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 in the early 70s, exploring the community dynamics, the significance of resurrection in their theology, the influence of Malcolm X and the media's portrayal of the Nation, as well as the role of mythology in shaping identity within the movement. We also unpack the history and beliefs surrounding Fard Muhammad, Elijah Muhammad within the Nation of Islam. Towards the end of the discussion, we turn our focus to the ideological shifts that occurred during the transition of leadership to Imam Warith Deen Muhammad. The discussion highlights how the transition from the Nation of Islam to Sunni Islam was marked by a shift in theology and community practices, and Imam Warith Deen Muhammad's use of language, the Qur'an, and the evolving understanding of identity and faith.

About Imam Faheem Shuiabe

Imam Faheem Shuaibe has been the Resident Imam of Masjidul Waritheen in Oakland, California for 43 years. He has been married to Yolanda Mahasin Shuaibe for 53years. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Faheem is a lifelong student Of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.

He is the founder of M.A.R.I.A.M. (Muslim American Research Institute Advocating Marriage), A Clear Understanding Institute and The Sacred Life Project (A public language codification project focused on the language, logic and legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed). Imam Faheem Shuaibe was inducted into the African American Intellectual Royal Family by the Institute for the Advance Study of Black Family Life and Culture. Imam Shuaibe addresses diverse audiences across the country on a wide range of topics of religion, world politics, human relationships and societal evolution.

His commentary on contemporary issues have been cited by the Muslim Journal, The Wall Street Journal, the Oakland Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury news, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor and others. Faheem was a major consultant to several award winning PBS film projects on Islam in America.

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 Deen Muhammed(ra). The riveting conversation follows Imam Faheem's life and journey to Islam which in turn beautifully serves as the vehicle to explore the often overlooked years (1965-1975) of the Nation of Islam as well as the importance of it's founder, the Honorable Elijah Muhammed and his spiritual mentor, the enigmatic figure of Master Fard Muhammad. Along the way, we cover the growth and presence of the Nation in Oakland and San Francisco, a thought-provoking look at the mystical origins of the Nation, and an insight into its approach to social engineering. The conversation is so wide-ranging and detailed that this is just Part 1 of the legend that is Imam Faheem Shuaibe (Masha'Allah)! About Imam Faheem Shuiabe

Imam Faheem Shuaibe has been the Resident Imam of Masjidul Waritheen in Oakland, California for 43 years. He has been married to Yolanda Mahasin Shuaibe for 53years. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Faheem is a lifelong student Of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.

He is the founder of M.A.R.I.A.M. (Muslim American Research Institute Advocating Marriage), A Clear Understanding Institute and The Sacred Life Project (A public language codification project focused on the language, logic and legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed). Imam Faheem Shuaibe was inducted into the African American Intellectual Royal Family by the Institute for the Advance Study of Black Family Life and Culture. Imam Shuaibe addresses diverse audiences across the country on a wide range of topics of religion, world politics, human relationships and societal evolution.

His commentary on contemporary issues have been cited by the Muslim Journal, The Wall Street Journal, the Oakland Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury news, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor and others. Faheem was a major consultant to several award winning PBS film projects on Islam in America.

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 evolution of online communities, and the impact of online and social merdia cultures on Muslim youth. The conversation delves into generational differences in online consumption and the challenges confronting young Muslim, male and female, navigating their identities in a complex digital landscape. The conversation explores the impact of algorithms on discourse, the rise of toxic masculinity in online spaces, and impact it continues to have on gender dynamics in contemporary society. About Sana Saeed

Sana Saeed is an award-winning media writer and critic, and a former on-camera correspondent with Al Jazeera. For the past fifteen years, she’s written, reported, and commented on Islam and Muslims in the United States, national security, foreign policy, immigration, and the culture wars — and how they intersect with both popular and news media.