A Way Beyond the Rainbow
Episodes
97 episodes
Conscience Over Convenience: A Digital Hijrah
In this short but urgent episode, I share why I’ve chosen to leave Big Tech services like Google (among others) in light of their complicity in human rights violations and global injustices. As Muslims - and as human beings - we have a moral ob...
Introduction: "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" Podcast
Introductory episode to the new podcast series, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow"."Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" podcast link here."Voices from Beyond the Rainbow"...
Sequel Podcast: Voices from Beyond the Rainbow
A glimpse into the new sequel podcast series, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow", starting summer 2025, inshaAllah.Voices from Beyond the Rainbow podcast websiteTo sig...
#88 - Podcast Finale
In the podcast finale, we take a look at the entire journey across all five seasons and reflect on key take-home messages and memorable words from my guests and co-hosts. We wrap up with acknowledgments, a dedication, and final words and prayer...
Bloopers!
A blooper reel featuring many of the out-takes with my co-hosts, Amina and Aadam, that didn't make it to the final cut.
#87 - For Imams, Chaplains and Community Leaders
This episode is a discussion with Imam Dawud Walid on the current challenges facing imams, chaplains and community leaders given the current global pro-LGBT socio-political climate, and how we, as Muslim communities, can help our imams and comm...
#86 - For Teachers and Educators
This episode is a discussion with Br. Yahya Van Rooy on the current challenges facing teachers, educators and school administrators given the LGBT paradigm, and how Muslims parents and teachers can navigate them together.How can we prov...
#85 - Ty and Danielle Mansfield's Story: Faith, Love and Vulnerability (Part II)
This is part II of a two-episode series with Dr. Ty Mansfield and his wife Danielle where we talk about their personal experience with their mixed-orientation marriage.In this episode, we dive deep into spiritual themes, as well as how ...
#84 - Ty and Danielle Mansfield's Story: Faith, Love and Vulnerability (Part I)
This is part I of a two-episode series with Dr. Ty Mansfield and his wife Danielle where we talk about their personal experience with their mixed-orientation marriage.In this episode, we explore Ty and Danielle's personal journeys, how ...
#83 - For Current and Potential Spouses
This episode is dedicated to current and potential spouses of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions and/or gender dysphoria.In this episode, I read out survey responses sent by members of the online Straigh...
#82 - For Parents and Families (IV): On Community Healing and General FAQs
This is part IV of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I wrap up the discussion ...
#81 - For Parents and Families (III): On the Work of Relational Healing
This is part III of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I discuss practical tips...
#80 - For Parents and Families (II): On Foundations for Relational Healing
This is part II of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I discuss the notions of ...
#79 - For Parents and Families (I): On Personal Healing
This is part I of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I read out survey response...
#78 - On Shar'i Perspectives: Gender Transitioning and Contemporary Issues
This is part II of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing Shar'i perspectives related to gender nonconformity, gender dysphoria and transgenderism.Is gender transitioning unconditionally prohibited in Islam or are there par...
#77 - On Shar'i Perspectives: Gender Roles and Gender Nonconformity
This is part I of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing Shar'i perspectives related to gender nonconformity, gender dysphoria and transgenderism.Are the gender roles defined by Islam rigid or flexible compared to modern We...
#76 - On Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism: Contemporary Challenges
In this episode, Br. Mobeen Vaid and I discuss the Islamic perspectives on gender-reassignment surgeries as well as the ripple effects of the modern day transgender movement.What are the major Islamic fatawa regarding sex-reassignment s...
#75 - On Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism: Medical Perspectives
In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of gender dysphoria and transgenderism from scientific and medical perspectives, by exploring the most recent research and developments on the topic.Are there biological factors that contrib...
#74 - On Gender Atypical Individuals and Intersex
In this episode, we continue our discussion of gender nonconformity with Br. Mobeen Vaid, and we discuss the notions of gender atypical individuals from an Islamic perspective, as well as the concepts of intersex/disorders of sexual development...
#73 - On Gender and Gender Nonconformity
With this episode, we begin a series of episodes addressing the topics of gender, gender nonconformity, gender dysphoria and transgenderism.In this episode, Br. Mobeen Vaid joins me in a discussion on gender and gender nonconformity in ...
#72 - On Contemporary Issues and Shar'i Perspectives (Part II)
This is part II of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing contemporary issues and Shar'i perspectives related to same-sex attractions and gender identity issues.Is Islam a "homophobic" or "transphobic" religion? Where do we...
#71 - On Contemporary Issues and Shar'i Perspectives (Part I)
This is part I of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing contemporary issues and Shar'i perspectives related to same-sex attractions and gender identity issues.How can parents, family members and friends support and embrace...
#70 - On Revisionist Arguments (Part II)
This is part II of a 2-episode series with Br. Mobeen Vaid addressing revisionist arguments pertaining to homosexuality within Islam.In this episode, Mobeen and I discuss the punishments of sodomy according to Islamic Shari'a, to what e...
#69 - On Revisionist Arguments (Part I)
This is part I of a 2-episode series with Br. Mobeen Vaid addressing revisionist arguments pertaining to homosexuality within Islam.In this episode, Mobeen and I discuss the sociocultural backdrop of this kind of revisionism, particular...
#68 - Between Toxic Masculinity and Radical Feminism
In this episode, we tackle the notions of toxic masculinity and discuss the waves of opposing feminist movements with their ripple effects on the global community. We also highlight the importance of the Prophetic example in paving the way for ...