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In this edition of Radio Islam we talk with Nueropsychologist Dr. Alia Ammar, the CEO/Director of Neuropsychology for Midwest Consultants for Cognitive Medicine (MCCM), a private practice established to provide neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy to clients in Lake County, Illinois. As part of the extension of her professional endeavors and interests in social justice, Dr. Ammar proudly participates in the Compassionate Care Network to provide free access to healthcare to uninsured Muslims, immigrants, and other undeserved individuals. She also serves as a board member for two Chicago-area masajids and Muslim Democrats. We hope you enjoy this enlightening conversation about Neuropsychology and Civic Engagement. Guest- Dr. Alia Ammar Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz RoccoW - Bleeps Galore - http://bit.ly/2eITbnx Image: Courtesy of Tariq I. El-Amin

We speak with Dr. Lubna Hussain. She's a pediatric physician who has visited the Rohingya refugee camps and witnessed the shocking hardships they face--as well as the sense of hope they retain through it all. Visit www.medglobal.org/ to learn more. Guest: Dr. Lubna Hussaiin Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image: Jordi Bernabeu Farrús - https://flic.kr/p/ZSn2yj

We comment on the recent tragedy of a man losing his life due to a "swatting" / SWAT-ing prank. Are the police partly responsible? It's a tough call. Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 *Contains audio from the following clip: "Suspect arrested following deadly gaming prank", CNN/YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=heYlRUy5kOY Image: Paul Cunningham - https://flic.kr/p/jK88hp

In the first half, we comment on the recent tragedy of a man losing his life due to a horrific "swatting" / SWAT-ing prank. Are the police partly responsible? It's a tough call. In the second half, we speak with Dr. Lubna Hussain. She's a pediatric physician who has visited the Rohingya refugee camps and witnessed the shocking hardships they face--as well as the sense of hope they retain through it all. Visit https://www.medglobal.org/ to learn more. Guest: Dr. Lubna Hussain Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 *Part 1 contains audio from the following clip: "Suspect arrested following deadly gaming prank", CNN/YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=heYlRUy5kOY

In this edition of Radio Islam we start the New Year (2018) off by introducing a new segment, "The Jobs Report" from the Chicago Urban League's Employment Specialist Kimberly Pearson. We open the show commenting on the recent legalization of the sale of "recreational marijuana" in California, but also pose the question "what will be done with the thousands of inmates who are incarcerated over marijuana arrest?" Host, Tariq El-Amin suggest that their convictions should be expunged, and those in custody should be released (nonviolent offenders). In the last half of the show we explore the idea of comedians like Dave Chappelle being thought leaders. In every joke there is some truth, and the truths that skillful comedians like Chappelle are able to get audiences to think about, discuss, and act on suggest that they should not be seen merely as entertainers but as Thought Leaders. Guest- Kimberly Pearson Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music

Sometimes we walk around on a surface without truly appreciating the foundation underneath us. Dr. Bambade Shakoor-Abdullah was one of those unsung pillars of our community. SubhanAllah, she was so humble that many of her achievements didn't even become public until she passed, just a few weeks ago. Dr. Bambade was founder of the Leadership Development Institute (LDI), founder of the Chicago Metropolitan Educational Center for Community Advancement (CMECCA), and a mentor and tireless anti-violence advocate. Her husband, Kasib Abdullah, spoke with us about her tireless efforts and self-less character. Our host Tariq also shares how she inspired him. We pray that Allah gives her the best reward in paradise and puts blessing in her work. Guest: Kasib Abdullah Host & Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 The Kyoto Connection - Voyagge II - Satori - http://bit.

