Boys In The Cave

In this bumper episode, Dr Shadee joins the team to discuss some essential issues. This includes the real role of tasawwuf and purification of the heart, the importance of a 'street' education, the state of academia, how to understand the world from an Islamic lens, and how to practically do dhikr.   Dr. Shadee Elmasry was born and raised in New Jersey and studied in the Muslim world in Fez, Hadra...

Time for an imaan boost during Ramadan! We bring on our beloved close friend Rafael to talk about his journey to Islam from Atheism, the insane experiences he had before converting and also the struggles he went through after converting.   Rafael Bruzzese is currently studying Teaching, majoring in English Literature at The University of Sydney. He was part of a 'Converts Panel' at the University...

Women in Islam is a big topic so we chat with The Salafi Feminist in regards to Muslim women issues that are prevalent in the Muslim community, how we should deal with it, compare our current situation with the Muslim women of The Prophet peace be upon him's time and how as a community we can solve the current issues.   The Salafi Feminist aka Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who has...

Daniel Haqiqatjou delves deep into the whole concept of being a "homosexual" that is coined in The West, the Islamic position of people who have same-sex desires, the effects of gay marriage being legalised within today's society and also how to approach Muslims who have same-sex desires.   Daniel Haqiqatjou attended Harvard University where he studied Physics and Philosophy, has also completed a...

In this episode, we look at the relationship between Islam and psychology with Karim Serageldin. A wide variety of topics are explored including the problems with mainstream psychology, an Islamic conception of the self, depression, happiness, and the importance of one's relationship with Allah.   Karim, the founder of Noor Human Consulting, has a BA in psychology & religion and an MA in east-west...

We look at the importance of the Prophet (pbuh) to us today and how we can build a connection with him. We also touch on the miracle of the Quran as well as Isra & Miraj and what we can learn from it.   Ustadh Muhammad Al-Bizry studied Islam locally before he travelled to Egypt to pursue further studies, particularly in the Arabic language. He possess a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science, Sport &...

The Boys were chilling before their episode recording with Ustadh Muhammad al-Bizry so they decided to catchup on what was happening. But as per usual it turns into a dnm.   Tanzim talks about his adventures at cricket training, whilst somehow also talking about Islam in the process and Aquib talks about his hiking experiences whilst also sprinkling a dose of his insights of Islam, society and peo...

We delve into the whole concept of love and Islam's position on true love, whilst talking about how the youth should approach marriage, the issues that husband and wife face in marriage and how to approach it.   Shaykh Bilal Dannoun has a degree in Languages majoring in Arabic and English. He has studied Classical Arabic under Sheikhs. He has done enormous amount of dawah work through conducting l...

Daniel Haqiqatjou delves deep into the whole concept of being a "homosexual" that is coined in The West, the Islamic position of people who have same-sex desires, the effects of gay marriage being legalised within today's society and also how to approach Muslims who have same-sex desires.   Daniel Haqiqatjou attended Harvard University where he studied Physics and Philosophy, has also completed a...

We discuss with Nuriddeen Knight about the rise of feminism in The West, gender and family roles in traditional Islam, the issues of finding the right spouse in the modern world and women scholarship in Islam.   Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight completed an MA in Psychology from Colombia University, studied Islamic knowledge in Jordan including Islamic law, theology, spirituality and prophetic biography....

We discuss with Mahir Bhuiyan the essence of keeping healthy, how it ties in with Islam, the positive and negatives of gym culture and the rise of steroid use.   Mahir Bhuiyan is a bodybuilder, has completed a Bachelors in Health Science, is currently studying Occupational Therapy.   Hosts – Tanzim and Joshua   Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and...

We discuss with Shaykh Wael about the nature and impact of pornography addiction, the root causes for addiction, and how we should help those suffering. Shaykh Wael Ibrahim is an Islamic speaker, founder of MentorPlus, and author of a few books on pornography addiction.   Hosts – Aquib, and Joshua   Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a rev...

On this episode, we talk to Sr. Abida about Orientalism and the portrayal of Muslim women throughout history, as well as modern representations that affect Muslims.   Abida is a postgraduate student at the University of New South Wales, pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree. She previously occupied the Vice President position at UNSWMSA, the Muslim Students Association on her campus, and has been acti...

On this episode, we talk to Bradley (Abdur-Rahman) about the journey to finding Islam from Christianity, the moments that have shaped his conviction, and delving into some discussions on observations of other beliefs to generate some insights for dawah carriers and activists. Bradley is a regular Jamaat activist with Bonnyrigg Masjid, and offers reverts support, which includes teaching the basics...

The boys are back for an internal! On this episode, we discuss the manners, attire, and actions of Muslims and how these elements manifest into one's being in current times. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim Send us your comments, feedback, and questions at  boysinthecave@gmail.com  or through Facebook, and please leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes!   Ep 5 Shownotes [5:30] – Episode Premise...

We talk to Mazen about the start-up/entrepreneurial scene with some insights into the attitudes and challenges that entrepreneurs face, and how Islam enables us to be entrepreneurs. Maz is Apple mobile application developer, founder of Decoda Apps, and a YouTube content creator. Hosts: Aquib and Tanzim   Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through o...

We talk to Harun Harace about the historical and current realities pertaining to the Rohingya people. Harun is a da'ee, and Rohingya community leader. Hosts: Aquib and Joshua   Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through our Facebook page, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes!   Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysintheca...

In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Ghilan a variety of topics within a narrow scope of theology such as philosophy, modern science, existence of God, materialism, and empiricism Dr. Ghilan is a neuroscientist, Islamic lecturer, YouTuber, and podcaster. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim   Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-s...

We explore the current culture among young Muslims, and how society has shaped our identities. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim Send us your comments, feedback, and questions at  boysinthecave@gmail.com  or through Facebook, and please leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes!   Ep 1 Shownotes [7:25] - What has influenced us to be more practicing Muslims? [13:37] - Observations of society [28:51...

We introduce ourselves and talk about our motivations and plans for this project. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim   Email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com   Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [4:14]...