Ep. 105: Between the Pitch and the Sacred: Scholars, Soccer, and Social Media

Ep. 105: Between the Pitch and the Sacred: Scholars, Soccer, and Social Media28 Jul1 h 20 min

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From World Cup fever in the masjid to intellectual defenses of the Sunnah, this round-table discussion explores the shifting cultural and spiritual landscape of the modern Muslim community. Join us as we honor the loss of John Esposito and Yahya Emerick while navigating everything from halal food trends to answering hard questions for the next generation.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

1:20 - World Cup Watch Parties

3:54 - Sanctity of the Prayer Space

8:29 - Halal Food Boom

10:28 - Bucc-ee's and Ranch Dressing

12:42 - Muslim Players, Immigration and Demographic Shifts

20:26 - Politics and Moralism in Soccer

27:41 - On the Passing of John Esposito

34:01 - Yahya Emerick: The Loss of a Hidden Gem

35:21 - "Quranist" Rejections of the Prophetic Tradition & Social Media