Karina Bashir on Psychedelics, Islam, and Human Rights - Psychedelics Today podcast episode July 22, 2025

Psychedelics Today podcast episode centers Karina Bashir, an attorney working at the intersection of psychedelics, law, business ethics, and human rights. The conversation connects psychedelic-assisted healing to human rights concerns and migration-related advocacy, and explains the legal challenges Bashir navigates within the psychedelic ecosystem. Bashir also discusses Islam and psychedelics, including how Islamic scholars and community processes like the fatwa process shape engagement, plus Sufism as a spiritual tradition. The episode highlights efforts to improve access and cultural understanding for Muslims seeking psychedelic medicine, and frames the discussion through Islamic philosophy and mysticism.