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Intergenerational Islam: Faith, Family, and Conversion with Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

Note: This episode is taken from a live lecture recording, so audio quality may vary. The reflections and stories, however, are too good not to share. Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans reflects on faith across generations, beginning with his own journey to Islam at just 16. Through personal stories, humor, and reflections on his family’s path to Islam, he explores how faith takes root and grows in unexpected ways. A conversation about legacy, family, and the reminder that Islam will continue to grow with or without us. About Frames host, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans: Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence and the first African-American graduate of Al-Azhar’s Shari’a program. After converting to Islam in high school, he studied locally and abroad, including IIE, Tarim, and Cairo. He also teaches with Ta’leef Collective and IMAN. At ALIM, he’s Core Instructor for the Summer Program, teaching Islamic law, Shama’il, and the Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah. Frames Podcast 🎙️ Join ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, for monthly Frames live discussions featuring respected scholars from across the country. These conversations dive into timely, relevant topics shaping Muslim thought today — offering sharp insights, meaningful reflections, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through Islamic Literacy, which is the establishment and critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. It envisions cultivating Muslims who are intellectually and spiritually grounded, able to engage critically with their faith, and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by world-class scholars, Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, ALIM offers acce...

How Compassionate Leadership Can Save Our Community: Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans & Umm Zakiyyah

Can men learn about leadership, manhood, and safety from a book written for women? In this powerful conversation, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans sits down with internationally acclaimed author Umm Zakiyyah to explore the deeper meanings of emotional, spiritual, and relational safety in Muslim relationships and marriage. After picking up But Do You Feel Safe With Him? to better understand women’s experiences, Ustadh Ubaydullah found himself unexpectedly challenged. What began as an exercise in empathy became a mirror, raising urgent questions about compassionate leadership, accountability, and the health of our communities. This episode cuts through labels and defensiveness to offer an honest, faith-rooted conversation that speaks to men and women alike, and to anyone concerned with building relationships and communities grounded in trust, care, and prophetic character. About Umm Zakiyyah: Umm Zakiyyah, also known by her birth name Ruby Moore, is the internationally acclaimed, award-winning author of the If I Should Speak trilogy, Muslim Girl, Reverencing the Wombs That Broke You, and The Abuse of Forgiveness. She has written more than twenty-five books, including novels, short stories, and self-help. Learn about her Faith, Soul, Reset program that she mentioned in this episode, along with her spiritual health services: https://uz-heart-soul-care.teachable.com/ [https://uz-heart-soul-care.teachable.com/] In a time when real conversation is often lost to labels and camps, this live discussion will break through the noise. It will be a space for honest reflection, healing, and growth—for both men and women. About Frames host, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans: Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence and the first African-American graduate of Al-Azhar’s Shari’a program. After converting to Islam in high school, he studied locally and abroad, including IIE, Tarim, and Cairo. He also teaches with Ta’leef Collective and IMAN. At ALIM, he’s Core Instructor for the Summer Program, teaching Islamic law, Shama’il, and the Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah. Frames Podcast 🎙️ Join ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, for monthly Frames live discussions featuring respected scholars from across the country. These conversations dive into timely, relevant topics shaping Muslim thought today — offering sharp insights, meaningful reflections, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through Islamic Literacy, which is the establishment and critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. It envisions cultivating Muslims who are intellectually and spiritually grounded, able to engage critically with their faith, and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by world-class scholars, Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, ALIM offers acce...

Raising Children With Deen and Dunya I Hina Khan-Mukhtar, & Ubaydullah Evans

In this episode, we dive into Raising Children With Deen and Dunya: Top 10 Practical Tips. Discover how to nurture faith, character, and resilience in a world that constantly pulls in every direction. Ubaydullah and Hina break down practical, heart-centered guidance for Muslim parents navigating modern life, from building spiritual habits to setting boundaries to creating a home rooted in ihsan. About Our Guest: Hina Khan-Mukhtar is a mother of three young men and one of the founders of the homeschooling co-operative known as ILM Tree in Lafayette, California, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to teaching Language Arts to elementary, middle school, and high school students, she has written articles on parenting and spiritual traditions for children and is involved in interfaith dialogue. About Frames host, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans: Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence and the first African-American graduate of Al-Azhar’s Shari’a program. After converting to Islam in high school, he studied locally and abroad, including IIE, Tarim, and Cairo. He also teaches with Ta’leef Collective and IMAN. At ALIM, he’s Core Instructor for the Summer Program, teaching Islamic law, Shama’il, and the Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah. Frames Podcast 🎙️ Join ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, for monthly Frames live discussions featuring respected scholars from across the country. These conversations dive into timely, relevant topics shaping Muslim thought today — offering sharp insights, meaningful reflections, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through Islamic Literacy, which is the establishment and critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. It envisions cultivating Muslims who are intellectually and spiritually grounded, able to engage critically with their faith, and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by world-class scholars, Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, ALIM offers acce...