The Thinking Muslim
Muhammad Jalal
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Oct 30, 2023 • 53min
Gaza: When will the help of Allah come? An intelligent look with Dr Kamal Abu Zahra
Dr. Kamal Abu Zahra, an expert in Islamic studies, discusses the emotions faced by believers and the concept of victory in Islam. He draws examples from the Quran and parallels between Musa and the current situation in Gaza to emphasize the importance of maintaining faith and actively engaging to increase iman.
Oct 25, 2023 • 53min
Gaza: Outlawing Palestinian Activism with Dr Layla Aitlhadj
Dr Layla Aitlhadj, an expert in Palestinian activism, discusses the challenges of advocating for Palestine and Israel, including suspicion and legal limitations. Topics covered include self-censorship among young people, the consequences of being referred to the Prevent system, parental dilemmas in expressing political views on Palestine, support from Prevent Watch, and empowering youth activism.
Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Gaza: The Roots of Western Hypocrisy with Imam Tom Facchine
Imam Tom Facchine discusses the roots of Western hypocrisy regarding Israel's actions. Topics include Western media coverage of Gaza events, the hypocrisy of Western nations in supporting democracy in the Muslim world, and the power of belief and optimism in achieving goals.
Oct 20, 2023 • 54min
Gaza - The Propaganda War with Moazzam Begg
Moazzam Begg, former Guantanamo Bay detainee, discusses the propaganda war surrounding the conflict in Gaza. Topics include debunking propaganda efforts, dehumanization tactics, Labour Party's stance on Palestine, challenges in supporting Palestine, Palestinian-Israeli historical claims, and mistreatment of Christians in Palestine.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 49min
Gaza: Resistance and Betrayal with Sami Hamdi
Guest Sami Hamdi discusses resistance and betrayal in Gaza, focusing on Israel's inhuman aggression towards Palestinians. The podcast explores the role of Western nations in supporting Israel, the agency and existence of Palestinians in the conflict, recent political events, the Western perspective on the conflict, rocket attacks from Lebanon, the transformation of public opinion, ethnic cleansing and displacement of Palestinians, normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Pakistan, and the perception of defeat among Muslims.
Oct 10, 2023 • 9min
#Moments 3: What Palestine Means to Muslims - Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi from the episode ‘Israeli’s in Riyadh’ answers the question why Palestine matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 41min
Reviving Islamic Scholarship in the Modern Era with Sheikh Shuayb Wani
Sheikh Shuayb Wani, Director and Co-Founder of the Dār Al ‘Ilm Institute, shares insights on revitalizing Islamic scholarship. He discusses the impact of colonialism and globalization on Muslim interpretations of doctrine. Exploring Islamic jurisprudence, he emphasizes balancing tradition with contemporary needs, especially concerning women's autonomy in travel. Wani also highlights the significance of Makasid in Sharia, advocating for flexible interpretations that adapt to modern challenges, and promoting the importance of deep scholarship and local engagement in addressing today's issues.
Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 10min
Silicon Scholars: AI and The Muslim Ummah with Riaz Hassan
Riaz Hassan, a Silicon Scholar, discusses the potentially destructive effects of AI and the lack of Muslim perspectives in its development. The podcast explores neural networks, the intersection of technology and Islamic principles, the impact of AI on gender roles, and the role of AI in the Muslim community.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 50min
Do We Need a Modern Salahuddin? with Historian Dr Abdur Rahman Azzam
Historian Dr Abdur Rahman Azzam discusses Salahuddin's journey, the myth and importance of Salahadin Ayyubih, the limited power of the Khalifs, the emergence of consensus on Islamic law, Salahuddin's rise and rule, the building of madrasas, King Baldwin's strategic victories, and Salahuddin's final moments and legacy. They also touch on the role of education and humility in the modern Muslim generation and navigating the challenges of secularism and building bridges.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 9min
Are We Hard-Wired to Believe in God? Jamie Turner on Fitra
Exploring Fitra and its Relationship to Human Nature, the role of the mind in believing in God, and perspectives on the existence of a standard of goodness are some of the interesting topics discussed in this podcast.
