Show overview
Islam & Life has published 14 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode during 2023. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 46 min and 1h 5m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Muslim Association of Canada.
From the publisher
Islam & Life a production of Muslim Association of Canada How do we reconcile our religious values with the ever changing society and norms around us? The challenge to stay grounded in our Islamic framework while being productive members of the wider community is one that we all face. Join us for a weekly show where we have thought provoking discussions on relevant contemporary and religious topics affecting Canadian Muslims and how to navigate through these obstacles. We speak with a wide variety of active community members and experts on various topics. Family values, Islamophobia, identity crisis, you name it , we discuss it!
Latest Episodes
S2 Ep 2Zakat and Giving in Ramadan
As we enter into the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we are all readying to increase our Ibadah - acts of worship. In this episode, we will discuss one of the five pillars of Islam - Zakat, and with a special Q&A segment on the Fiqh of Zakat! Guest Speakers: ⭐️Sh. Mohammad Zahid Abu Ghuddah, Khateeb and Scholar in Toronto Sh. Mohammad Zahid Abu Ghuddah’s lectures cover various Islamic sciences, including Fiqh, Ḥadith, Akhlaq, Ulum al-Qur'an and History. He is a frequent Khateeb and speaker at numerous Masajid in the Greater Toronto Area. He has authored and translated several books in both Arabic and English. He also holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and has been residing in Canada since 1991. ⭐️Dr. Wael Shehab, Imam and Resident Scholar at MAC Masjid Toronto Dr. Wael Shehab is imam and Resident Scholar at the MAC Masjid in Toronto. He has a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. He has tens of publications on Islam and Muslim issues, with special focus on Muslim minorities. He participated in many international, regional, and local conferences on Islam and contemporary issues.
S2 Ep 2Mercy and Compassion in Ramadan
We hope your Ramadan has been full of barakah and remembrance of Allah SWT 🤲🏼 Today we have our second segment of Islam & Life in Ramadan: Ramadan Across Canada inshAllah. This week, we were hosting speakers Live from Edmonton, AB! 🇨🇦 The topic: Mercy & Compassion in Ramadan Guest Speakers: ⭐️Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim, Imam at the MAC Islamic Centre - Rahma Mosque in Edmonton ⭐️Sr. Nakita Valerio, Research Director for the Institute for Religion and Socio-Political Studies (I-RSS)
S2 Ep 1From London - Building a relationship with the Quran
From London ON with Dr. Abdulkarim Sekta and Dr. Ehab Bader. In this episode, we speak about Building a Relationship with the Quran. Learn more about our two guests: Dr. Abdulkarim Sekta is the Imam at MAC Westmount Masjid in London, ON and a faculty member at Itqan Institute. He is one of the world’s most expert authorities in the Qur’an! He acquired an Ijaza in the ten readings of the Holy Quran under the tutelage of Shaykh Abu Bakri al-Tarabishi and Dr. Ayman Swaid. Dr. Ehab Bader is the Director of Membership at MAC. He is a physician and a pediatrician. Ehab graduated from the University of Western Ontario as a specialist in newborns and premature babies. He is also a graduate of Harvard University in management and leadership and holds a bachelor’s degree in Shari’a and Islamic studies from Egypt. #live #youtube #podcast #Ramadan #islam #life #muslim #canada #london #quran
Ep 10The Concept of “Ummah”
Today’s Islam & Life session topic: The Concept of “Ummah.” What does it mean to be an “Ummah”? How can we unite as one global community to help our brothers and sisters in need? Join us with Dr. Ovamir Anjum, Imam Khattab Chair of Islamic Studies at the University of Toledo and Founder and Chief Research Officer at Ummatics Institute.
