Canadian actor Zaib Shaikh joins Dr. Maher Hathout for a funny and moving conversation about how his hit sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie” broke down barriers and opened the door for more positive portrayals of Muslims as it airs in more than 100 countries. They also explore the spiritual and emotional power of creativity […]
Muslim Youth: Their Fears & Dreams
What’s on the minds of young American Muslims? Sami Ghanem and Marwa Abdel Ghani, two vocal and active members of the Muslim Youth Group of the Islamic Center of Southern California, join Dr. Maher Hathout for a frank conversation about their aspirations and concerns about growing up in today’s world. They discuss the role of […]
Leadership Between Movements & Cults
What do Islamic ideologist Jamal ad-Din al-Afghani and former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir have in common? In this packed episode, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati returns to discuss leadership with Dr. Maher Hathout. The two explore the signature qualities of leaders past and present, charisma vs. character, the difference between leaders who produce leaders & […]
Leadership in Times of Crisis
In the wake of this week’s horrific Boston Marathon attack, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati talks with his mentor and co-founder Dr. Maher Hathout about leadership, for progress in tumultuous times. Drawing from Quranic wisdom and their own experiences together for the past 35 years, they share what they’ve learned and how 9/11 brought the future […]
Answering the Call to Serve Humanity
Did you know 47 million Americans live off of $4 a day for food? In this episode, Marya Bangee, a community organizing fellow at OneLA and a Muslim activist, joins Dr. Hathout for a moving conversation about tackling social issues at home. How do we help people within our communities and beyond who are struggling […]