Ahmed Khan Podcast: Recent Episodes
Ahmed Khan
Welcome to the Ahmed Khan Podcast. Here we will convene conversations that aim to empower and enlighten listeners through discussions related to religion, politics, lifestyle, health, history, philosophy, and much more.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
In the post 9/11 world, Islam has been portrayed as a religion founded by a warlord and one that aims for global domination through violence. This is a misconception propagated by anti-Islamic speakers in an attempt to vilify and demonize the religion.
In this podcast, we are joined with Professor Joel Hayward, author of several books related to Islam and Warfare to debunk this perception and explain the humane principles of war that Islam advocates for.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:02 Is War Ethical?
6:33 Why Prophets Engage in War
11:08 The Prophet Muhammad (S) as a Military Leader
29:55 War in the 21st Century
37:11 Is War Just in Today's Age?
43:58 Muhammad (S) Dealings with Other Tribes
48:00 The Spread of Islam
59:29 What is the Situation Today for Muslims?
1:10:55 Islamic Principles of War
1:18:43 War in Arabia during the 7th century
1:44:45 Rewriting History
1:60:59 Conclusion
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
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
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
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
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
Since the colonial period, the educational institutions in the Muslim world have been lagging behind the west. In Pakistan, efforts are being conducted by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his team at Al-Qadir University to renovate the educational institutions in Pakistan and produce world-class leaders based on following the Prophetic lifestyle.
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed, Dean of Al-Qadir University, to discuss his university, renovating Pakistan’s curriculum and how to create leaders based on the Prophetic model.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:48 What is the overall objective of Al-Qadir University?
6:14 Using the Seerah to create leaders
14:08 Leadership of Muhammad (S)
15:14 What role does 'Ilm play at Al-Qadir?
19:04 The Important of the Social Sciences
27:17 The Power of Ethos
31:09 How will Al-Qadir impact Pakistan?
35:21 Globalization
40:15 Eliminating the Inferiority Complex
46:38 Reforming Education
49:35 Final Comments
57:20 Conclusion
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“Why does life seem so meaningless?” Do you often find yourself asking this question? Chances are that you feel you’re stuck in a meaningless routine that’s preventing you from reaching your full potential. The disease that's ruining your life is called Nihilism.
In this podcast, we are joined by Imran Hussein to discuss the meaning of life, spiritual refinement, and breaking the shackles of nihilism.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Understanding Nihilism
4:58 History of Nihilism
12:28 Existential Aspects of Reality
23:13 Significance & Purpose of Human Existence
31:02 Depression
38:15 Defeating Nihilism
40:32 Meaning of Life
52:56 Bringing Purpose Back Into Life
1:08:40 Conclusion
Islam #podcast #nihilism
It’s no secret our world is in a crisis regarding mental health. Levels of anxiety, depression, ADHD are at an all-time high, and people are confused as to why this is happening. But there is an explanation behind it.
In this week's podcast, we are joined by clinical psychologist, Heba El-Haddad, to discuss how postmodernism is largely to blame for our mental health crisis and how to successfully heal from it.
Timestamp:
0:00 Introduction
1:37 The Crisis of Mental Health
5:54 Explaining Postmodernism
11:32 Knowing One Another
12:33 The Importance of Hierarchies
19:17 Dealing with Anxiety
25:07 Subjectivity on Truth
30:32 Victim Mentality
34:44 Healing Through Forgiveness
50.31 Entitlement Mentality
55.17 Befriending Yourself
1:00:35 Addictions
1:03:04 Advice for People who are Trying to Heal
1:07:34 What is the Importance of a Counselor
1:11:53 Conclusion
Islam #Podcast #Mental Health
Blogging Theology has quickly become one of the most prominent religious academic forums where leading intellectuals discuss pertinent religious topics such as "The Problem of Evil", "Evolution" and "Comparative Religion.
In this podcast, we are joined by Blogging Theology to discuss the inspiration behind his forum, the relationship between Islam and the West, and the current spiritual crisis our world is in.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Inspiration Behind Blogging Theology
3:41 Spirituality vs Religion
6:06 Why Islam?
9:32 Why do Evangelicals Demonize Muslims and Islam?
18:01 What was the moment that you went to a Mosque?
20:37 Islam as a European Religion
25:26 Where did the interest in engaging in dawah come from?
26:51 What is Speakers' Corner like?
32:05 Toxicity in dawah
34:29 What is Your Objective with BT?
