Can a Muslim woman lead prayer? Dr. Maher Hathout examines this very subject with Samer Hathout, an attorney and his daughter. They discuss the current role of women in the Muslim society, including the stagnation of women’s rights and where we are are headed. Leading prayer is just the tip of the iceberg to the […]
Islam & Authority: Where do we draw the line?
With the unfolding events in the middle east, it often feels like Islam is the problem not the solution. Dr. Maher Hathout and StraightTalk producer Maha Awad discuss the abuses of power and authority in the name of Islam, past and present. They also talk about how these actions across the globe affect us as […]
Hajar: The Mother of Hajj
Hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime experience rooted in the story of Prophet Ibrahim, his wife Hajar and their son Ismail. On the eve of Eid ul-Adha, Dr. Maher Hathout and guest Haris Tarin, head of MPAC’s Washington, DC, office, have a riveting conversation about the central and often overlooked role of Hajar in the foundation of […]
Engagement, Elections and Pot Roast
Youth organizer Soha Yassine and Dr. Maher Hathout tackle several pressing concerns facing young American Muslims, ranging from participating in the political process, the difference between courage & criticism, critical thinking in Islam, the only effective model for change, and the battle against despair. And yes, Dr. Hathout speaks of the relationship between cooking pot […]
Separating Fact from Fiction (Hadith part 2 of 2)
In the second part of their conversation, Dr. Maher Hathout and TV host Maha Awad dive deeper into the complex topic of hadith, the body of sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad. After breaking down the difference between the various grades of hadith, Dr. Hathout shares a basic recipe so the common person can assess […]
