 billion years back - in order to examine some of the fundementals of how science and religion create the natural synergy that leads to the truth that we live today.     This episode grapples with the Big Bang, the creation of the stars, dark matter, dinosaurs, Adam & Eve and how science and religion are not the mutually exclusive schools of thought that so many hold.  Understand what the Q'uran means by "The word of God cannot contradict the work of God." Qasim and Salaam pay homage to Dr. Strange and Jurassic Park as they examine what is meant by the "Three Degrees of Knowledge", while the Lord of the Rings makes yet another appearance as the lessons of Cain and Abel are put into perspective.  This episode will also help you understand why knowledge is a human right and the teachings of the Talmud should be honored by Muslims.   The team closes out this episode with a broader look at the 3 themes of the Season 2 - Religious Freedom, The Evolution of Religion and Human Unity Across Faith Groups. Have a listen, and let's break bread together!   Please remember to subscribe, share and comment.  If you have any questions for Qasim or have suggestions for topics, you can always Tweet them to  @MuslimIQ  or send an email to ReSightIslam@ReligionNewsFoundation.org. This has been a production of the Religion News Foundation  For more information on these, and other religion news stories from around the world, visit religionnews.com or subscribe to  “Religion News Headlines” on your Alexa Device.   The Religion News Foundation – Your source for professional journalism covering religion for over  80 years.   LOVE what you hear?  Show your support and help us keep Re-Sight Islam as the #1 Podcast on Islam in the US by becoming a PATRON - your generous donations will ensure that we are able to deliver a message of peace and reconcilliation for all to hear! 19,000 downloads and counting!  Thank you!