42:31 Sharing Academic Works
49:27 The Future
54:29 Book Recommendations (Literature)
57:37 Conclusion
Transhumanism is a threat to our humanity. As technology rapidly advances to improve every aspect of our life, it also has its downfalls. Transhumanism seeks to transform humans into the next stage: the age of robots. According to them, we began as chemicals, evolved into apes, evolved into humans, and now we must evolve into robots.
In this podcast, we are joined by Tamim Mobayed, to discuss the Transhumanism movement, their beliefs about human progress, and how it can eliminate our humanity.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:52 What is Transhumanism?
5:07 Placing Memory Chips into our Brains
11:30 History of Transhumanism
17:01 Death of Humanity
20:14 Gene Therapy
25:04 Will Free Will Be Eliminated?
34:16 Magic, Devil & Immortality
41:52 Changing the Creation of God
48:46 Adopting New Technology
55:24 Trans-Humanism and Dajjal
1:08:11 Conclusion
Islam #Podcast #Transhumanism #Robots
Editor: Rashid Qawasmeh
How long will America continue to run the world? Will China surpass them in the future? Where does India fit into all this?
Questions like these can only be answered by understanding the science behind the rise and fall of civilizations. Every empire that has existed has risen to prominence; however, it eventually collapsed.
Today we are joined by Ottoman historian, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, to discuss the factors that cause society to rise and dominate the world and the symptoms that lead to its collapse. The Ottoman Empire will be used as a case study.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:02 Civilization Theory
4:07 Civilization theory in Islamic History
8:47 Can there be a Rise After a Fall?
14:01 Islam Cannot Collapse
23:02 The Muslim Community's Response
30:28 How Academics Control Politicians
35:18 Western Creation of Ottoman Studies
51:45 Calling Islam an Abrahamic faith is Problematic
57: 52 Allah VS God
1:03:26 Advice for Muslims entering Academia
1:16:26 Hardships in the Journey
1:21:28 Conclusion
Editor: Rashid Qawasmeh
Islam #Podcast #Ottoman
Intelligent Design was a movement created in the 1980s to argue that a designer must exist because the universe is finely tuned. Advocates for this movement included Christians, Muslims, Agnostics, and even Atheists. Theists, including Muslims, have wholeheartedly accepted this movement to prove the existence of God; however, adopting this position comes with its weaknesses.
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik to discuss the origins of Intelligent Design, the premises of its argument, and why Muslims should prefer the contingency argument over Intelligent Design.
For more information about Intelligent Design, please see Chapters 6 and 7 in Dr. Shoaib's book, "Islam and Evolution: Al-Ghazali and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm."
*Disclaimer: We believe the universe is finely tuned. Our criticism is against the Intelligent Design movement.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:54 What is Intelligent Design?
8:31 Intelligent Design Argument
15:34 Contingency & Design
34:07 Why Muslims following Intelligent Design is problematic
52:08 Philosophy of Science
1:01:07 Advice for Students Learning Islam and Science
1:12:49 Conclusion
Aristotle said, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Knowing yourself is the process of understanding you – the human being – on deeper levels than the surface. It is an unpredictable road that you must be willing to explore. It brings you face-to-face with your deep self-doubts and insecurities. It makes you take a serious look at the way you are living your life and put it to question.
In this podcast, we are joined by Anghel to discuss the importance of knowing yourself through introspection and through one's relationship with God.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:50 God's Kindness
3:17 Mercy
11:36 Health & Stress
22:44 Introspection
1:02:09 Conclusion
Being famous has its advantages. It provides you a large platform to help people with their problems, fundraise thousands of dollars for humanitarian efforts and allows you to make noteworthy connections. But fame can also eat away at your soul. It can change your intentions and ultimately, you can lose yourself if you're not careful.
In this podcast, we are joined by Lara Radwan, Founder of Kinda Halal, to discuss life as a social media influencer, dealing with an identity crisis, and healing our souls.
podcast #islam #fame
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Kinda Halal
3:00 Identity Crisis
21:59 Responsibility with Content
34:33 Advice to Being Humble
37:25 Priorities & Struggle
50:42 Intentions, Pride, and the Devil
57:33 Hanging on to Islam
1:01:56 Final Remarks
Life is like the wheel of fortune. There are moments where we will have our highlights, such as graduation, marriage, and, becoming a parent. But also there will be times of hardships, such as losing a loved one, becoming fatally ill, and financial hardship. So what is our response when our life falls apart and adversity takes over?
