Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience

Parvez Ahmed & Omar Ansari

English History Islam Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture

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Episodes 165

Avg. Duration 1h 25m

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Apple Rating ★ 4.8 (88)

Since Oct 2013

Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast seeking to celebrate the many facets of the American Muslim experience. The goal of the show is to highlight and focus on unique and interesting personalities from both within and without the American Muslim community, and engage them in what will hopefully be a worthwhile and invigorating conversation not only for the guests, but also for listeners. Essentially, a long form interview format that’s meant to flow organically.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 161: The Nation of Islam, the Legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, and Islam in the Bay with Imam Faheem Shuiabe Part 2

Jan 28, 2026 1h 45m

For our first episode of 2026 we present Part 2 of our conversation with Imam Imam Fahim Shoaib which picks up where we left off at the end of Part 1. The conversation focuses on the Nation of Islam…

Episode 160: The Nation of Islam, the Legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, and Islam in the Bay with Imam Faheem Shuiabe Part 1

Dec 29, 2025 1h 35m

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…

Episode 159: Exploring Online Ecosystems and Subcultures with Sana Saeed

Nov 15, 2025 1h 32m

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…

Episode 158: Insights into Chaplaincy and Civic Leadership with Imam Khalid Latif

Sep 20, 2025 1h 10m

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…

Episode 157: David Coolidge Returns to Discuss His Study of Hinduism

Aug 29, 2025 2h 43m

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…

Episode 156: Understanding the Challenges Young Muslims Face in High School with Mental Health Clinician Ali Bishop

Jan 23, 2025 1h 55m

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…

Episode 155: Syrian-American Perspectives on the Syrian Revolution, Overthrowing Assad, and the Future of the Region

Dec 29, 2024 2h 2m

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…

Episode 154: Election 2024 and the Muslim Vote with Zahra Billoo

Nov 03, 2024 59m

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…

Episode 153: Instilling Righteous Masculinity in Today's Young Men and the Al Qawwamun Retreat with Imam Jihad Mustafa

Oct 02, 2024 2h 3m

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…

Episode 152: Muharram and Āshūrā within the Shīʿī Tradition with Ahmad Rashid Salim

Aug 04, 2024 3h 2m

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 Shīʿī perspective. This…

Episode 151: Prophet Abraham, Sacrifice, God's Covenant and the Land of Israel with Dr. Ali Ataie

Jun 26, 2024 1h 41m

A special discussion for the Haj and Eid-ul Adha season, Parvez and Omar are joined by returning guest Dr. Ali Ataie. The show dives deep into the Prophet Abraham(as) in the monotheistic…

Episode 150: Protests, Encampments, and the BDS Movement with Zahra Billoo

May 21, 2024 1h 56m

For the show's 150th episode Parvez & Omar are joined by the second guest ever to appear on the podcast, Zahra Billoo , Civil rights Attorney and Executive Director of the Council on…

Episode 149: A Physician's Medical Mission to the Gaza Strip with Dr. Mohammad Subeh

Apr 02, 2024 1h 56m

Parvez and Omar are truly honored to host Dr. Mohammad Subeh who just returned from a five week medical mission to the Gaza Strip, specifically the Rafah Crossing to the south. Dr. Subeh shares his…

Episode 148: Islam in the Inner City and the Work of Islah LA with Dr. Jihad Saafir

Mar 26, 2024 2h 19m

Here is an episode that's been a few years in the making! We finally had the privilege of sitting with Dr. Jihad Saafir of Islah LA to discuss his background, academic training, as well as the…

Episode 147: Imam Tahir Anwar, His Silicon Valley Roots, Religious Education, and Advice for Ramadan

Mar 12, 2024 1h 22m

It's not too often that you come across a Silicon Valley raised and Dar-ul-Uloom trained Imam but that's exactly who joins Parvez and Omar to kick-off the blessed month of Ramadan. Imam Tahir Anwar,…

Episode 146: From SoCal to Al-Azhar and Back with Shaykh Jamaal Diwan

Feb 13, 2024 2h 4m

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…

Episode 145: Integrating Islamic Spiritual Approaches into Professional Psychology and the Khalil Center with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi

Jan 16, 2024 1h 31m

For our first episode of 2024 we present an interview conducted during our trip to Chicago with Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi, Founder and Executive Director of Khalil Center. Dr. Keshavarzi discusses his…

Episode 144: Black Power and Palestine with Professor Michael Fischbach

Dec 24, 2023 1h 32m

We are back to close out 2023 and continuing our discussions on Palestine, this time through the prism of the Civil Rights struggle in the United States. Professor Michael Fishbach joins us to…

Episode 143: The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine with Dr. Rashid Khalidi

Nov 19, 2023 51m

We are deeply honored and privileged to be joined by the eminent historian and perhaps leading academic on Palestine in the United States, Professor Rashid Khalidi. Dr. Khalidi discussesed his new…

Episode 142: Media Coverage of the Palestinian Crisis with The Intercept’s Murtaza Hussain

Nov 14, 2023 49m

We are back to discuss the ongoing crisis in Palestine, this time focusing on the one-sided and ideologically motivated media coverage. To offer his analysis and perspective, and discuss the possible…

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Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience has published 165 episodes since October 2013, covering topics in History, Islam.

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