How to Approach Controversial Hadith | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

The Prophet ﷺ communicated with compassion, and that alone should be enough to know that his words were never meant to belittle or degrade others. So how do we react to statements attributed to the Prophet ﷺ that appear to do just that—especially when they seem to target women? In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek unpacks that tension, offering case studies from the Qur’an and Sunnah that have been misunderstood or misused, and shares how we can all feel more confident and empowered in understanding our tradition with greater clarity and depth. 00:00 Introduction: The Voice of Women in Islam 00:47 Exploring Hadith: Asma bint Yazid's Story 03:00 Scientific Evidence and Hadith Interpretation 05:02 Contextualizing Hadith: Women and Hellfire 14:37 Self-Reflection and Differentiation 15:10 Understanding Context in Religious Texts 17:28 Gender and Misinterpretation in Hadith 21:40 Practical Takeaways and Building Resilience #hadith #islam #islamicreminder #muslimwomen #gender #understandingislam Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!