In this edition of Radio Islam we talk with 6 dynamic interfaith leaders in the Chicagoland area who have built relationships with one another that go beyond the "Big Event." Maureen Gainer Reilly, Itedal Shalabi, Mary Harkenrider, Nareman Taha, Rafaeth Waheed, and Kathy McBane talk with us about what it means to be a "Kinkeeper", the beginnings of their work, why its important, and the unique impact women working in interfaith has on changing the norms of our, often segregated, urban centers in America. The organizations they represent are Saint Barnabus Parish of Chicago's Beverly Neighborhood, Arab American Family Services, and Moms Building Bridges- which works in the Naperville area. Guest- Maureen Gainer Reilly, Itedal Shalabi, Mary Harkenrider, Nareman Taha, Rafaeth Waheed, Kathy McBane Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image P

We speak with Miko Peled. He was born an Israeli but began questioning the whole concept of Israel, and he now speaks out against apartheid in favor of a democratic one-state solution. He has written about his own life, and his new book about the US govt's closure of the Holy Land Foundation is nearing release. Guest: Miko Peled Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image: Montecruz Foto - https://flic.kr/p/dxNCMf

We meet Gordon Dymowski to learn more about net neutrality. He's a writer and consultant with a lot of internet experience. We learn that the issue of net neutrality affects all of us in multiple ways. Guest: Gordon Dymowski Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Moussa - bit.ly/2wHdV6z Image: Jason "Textfiles" Scott - https://flic.kr/p/dB1Psx

In the first half, we meet Gordon Dymowski to learn more about net neutrality. He's a writer and consultant with a lot of internet experience. We learn that the issue of net neutrality affects all of us in multiple ways. In the second half, we speak with Miko Peled. He was born an Israeli but began questioning the whole concept of Israel, and he now speaks out against apartheid in favor of a democratic one-state solution. Guest: Gordon Dymowski Guest: Miko Peled Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image: Wall in Palestine - https://flic.kr/p/7AgjEa

Musa Maguire joins us in-studio as we sample some of his poetry and rhyme. Musa has written articles on Islam and has taught Islamic studies at the university level. His poetry (and our conversation) covers Chicago, gentrification, and hip hop. Guest: Musa Maguire Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Thomas E R Maguire - G Man- https://soundcloud.com/thomas-e-r-maguire/g-man-2 Manuele Atzeni- Cronache https://goo.gl/dvw8Xm Image courtesy of Thomas E R Maguire

We are joined by Peter Alter of the Chicago History Museum (formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society). We learn about many interesting quirks in Chicago's history, and about the role of immigrants in shaping the city. There also a new project in the works about the oral history of Muslims in Chicago. Guest: Peter Alter Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer/Editing: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Ant The Symbol - Main and Eighth Manuele Atzeni - NeVe Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_History.JPG

We are visited by elite fitness trainer Siddiqu Muhammad. We hear about his motivations as a trainer and the importance of how to approach food and training the correct way. Ma-sha-Allah, the brother draws on the Sunnah (way of the Prophet p.b.u.h.) in his regimen. Guest: Siddiqu Muhammad Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer/Editing: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Tie Ba Tie Djigue Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill Image Courtesy of chicagofit4life.com

In the first have, we are visited by elite fitness trainer Siddiqu Muhammad. We hear about his motivations as a trainer and the importance of how to approach food and training the correct way. Ma-sha-Allah, the brother uses some principles from the Sunnah (way of the Prophet p.b.u.h.) in his regimen. Then in the second half, we are joined by Peter Alter of the Chicago History Museum (formerly known as the Chicago Historical Society). We learn about many interesting quirks in Chicago's history, and about the role of immigrants in shaping the city. There's also a new project in the works recording the oral history of Muslims in Chicago. Guest: Siddiqu Muhammad Guest: Peter Alter Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer/Editing: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Lessazo - Tie Ba Tie Djigue Ant The Symbol - Main and Eighth Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chicago_Skyline_(3195688409).jpg

