From the Hood to the Hawza - ft. Sh. Saed & Sh. Mateen

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.