In this podcast, Ahmed is invited by the South Fraser and Beacon Unitarians to discuss what the Islamic perspective is to overcome adversity and the correct response.
Imagine yourself lying down in your grave with no one around you. You sit there reflecting on your life and all the mistakes you made. You wish you had taken advantage of your life but now it's too late. Now the only thing that awaits you is your judgment. And that judgment either leads to salvation or horror.
In this podcast, we discuss some reflections upon death, including Ahmed's close encounter with seeing his life flash before his eyes. If you want to prepare for death, then this podcast is what you need.
"Mankind prays for evil just as they pray for good for indeed they are hasty." Often we attribute our downfall and our failures to others praying against us but what if the acceptance of our prayers is the reason for it instead?
In this podcast, we discuss the mechanisms behind prayer, avoiding prayers that cause us evil, and learning the etiquette behind asking God for assistance.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Man Prays for Evil Just as He Does For Good
12:04 Delaying Gratification
34:55 How to Make Dua Correctly
58:43 Conclusion
podcast #Islam
Imagine receiving news that your beloved family member has been locked up and thrown in jail because of his religion. Imagine the pain of knowing he's being tortured and knowing you may never hear from him again.
In today's podcast, we are joined by prominent Uyghur activist, Kabir Qurban, to discuss the plight of the Uyghur people and what the solution moving forward is.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:32 What is Occurring in East Turkistan?
7:51 How I Can Help
10:59 Moment when you Heard your Cousin is in Jail
13:58 How Did Your Parent's React?
22:16 Uyghur Diaspora
25:04 Becoming an Uyghur
33:51 Doubts
38:57 How Religion helps you Cope
46:44 Being Optimistic
55:07 What is the Future?
1:03:28 Conclusion
God says "If you tried to count the blessings of God, you would never be able to count them. Truly, humankind is ungrateful." According to Forbes, Psychology Today, and other sources, gratitude is the key to one's success and motivation. If practiced properly, gratitude can act as a shield that can protect you mentally from any hardship or hurdle.
In this podcast, we discuss the importance of remaining grateful, counting one's blessings, and how being grateful is the key to success.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:26 Being Grateful During Hardships
43:03 Developing Good Character
51:31 Honouring Muslim Women
57:23 Where Are You Going?
1:07:51 Being Grateful for Parents
1:13:52 Conclusion
Procrastination is the primary hurdle preventing us from succeeding in our goals and we can't seem to overcome it. The advent of social media is largely to blame for this phenomenon. In this podcast, we are joined by Ayadh to discuss ways to defeat procrastination, leaving behind the fame of TikTok, and motivating ourselves to accomplish all our goals.
Intro song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e26WEmSGMgg
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
00:55 Motivation and Discipline
17:09 Fixing Sleeping Schedule
22:09 Time Management
27:49 TikTok and social media
39:39 Where is Allah in Your Life?
1:03:57 Conclusion
podcast #islam #motivation #tiktok #socialmedia
“The strong are not those who defeat people. Rather, the strong are those who defeat their nafs (ego)."-Prophet Muhammad
The Ego is the number one enemy we must defeat in our life. It is responsible for our pride, arrogance, envy, and corrupting our intention. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on our lives and destroy our relationships.
In this podcast, we are joined by Aanghel to discuss how to defeat the ego, understanding Sufism, and acquiring the Alchemy of Happiness.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:04 What are you Currently Reading?
4:19 Acquiring Happiness
11:40 Intentions
22:26 Social Media
39:44 Ego
42:07 Story of Imam Al Ghazali's Life
50:09:11 Analogy of the Soul's Journey
52:43 Changing Yourself
55:47 Sufism
1:11:30 Conclusion
Intro Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e26WE...
Islam #podcast #happiness #sufism
In today's age, society has informed us there are more than 2 genders. The traditional understanding of gender being between "male" and "female" has been discarded and several other genders have been created. So is gender really a social construct or a Divine Construct?
In this podcast, we are joined by Mobeen Vaid, author of "Sexual Identity: An Islamic Perspective" to discuss this pertinent topic.
islam #podcast #gender
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:58 What is going on?
11:00 Lack of Spirituality in People
20:42 Social Engineering
36:45 Gender and Sex
47:57 Confirmation Bias
55:18 Historical Truths?
59:48 Conclusion
The theory of evolution has historically been used as a critique against religion. Scripture claims God had created Adam (AS) but science states Adam was created through a series of random mutations. Who is correct: scripture or science? Or is there a middle-ground where both religion and science can be compatible?
