What if the Muslim representation we've been fighting for is actually working against us?
In this Focal Point episode, Imam Tom Facchine explores the rise of Muslim representation in media, politics, and pop culture, and why it might be more harmful than helpful. From tokenism to identity politics, we unpack how visibility without values can betray the very communities it claims to uplift.
Before we celebrate inclusion, we need to ask: At what cost?
Breaking Free: Unshackling the Muslim Mind from Secular Thought and Reestablishing the Islamic Personality
From "You do you" to "My body, my choice," the message is clear: be true to yourself, on your own terms. We live in what Charles Taylor calls the "age of authenticity"—a time obsessed with personal freedom and self-expression.
But what happens when this pursuit of autonomy becomes the highest moral good?
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Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra): The Story of My Mother's Ancestor
Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of Abyssinia to the tragedy of Karbala and his final days during Hajj, this is a story of resilience and divine favor.
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