The Maydan Podcast

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

September 02, 2026

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 about their sadness and share their joy and grief.  This led me to the work of Paul Heck on “Emotions In Islam” where he details how Muslims have thought about emotions throughout their history.  I speak with Paul about his spiritual biography, how he became interested in the topic and how emotions are connected to the ultimate goal of becoming righteous. Subscr...

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

April 30, 2026

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' Qusaiy about her new book "When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners".  Walaa' discusses how faith and spirituality of Muslim prisoners merge with that of prophetic ones, and how they find inspiration and hope in their stories.   The prison experience is pervasive in Muslim society and Islamic scholarship and we need to study ...

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

March 17, 2026

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 of the groundbreaking community organization INKERIJ, about his journey to Islam, how becoming Muslim impacted his life and work, offered practical advice on how to sustain organizational work and activism through personal and professional challenges, and discussed the importance of leaving a good legacy. Hakim-Dey passed away whil...

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The Maydan Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: PhD/academic or author/thinker plus leadership in a community organization or public-facing work. Common among recent guests: books/major publications; leadership in recognized organizations; media appearances or public speaking engagements. Recent guests include Dr. Aminah McBryde, Umar Hakim-Dey, and Deanna Womack.

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