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Aliza Kim, ex-model & actor, now an Islamic Life Coach, Activist & Speaker, opens up about the hidden realities of the entertainment industry and the uncomfortable situations she was forced to navigate behind the scenes. From the pressures and unspoken expectations to moments that challenged her values, these experiences pushed her on a deeper search for truth, ultimately guiding her to Islam and a complete shift in perspective.
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There are moments when words fail you — but you still need to speak to Allah.
This is that video.
Dr. Omar Suleiman calls upon Allah through His Beautiful Names in one continuous act of worship, drawing from Yaqeen's The Name I Need series. Each Name opens a door — to mercy, to forgiveness, to provision, to healing. Follow along, raise your hands, and let the words carry what your heart can't.
This video is meant to be returned to. When you feel distant from Allah. When you need to make dua but don't know where to start. When your heart needs to be reminded of who Allah is and how close He is to you.
Listen carefully. Reflect on the meanings. Raise your hands as the duas are recited. You may wish to listen with your family or loved ones and make supplication together.
Allah is closer to us than our jugular vein — and He loves when His servants call upon Him by His Names. May Allah accept our duas, forgive our shortcomings, and draw our hearts closer to Him.
What happens when two decades of marriage and a lifetime of tradition meet a single moment of curiosity? Lizzie joins us to discuss her life and the internal shift that drew her toward a new religious discovery.
In many conversations today, Islam is unfairly associated with the oppression of women. Cultural practices, political realities, and selective interpretations are often mistaken for religious teachings. However, a closer and more honest look at Islamic principles reveals something very different: misogyny hatred, devaluation, or unjust treatment of women is fundamentally incompatible with Islam. In fact, it is haram (forbidden).
The Spiritual Equality of Men and Women
At its core, Islam establishes the spiritual equality of all human beings, regardless of gender. The Qur’an repeatedly emphasizes that both men and women are equally accountable to God and equally capable of righteousness:
“Indeed, the Muslim men and Muslim women, the believing men and believing women… God has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward.” (Qur’an 33:35)
This verse is not symbolic, it is explicit. Worth is not determined by gender, but by character and faith. Any ideology that diminishes women simply for being women directly contradicts this foundation.
The Prophet’s Example: A Model of Respect
The life of the Prophet Muhammad offers a practical demonstration of how women are to be treated. He uplifted women in a society where they were often treated as property. He consulted women, valued their opinions, and emphasized kindness toward them.
One of his most well-known teachings states:
“The best of you are those who are best to their women.”
This sets a clear moral standard. Misogyny, whether expressed through abuse, dismissal, or discrimination is not only discouraged but directly opposed to prophetic character.
Rights Granted, Not Given by Society
Islam introduced rights for women that were revolutionary in their historical context, rights to inheritance, education, consent in marriage, and financial independence. These are not favors granted by men; they are divinely mandated الحقوق (rights).
For example:
A woman has the right to own and manage her own wealth.
She must consent to marriage; forced marriage is invalid.
She is entitled to education and personal development.
To deny or undermine these rights is not just cultural malpractice, it is a violation of Islamic law.
Culture vs. Religion: A Crucial Distinction
Many practices that appear misogynistic in Muslim societies stem from cultural traditions, not Islamic teachings. Patriarchal customs, misinterpretations of scripture, and power structures have, at times, overshadowed the ethical clarity of Islam.
Blaming Islam for these practices is like blaming a constitution for the actions of those who violate it. The problem lies in human behavior, not divine guidance.
Misogyny as ظلم (Oppression)
In Islam, injustice (zulm) is a grave sin. Misogyny, by its very nature, is ظلم, it denies women their dignity, rights, and humanity. Whether through systemic discrimination or everyday attitudes, it stands in direct opposition to Islamic ethics.
The Qur’an repeatedly condemns oppression in all forms. There is no exception made for gender-based ظلم.
Reclaiming the Narrative
For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, it is important to separate Islam from the actions of individuals or societies that fail to uphold its teachings. Challenging misogyny is not a rejection of Islam, it is a return to it.
Muslim communities today are increasingly engaging in this process: revisiting texts, amplifying women’s voices, and confronting harmful norms. This is not innovation; it is restoration.
Conclusion
Misogyny is not just discouraged in Islam, it is incompatible with it. The faith calls for justice, compassion, and dignity for all people. Any belief or practice that undermines women contradicts these principles and must be recognized for what it is: not Islam, but a deviation from it.
Understanding this distinction is essential, not only for correcting misconceptions but for building communities that truly reflect the values Islam teaches.
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Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Polish MP Konrad Berkowicz who displayed in parliament an Israeli flag altered to feature a swastika and called Israel the "new Third Reich" for committing genocide in Gaza. Jimmy supports Berkowicz's actions, dismissing Israeli condemnations as "crying wolf" and arguing that Zionists weaponize accusations of antisemitism.
A clip of former Israeli minister Shulamit Aloni is played, in which she admits that Israel leverages the Holocaust and accusations of antisemitism as a "trick" to justify its actions against Palestinians. The segment concludes by praising Berkowicz for speaking his genuine opinion rather than reading from an approved script.
What happens when powerful elites are exposed — and war follows?
Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the Epstein scandal, the Iran war narrative, and a powerful ayah from Surah Al-Isra about how nations fall. The Qur’an teaches that when corruption spreads among the elites, destruction follows a pattern.
Are we witnessing that pattern today? From past empires to our present moment, exposure often comes before collapse.
Simone Zimmerman sits down with Yuli Novak, Executive Director of the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, and one of the most uncompromising dissident voices within Israel. Yuli reflects on her journey from an upbringing shaped by patriotism and belief in Israeli democracy to a painful reckoning with what she now calls an apartheid regime — and with the conditions that enabled mass complicity with genocide.
Yuli revisits her years leading Breaking the Silence — a group of former Israeli soldiers that documented abuses under occupation — which became the target of an all-out smear campaign involving government officials, mainstream media, legal harassment, and infiltration by right-wing groups. Today, as head of B’Tselem, Yuli explains why the organization chose to name Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide in its report ‘Our Genocide’.
Beyond Israelism with Simone Zimmerman is a provocative new video podcast series from Tikkun Olam Productions, the team behind the viral and award-winning 2023 film Israelism. In this series, Simone hosts bold and inspiring conversations that face, head on, the growing global reckoning with Zionism, the debates over Jewish identity, and the urgent struggle for Palestinian freedom.
