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The significance behind a healthy community is critical because they serve as an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. But how do we build healthy communities?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shadee ElMasry to discuss how to create thriving communities, the importance of building masjids and the role of MSA’s.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Building Communities in the West
6:29 Influence and Concern
8:18 Engaging Communities
15:10 The Importance of Mosques
24:51 1st Gen vs 2nd Gen Muslims
29:06 Diversity
33:33 The Power of Umrah
39:11 Fitrah
41:49 Mirroring Those Closest to You
44:03 MSA
46:50 Financing Mosques
57:16 Conclusion
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In this special podcast, we are collaborating with prominent Muslim podcast, Diffused Congruence, on a discussion on the importance of storytelling.
We discuss Ahmed's journey to resolving his identity crisis, Parvez and Omar's dedication to narrating the remarkable stories of our pioneers and analyzing the current discourse surrounding Muslim podcasts today.
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Muslims regard the Prophet Muhammad (S) as the greatest human to walk upon this blessed Earth. Within his life, there are parables and examples that illustrate his (S) greatness and the deep love he (S) had not only for his companions, but for all of humanity as he (S) was sent "as a mercy to all the worlds."
In this podcast, we discuss how we can nurture a deep love for the Prophet (S), the devout loyalty of his companions and how that love can fill the spiritual void that many are searching for.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Importance of the Prophet (S)
6:04 Preferring the Prophet (S) Over Yourself
8:45 The Conqueror of Hearts
12:20 Loyalty & Mindfulness
28:32 Being Content with What You Have
40:12 Loving the Prophet (S) After Death
46:38 Developing Love of the Prophet (S)
50:17 Instilling Prophetic Love into Children
55:56 Love & Mercy
1:00:45 Love of God and Love of the Prophet (S)
1:08:55 Conclusion
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Islamic Bioethics is a relatively new discipline that seeks to address ethical issues emerging from advances in biology, medicine and technologies within an Islamic paradigm. It seeks to answer many contemporary issues related to Islam and biology.
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Aasim Padela, prominent researcher on Islamic Bioethics to discuss the discipline of Islamic Bioethics and contemporary issues such as Islam and Artificial Intelligence, Islam's view on end of life treatment, and organ transplant.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Islamic Bio-Ethics is More than Fiqh
9:09 The Paradigm of Islamic Bioethics
19:29 Contemporary Bioethical Issues
22:25 Dealing with Artificial Intelligence
27:23 Bioethics and Near Death Treatment
39:11 Pulling the Plug on Death
50:27 Solutions for Near Death Treatment
1:00:17 Emotions Must Be Tamed
1:03:25 Preparing for Death
1:07:08 Conclusion
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In recent years, the popularity of anime has increased dramatically and has become mainstream. It is a powerful medium that seeks to impart moral lessons through the use of visual images. But can Anime also be used to impart Islamic teachings?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Naoki Yamamoto to discuss the similarities between Islam and anime, the rise of upcoming Islamic Animes, and the relationship between Naruto and Islam.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 How Naoki Became a Muslim
4:53 Sufism through Anime & Manga
15:42 Anime is Global
19:00 Naruto Through the Islamic Lens
24:59 Using Indigenous Language for Spreading Islam
31:16 The Power of Anime
41:00 Reception to Virtue
46:35 Mastership & Discipleship
50:51 The Hero Archetype
57:35 Process to Greatness
1:05:30 Hero's and Fathers
1:13:24 Popularity of Naoki's work
1:20:19 The Journey Anime
1:23:52 Conclusion
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The 21st century has seen the dramatic rise in economic and political power from Asia and European and American influence has dropped significantly. Many prominent observers have noted that by the end of the century, Asia will rule the world with some estimates predicting the year 2050.
In this podcast, we are joined by Murtaza Hussain, journalist at the Intercept, to discuss the claims that Asia, particularly China, will rule the world soon and identify the catalysts behind this rise.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Rise of China
9:00 The Future is Asian
22:03 Climate Change
31:15 Fall of Europe
39:35 Birthrates & Immigration
1:03:02 The Future
1:11:57 Conclusion
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Contrary to the Clash of Civilization Thesis propagated by anti-Islam thinkers, Islam has a rich history in Europe with it thriving in places such as Spain, France, Istanbul, and the Balkans for more than a millennium.
In this podcast, we will discuss the rich intellectual, social and political history of Sicilian Islam where Muslims and Christians co-existed peacefully with one another under both Muslim and Christian rule.
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Alija Ali Izetbogovic served as the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the infamous Srebrenica Massacre in the late 90s. He fought for the liberation of his people and understood that Islam was the solution for the crisis' in the modern world. As a world renowned philosopher, he attracted the support of millions across the globe who called for him to be released from prison. Izetbegovic was truly a hero and a man who attempted to bridge the divide between the East and the West.
