Wise Women with Daisy Khan – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the pilot episode of Wise Women with Daisy Khan - where we uncover the forgotten stories of extraordinary women who shaped our world. What if the holiest site in Islam was founded not by a king or prophet, but by a single mother abandoned in the desert? 2.5 million people annually retrace the exact footsteps of a single mother abandoned in the desert 4,000 years ago? Meet Hagar - the Egyptian noblewoman whose desperate search for water in barren sand founded Mecca itself. Her seven runs between two hills became the sacred ritual millions still perform today. The spring that saved her son flows even now, after 4,000 years, nourishing pilgrims and believers worldwide. Here's the contradiction: men who honor Hagar's courage by retracing in her footsteps often restrict women in their own lives from walking too fast, claiming it's immodest. They celebrate her independence in ritual while questioning women's capabilities in reality.

Islamic scholar Daisy Khan reveals how one woman's refusal to surrender created a legacy transcending religious boundaries. This isn't just ancient history- it's a masterclass in leadership and the contradictions we still face.

This is Wise Women with Daisy Khan - because every woman's story matters.

Connect with Dr. Daisy Khan:

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LinkedIn: @drdaisykhan

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Legendary Washington Post journalist Sally Quinn joins Daisy Khan for an extraordinary conversation about spiritual transformation, authentic faith, and the courage to create your own sacred path. Sally shares how she moved from atheism to becoming a woman of deep spirituality while founding the groundbreaking "On Faith" section at the Washington Post.

In this dialogue, Sally reveals how she "cherry-picked" from different religions to create a faith that truly resonated with her soul, why the golden rule became the foundation of her spiritual practice, and how silent retreats helped her integrate the sacred and sensual aspects of human experience. She also discusses her latest novel, "Silent Retreat," which explores love and intimacy within spiritual community and shares her perspective on America's current spiritual crisis.

This conversation touches on universal themes of authentic self-expression, the healing power of community gatherings, and why "being yourself" might be the most sacred act of all. Sally's journey reminds us that spirituality doesn't have to fit traditional molds and that sometimes the most genuine faith comes from questioning.

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In this episode of Wise Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan sits down with Iranian-American author and Middle East expert Banafsheh Keynoush for an urgent discussion about the escalating Iran-Israel conflict that threatens global stability. As tensions reach a breaking point, Keynoush provides insider knowledge about Iran's nuclear capabilities, the religious fatwa against nuclear weapons, and why most Iranians actually support America despite decades of sanctions. Discover the real story behind Iran's 85 million people, their ethnic diversity, and why this ancient civilization has never been colonized. Learn about the failed nuclear negotiations, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and how environmental disasters could devastate the entire Persian Gulf region. Keynoush explains Iran's underground missile capabilities, the succession plans for leadership, and why regime change through military action may backfire completely. This analysis goes beyond headlines to examine realistic scenarios for de-escalation, the role of Saudi Arabia and other regional powers, and what both Trump and Iranian leadership need to understand to prevent catastrophic war. Get the expert perspective on whether diplomacy can still prevail before it's too late.
Banafsheh Keynoush, Ph.D. Fellow | Kroc Center for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame Non-Resident Scholar | Middle East Institute Author | "The Abraham Accords: National Security, Regional Order and Popular Representation"; “Saudi Arabia and Iran: Friends or Foes?”; “The World Powers and Iran: Before, During and After the Nuclear Deal” Authored Reports | “Revolutionary Iran’s Africa Policy”; “Red Sea Peace Initiatives: Saudi Arabia’s Role in the Ethiopia-Eritrea Rapprochement”.

