Ep. 111: Elections, Islamophobia and Muslim Resilience - Imam Dawud Walid

With the escalation of anti-Muslim sentiment during the current election cycle, how can Muslims build resilient and confident communities? Imam Dawud Walid returns to the podcast to discuss the factors that drive Islamophobia, and draws from foundational Qur'anic teachings to explore how Muslims can be patient and proactive in hostile times. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:08 - Anti-Muslim Sentiment in Election Cycles 5:36 - 7 Ethno-Political Interests in Islamophobia 12:50 - Algorithms and the Loss of Journalism 17:29 - Tranquility Amid Hostility 18:21 - Reality Check 21:28 - Implementing Surah al-Muzammil 22:37 - Trust in God 23:53 - The Balance of Patience and Justice 24:32 - Lessons in the Sequence of Surah al-Asr 26:59 - The Patience of the Family of Yasir 28:04 - Communities of Confidence 37:18 - Da'wah and Bursting the Bubble 42:06 - Reacting to Attacks 46:16 - Questioning National Loyalty 51:03 - Unrealistic Expectations of Allyship