The Mad Mamluks

Dr. Meraj Mohiuddin is an American physician and author of Revelation: The Story of Muhammad. The son of Indian immigrants, he was raised on the East Coast with a strong emphasis on sports and education. With a college background in neuro-science and medical degree from Northwestern University, he moved to Boston to complete his training in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. While teaching at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals, Dr. Mohiuddin developed an interest in international relief work and created a curriculum to encourage young American doctors to share their skills in the developing world. Ultimately his love for the outdoors brought him to Phoenix, Arizona where he enjoys trail-running, archery, and camping. He lives with his wife and son, and his parents live down the street. Revelation: The Story of Muhammad is available on MeccaBooks.com http://www.revelationthebook.com/ Twitter: @revelationthebk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revelationthebook

Nabeel Azeez is the founder of BecomingTheAlphaMuslim.com and the Podcast by the same name. Nabeel Azeez presents Becoming the Alpha Muslim. Men's issues, masculinity, and self-improvement for the modern Muslim man. Episode 1 of Becoming the Alpha Muslim Podcast available now on iTunes. Website: https://becomingthealphamuslim.com Twitter: @nabeel4reel

It's imperative we make clear that our guest today was asked by our team to keep his identity anonymous due to potential legal ramifications. He is not in any way hiding or embarrassed about his relationship. Enjoy! =========== E-mail us your comments, feedback, and questions at TheMadMamluks@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @TheMadMamluks Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/themadmamluks View pictures of our guests and studio on Instagram: TheMadMamluks *NEW* Subscribe to watch us Live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/themadmamluks

Hosts: Mahin Islam, Imran Muneer (SIM), Murtaza Siddiqui, Shaykh Amir Saeed If the intro of this episode went over your head.. It's a parody of some of the refutation videos on YouTube posted by people who have made their mission in life to refute other scholars and/or organizations. The language we used in the parody is not hyperbole. It is of our opinion, that the kind of dialogue that spews from these refutation experts is contrary to Islamic ideals. We feel sorry for their sad and miserable existence. Also, SIM was never actually in a heavy metal band. The Mad Mamluks ISNA Booth #1911 TheMadMamluks@gmail.com www.facebook.com/themadmamluks https://twitter.com/TheMadMamluks

Adeel J. Zeb is an interfaith scholar, TEDx speaker, and certified Muslim Chaplain. He is the Co-University Muslim Chaplain at The Claremont Colleges. He was formerly the Muslim Chaplain/Director of Muslim Life at Duke University. He previously served as the Muslim Chaplain/Imam at Wesleyan University, Trinity College, and American University. He is a graduate of the Master's in Islamic Chaplaincy program at Hartford Seminary. He has holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Baylor University as well as a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Islamic Studies from Arees University in traditional Islamic sciences. He received certification in Tajweed Qur'anic studies from the Fatih and Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. He continues to study with scholars from top religious intuitions globally. He is the Co-Founder of DEEN: The Foundation for Muslim Campus Life. He is the VP-Elect of the National Association of College and University Chaplains.

Shaykh Amir, SIM and Mahin sit down with Irtiza Hasan who is the founding manager of AlMaghrib Institute. Today AlMaghrib is known as the largest in person Islamic studies institute with regular classes in over 40 cities across the world. Over a decade ago, Irtiza took a two year break from his oil and gas career to partner with Shaykh Muhammad AlShareef and build the institute from its humble beginnings in College Park, Maryland. During his term, he helped take AlMaghrib to major cities across the US and Canada. He remained an AlMaghrib board member until 2014. Irtiza shares with us personal experiences of starting new classes in cities, sectarian and ideological issues that were dealt with and having to deal with the perspective that they are a profiteering organization due to them charging students money for sacred knowledge.

SIM and Mahin sit down with Maria Ahmad who represents BookAMuslim.com Maria Ahmad is the co-founder of Book A Muslim. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Ohio State University, and then obtained her Master's degree in Higher Education from Northern Illinois University. Her involvement in campus activities and student groups as an undergraduate student led her to finding the field of higher education and student affairs. Studying and working in this field led to the idea of creating an agency for showcasing Muslim speakers and talent for colleges and other organizations. She now serves as the Coordinator of Student Activities and Chief Diversity Officer at Indiana University Kokomo. She lives in Kokomo, Indiana with her husband and daughter, Sarina. Book A Muslim is an agency of authentic American Muslims sharing their experiences with you through engaging and thought-provoking performances and lectures. Help Fund Book A Muslim at the link below! https://www.launchgood.com/bookamuslim Facebook: www.facebook.com/bookamuslim bookamuslim@gmail.com Twitter: @bookamuslim www.bookamuslim.com (775) 372-7462

Osman Aslam is the founder and creative director of Franc Lloyd Custom Menswear. Prior to founding Franc Lloyd, he worked at a leading architectural and engineering firm where he worked on many innovative and high profile projects not limited to: The Jay Pritzer Pavilion, Rock n Roll McDonalds and Trump Tower Chicago. He holds a bachelors degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a double major in Political Science and Biology. Currently, Osman is working on a Masters degree with a focus on the history and evolution of sartorial practices. He also speaks to companies and working professionals on the importance of strategic attire. http://www.franclloyd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrancLloyd/ Twitter: @FrancLloyd contact@franclloyd.com 655 W Irving Park Road Suite 2209 Chicago, IL 60613

The Mad Mamluks sit down with Dr. Jerry Hionis, a professor of economics at Widener University. We discussed the inspiration he finds in Dune Novels and his passion for the guitar. We talk about concepts regarding Islamic economic theory and an analysis of the recent exit of the UK from the European Union. Dr. Hionis holds a Ph.D from Temple University. His primary research areas include: Conflict theory with an emphasis on civil conflicts and Warlord-like competition Islamic economic and financial theory The economic and market structure of the comic book entertainment industry. He is a contributing writer to Muslim Money Guide. www.muslimmoneyguide.com Http://www.muslimmoneyguide.com/author/jerryhionis/ His personal website is: http://jerryhionis.weebly.com/ Twitter: @JerryHionis

Hosts: Shaykh Amir Saeed, Syed Imran Muneer (SIM), Mahin Islam Shaykh Hamzah and Shaykh Amir reminisce about their time in Mauritania as students, Shaykh Hamzah also talks about his teacher Murabit Al-Hajj, later we talk about the Pokemon craze, and the Hajj. Currently Shaykh Hamzah is travelling with Al Haram International Hajj group. If you're interested in joining them you can reach them at the link below. info@alharaminternational.com http://alharaminternational.com Twitter: @HamzahMaqbul SoundCloud: Hamzah wald Maqbul