The Maydan Podcast

The Maydan Podcast presents a new year-long series over 50 episodes across four unique streams where guests gather to discuss Islam, race, gender, and politics. Our streams are On The Square hosted by the Sappelo ...more

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November 10, 2026 • 01:07:21
The Maydan Podcast | Farah El-Sharif on Sufism, Palestine, and Resistance

The Maydan Podcast | Farah El-Sharif on Sufism, Palestine, and Resistance

In this episode of The Maydan Podcast, Robert Zayd KiaNouri-Zigmund, Project Associate at The Maydan, speaks with Dr. Farah El-Sharif, to discuss her life...

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September 02, 2026 • 00:59:59
A Common Word | EP 12 – Younus Mirza with Paul Heck | Emotions in Islam

A Common Word | EP 12 – Younus Mirza with Paul Heck | Emotions in Islam

As I look closely at Qur’anic figures, I am struck by how they speak about their emotions.  They are open about their fears, upfront...

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April 30, 2026 • 01:05:58
A Common Word | EP 11- Younus Mirza with Walaa Quisay | Faith of Prisoners

A Common Word | EP 11- Younus Mirza with Walaa Quisay | Faith of Prisoners

In many Biblical and Qur'anic stories, the protagonist isolates themselves and, at times, even go to prison.  In this interview, I chat with Walaa'...

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March 17, 2026 • 00:55:32
On The Square – Episode 19 - Leave a Blueprint: Remembering Brother Umar Hakim-Dey

On The Square – Episode 19 - Leave a Blueprint: Remembering Brother Umar Hakim-Dey

In this episode of On The Square, former Sapelo Square executive director Latasha Rouseau spoke with Brother Umar Hakim-Dey, Compton, California native and founder...

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March 17, 2026 • 00:52:29
On The Square – Episode 18 Singlism and Muslim Mental Health

On The Square – Episode 18 Singlism and Muslim Mental Health

In this episode of On The Square, guest host Tahirah Nailah Dean speaks with Dr. Aminah McBryde on the impact of singlism on the...

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March 03, 2026 • 00:50:03
A Common Word | EP 10- Younus Mirza with Deanna Womack  | Re-Inventing Islam

A Common Word | EP 10- Younus Mirza with Deanna Womack | Re-Inventing Islam

I have always wondered about the roots of modern day Islamophobia?  When did it start?  How did it develop?  How was it formed?  In...

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