Sila Connections
This podcast explores how to nurture meaningful relationships that are grounded in the social teachings of Islam.
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When to Follow: Respecting Authority in Islam (Part 1 of 2) (opens the original)
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Is following authority a sign of weakness — or wisdom? In this first part of our 2-part series on Respecting Authority, we explore what Islam teaches about obedience, leadership, and knowing when to follow, when to advise, and when to simply let go. O you who believe, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in true authority of you: So if you fall at odds over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you truly believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is superior, and best in outcome.
The Value of Hiddenness in an Age of Visibility (opens the original)
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The modern West considers women being “seen” as a mark of their being valued. Representation is believed to be a key means to gain women their rights in society. But Islam teaches the woman to be hidden from the male gaze and the public eye, and to not expose herself except out of need. As Muslim women living in the West, we have a difficult time navigating between these two modes of thinking. On the one hand, we are told that we are disrespecting and devaluing ourselves if we agree to live a mo
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