What if the seeds of American emancipation were planted centuries before the Civil War by a 7th-century orphan who freed his enslaved surrogate mother? In the premiere episode of Wise Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Khan connects Prophet Muhammad's early abolition movement to the 10% of enslaved Africans who were Muslim – and whose descendants now represent 40% of American Muslims. Joined by educator Quran Shakir, this episode reveals how enslaved Muslim women braided escape routes into their daughters' hair, hid okra seeds in their scalps, and transformed quilts into freedom maps. From Bilal's call to prayer atop the Kaaba to Clara Muhammad's fight that legalized homeschooling in America, discover the spiritual resistance that shaped a nation. This isn't just history – it's a blueprint for modern liberation that connects ancient Islamic teachings to contemporary struggles for human dignity. Prepare to see Juneteenth, and your own faith journey, in an entirely new light. Facebook: @daisykhan Instagram: @daisykhan.nyc YouTube:  @daisykhanUSA  Madam Q Social https://www.instagram.com/quran.shakir/?locale=es_US&hl=en https://www.facebook.com/MadameQ.Shakir/ Yasiin Bey Social https://www.instagram.com/yasiinbey/ https://www.facebook.com/yasiinbey Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir Socials https://x.com/Bilqis_AbdulQ https://www.instagram.com/bilqisabdulqaadir/ Ibtihaj Muhammad https://www.instagram.com/ibtihajmuhammad/ https://www.facebook.com/ibtihajmuhammadusa/ Muhammad Ali Center https://www.instagram.com/alicenterlou/ https://www.facebook.com/MuhammadAliCenter/ #wisewomen #DaisyKhan #WISEWomenPodcast #courageouswomen #Juneteenth2025 #FreedomDay #BlackFreedom #EmancipationDay #IslamicHistory #FaithAndFreedom #IslamicLiberation #IslamicResistance #IslamInAmerica #AfricanMuslimHistory #EnslavedMuslims #BlackMuslimHistory #EnslavedMuslims #MuslimSlaves #BlackHistory #ReligiousFreedom #FaithBasedResistance #CivilRights

What happens when a father hands his bullied daughter a pair of shiny red boxing gloves and says "learn to defend yourself"? In Saudi Arabia, where women's sports were once completely banned, two fathers dared to see strength in their daughters instead of fragility – and accidentally sparked a revolution. Dr. Daisy Khan's father gave her boxing gloves that became her armor for life, while guest Lina K. AlMaeena's journalist father risked his reputation to publish press releases about his daughter's underground basketball team. For 22 years, Lina built Jeddah United in the shadows, using a commercial license loophole to train women athletes when sports were considered immoral for girls. Then Vision 2030 arrived, and everything changed overnight – women's workforce participation jumped ahead of schedule, driving became legal, and a nation transformed. Here's the contradiction: while fathers privately encouraged their daughters to be athletes, society publicly condemned women's sports as forbidden – until 70% of the population under 25 demanded change. This episode reveals how two fathers' faith in their daughters helped reshape not just individual lives, but an entire kingdom's future.

This is Wise Women with Daisy Khan – because every woman's story matters.

Connect with Dr. Daisy Khan:

Website: daisykhan.com

LinkedIn: @drdaisykhan

Podcast: Wise Women with Daisy Khan

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Twitter: DaisyKhan

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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/

#WISEWomen #TruthAboutJihad #Islamophobia #AntiHate #JihadExplained #Islammisunderstood #StandUpToHate #Islamiceducation #AmericanMuslims #ReligiousFreedom #TruthMatters

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In this episode of Wise Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan teams up with research specialist Susanna Keiserman to expose the dangerous Islamophobic campaign targeting Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic primary winner for New York's mayoral race. Khan, who faced similar attacks in 2010 during her Lower Manhattan community center proposal, breaks down the familiar playbook being used against Muslim Americans seeking political leadership. Discover the specific tropes weaponized against Muslim candidates, from "Sharia law hysteria" to terrorism accusations that have nothing to do with actual policy positions. Learn why Mamdani's focus on affordable housing, childcare, and transit issues gets overshadowed by fear-mongering about his faith and immigration background. Khan explains how these attacks aren't just about one candidate but represent a systematic effort to keep Muslims as second-class citizens ho should "stay in their place" rather than aspire to executive leadership roles. This episode reveals how Islamophobia robs Americans of substantive democratic debate and why judging leaders by their policies rather than prayer schedules is essential for true religious freedom.