In this edition of Radio Islam we open the episode with a quick reflection on Dr. Bambade Shakoor-Abdullah's impact on Chicago's activist community and how that impact was visible in the diversity of people present at her Janaza (funeral) prayer. We get the show going with Radio Islam Host Tariq El-Amin and Assistant Producer "The Impressive One" Ibrahim Baig offering their thoughts on the results of the special Senate election in Alabama, where Republican--Roy Moore was narrowly defeated by Democrat--Doug Jones. In the second half of the show, we talk with Margari Aziza Hill, Co-founder & Co-Director of Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (ARC). We talk with Margari about the mission of Muslim ARC, the intersections of Race and Religion, how Muslim ARC educates for liberation and some of the challenges in their work. Margari also shares some of their current initiatives and talks about how Muslim ARC has made itself part of the Physical community of Detroit with its Muslim ARC House. You can find out mo

In this edition of Radio Islam we reflect on the passing of 69th anniversary of International Human Rights day by talking with Dr. Aminah Al-Deen (DePaul University)and Bakary Tandia (Abolition Institute Co-founder)& Minister Lynda Holiday Lawrence (Board Member of Abolition Institute) about today's fight for Human Rights in Libya & Mauritania, where slavery still exists. CNN recently released a report showing "Open Air" slave markets in Libya. Regarding Mauritania, it is the last nation in the world to outlaw slavery, doing so in 1981. Even still, 10% of its 4.4 million citizens are estimated to be enslaved. For your additional information- *Internation Organization for Migration at https://www.iom.int/ and Abolition Institue at http://www.stoppingslavery.org/ Guest1- Dr. Aminah Al-Deen [DePaul University] Guest 2- Bakary Tandia & Minister Lynda Holiday Lawrence [Abolition Institute] Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzen

Before we get started with the Artist Profile--we take a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of Dr. Bambade Shakoor-Abdullah. Dr. Bambade was a pillar of the Chicago Muslim community. She was a tireless anti-violence advocate, educator, and a major part of the intra-faith efforts of the Chicagoland Muslim Community. In this edition of Radio Islam we talk with Chicago-based singer/songwriter/actress/plus-size model Zuri Salahuddin. Some of the things we talked about were:her inspirations, how being a Muslim impacts her work, and challenges of being an artist in Chicago. In addition to singing a great original song, Zuri also took on the challenge of singing a song by any singer named; she succeeded, going 4 for 4---including a great cover of Jill Scott's "He loves me (Lyzel in E flat)." You can follow Zuri on instagram @zuri_luv Guest- Zuri Salahuddin Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Manuel

In this edition of Radio Islam, we open with Imam Abdul Malik offering commentary on Uhited States President Donald Trump's announcemnt that he will be moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and its implications for the region. We spend the remainder of the episode talking with Adem Carroll, the New York and United Nations Program Director for the Burma Taskforce, who talks about International Human Rights Day, the process for championing Human Rights in the UN and some of the challenges. Guest- Abdul Malik Mujahid; Adem Carroll Host and Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig/ Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Xlibber- United Nations https://flic.kr/p/cVxkf5

In this edition of Radio Islam we talk with Singer-Songwriter Extraordinaire, Drea D'Nur. She's received national and international acclaim for her work. Drea is the writer and producer behind the stage production "The Spirit of Nina" which honors the legendary late great Nina Simone. We talk with Drea about mainstream and underground music, how she uses her platform to reach people, and how she describes how her music. Drea also gives us a small preview of her soulful voice in a short rendition of "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke. Keep up with Drea D'Nur at www.spiritofnina.com and officialdreadnur.com Guest- Drea D'Nur Host/Producer/ & Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni- Cronache https://goo.gl/dvw8Xm Image Courtesy of Drea D'Nur

In this episode our guest is CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab. We begin talking about the United States Supreme Court decision to allow President Trump's "Travel Ban" (Muslim Ban) to go into effect while being litigated in the lower courts. We then talk about the work CAIR-Chicago has done to address Islamaphobia through programs like the Travelers Assistance Program (TAP). We also touch on race, refugees, healthy institutions, and coalition building. Guest- Ahmed Rehab Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Image Courtesy of Ahmed Rehab