Another huge bucket list item for the show, we delve into the life and legacy of Imam Faheem Shuaibe, a prominent figure in the American Muslim community and heir to the life and legacy of Imam Warith Deen Muhammed(ra). The riveting conversation follows Imam Faheem's life and journey to Islam which in turn beautifully serves as the vehicle to explore the often overlooked years (1965-1975) of the Nation of Islam as well as the importance of it's founder, the Honorable Elijah Muhammed and his spiritual mentor, the enigmatic figure of Master Fard Muhammad. Along the way, we cover the growth and presence of the Nation in Oakland and San Francisco, a thought-provoking look at the mystical origins of the Nation, and an insight into its approach to social engineering. The conversation is so wide-ranging and detailed that this is just Part 1 of the legend that is Imam Faheem (Masha'Allah)! About Imam Faheem Shuiabe

Imam Faheem Shuaibe has been the Resident Imam of Masjidul Waritheen in Oakland, California for 43 years. He has been married to Yolanda Mahasin Shuaibe for 53years. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Faheem is a lifelong student Of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.

He is the founder of M.A.R.I.A.M. (Muslim American Research Institute Advocating Marriage), A Clear Understanding Institute and The Sacred Life Project (A public language codification project focused on the language, logic and legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed). Imam Faheem Shuaibe was inducted into the African American Intellectual Royal Family by the Institute for the Advance Study of Black Family Life and Culture. Imam Shuaibe addresses diverse audiences across the country on a wide range of topics of religion, world politics, human relationships and societal evolution.

His commentary on contemporary issues have been cited by the Muslim Journal, The Wall Street Journal, the Oakland Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury news, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor and others. Faheem was a major consultant to several award winning PBS film projects on Islam in America.

Omar and Parvez welcome back Sana Saeed to discuss the intersection of social media, politics, and the Muslim community. They explore the Mamdani campaign as a case study in Islamophobia, the evolution of online communities, and the impact of online and social merdia cultures on Muslim youth. The conversation delves into generational differences in online consumption and the challenges confronting young Muslim, male and female, navigating their identities in a complex digital landscape. The conversation explores the impact of algorithms on discourse, the rise of toxic masculinity in online spaces, and impact it continues to have on gender dynamics in contemporary society. About Sana Saeed

Sana Saeed is an award-winning media writer and critic, and a former on-camera correspondent with Al Jazeera. For the past fifteen years, she’s written, reported, and commented on Islam and Muslims in the United States, national security, foreign policy, immigration, and the culture wars — and how they intersect with both popular and news media.

This episode was another opportunity to check off a bucket list for the podcast as we were honored to sit with Imam Khalid Latif. Some unchartered territory for the show as co-host Omar Ansari was unable to make the recording but Parvez was able to find a last minute Associate co-host to fill in!

We had the chance to discuss Imam Khalid's life and the experiences that shaped him, the challenges and joys of building community, and his civic engagement via various Mayoral appointments. We even discussed his work with the rising star in New York politics, Zohran Mamdani. Toward the end of our conversation, we also turn to a sobering moment in recent public life: the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and what events like this mean for our country and our collective future.

About Imam Khalid Latif

Imam Khalid is Executive Director and Community Chaplain for The Islamic Center of New York City and serves as Director of Campus Support with Muslim Campus Life, a national initiative supporting Muslim students in higher education. He previously served as the University Chaplain for New York University (NYU) and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU, where he also held faculty positions in the NYU Wagner School of Public Service and Gallatin School of Individualized Study. He continues to serve as Visiting Faculty at Bayan College of Chicago Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary.

Imam Latif was appointed the first Muslim chaplain at NYU in 2005, and in 2006, became the first Muslim chaplain at Princeton University. After a year of serving both institutions, he committed full-time to NYU, where in 2007 his position was officially institutionalized. Under his visionary leadership, the Islamic Center at NYU grew into the first-ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States.

His work helped shape a dynamic and inclusive Muslim community that emphasizes both spiritual growth and civic engagement. Imam Latif has been a tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue, social justice, and community service. His efforts have brought him to global platforms, sharing stages with leading faith leaders, while also working on the ground in refugee camps, conflict zones, and disaster-stricken regions, raising millions of dollars in humanitarian relief.

Through his public scholarship, teaching, and pastoral care, Imam Latif has carved out essential space for young American Muslims to authentically embrace and celebrate their identities, while amplifying their voices in broader societal conversations.

A highly sought-after speaker, Imam Latif has shared his insights with audiences worldwide and has been featured in media outlets such as the Huffington Post, BBC, NPR, CNN, the New York Times, New York Magazine, The Colbert Report, Katie Couric, Newsweek, Time, BET and GEO TV.

Imam Latif continues to be a transformative voice and bridge-builder, dedicated to fostering healing, equity, and spiritual well-being in both local communities and across the globe.