DoubleTake, a Yaqeen podcast
Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, and practical applications.
Episodes
54 episodes
Season Finale! Believing in the Unseen with Dr. Omar Suleiman
In Surat al-Hujurat verse 18, Allah (SWT) says: “Surely Allah knows the Unseen of the heavens and earth. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” Al-Ghaib, or the Unseen, refers to knowledge that is only known to Allah, such as knowledge about ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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53:04
Building Prophetic Communities for Women, with Usts. Lobna Mulla & Maryam Amir
The Prophet (S) once critically said, “O people! Some of you scare people away [from faith].” He was addressing the best generation of Muslims when he said this, so it certainly still applies today. Are Muslim communities pushing women ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:04:37
Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: "Why didn't God stop it?" - Special with Sh. Mohammed Elshinawy
On February 6th, a devastating earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria. Over 12,000 lives have been lost, and thousands more have been injured and displaced. When tragedies and disasters occur, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why did God let th...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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32:34
Trusting God, The Provider, with Dr. Jinan Yousef
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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37:16
The State of Masculinity, with Dr. Osman Umarji
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupSome of the most popular influencers today ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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52:34
Why Do We Need Hadith? with Dr. Jonathan Brown
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupThe most authentic and verified texts for Mus...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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41:50
OCD and Satan's Whispers, with Sr. Najwa Awad
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupIn Surat Faatir, Chapter 35 verse 6, Allah (S...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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42:44
Muslims in Web3 with Sh. Mustafa Umar
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupWhen Facebook changed its company name to Met...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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38:37
Can I be Spiritual Without Religion? with Imam Tom Facchine
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupWhen people choose to follow a religion, they...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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45:13
Why Islam? with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupThree-in-ten American adults describe themsel...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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38:25
Prove that God Exists, with Sh. Hamza Karamali
Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signupNo matter which religion a person is born int...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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43:00
Season Finale - Are Religiosity and Mental Health Connected? with Dr. Osman Umarji and Dr. Farah Islam
The importance of mental health is discussed everywhere today, from workplaces and schools to television shows and social media. In most cases, however, it has a distinctly secular approach. There is rarely any mention of the role that faith an...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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42:33
James Webb Telescope: Muslims in Space with Dr. Aycha Tammour
The James Webb Space Telescope is set to be operational by July as NASA’s flagship mission in astrophysics. In the coming years, we are expected to learn more about the first stars and galaxies after the Big Bang, and we may see significant pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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38:18
Islam and Abortion with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sr. Hanaa Hasan
Abortion is dominating headlines as the United States Supreme Court considers a decision that could lead to it being outlawed in many states. While the political debate is framed as being either pro-life or pro-choice, the Islamic perspective i...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:00:17
Muslims & Crypto: Will we fall behind? with Sh. Joe Bradford
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and more. Cryptocurrency has continuously made headlines in recent years, but despite the popularity of the subject, it seems like there is still no consensus about how Muslims should engage with it. What ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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56:18
Overcoming Pørnography with Dr. Omar Husain
Pørnography. It’s a word that’s taboo to say out loud in many of our communities, yet it’s responsible for psychological, spiritual, and social harms on a scale that is almost impossible to comprehend. While it is common knowledge that watching...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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57:49
The Man's Role at Home with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
Every culture has expectations for men and women about their roles at home and in society, but the line between cultural practices and religious duty isn’t always clear. The role of men is often reduced to being the financial provider for the h...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:05:52
Responding to Suicide with Dr. Farah Islam
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the S∪icide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or to you local prevention centers or mental health experts . -------------------...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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42:22
How to Stop Being Jealous (Part 2) with Srs. Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan
Jealousy can be psychologically and spiritually devastating if it goes unchecked, but that doesn’t have to be the case. How can we detect jealousy before damage is done? What role does social media play in worsening these feelings?...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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Social Media and Jealousy (Part 1) with Srs. Sarah Sultan and Najwa Awad
Jealousy is a complex emotion that causes anger, sadness, pettiness, and other negative feelings. Nobody wants to feel jealous, yet this hyper-connected age of oversharing makes it easier than ever to become consumed by it. What causes jealousy...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:58
Ramadan Special: Ramadan is Coming to an End with Ust. Lobna Mulla
For many people, our Ramadan excitement is high at the beginning, lower near the middle, and high again toward the end. But the question is: Where does that excitement go after Ramadan? More importantly, if one of the signs of an a...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:55
Ramadan Special: Are we failing new Muslims? with Sh. Abdullah Oduro
We often hear that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, but conversions to Islam aren’t necessarily the main reason for this growth. In fact, despite the appeal of Islam to many people who seek the truth about God, joining a new ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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Ramadan Special: "Why am I sinning if Shaytan is locked up in Ramadan?" with Dr. Tamara Gray
Ramadan is the month Muslims wait all year for. It’s a time when devils are chained and mosques are full of worshipers. But what does it mean if we find ourselves falling into familiar sins during this blessed month? Can our fasts still be acce...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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53:05
Ramadan Special: Fasting Ramadan: The 7 Rivers to the Heart with Ust. Ieasha Prime
Note: The quote Ustadha Ieasha mentions at 8:00 (“Allah says…”) is not a verse from the Qur’an, but a quote from the Israa’eeliyyaat, a narration from the people of the Book. It means that Allah (SWT) puts love and knowledge of Himself in the h...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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