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In this special episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan tackles the controversial celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) while declaring him the most influential person in human history. She challenges listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about Islamic history that modern society refuses to acknowledge, despite historians like Michael Hart ranking Prophet Muhammad number one in "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History."

Dr. Khan addresses the revolutionary social justice reforms Prophet Muhammad introduced in 7th century Arabia - women's inheritance rights, property ownership, racial equality, and environmental stewardship that preceded Western civil rights movements by 1,400 years. She questions why society celebrates other historical figures while ignoring the Prophet whose final sermon articulated equality principles America didn't legally recognize until the 1960s.

This episode explores the heated Islamic theological debate surrounding Mawlid celebrations. Dr. Khan refuses to take sides between traditional Sunni scholars who support the observance and Salafi/Wahhabi movements who consider it bid'ah (religious innovation), challenging both camps to examine whether their positions truly honor Prophet Muhammad's legacy.

Dr. Khan presents historical facts about the Medina Charter - history's first written constitution guaranteeing religious pluralism - alongside his teachings on animal rights and environmental consciousness. She connects ancient wisdom to current social justice movements while examining why interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance remain as necessary today as 1,400 years ago.

Whether you're interested in Islamic biography, Middle Eastern history, religious studies, or willing to challenge assumptions about history's most misunderstood figures, this episode will spark debate about Prophet Muhammad's contributions to human civilization, women's rights, and interfaith harmony.

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:

Website:

https://daisykhan.com/
https://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/

Podcast: https://wisewomenwithdaisykhan.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WISEWomenwithDaisyKhan

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