Ep 9Preparing for Ramadan
Can you believe Ramadan is only two weeks away! May Allah allow us to reach it. Ramadan is an opportunity for change. As we prepare ourselves for a month of fasting and abstaining, we must also remember to prepare for spiritual transformation - both at an individual level and as an Ummah. For our next Islam & Life segment, we will be discussing the most important month of the year - Ramadan - and how we can make the most of this blessed time. We will be joined by Dr. Jasser Auda, Islamic Scholar and Professor of Islamic Sciences, inshaAllah. Join us on March 7th, Thursday @ 7:30PM EST - https://www.youtube.com/@MACChanneltv/streams If you would like to make donations towards this, you can do so at: https://www.macnet.ca/earthquake/ Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity https://youtube.com/live/NgR954TXrGs Allah-Centered Parenting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4kNjRFVQUE Building Strong Muslim Families https://youtube.com/live/NEBrXaXepYM Islamophobia in Canada Part II: Government’s Responses to Islamophobia https://youtube.com/live/MvAmVcsZThU Islamophobia in Canada: Exploring Structural Islamophobia within the Government https://youtube.com/live/MvAmVcsZThU Under The Spotlight: Muslim Media Productions https://youtube.com/live/jPPaNuO34DI Islam & Life Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdVEU6nkKUQ Islam & Life https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTtuFhHsAS6_0G6satt95LCeErkIHWyIh Islam & Life is available on the following podcast platforms: Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3Byb2R1Y3Rpb25zYS9mZWVkLnhtbA Podbean App Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/19EvdIq6uAXYMjdJpWcZeE Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/be8f9b75-5ed0-4ac7-9dc4-7d975bd2c0d9 TuneIn + Alexa https://tunein.com/radio/Islam--Life-p3090564/ iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/107248584 PlayerFM https://player.fm/series/3436950 Samsung Podcast app Podchaser https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/islam-life-5084099 Podcast Page URL https://productionsa.podbean.com/ and bit.ly/MACPodcast Preparing for Ramadan
Ep 8In the Face of Calamity
How to Respond to Tragedy as an Ummah , Relief and Charity from an Islamic Perspective Our guest in this episode was Dr Hany El-Banna, Co Founder, Islamic Relief Worldwide and President, World Humanitarian Action Forum
Ep 7Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity
Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity. The responsibility Muslims have toward injustice our guests in this episode: Sr. Tina Aseffa, Senior Researcher at MAC Sr. Nimao Ali, Social Justice Activist and Educator
Ep 6Allah-Centered Parenting
Allah-Centered Parenting Raising Strong Muslim Families In this episode we host Sarah Attia, Principal Olive Grove School, Community Leader, Educator Dr. Khurram Khan, Associate Professor of Medicine & MAC Board Member
S1 Ep 5Building Strong Muslim Families (part 2)
Questions About Homosexuality and Gender Identity Our guest for this episode is Shaikh Mustafa Umar, an Author, Imam, and an Activist
Ep 4Building Strong Muslim Families (part 1)
The Importance of Family in Islam and How to Maintain Successful Marriage and Familial Life our guests in this episode: Sr. Haleh Banani, Therapist, Writer and Psychologist Dr. Jasser Auda, Scholar and Professor of Islamic Law
S1 Ep 3Islamophobia in Canada Part II: Government’s Responses to Islamophobia
What has the government done to combat Islamophobia in response to the call for action from the Muslim community? Have the requests been heard? Has it been enough? What more needs to be done, and what can the community do on an individual and collective level to constantly hold the government accountable? Our guest in this episode is Iqra Khalid, a lawyer and Liberal MP for the Mississauga-Erin Mills riding
Islam & Life Trailer
trailerIslam & Life a production of Muslim Association of Canada How do we reconcile our religious values with the ever changing society and norms around us? The challenge to stay grounded in our Islamic framework while being productive members of the wider community is one that we all face. Join us for a weekly show where we have thought provoking...
S1 Ep 2Islamophobia in Canada: Exploring Structural Islamophobia within the Government
How big of a problem is Islamophobia in our society? Examining the role the Canadian government plays in generating Anti Islamic narrative and exploring structural Islamophobia in Canada and how it affects the Muslim community. In this episode, we talk to Mustafa Farooq,Lawyer, Former CEO of National Council of Canadian Muslims and Azeezah Kanji, Legal and academic writer, Director of Programming at Noor Cultural Centre
S1 Ep 1Under The Spotlight: Muslim Media Productions
MAC Islam & Life Under The Spotlight: Muslim Media Productions guests Raef Haggag Singer/Songwriter, Awakening Music Mohamad Hamas Elmasry Associate Professor Media and Cultural Studies, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Taha Ghayyur Vice President, Sound Vision Foundation; Human rights advocate Islam and Life is a production of Muslim Association of Canada