In this podcast, we discuss the life and legacy of Alija Ali Izetbegovic, his philosophy on Islam Between the East and West, his attempt to acquire independence and his solution to the crisis of the modern world.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:20 The Hero: Alija Ali Izetbegovic
5:16 Short Biography
16:12 Islam Between East and West
40:59 The Legacy of Izetbegovic
59:37 Conclusion
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In the post-covid world, podcasts have taken over as one of the most significant avenues in shaping culture. Muslims, like other groups, have taken advantage of this platform and have created their own niche podcasts, focusing on topics such as theology, masculinity, domestic violence, spirituality and much more.
In this podcast, we are joined by Mahin Islam, founder of Sneakers and Sultans and host of The Mad Mamluks to analyze the current discourse on Muslim podcasts and what the future may look like.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:34 The Rise of Muslim Podcasts
10:16 How Influence Trickles Down to the Masses
18:40 Increasing Workflows
29:09 Starting Your Own Podcast
35:37 Disciplining Oneself
43:11 Everything is Interconnected
1:13:20 Indigenization of Muslims in the West
1:21:50 Conclusion
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Are you being brainwashed by elites into adopting their worldview? Or is your worldview being shaped by yourself? In this podcast, we are joined by Tamim Mobayed, an PhD student at Oxford, to describe the science behind social engineering by elites, the weapons they employ to indoctrinate the masses, and most importantly, how to not fall prey to their ideas.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:48 How Governments Push Social Engineering
3:50 Soft ways ideas are pushed
5:20 Power as a Driving Force Behind Indoctrination
8:21 Forcing Social Values onto Society
15:53 The Role of Media in Social Engineering
25:25 Two Systems of Indoctrination
32:32 Psychological Messages in Shows and Stories
49:05 The Heroes Archetype
54:40 Normative Expectations and Empirical Expectation
1:01:06 Before Judging, You Must Comprehend It
1:06:19 Conclusion
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According to Biblical and Quranic narratives, the flood of Noah was a flood unlike no other. Rain descended in mass from the sky and from the earth and the world was flooded in entirety. It destroyed everything in its path, leaving behind no survivor but a few. But did the Flood really happen or is it simply folklore?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ali Ataie, professor of comparative religion, to discuss the historical, archeological, testimonial and scientific proofs behind why the flood of Noah existed without a doubt.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:58 Faith is Fortified by Knowledge
3:30 The Flood in the Genesis
8:50 The Flood in the Quran
15:54 Ark of Noah
18:26 Epic of Gilgamesh & Narrative of the Flood in the Bible
22:35 Transmission of Events
25:09 What does Mutawatir Mean?
30:40 Dealing with Critics of the Flood Narrative
45:44 Lessons from the Flood
53:19 What People was Noah sent to?
58:47 The Flood in Hindu Scripture
1:04:57 Deviating from Religion
1:08:04 Islam is an Evidence Based religion
1:18:16 Final Thoughts
1:22:58 Conclusion
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Siedd, an artist of Muslim poetry and nasheeds, has attracted millions of views for his content which seeks to harmonize music and faith. His worldwide fan base continues to expand because of his successful ability to resonate with his followers.
In this podcast, we are joined by Siedd to discuss his rise to fame, his inspirations growing up and dealing with the deadly disease of pride.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:00 How do you make your background sounds?
9:31 Siedd's Journey
25:39 How Important is Meaning?
31:04 Nasheed Demand in Ramadan
34:15 Pride
43:24 Culture
46:44 Global Outreach
58:51 Inspirations
1:01:56 Do You Listen to Your Own Music?
1:03:46 Future Projects
1:13:06 Balancing Work and Life
1:18:09 Conclusion
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Ramadan is right around the corner and it is the month of struggle. We fight against ourselves through fasting the day and occupy ourselves at night with the remembrance of God. In this podcast, we are joined by Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed to discuss how we can make the most of this Ramadan and take advantage of it.
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In the last century, interest in Islamic finance has increased dramatically with lead comedians such as Bill Burr discussing it. Some have described it as an alternative solution to capitalism and communism whereas others argue it remains identical to conventional banking but merely changes terminology.
In this podcast, we will discuss the basics behind Islamic finance, buying/financing homes, its relation to conventional banking and which system is more superior.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:32 Preliminary Remarks
3:50 What is Islamic Finance?
10:05 Riba (Interest)
38:32 Murabaha (Installment sale)
41:02 Renting
50:32 Musharaka
51:18 Islamic Finance vs Conventional banking
1:05:25 What does the Future of Islamic Finance Look Like?
1:14:07 Conclusion
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We live in an age where forest fires, earthquakes, rise in temperatures and the extinction of animals is drastically increasing. Humanity is responsible for these crimes and we will reap the consequences if not addressed. God has created the world in a balance and has informed us not to violate that balance.
In this podcast, we will discuss humanities impact on the environment, the philanthropic industrial complex, how academics fail to address this issue and the response of the Muslim world to this crisis.
