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Conversations

by Sacred Texts Team

A channel dedicated to interesting, thought provoking conversation with Muslims leaders tackling contemporary issues and asking the difficult questions.Join us every week and be part of the conversation.Follow us on Instagram @sacredtextssyllabus, Twitter @SacredTextsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: Sacred Texts Syllabus

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Episodes

  1. Modest Dress

    We're talking modesty today - Focusing on modest clothing, we ask - what does it actually mean? why are we expected to be "modest"? and what exactly are we trying to preserve? As always your feedback is welcome, just email us on podcasts:sacredtexts.co.uk

  2. My way or the highway?!

    During this episode we discuss the often neglected topic of when parents go too far in their expectations. We talk toxic relationships, parental pressure, the Islamic perspective, and some practical steps to remedy these situations. Shaykh Shammas talks very candidly about his experiences with...

  3. Blind Date

    In this episode we are joined by Shaykh Sjaad and Shaykh Shammas and we're talking about the courting process! We cover a range of topics including the common obstacles faced by people looking to get married, the role of culture and culture clashes, expectations, and the use and misuse of religion.

  4. Dad, I want to be an artist

    Join us as for another fascinating conversation. Today we are speaking about education - how would you feel about your son or daughter going to university to study drama? We discuss the role of parents in supporting their children rather than pressuring them in to vocational subjects, as well as...

  5. The Incredible Imam

    During this episode Shaykh Sjaad Hussain speaks about the phenomenon of 'incredible Imams' expected to hit the ground running to solve complex issues in the Muslim community with little or no training, and often little or no life experience!

  6. Safe Space

    Ustadh Izhar and Shaykh Shammas discuss the madrasa system, the sage space and the importance of speaking up and sharing your uniqueness. Also discussed are some of the dangers of diluting yourself into groups and the problem of cults.

  7. Are you the problem or the solution?

    This week we discuss the role all of us play in God's plan, and how scholars can be quick to dismiss the voice of popular social media vloggers without due consideration of both the role they play in regulating society, and in many cases the legitimacy of their views.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A channel dedicated to interesting, thought provoking conversation with Muslims leaders tackling contemporary issues and asking the difficult questions.Join us every week and be part of the conversation.Follow us on Instagram @sacredtextssyllabus, Twitter @SacredTextsSubscribe to our YouTube channel: Sacred Texts Syllabus

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A channel dedicated to interesting, thought provoking conversation with Muslims leaders tackling contemporary issues and asking the difficult questions.Join us every week and be part of the conversation.Follow us on Instagram @sacredtextssyllabus, Twitter @SacredTextsSubscribe to our YouTube...

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