During this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik, author of "Islam and Evolution", to discuss this pertinent topic and try to understand the Islamic perspective on human evolution.
evolution #science #islam
Intro song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e26WE...
0:00 Intro
1:00 The Importance of the Topic
5:17 What is Evolution?
18:45 Creationism
22:00 Human Exceptionalism
35:58 Adamic Exceptionalism
59:35 No Exceptions + recap
1:02:05 Which Positions Can We Accept
1:20:56 The Future of Evolution and Islam
1:27:41 Are you Re-interpreting the Quran?
1:32:36 Vice's Article about Evolution & Muslim Scholars
1:37:33 Conclusion
Today marks the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Week. It is a week dedicated to bringing awareness around the topic of suicide, the harms associated with it, and how to prevent it. We are joined by world-renowned scholar, Dr. Rania Awaad to discuss this pertinent topic and how we can prevent suicide from occurring and addressing the symptoms leading up to it.
Here are some resources on the works of Dr. Rania and on understanding suicides:
Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology Lab @StanfordMMHIP
The lab's new non-profit focused on Muslim mental health & Islamic
Psychology: maristan.org @maristan_org
Support us: maristan.org/support-maristan
Mental health resources: maristan.org/resources
Maristan Suicide Response "500 Imam" Campaign video Dr. Rania was referring to where she trained Imams on this topic. The Suicide Response trainings for the Muslim community are developed by her lab, and offered by their non-profit, Maristan.org mentioned above:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1NJIn58I8OM
Recent AP article about her suicide response trainings:
https://apnews.com/article/tx-state-wire-health-mental-health-religion-663828d07e5f32b5ab44f755e79f8d67
Recent radio or TV interviews:
https://omny.fm/shows/kcbsam-on-demand/mental-health-professionals-and-faith-leaders-are?
Muslim Network TV: https://youtu.be/X9A3wz_Ex0Q
CBS News Radio Weekend roundup interview: https://art19.com/shows/weekend-roundup/episodes/afa8b98e-9dc9-4bed-820c-a4a73a3646dd
KCBS San Francisco Radio interview: https://www.audacy.com/kcbsradio/podcasts/kcbs-on-demand-20757/new-study-indicates-american-muslims-have-higher-attempted-suicide-rates-651290296
CBS Kaleidoscope with Allison Keyes interview: https://art19.com/shows/kaleidoscope/episodes/04de6fb7-8761-472b-beb5-bf9610fdfc20
0:00 Disclaimer
1:40 Intro
2:16 Advice related to suicide
4:14 Why people consider suicide
11:33 When living is Hard
13:20 How often to contact them
15:53 Cryptic messages
21:32 When people feel like they are a burden on others
24:50 Regret and reaching out
31:02 Postvention
43:46 Recap and concluding
Salahuddin, the great liberator of Jerusalem, is widely recognized as a worldwide icon who drastically changed the world. In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Husni to discuss the reasons why Salahuddin was successful and the lessons we can derive from his life and teachings.
Anti-Vaccine rhetoric is rampant in today's discourse as people are abstaining from obtaining a COVID vaccine. In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mohamed Ghilan to discuss why the arguments put forth from anti-Vaxxers are false, the history behind the movement, as well as its founder, and the reasons people fall into the trap of being anti-Vaccine.
Introduction Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e26WEmSGMgg
0:00 Intro
2:09 Thoughts on COVID
14:33 Message to Anti-Vaxxers
15:47 Anti-Vaxxers are not homogenous
22:06 Who Created Vaccines?
26:30 The Founders of Anti-Vax Movements
39:25 Anti-Vax within Somali Community
41:50 Conspiracy Thinking in Muslim Community
43:17 Addressing the Darul Qasim Fatwa
52:32 All Vaccines are Good
53:11 Is COVID really lethal?
58:25 Was the Vaccine Rushed?
1:07:37 Why Dr. Ghilan is Frustrated
1:16:41 Should you get Vaccinated?
Social Justice seems to be dominating everyone's minds with prominent movements like Black Lives Matter dominating the headlines. But what exactly is social justice and how do we acquire it? In this podcast, we are joined by Shaykh Dawud Walid, author of Towards Sacred Activism, to discuss social justice and prominent movements such as Black Lives Matter.
