After Maghrib 🌙

A raw and honest conversation with the After Maghrib team discussing their Shia upbringing in London, the challenges of navigating identity, faith, and everyday life, and reflecting on the hardships faced by Shia communities around the world. From personal struggles and community pressures to gratitude, perspective, and purpose, this episode explores how different experiences shape our understanding of life and religion.

Ali Al-Hamadi on Representing Shi’a Identity at the FIFA World Cup 2026*Support After Maghrib. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today:* https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate Exclusive episode this week with Ali Al-HamadiIpswich Town & Iraq National Team striker Ali Al-Hamadi returns to After Maghrib for a powerful conversation. We dive into scoring the goal that helped take Iraq to the FIFA World Cup 2026, what it means to represent Shi’a Muslims on a global stage, and playing during the nights of Muharram.Ali opens up about navigating football environments surrounded by haram, staying grounded in faith, and holding onto your beliefs under pressure. This episode goes beyond football — it’s about identity, discipline, and purpose.Whether you’re into football, faith, or real-life struggles, this one hits different 👀

Anger and Iman: Navigating Emotional Turmoil in a Broken World*Support After Maghrib. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today:* https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate In this powerful episode of After Maghrib, we sit down with Sayed Hassan al-Sadr to confront a question many are afraid to voice: how can we not feel anger in the face of global injustice? From the suffering in Gaza to the killing of innocent children, we explore the emotional and spiritual weight of witnessing repeated ظلم across history.This conversation unpacks the idea that what we see today is not new—tyrants, war, and tragedy have always existed—but perhaps our understanding of the world is incomplete. Why does this cycle continue, and what does it reveal about the limitations of human systems?We reflect on the belief that true justice cannot be achieved through flawed worldly models, but only through divine leadership under Imam Mahdi (aj). A deeply honest discussion on faith, anger, and finding meaning in painful times.

Support 2nd Chance book today: https://2ndchancebooks.org/*Support After Maghrib. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today:* https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate From hardship to purpose, and from searching to certainty.In this episode of the After Maghrib Podcast, Shaykh Saed Ali Kulayni and Sheikh Mateen Charbonneau share their deeply personal journeys — from difficult upbringings and time spent on the wrong path, to discovering Islam in prison and completely transforming their lives.The conversation focuses on what came after that turning point: seeking knowledge, travelling to Karbala, and immersing themselves in an environment of scholarship and spiritual growth. They reflect on what it means to live amongst scholars, how that experience reshaped their understanding of faith, and the responsibility they now carry. Today, their mission is clear — to help others find direction, purpose, and a connection to Islam, especially those who feel lost or overlooked. This episode is about growth, redemption, and the power of changing your environment and your mindset.

Haram Weddings, Muslim Dating & Fake Proposals*Support After Maghrib. Become a partner or make a one-off donation today:* https://www.aftermaghrib.com/donate In this episode of After Maghrib Podcast, we sit down with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli to explore one of the most important and often misunderstood stages of life — the pre-marriage phase.We dive into what it really means to get to know a potential spouse in a halal way, the boundaries that should be respected, and where many people unknowingly cross the line. From the “talking stage” to family involvement, we unpack what Islam actually says versus what culture often normalises.We also tackle the topic of modern weddings — highlighting what practices may fall into haram, and how couples can approach marriage in a way that is both meaningful and pleasing to Allah.Whether you’re actively searching, considering marriage, or advising others, this episode offers clarity, honesty, and practical guidance.