The Ansari Podcast

U.S. Staff Sergeant, Lourdes Loyola, Converts to Islam after her deployment to Afghanistan, then her children all convert! 5 years later they all get to watch as their Husband and Father emotionally converts, as well. Later, we discuss the moral dilemma of being a Muslim in the U.S. military, should Muslims become U.S. soldiers? What’s the impact of that on a personal and societal level? Can we really change the Military on the inside as Muslims? All this and more on this weeks Episode! 

Mahmoud Elansary brings some of his best work yet in this captivating Ramadan special with beautiful perspectives to the blessed month of Ramadan and our role as Muslims. It is a dynamic episode from Quran, tafseer to Nasheed, and from decoration to charity. RAMADAN MUBARAK!!! IT'S THE MOST BLESSED TIME OF THE YEAR!

The Ansari Podcast: Star Actor Laith Nakli gives a secret inside into acting that you won’t find anywhere else. What makes Ramy a genius and how he and others got there. And then how Laith himself made it as an actor as a Muslim in America and what it takes to become a great actor, as a Muslim, in Hollywood. Laith tells his backstory from how he went from Leo from America to Laith from Syria, a proud Muslim American. And His starring role as Uncle Naseemi in the popular show Ramy,

8:30: How do I choose between my Passions and my Career 18: Removing Doubt about Hadith authenticity, addressing the misconceptions about Hadith and how scholars verified it. The Methods of hadith collection 31: The 4 schools of thought and why they must be trusted and respected by All Muslims 47: Introduction to Maleki School of thought 1:12 : My ignorant criticism of scholars today 1:36 Why it’s better to follow a school of thought

The Ansari Podcast: Amr Waked describes overcoming all odds to following his dreams of becoming an actor in Egypt, a society that may not support people's dreams. Amr Waked reimagines ancient Egypt and his personal theory on Ancient Egypt. Amr Waked then talks on Secret Societies, Al-Jazeera Decoded, Aliens and Making Movies. Amr Waked talks on filming with Scarlett Johannson, The film Lucy and making Ramy. #ancientegypt #trendingnow #conspiracy #podcast #secretsociety

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Popular Comedian Nina Kharoufeh talk about a wide range of topics ranging from seriously hating the new identity tv shows and movies they're making about Muslims/minorities all the way to Nina's first time smoking weed with Dave Chappelle, working with Katt Williams. Her father not wanting her to wear the hijab, her getting harassed online by Muslim men telling her to taker her hijab off, death of her "brother" and so much more! #comedy #islam #podcast

The Ansari Podcast: Samia Mubarak and Mahmoud Elansary ponder about the universe and nature within us and around us, while using the Quran as an anchor of the conversation. Enjoy! #tafseer #nature #quran #pondering #podcast #theuniverse

The Ansari Podcast: Ottoman Empire History Professor Nabil Al Tikriti, breaks down the mind blowing system of the Ottomans enslaving their elites. He narrates extravagant stories of the most Prestigious Ottoman Sultans. And discusses the general history of the Ottoman Empire and how it shaped Islamic thought, philosophy, spirituality and the modern day Sunni - Shia dynamic.

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Ronnie breakdown her life journey to Islam as to how and why she chose Islam as a young women living in the most desire stricken country on earth. Veronica unveils the drastic measures she has to take to hide her Islam from her family, who are deeply unaccepting of Islam and Muslims. What made her convert to Islam is beautiful. Also what is gravity??? #Islam #science #podcast

The Ansari Podcast: This weeks guest is Moses the Comic! As a comedian, professor and businessman. Moses the comic travels back in time to his childhood growing up in Philadelphia, a City with over 300K Muslims. as a child of 6 to 2 Black Muslim converts. He then speaks on the untold history and stories of the Black Muslim contribution to Islam in all formats. He highlights for us the life and accomplishments on Mensa Musa. Then discusses his comedy life, being on the new Ramy season 3. Working with Mo Amer. Being a Muslim comedian. And a WHOLE BUNCH OF FUNNY TANGENTS. #muslimcomedian #muslimpodcast #blackmuslimhistory