About this episode

Dr. Mohsin Ansari discusses the challenges facing Muslim youth in the U.S. and offers insights on intentional parenting and community bonds.

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim In today’s episode of The Thinking Muslim, we are joined by Dr. Mohsin Ansari for a deep and timely conversation on the challenges facing Muslim communities in the United States, especially when it comes to youth, identity, and staying connected to the deen in a rapidly changing world. We explore how cultural shifts, the post 9/11 landscape, and evolving ideas of “progressivism” are shaping the experiences of young Muslims today. Dr. Mohsin Ansari shares practical insights on parenting with intention, strengthening community bonds, and preparing the next generation to navigate higher education and the realities of modern society without losing their Islamic grounding. The discussion also touches on internal migration trends within the U.S., particularly the movement toward states like Texas, and what this means for the future of Muslim communities. We end by reflecting on whether there is a deeper disconnect within the community and what can be done to address it. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section…

People in this episode

Host: Muhammad Jalal

Guest: Dr. Mohsin Ansari

Topics covered

• parenting
• youth identity
• Muslim communities
• cultural shifts
• Islamic grounding

Keywords

• parenting
• Muslim youth
• identity
• community
• Islam

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baitulmaal

Places: United States, Texas

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