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Dr Asim Qureshi from CAGE, the NGO recently smeared by Michael Gove as “extremist” delivers a masterclass on the new definition of extremism and the “disaster” of its announcement. We discuss the Labour party’s disastrous blunder and its apparent contempt for Muslims, the status of Muslims in the UK, why they’re attacking thinkers like Sayyid Qutb, Hassan al-Ban...

No Salman, no problem! Umer Suleman steps in while our host recovers from sickness to speak to Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad for a special Empowered podcast just in time for Ramadan 1445. From discussing the current situation in Gaza to shedding light on Islamophobia within the UK establishment, they delve into pressing issues like Rishi Sunak’s speech, the recent incident involving Aaron Bushnel...

In the midst of the ongoing genocide and broader oppression in Palestine, spanning not weeks or months but 75 years, we explore the divine wisdom behind apparent delays in divine intervention. Joined by Shaykh Dr. Ali Ahmed, we dissect the complexities of oppression, resilience, and the divine timeline, going into discussions that address today’s challenges. Victory may seem delayed, but its...

Ustadh Ahmed Hammuda was our guest for the very first episode of our Empowered by Islam21c Podcast where we discussed the events in and around Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. 4 months later, with Israel showing no cessation of hostilities, we have returned for the sequel that nobody wanted… The post Israel Cannot Cancel Ramadan for Gaza | Ustadh Ahmed Hammuda on Empowered #10 appeare...

In this episode of ‘Empowered by Islam21c’, we bring you a compelling conversation that challenges perceptions, raises questions, and sheds light on the historical and contemporary intersections of tragedy and conflict. Dr. Osman Latiff shares profound insights from his visits to Auschwitz and Sarajevo, the poignant link between the Holocaust and Gaza, as well as the unsettling paralle...

In this special reaction episode of Empowered by Islam21c Dr Salman Butt speaks live and unedited with Dr Anas Altikriti on today’s historic preliminary judgement from the ICJ ruling in favour of South Africa for its case against Israel. We cut through the propaganda to discuss: – What does the ruling contain? – What does it mean? – What are the implications for either side? &#82...

What is the ICJ and why was this an historic week for the world? Can the master’s tools really help dismantle the master’s house? What are the possible outcomes and how can we prepare for them? What should we do now? Renowned Lawyer Ustadh Fahad Ansari explains what the World Court or International Court of Justice (ICJ) is, what happened this week in the genocide case brought by South Africa agai...

Join Nur Choudhury, CEO of Human Aid and Advocacy, for a compelling episode of Empowered that explores the crucial role of humanitarian organisations in the Palestine crisis. This discussion shines a light on the immediate needs in the region, the significant contribution of charities in championing political freedom, and the distinct challenges encountered by Muslim charities, including intense s...

In this episode of 'Empowered by Islam21c', we spoke with Shaykh Omar Suleiman to hear how the Palestinian cause has forced international powers to shed all pretences and masks. Using his experiences of fearlessly speaking truth as a starting point, he reflects on the resilience displayed by the people of Gaza day and night. They are fully aware that their suffering is propelling Da'wah, bringing...

In this episode of Empowered by Islam21c, we hear the story of how Shaykh Abdurraheem Green was moved by the Palestinian struggle and how he went from being a supporter of Israel to being a proponent of freedom for Palestinians.

On this episode of Empowered by Islam21c we're joined by Sufyan Ismail, an entrepreneur who left the world of business to help start Muslim institutions and structures to empower and represent Muslims in the West.

We sit with Shaykh Bilal Ismail from South Africa and hear about the inspiring work being done for the da’wah there. From training Imams and the realities of the ‘Rainbow nation’, the future of Islam in South Africa is bright inshāAllāh! The post The Future of Islam in Africa | Shaykh Bilal Ismail | Unscripted #104 appeared first on Islam21c Media .

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Osman Latiff, an esteemed scholar whose post-doctoral research focuses on empathy, 'othering', and conflict.

In this episode, we sit with Shaykh Ahmed Hammuda, a Palestinian writer, on the last week's events in and around Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Analysts are already describing it as one of the most significant events to have taken place in the region in the last 75 years with long-running consequences that have already reshaped political calculations.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sat down with Mustafa al-Mansur in a deep and honest conversation about life, personal development, and the gap between our ideals and reality. Mustafa shares his journey of self-discovery and the realisation that having knowledge and talking about ideals is not enough to make a real impact on one’s life and the community. Mustafa introduces the concept...

We caught up with Ustadh Mobeen Vaid, one of the foremost researchers on Islamic relationship norms in the US & Yusuf Patel, a veteran campaigner on parental rights amid the UK’s LGBT drive in schools, to discuss how the Pride campaign has been affecting Muslims on both sides of the Atlantic. From American school boards inviting LGBT Muslims to address Muslim students and normalise the c...

Is the Ummah too big to rule? Can a Khilafah really be established in the 21st century? Who is looking after the interests of the Ummah today? In this new episode of the Islam21c Unscripted podcast we are joined by Dr. Ovamir Anjum, founder of the Ummatics Institute, a think tank created to advise the Ummah and create a new type of discourse and thought that puts the Ummah on the agenda. The post...

Discussing changes in ‘the Dawah scene’ and how it has progressed in Pakistan, this episode looks at what they mean for the future of the Ummah. Watch Shaykh Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad and Hamza Tzortzis join our co-hosts – both present and past – Dr. Salman Butt, Umer Suleman and Aadil Ali. The post Celebrating 100 Episodes from Lahore! Why The Dawah Scene Pakistan Deserves Rec...

In this episode, we discuss women’s rights, feminism and equality with Sally-Anne Burris, Director of Split the Difference CIC. The post Are Women’s Rights Being Hijacked for a Sinister Agenda? Unscripted Episode 99 appeared first on Islam21c Media .

Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversay of the abolition of the Ottoman Empire? Join us as our History Editor, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin, and our Chief Editor, Dr. Salman Butt, speak with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, a prominent expert on late Ottoman history, as they delve into some surprising facts about the events that led to the fall of the Empire. The post They’ve Been Lying to You ab...

Can Muslims in the West lead the revival of Islamic civilisation? That’s what we discuss in today’s #Unscripted podcast, with Yahya Birt. He is the author of the recent report by the Ayaan Institute think-tank, titled: Ummah at the Margins: The past, present and future of Muslim minorities. His report argues that strategies to enhance the freedoms and prosperity of Muslim minorities re...

Welcome back to the new series of the Unscripted podcast. Today we have a very interesting guest: he is half Sri Lankan and half Welsh, you heard me right! A very rare breed! We should make an NFT out of him! It’s none other than our brother Roshan Muhammad Salih, the Editor of 5Pillars News. Roshan and his team are Muslim journalists with an Islamic ethos. They don’t just report news but break st...

Two educationalists and colleagues Sh Shaqur Rehman & Usman Qureshi critically analyse the current educational model in the Muslim community, comparing it to what’s needed to transform the Muslim mindset, behavior and lead on social change: tarbiyah. The post You don’t need knowledge, you need TARBIYAH! – Sh Shaqur Rehman & Usman Qureshi | Unscripted #95 appeared first o...

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with none other than Sh Ali Ahmed, who holds a PhD in Qadā’. What are his views on gun laws? Guess—he’s Afghani and American – a deadly combination he says! He talks about how Sharia looks today and how you can’t apply classical Fiqh in courts to...

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with one of our latest editors to join the Islam21c Editorial team. Shaykh Kashif Zakiuddin our resident expert on History a Masters graduate from SOAS in the field – he talks about his own history with Dr. Salman and how the history of the da’wah has grown...