*Support After Maghrib. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today:* https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate In this powerful episode of After Maghrib, Sayed Ali is joined by Dr Sayed Moustafa Alqazwini to unpack the growing challenges facing families today. They dive into the impact of negative environments on children, the dangers of non-Islamic upbringings, and how poor influences shape character and behaviour. The conversation highlights the importance of strong parenting, nurturing faith, and protecting the next generation from harmful values. With real insights and practical reflections, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone concerned about akhlaq, identity, and the future of Muslim youth in today’s world.

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In this episode of After Maghrib, we react to viral clips capturing the chaos and contradictions shaping today’s world. From the escalating war in Iran and its global ripple effects, to shifting attitudes among Americans and Sunni communities toward the Shia world, we unpack narratives that are rapidly changing. We also confront the growing sense of hypocrisy in Western discourse—where outrage, silence, and selective empathy often collide. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation exploring politics, identity, and the reality behind the headlines in a time of confusion and transformation.

Support After Maghrib this Holy month of Ramadhan. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today: https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate In this episode of After Maghrib, we explore the concept of Marja’iyyah, unpacking what qualifies a scholar to become a Marja’ and the level of authority they hold within the Shia world. Joined by Sayed Hussain Hakim, a student of the Hawza in Najaf, we gain insight into the scholarly journey behind religious leadership. We also address common criticisms of the system, questions around blind following, and voices that reject Marja’iyyah altogether. Finally, we discuss why Najaf remains a central pillar of Islamic scholarship and what the future holds for this deeply rooted tradition.