#WISEWomen #Islamophobia #IslamophobiaPlaybook #AntiMuslimBias #AmericanMuslims #MamdaniCampaign #ZohranMamdani #NewYorkMayor #FightBigotry #StandUpToHate #ReligiousFreedom #AmericanDemocracy

Connect with Dr Daisy Khan:

Website: https://daisykhan.com/

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

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisewomenwithdaisykhan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576656401275

Connect with Susanna Keiserman:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-keiserman-56045b344/

In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan and her co-host Susanna Keiserman explore Muslim culture and integration in America, addressing misconceptions around cultural takeover. They explain what culture truly means and how Muslim Americans have contributed to the United States by sharing food, fashion, traditions, and religious practices into the broader culture that have enriched society rather than threatened it. Dr. Khan distinguishes between assimilation, where people give up their original culture, and integration, where multiple identities coexist.

Through examples like halal cuisine and modest fashion brands, the episode highlights how integration allows multiple identities to coexist without losing heritage. Dr. Khan distinguishes between assimilation, which requires discarding original culture, and integration, which supports diversity. This episode challenges common fears and sheds light on the dynamic process of cultural blending, offering a clearer understanding of Muslim American culture and its vital role in shaping a diverse America.

#WISEWomenwithDaisyKhan #WISEWomen #Islamophobia #AntiMuslimBias #AmericanMuslims #MuslimCulture #MuslimIdentity #CulturalIntegration #Islamic #Muslimah #Hijab #Deen #Quran #StandUpToHate #FightBigotry #StopIslamophobia #ReligiousFreedom #AmericanDemocracy

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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In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, host Dr. Daisy Khan sits down with international human rights lawyer Arsalan Iftikhar to dismantle one of Islamophobia's most persistent lies that Muslims are medieval and incompatible with Western democracy. Discover how this trope became a political strategy rooted in scapegoating tactics of alienation, criminalization, and elimination, leading to policies like the USA PATRIOT Act that expanded domestic terrorism definitions. Iftikhar reveals the irony behind calling Muslims medieval when the Islamic Golden Age gave the world algebra, modern anesthesia, and the oldest continuously operating university founded by a woman in 859 AD. Learn how seven Muslim-majority countries have already elected female heads of state while America still hasn't, and hear the heartwarming story of six-year-old Jack Swanson whose $20 donation to a vandalized mosque sparked a viral moment of interfaith solidarity. This conversation exposes how Muslims remain political footballs in elections worldwide while offering hope through authentic storytelling and strategic allyship to counter centuries of manufactured fear.

Connect with Dr. Daisy Khan:

Websites: 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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Connect with Arsalan Iftikhar:

Website  :TheMuslimGuy.com

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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/

In this episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan reunites with high school classmate Jay Winuk to explore how personal tragedy became national healing. Jay lost his firefighter brother Glenn in the South Tower while responding to save lives, while Dr. Khan experienced the sudden shift from ordinary American life to living under suspicion as a Muslim woman.

Their conversation reveals how both chose service over bitterness, transforming 9/11's legacy into positive action. Jay co-founded 9/11 Day of Service, now the nation's largest annual day of charitable engagement with 30 million Americans participating. The initiative became federally recognized alongside MLK Day, staging meal packs in 24 cities and producing 9 million meals annually.

Dr. Khan addresses the missing narrative of interfaith healing efforts post-9/11 and shares her approach to combating rising Islamophobia through personal connections. Both discuss practical strategies for bridging divides, the importance of listening without judgment, and how small acts of kindness create lasting change.

This episode demonstrates that healing begins with human connection across difference, offering hope for overcoming today's polarization through the lessons learned from America's darkest day.

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Personal Website: https://daisykhan.com/

Professional Website: https://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/

Podcast: https://wisewomenwithdaisykhan.com/

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

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WISEwomenwithdaisykhan/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576656401275

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Personal Speaking Website: https://www.jaywinukspeeches.com/

PR Agency Website: http://www.winukpr.com/

9/11 Day Organization: https://911day.org/

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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.