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138: Singer Reverts To Islam & Builds Largest Muslim Society in America's Capital w. Lauren Schreiber

August 27

1h 24m

Episode Description

Can you meet your future spouse while learning islamic legal rulings? Can you bring your boyfriend to a community halaqa? Should the masjid be more inclusive? In this episode we interview Lauren Schreiber, co-founder and executive director of Center DC, and also a convert! She built a Muslim third-space that is open to all people who want a relationship with God and community in the DC area. With principals of course!*Support US on Patreon @* ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcast#muslimpodcast #genderroles #community #loneliness #lgbt*

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00:00 The 7 Rules for her community

10:45 Lauren's Convert Story

19:48 Liberal Convert, Conservative Islam?

29:00 What's the role of a Mosque?

39:50 How to Build a Muslim Community

59:46 Gender Mixing in 3rd Spaces

01:13:12 Should Muslim Communities be inclusive?

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