Interfaithing's INTERVIEWS: Welcoming Muslim Voices into the Conversation with Dr. Iqbal Akhtar

Join Ari and Anna as they welcome Dr. Iqbal Akhtar, a Muslim scholar and interfaith leader, for a groundbreaking conversation on embracing multiple faiths under one roof! This episode expands the dialogue beyond Jewish-Christian homes to include Muslim voices, exploring what it means to build interfaith families in America today.

Topics addressed include:

Navigating interfaith marriage and raising children across Muslim, Christian, and Jewish traditions

The unique challenges faced by minority religions in a predominantly Christian society

How rituals, holidays, and theological differences shape everyday family life

Spiritual opportunities in interfaith dialogue and the importance of mystical traditions

Honest reflections on the strengths and struggles within each faith community—and the need for adaptable leadership

And MUCH MORE!

Discover the promise and complexity of multi-faith families—and the practical wisdom that helps them flourish in modern America!

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CONNECT WITH DR. IQBAL AKHTAR

Email Dr. Akhtar at iakhtar@fiu.edu Check out Dr. Akhtar's latest book - Covenental Pluralism: The Geopolitics of Interfaith Religious Freedom (2026) -----