Topic: Genetic Disorders

2 chapters across the catalog

Islamic scholars are featured advising Muslims that celebrating Christmas or participating in interfaith activities is not "halal" (permissible). The discussion also touches on the prevalence of cousin marriage in certain regions, with some clerics defending the practice as "Sunnah." The host links high rates of genetic disorders in some immigrant communities to these long-standing inbreeding practices.

The segment discusses the practice of cousin marriage in some Islamic communities, citing Imams who claim it is "Sunnah" and better than marrying outside the tribe. Jones links this practice to high rates of birth defects and lower IQs in certain regions of the UK and Europe. He compares the situation to historical inbreeding among British royals and in isolated U.S. communities.