In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb is joined once again by artist and former imam Abdul-Karim Pinckney (The Man of Real) for a heartfelt conversation inspired by his song “Can We Be Family.” Together, they explore the challenges and beauty of family life—our biological family, our family in humanity, and our family in creation—and how to approach these relationships “in a manner that’s Godly.”

Through stories, scripture, and song, they reflect on forgiveness, mercy, and the call to hold onto love even amid conflict. What does it mean to bring God into our family dynamics? How can our closest bonds become a pathway to nearness with the Divine? And how might letting go of old stories and illusions open us to a deeper experience of love and unity?

This episode invites you to reimagine family—both in the home and in the human community—as a vessel of light, mercy, and connection.

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