Zaytuna Ramadan Podcast

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Women of Redemption 3: The Queen of Sheba by Dr. Celene Ibrahim Apr 21, 2021

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Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as theyreflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.

Today’s episode is by Dr. Celene Ibrahim, a teacher at Groton School's Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.

In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim discusses the story of the Queen of Sheba and her conversion to Qur’anic monotheism following a series of interactions with the Prophet Suleiman, may peace be upon him.

Women of Redemption 2: Zulekha by Dr. Celene Ibrahim Apr 20, 2021

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Today’s episode is by Dr. Celene Ibrahim, a teacher at Groton School's Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.

In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim follows the story of Zulekha, wife of the Egyptian viceroy, who commits a series of moral errors and only rectifies her mistake when the social situation requires it. Her story teaches us the importance of pursuing redemption, forgiveness, or a change in course.

Women of Redemption 1: Hawwa by Dr. Celene Ibrahim Apr 19, 2021

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Today’s episode is by Dr. Celene Ibrahim, a teacher at Groton School's Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.

How do we redeem ourselves after instances of disobedience? In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim explores the story of Hawwa, spouse of the Prophet Adam, peace be upon them. Her narrative helps uncover the centrality of repentance in the Islamic tradition and its role in our lives.

Fasting in Sacred History 3: Islam by Dr. Ali Ataie Apr 17, 2021

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Today’s episode is by Dr. Ali Ataie who teaches comparative religion and Quranic sciences at
Zaytuna College.

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Muslim sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Fasting in Sacred History 2: Christianity by Dr. Ali Ataie Apr 15, 2021

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Today’s episode is by Dr. Ali Ataie who teaches comparative religion and Quranic sciences
at Zaytuna College.

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Christian sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Fasting in Sacred History 1: Judaism by Dr. Ali Ataie Apr 14, 2021

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Today’s episode is by Dr. Ali Ataie who teaches comparative religion and Quranic sciences
at Zaytuna College.

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? In this episode, Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Jewish sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Opening the Doors of Mercy by Dr. Mona Hassan Apr 13, 2021

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Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.

Today’s episode is by Dr. Mona Hassan, an Associate Professor of Islamic Studies & History at Duke University in the departments of History and Religious Studies and the program of International Comparative Studies.

According to a prophetic tradition, the gates of divine mercy open during the first third of the sacred month of Ramadan. In this episode, Dr. Hassan discusses the actions we can take to increase our share of mercy throughout these blessed days.

Introducing the Zaytuna Ramadan Podcast Apr 09, 2021

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Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month.

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