Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience Podcast
1) Episode 161: The Nation of Islam, the Legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, and Islam in the Bay with Imam Faheem Shuiabe Part 2
Part 2 of our conversation with Imam Imam Fahim Shoaib picks up where we left off at the end of Part 1. The conversation focuses on the Nation of Islam in the early 70s, exploring the community dynami...Show More
2) Episode 160: The Nation of Islam, the Legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, and Islam in the Bay with Imam Faheem Shuiabe Part 1
Another huge bucket list item for the show, we delve into the life and legacy of Imam Faheem Shuaibe, a prominent figure in the American Muslim community and heir to the life and legacy of Imam Warith...Show More
3) Episode 159: Exploring Online Ecosystems and Subcultures with Sana Saeed
Omar and Parvez welcome back Sana Saeed to discuss the intersection of social media, politics, and the Muslim community. They explore the Mamdani campaign as a case study in Islamophobia, the evolutio...Show More
Episode 159: Exploring Online Ecosystems and Subcultures with Sana Saeed
1:32:50 | Nov 15th, 2025
4) Episode 158: Insights into Chaplaincy and Civic Leadership with Imam Khalid Latif
This episode was another opportunity to check off a bucket list for the podcast as we were honored to sit with Imam Khalid Latif. Some unchartered territory for the show as co-host Omar Ansari was una...Show More
Episode 158: Insights into Chaplaincy and Civic Leadership with Imam Khalid Latif
1:10:16 | Sep 20th, 2025
5) Episode 157: David Coolidge Returns to Discuss His Study of Hinduism
Parvez and Omar finally return after the longest hiatus in the show's history! They bring us up to speed with all the going-ons in their lives from new jobs, moves, kids graduating to new kids being b...Show More
6) Episode 156: Understanding the Challenges Young Muslims Face in High School with Mental Health Clinician Ali Bishop
Parvez and Omar kick-off 2025 by finally dedicating an entire episode to a recurring and perennial conversation on the podcast: parenting challenges in today's climate. To help navigate this conversat...Show More
7) Episode 155: Syrian-American Perspectives on the Syrian Revolution, Overthrowing Assad, and the Future of the Region
To close out 2024 Parvez and Omar are joined by two Syrian-American guests to share their perspectives on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the potential implications and challenges facing post-As...Show More
8) Episode 154: Election 2024 and the Muslim Vote with Zahra Billoo
Mere days aways from Election Day 2024, Parvez and Omar are rejoined by Civil Rights Attorney and Activist Zahra Billoo to discuss the Muslim vote and the 2024 Presidential Election. Are Muslims simpl...Show More
9) Episode 153: Instilling Righteous Masculinity in Today's Young Men and the Al Qawwamun Retreat with Imam Jihad Mustafa
After a bit of a hiatus due to busy schedules, Parvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Imam Jihad Mustafa, Founder of the Qawwamun Retreat. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Imam Jihad dis...Show More
10) Episode 152: Muharram and Āshūrā within the Shi'i Tradition with Ahmad Rashid Salim
Closing out the blessed month of Muharram, Parvez and Omar are back for a timely and important discussion about Muharram, the Day of Āshūrā, and the events of Karbala from a Shi'i perspective. This is...Show More
Episode 152: Muharram and Āshūrā within the Shi'i Tradition with Ahmad Rashid Salim
3:02:05 | Aug 4th, 2024