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
1:17 IS Global Warming/Climate Change Real?
13:34 Consumerism and the Environment
23:29 Philanthropic Industrial Complex
29:08 Academic Conferences and Climate Change
32:35 Bringing Back Organic Farming
37:34 Minimizing Carbon Footprint
41:32 Balance with Nature
53:29 Local Initiative are Crucial
1:04:50 The Failure of Academia on the Environment
1:07:59 The Muslim World and Going Green
1:23:53 Conclusion
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Consciousness is the great bug-bear of materialists because consciousness is not material; it is spiritual. Consciousness is a spiritual entity that materialists continue to search for but will never find. But where is consciousness and is it the same as the soul?
In this podcast, we discuss the big debates regarding consciousness, where it is located, what are the social implications of consciousness being immaterial and how consciousness proves God's existence.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 What is Consciousness?
3:36 Where is Consciousness Located?
10:05 What is the Islamic Perspective on Consciousness?
19:05 Rationality and Consciousness
22:40 Denying Consciousness
26:17 Consciousness & the Heart
38:12 Social Consequences of Consciousness Being Immaterial
45:33 The Is-Ought gap problem
47:05 What World View Best Explains Consciousness?
51:08 Spirituality & Consciousness
54:27 The Chinese Room Argument
56:54 Language and Consciousness
59:28 Final Thoughts
1:05:25 Conclusion
#Islam #Science #God #Podcast
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Despite being revealed over a thousand years ago, the Quran has been successfully preserved and memorized by millions of people across the world. It is a sacred text and letter that God has sent to humanity to teach them ethics, metaphysics, worship, love, etc.
This week we are joined by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, author of "The Clear Quran", to discuss the miracles located within the Quran and his reasoning behind translating it.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:25 Richness of the Quran
4:34 Every Word in the Quran is Maximally Perfect
7:10 The Makings of The Clear Quran
8:43 "We Created You In Tribes To Know One Another"
11:45 God in Surah Ikhlaas
14:34 Deciphering which Commentaries to Use
18:33 Accessibility of The Clear Quran
23:20 Responsibility of Translating the Quran
28:51 The Order of the Quran
36:54 Reading the Quran Equals to Love of the Quran
38:00 Non-Arabic words in the Quran
46:03 Our Knowledge is a drop in the Ocean Compared to God
49:12 Add the Quran to Your Lifestyle
52:30 Conclusion
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The Bible remains one of the world's classical texts which has been taught across the globe. It is mentioned several times throughout the Quran both as a confirmation and as a refutation. But what is exactly is the Bible and is this the true teachings of Jesus?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ali Ataie to discuss understanding the Bible through a Muslim lens and attempting to find similarities between the two major religions.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 What is the Bible?
9:30 Divinity within the Old Testament?
11:44 Ring Theory in the Quran
15:09 Quranic Challenge
21:09 Torah and The New Testament Authors
23:30 Gospel=Injeel?
26:32 The Teachings of Jesus
31:28 Father & the Son Terminology
49:17 Similarities between the Quran and the Bible
52:09 Is the Book of Psalms from God?
53:49 Scrolls of Abraham and Moses
57:52 The Second Coming
1:02:22 Dead Sea Scrolls
1:09:26 Advice for Studying Religious Traditions
1:22:00 Conclusion
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The existence of God is a contentious topic in today's discourse. Theists propose arguments to prove God's existence whereas atheists counter those arguments with their criticisms and the cycle continues to go back and forth.
In today's podcast, we are joined by Shaykh Hamza Karamali who will prove the existence of God by utilizing a version of the contingency argument. In a simple manner, Shaykh Hamza teaches our audience the fundamentals of the argument and how to counter popular criticisms of this argument.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:50 Abu Hanifa vs Atheist
8:25 Who Designed the Designer?
28:04 Is the Universe Dependent?
38:21 Why Can't a Dependent Thing Rely on a Dependent?
54:01 What Does "Everything is Dependent" Entail?
57:58 Is Time Contingent?
1:03:12 What is a Necessary Being?
1:07:54 From Necessity to Allah
1:17:33 Can Science Prove God's Existence?
1:20:39 Fallacy of Composition
1:30:59 Conclusion
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In an age consumed by obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer, many people have shifted towards Prophetic medicine as an alternative to conventional medicine. But what does Prophetic Medicine mean and does it even exist?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mohamed Ghilan to discuss the origins of Prophetic Medicine, hadiths that extol the virtues of hijama (cupping), and how one can incorporate these into their lifestyle.
Timestamp:
0:00 Intro
1:32 What is Prophetic Medicine?
27:03 Romanticization of Prophetic Medicine
40:53 Hijama (Cupping)
50:49 Alternative Medicine and Medical Practice
1:04:30 Eating Too Much Meat
1:11:58 Conclusion
#Islam #Podcast #Medicine
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