Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience
Religion & Spirituality:Islam
Parvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, co-founder and Resident Scholar at The Majlis. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Shaykh Jamaal discussing his personal journey connecting with his faith, his studies at Al-Azhar University, and the principles underlying The Majlis. Beyond his personal journey the conversation touches on parenting, the challenges of nurturing a sense of community in the United States, a "cultural topography" of Southern California, and much more.
This is an excellent companion episode to Episode 131 with his wife Shaykha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director at The Majlis.
About Shaykh Jamaal Diwan
Shaykh Jamaal Diwan was born and raised in Southern California to parents from Newfoundland and Pakistan. He accepted Islam in 2003 while at UCSD. After getting married and graduating from UCSD in Third World Studies, he and his wife moved to Egypt to study Arabic and Islamic Studies. He stayed there for the better part of the next seven years finishing an undergraduate degree in Sharia from al-Azhar. During that time he also completed two years of graduate work in Islamic Studies from the American University in Cairo. In addition to his formal studies he has also obtained ijazat (traditional licenses to transmit and teach) in various branches of Islamic Studies such as aqidah, fiqh, tazkiyah, and hadith.
Upon returning from Egypt in 2011 he has served as a religious teacher and instructor in Southern California in various capacities such as Resident Scholar, University Chaplain, and Islamic Studies teacher.
He cofounded The Majlis with his wife, Shaykha Muslema Purmul. The Majlis seeks to nurture safe community spaces where people can learn and live Islam, based on the traditional sources of understanding the faith, while acknowledging the particular challenges of the American context. It focuses its efforts on religious education, spiritual refinement, love, and service. He is a father of two, residing in Southern California with his family.
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Episode 128: Muslims in the Media, with Sue Obeidi and Dr. Eveylyn Alsultany
Episode 127: The Power of Storytelling, with Ahmed Khan, from the Creative Minority Podcast
Episode 126: The Midterm Elections & The Problem of Democracy, with Shadi Hamid
Episode 125: Zaki Returns to Discuss Polarization in Social Media, Muslim Twitter and More!
Episode 124: A Discussion with a Pioneer in the American Muslim Experience, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Episode 123: The Journey of Michael Wolfe
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Episode 121: Ramadan Health and Wellness, with Dr. Sofia Ghani
Episode 120: A Look Behind the Camera, with Aaron Sellers (Part 2 of 2)
Episode 119: A Look Behind the Camera with Aaron Sellers, Part 1 of 2
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Episode 112: Women & Gender in the Qur’an, with Dr. Celene Ibrahim
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Episode 110: Disney Film Director, Lena Khan
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