Muslim Dreamers Podcast — Episode 008

"Islam Over Culture" (Marriage in Modern Times — Ch. 3)

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In this third chapter of our Marriage in Modern Times series, we tackle a topic that affects nearly every Muslim today—but is rarely addressed openly: religion vs culture in marriage. From extravagant weddings and social pressure to free mixing and family expectations, many practices have become normalized under the label of “culture”—even when they contradict the teachings of Islam. Where do we draw the line? And are we truly following the Deen, or simply what has become socially acceptable? This episode explores t ...