Join Shaykh Kifani Ibrahim Cisse as he reflects on his path from Christianity to Islam, the spiritual legacy of Sheikh Hassan Cisse, and the role of faith in dance, hip-hop, and navigating social media. He also shares deep insight on suffering, spiritual growth, and the three essential traits Muslims must embody today.#TalkingWithTeachers #ShaykhKifani #LamppostEducation #SpiritualLegacy #IslamInAmerica

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In this episode, among the topics discussed by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali and Shaykh Ahmed Al-Azhary is the recent article, “Why Hamza Yusuf’s Voice Doesn’t Speak for the Bilaliyyun."

Shaykh Ahmed addresses the following points: The misreading of hadith about Sayyiduna Bilāl (RA)The limits of racial essentialism in IslamThe universal message of the Prophet ﷺHow ideology can distort sacred tradition.

Don't miss this critical conversation on faith, race, theology, and more from this episode of Talking With Teachers. Please support the Lamppost Education Inititiave. Your donations help Lamppost provide high quality content for English speaking Muslims all over the world. Visit us at: https://lamppostedu.org/donate to contribute and aid Islamic education from qualified Muslim scholars.

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📢 Is Riba Ever Permissible in America? | Shaykh Amin Kholwadia on Islamic Education, Darul Qasim, and Controversial Hanafi Opinions

In this powerful episode of Talking With Teachers, host Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali speaks with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia—one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West and founder of Darul Qasim—about the urgent need for serious Islamic education in America and the controversial Hanafi view on Riba (interest) in the U.S. context.

🔥 Highlights include:

• Why Darul Qasim is different from most Islamic institutions

• How American Muslims are misunderstanding Islamic scholarship

• The real story behind the Hanafi position on Riba in non-Muslim lands

• What it means to preserve Islamic intellectual tradition in the modern world

Shaykh Amin draws from decades of classical training and deep spiritual insight to challenge assumptions and inspire a return to grounded, principled learning.

🔔 Don’t miss this rare and candid conversation with a true teacher of teachers. Whether you’re a student of knowledge, a concerned parent, or just trying to understand how to live Islam authentically in the West—this episode is for you.

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