The Thinking Muslim
Muhammad Jalal
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Mar 27, 2026 • 54min
Iran and Gaza: Was Human Rights Always a Lie? | Omar Shakir
Omar Shakir, human rights advocate and former HRW Israel-Palestine director now leading DAWN, reflects on selective application of international law. He discusses blocked reports, double standards between conflicts, Western protection of allies, and how law, advocacy, and ethics might be rebuilt. Short, direct conversation about power, accountability, and practical paths for change.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 60min
The Power of Words: Sami Hamdi on Stage
Sami Hamdi, prominent commentator on Muslim affairs and geopolitics, reflects on history and the influence of language. He discusses Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih's symbolic power, how words drive conversion and resistance, the narrative battle over Palestine, and practical storytelling strategies including AI and creative media. Short Q&A rounds out the live conversation.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 29min
The Plot Against Al-Aqsa: Red Heifers & the Third Temple | Dr. Abdallah Marouf
Dr. Abdallah Marouf, a Palestinian academic and former Masjid al-Aqsa media officer now teaching Islamic history in Istanbul, issues an urgent warning about threats to Al‑Aqsa. He outlines rising religious‑Zionist moves, new Temple Mount institutions, the red heifer narrative, and growing transatlantic evangelical support. He explains why current policies make the site unusually vulnerable and what practical responses look like.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 37min
The Iran Trap: Is America Losing the War? | Dr. Sami Al-Arian
Dr. Sami Al-Arian, an academic and political analyst on Middle East geopolitics, breaks down Iran’s shift to asymmetric, attrition warfare and its strategy targeting Gulf states and US-linked sites. He examines regional military adaptations, the risk to global energy routes, and how these moves reshape alliances and public opinion. Short, sharp analysis on who gains leverage and what comes next.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 46min
Is This the War That Breaks the Middle East? | Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi, political analyst focused on Middle East geopolitics, explains the Iran‑Israel‑US confrontation. He discusses who propelled Washington toward conflict, Netanyahu’s strategic timing, and Iran’s campaign to raise costs. He explores Gulf states’ roles, risks of regional escalation, shifting Western politics, and where popular agency might alter outcomes.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 4min
Why Tehran Might Outlast Washington | Dr Andreas Krieg
Dr Andreas Krieg, academic and analyst on Middle East security, offers sharp geopolitical analysis. He discusses motivations behind recent US‑Israel strikes and Iran’s strategic pivot after the JCPOA. Conversation covers Iran’s networked warfare, sustainability of its strikes, Washington’s mixed strategy, regional intelligence dynamics, and the geopolitical energy and China‑Russia implications.
Mar 1, 2026 • 42min
Iran and the Murder of Khamenei | Dr Azzam Tamimi
Dr Azzam Tamimi, a Palestine and Middle East commentator and academic, discusses Iran’s strategic vulnerabilities and regional fallout after recent strikes. He covers Iran’s missile responses, the limits of its proxy network, debates over decapitation strategies, and the prospects for wider regional realignments. Multiple short takes unpack how these dynamics shape the Middle East today.
Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 39min
Seerah & Geopolitics: How the Prophet ﷺ Built a Civilisation | Wadah Khanfar
Wadah Khanfar, former media executive and commentator on geopolitics and Islamic thought. He unpacks the Prophet’s seerah as strategic statecraft. Talks cover geopolitical context, Mecca’s economic power, Medina’s new social contract, Hudaybiyyah as strategic patience, and the meaning of power as opening space for choice rather than domination.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 22min
Epstein, Israel and War with Iran | Curt Mills
Curt Mills, executive editor at The American Conservative and geopolitics commentator, guides a wide-ranging conversation. They probe new Epstein revelations and possible intelligence ties. They debate Iran negotiations, war risks and what a realistic deal looks like. They unpack Israeli narratives, propaganda claims, shifting U.S. militarism and political advice for Muslim communities.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 19min
Ramadan Is a Revolution of the Self | Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi, writer and commentator on Muslim affairs and geopolitics, argues Ramadan is a month of action and mobilization. He connects the Qur’an’s revelation to struggle and moral clarity. Short, forceful points cover fasting as discipline, historic Ramadan victories, using the Qur’an to spur organized protest and sustained community action.