Jack Parsons, the Father of the Space Age, was openly a satanist and created many of his inventions due to black magic. But more importantly than all, he met Dajjal (The AntiChrist) and became acquainted with him. In this podcast, we discuss the occultic tendencies of Jack Parsons and the role magic played in developing his inventions.
Readers are Leaders. They are the ones shaping society and the ones in power. But reading can also transform your life and provide you the motivation you need to accomplish your life goals. In this podcast, we are joined by Hassam Munir to discuss how reading can transform your life.
50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s clear this is a major problem. What are the reasons behind it and how can we prevent it? In this podcast, we are joined by Certified Mediator and Consultant, Imam Yahya Momla, to answer these pressing questions.
What is the purpose of life? Is there such a thing as Islamic meditation? Why is everyone so depressed nowadays and what is the solution to it? In this podcast, we are joined by Aanghel, cofounder of The3Muslims Podcast, to answer these major questions and how to find meaning within our lives.
Arguably one of the greatest philosophers alive, Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas has published masterpiece philosophical treaties, built a beautiful, world-class university, and was awarded the highest awards by several international governments. Although he might not be a household name, Professor Attas' ideas have dramatically changed much of the Muslim world.
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud, holder of the Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Distinguished Chair of Islamic Thought, to discuss the brilliance and legacy of Professor Attas.
Social media may be the world’s biggest addiction. This addiction is eating people’s time, forcing people to chase after followers, and responsible for developing physiological changes in people’s brains. In this podcast, we are joined by Omar Usman, author of “The Fiqh of Social Media” to discuss the harms associated with social media and advice on how to overcome this addiction.
Muhammad Iqbal, nicknamed the "Poet of the East", was arguably the most influential philosopher of the 20th century. He created the ideology behind the state of Pakistan; wrote poetic masterpieces that spread throughout the world; and correctly identified the crisis of the Muslim world. In this podcast, we are joined by Zirrar Ali, founder of the Iqbal Project, to discuss the legacy of Muhammad Iqbal and how we can revive it.
Forgiveness is something we all seek for. We seek forgiveness from those whom we have harmed and those who have wronged us. But what exactly is forgiveness and how do we get others to forgive us?
In this podcast with Yama Niazi, we discuss the importance of seeking forgiveness both from God and from those who we have harmed and caused pain towards.
The reach of a “ceasefire” within Palestine has evoked reactions from joy to anger to sorrow. What does a ceasefire actually mean and will it even last? In this podcast, we are joined by Bassam Abunnadi, founder of PreOccupation Pod, to discuss what the future is for Palestine and some tangible solutions we can implement in our life to helping resolve this situation.
Palestine has become the talk of the town as tensions with Israel have resulted in bombings of Gaza, live ammunition being shot at Palestinian protestors, and the bombing of Masjid al-Aqsa. In this pertinent podcast, we are joined by Bassam Abunnadi, a Palestinian scholar to discuss the factors responsible for these tensions, the significance behind this uprising, and predicting what will happen next.
Pornography addiction is a problem that affects everyone including our children, teenagers, and adults. It is perhaps the biggest addiction plaguing our world and too often we refrain from addressing it because it has become taboo. In this podcast, we are joined by Abeda Ahmed, who is a sex addiction therapist to discuss how we can defeat the disease of pornography in the blessed month of Ramadan.
Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that seemed to be a pseudo currency during its early phase, has now become a popular commodity. Despite its notoriety, several misconceptions surround the currency as being haram, useless and volatile. In this podcast with Ustadh Muawiyya Tucker, founder of Crypto Hash Review, we explore some of these contentions and suggest what the future of Bitcoin might be.
The Golden Age of Islam was a period of remarkable scientific, cultural and social achievements by the Muslim civilization which drastically changed the world. However, misconceptions about this period are espoused by popular figures who attempt to downplay the greatness of this period. In this podcast, we will address the A to Z about this period and lessons to take from it.
Malcolm X once said, “Of all our studies, History is best qualified to reward our research.” We are joined this week with Ottoman Historian, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, to discuss the importance of studying history in a STEM-driven world. Topics we touch upon include navigating academia as a Muslim, the pursuit of knowledge, and why we need more Muslim historians.
The Greek philosopher Plato said, “Show me the stories you show your children and I’ll give you your culture.” Stories are foundational oral or written traditions that are responsible for creating identities. We discuss the importance of stories in civilizations, how lack of stories are responsible for failures in educational institutions for Muslims and how stories are responsible for creating an identity crisis for those living in the diaspora.