Modern Challenges, Timeless Faith: Imam Ishaq Majeed's Perspective

In this episode of the American Muslim Podcast, host Imam Tariq El-Amin speaks with Imam Ishaq Majeed, a second-generation Muslim from Atlanta. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including Imam Ishaq's upbringing in a close-knit Muslim community, his extensive career in cybersecurity with a focus on empowering minorities, and his experiences traveling and engaging with Muslim communities worldwide. They also delve into the importance of a physical community in Islam, the role of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as a model for Muslims, and the significance of the Fayda Tijanniya. Imam Ishaq introduces the Fayda App, a digital platform offering books, audio, and lessons on Islam for everyone. Additionally, they talk about a viral social media clip of Imam Ishaq reciting the opening chapter of the Quran at a presidential inauguration event. The episode concludes with a call to support Bayan Islamic Graduate School and the Muhammad Ali Scholarship.

00:00 Introduction to Bayan on Demand

00:57 Welcome to the American Muslim Podcast

01:10 Guest Introduction: Imam Ishaq Majeed

02:30 Formative Memories and Early Influences

03:41 Community and Upbringing

07:47 The Importance of Physical Community

10:58 Teaching and Spreading Islam

19:20 Travel Experiences and Cultural Observations

23:11 Challenges of Practicing Islam in Western Society

24:06 Personal Commitment and Responsibility in Faith

25:13 Community Support and Spiritual Guidance

27:57 The Example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

31:07 Martial Arts and Spiritual Discipline

31:49 Reciting Quran at the Presidential Inauguration

34:47 Introduction to Fayda Tijanniya

38:25 The Bayan Experience

41:18 Closing Remarks and Future Endeavors

Links from our guest:

https://thenationsmosque.org/donations/capital-campaign/

The Fayda App for iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fayda-digital/id6450007889

for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.faydadigital&pli=1

bayanonline.org

Subscribe to Bayan on demand at https://shorturl.at/wlQl7

Donate to the Muhammad Ali Scholarship at https://pages.donately.com/bayan/campaign/2028-endowment-campaign/donate

Cover Art & Intro Music - Tariq I. El-Amin @ImamTariqElamin

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