Talking With Teachers Podcast
Join us every week as we explore the world of Islamic education with leading Muslim-American educators, sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise with you.
Welcome to the “Talking With Teachers” Podcast, hosted by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali. Join us as we delve into the unique contributions of famous and lesser-known scholars and teachers. Our guests primarily consist of Muslim scholars, imams, and other notable figures from the community. Each episode will explore a particular thinker’s key intellectual and cultural contributions, providing valuable insights into their academic journey. While Season 1 has concluded, we’re excited to announce that Season 2 will begin on May 6th, 2024. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter and subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates.
Season 2-Episode 1: Dr. Sherman Jackson
You can view this upcoming episode on this page. Bookmark this page to see our upcoming episodes during Season Two. To see episodes of Season One, click HERE.
Season 2 of Talking With Teachers
Please join us for the upcoming season of the ‘Talking With Teachers’ Podcast. This fascinating conversation will feature some of the foremost scholars and teachers of English-speaking Muslims in the world. This project is made possible by your support of the Lamppost Education Initiative. Please support our efforts by donating to Lamppost, a 501 c3 non-profit Islamic organization. Please click the link to find out more.
Now available: A Return To Purity In Creed, the latest book by the renowned Islamic scholar Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazzali. Translated into English by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali with commentary, it’s a guide for Muslims seeking to understand the aqidah of the salaf. This classic work is available on Amazon for readers in the UK, Canada, and the US. Click the link for details and to begin your journey towards knowledge.
A fascinating new work published by the Lamppost Education Initiative.
Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
He holds a Ph.D. in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion (2016) and an M.A. in Ethics and Social Theory (2012) from the Graduate Theological Union. He obtained his B.A. (ijaza ‘ulya) in Islamic Law 
(Shariah) from the prestigious Al-Qarawiyin University of Fes, Morocco in 2001. He served as full time Islamic chaplain at the State Correctional Institute of Chester, PA from 2002-2007, and is the founding director of the Lamppost Education Initiative. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Islamic law and Prophetic Tradition at Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. His research interests include the interconnection between law and identity formation, comparative Islamic law, and Islam’s role in the modern world.
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