Episode Description

In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, host Dr. Daisy Khan and human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid expose how Muslims have spent over two decades defending a peaceful faith practiced by 2 billion people. Discover the Cold War origins of Islam-terrorism associations, learn the true meaning of jihad as self-improvement rather than holy war, and explore Islam's detailed rules of warfare that actually prohibit harming civilians. Rashid reveals FBI statistics showing white supremacists represent America's greatest domestic terror threat, comprising 70% of mass shooters, while politicians face zero consequences for targeting Muslim officials. The conversation features Rashid's transformative story of responding to hate mail by fundraising for his attacker's sick wife, proving how authentic Islamic values of compassion can change hearts and minds more effectively than endless apologetics.

Where Muslim voices rise, bridges are built, and history’s unsung heroines reclaim their light.

WISE Women with Daisy Khan gives voice to Muslims sharing their experiences with anti-Muslim bias, educates non-Muslims to become upstanders against discrimination, and spotlights extraordinary women throughout history whose contributions have been erased. We reclaim faith as a force for good while building bridges between East and West—transforming fear into understanding, one conversation at a time.

In a world where misinformation silences too many voices, we break through the noise by creating space for authentic dialogue. Muslims share their experiences, grievances, and hope for a better future, turning pain into a powerful conversation that demands to be heard.

Our episodes are designed to educate and empower non-Muslims to reject stereotyping and discrimination when they see it. We believe understanding begins with listening, so we challenge disinformation with knowledge and empathy, equipping people to become courageous upstanders.

We revive the legacy of luminary women who shaped civilizations yet were erased from history's

pages—a reminder that women have always been shapers of civilizations, despite attempts to erase their contributions.

At its heart, WISE Women confronts the distortion and weaponization of religion for political gain, reclaiming faith as a force for justice, equality, and empowerment.

This isn't just another podcast—it's a bridge between communities taught to fear each other, between the world as it is and the world as it could be. We're opening hearts and minds, building the understanding our divided world desperately needs.

Welcome to WISE Women. Where wisdom meets courage, and voices become bridges.

News [Source: CBS Evening News]
A man sent a hateful message to a Muslim candidate. He responded with a call for help, article by Steve Hartman
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-man-sent-a-hateful-message-to-a-muslim-candidate-he-responded-with-a-call-to-help/

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Connect with Dr Daisy Khan:

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https://daisykhan.com/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaisykhan/

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Connect with Qasim Rashid:
Website:

https://www.qasimrashid.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasim-rashid-esq-4b228918/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@QasimRashid

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https://www.instagram.com/qasimrashid/

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