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What if atheism’s most celebrated arguments — Dawkins on complexity, Hitchens on morality, Harris on science — were never aimed at God at all, but at a caricature so philosophically crude that no serious theologian in history would recognise it? That is the central provocation of one of the most intellectually formidable theologians alive today. In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka sits do...

Does Darwin's theory of evolution challenge Islam — or is that a myth we've been sold? In this landmark episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Subboor Ahmad — public intellectual, debater, philosopher of science, and one of the most formidable Muslim voices engaging with New Atheism and Darwinism today. Subboor holds a BSc in Engineering and both an MA and PgCert in Philosophy f...

In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the profound psychological and spiritual insights of Carl Jung and ask a timeless question: Is the divine something we discover within ourselves? Jung did not treat God merely as a theological concept, but as a living psychological reality—an inner experience emerging from the depths of the psyche. Through ideas like the collective unconscious, ar...

Friedrich Nietzsche declared God dead — and the modern world largely agreed. But what happens when neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science begin validating the very ideas Nietzsche used to challenge religion? And what does religious thought make of a man who, in trying to destroy it, may have understood it better than most believers? In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka sits down w...

What does it mean to truly flourish as a human being? Over 2,300 years ago, Aristotle wrote the most compelling answer ever put to paper — the Nicomachean Ethics. In this episode of The Prometheans, we sit down with Professor C.D.C. Reeve (UNC Chapel Hill) — one of the world's foremost Aristotle scholars and the translator of the Nicomachean Ethics (Hackett, 2nd ed.) — to unpack Aristotle's vision...

Have you ever achieved something you desperately wanted — and felt empty almost immediately after? That restlessness isn't a flaw in your character. According to the French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan, it is the very structure of being human. In this episode of The Prometheans, host Ali sits down with Professor Todd McGowan — philosopher, Lacanian psychoanalyst, and author of over fifteen books in...

In this episode of Let’s Discuss, host Ali Zaka sits down with Louay Fatoohi to explore a provocative and deeply historical question: Are the roots of American support for Israel theological rather than political? Dr. Fatoohi argues that modern American identity is profoundly shaped by the worldview of the Hebrew Bible—particularly the idea of a “chosen nation.” From the Puritan vision of a “City...

Can reason alone prove God exists? And did Descartes — the father of modern philosophy — actually build his entire system of knowledge on the existence of God? In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Professor John Cottingham — one of the world's most influential living philosophers, Professor Emeritus at the University of Reading, Honorary Fellow of St John's College Oxf...

Friedrich Nietzsche is perhaps the most weaponized philosopher in modern political discourse — and the most misunderstood. The right invokes him to diagnose civilizational decadence. The left borrows him to dismantle power structures. Both, argues today's guest, are projecting. In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Matt McManus — political scientist, author, and one of...

What would you do if you could act unjustly with zero consequences? Plato asked this question over 2,000 years ago — and his answer still cuts to the heart of what it means to be human. In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with C.D.C. Reeve — Professor of Philosophy at UNC Chapel Hill and one of the world's leading translators and interpreters of Plato — to explore what the...

Does the Qur'an know the Bible? Do Islam, Christianity, and Judaism worship the same God — or are these three traditions more different than they appear? In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Professor Gabriel Said Reynolds — one of the world's leading Qur'anic scholars, professor of Islamic Studies and Theology at the University of Notre Dame, Vatican advisor on interr...

In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Jacob Williams — Oxford PhD candidate researching postliberalism, Head of Domestic Policy at the UK think tank Pickthall House, and one of the most intellectually compelling voices on Islam and Western civilisation writing today. Jacob converted to Islam in 2017, not from a place of spiritual emptiness alone, but through a rigorous...

Is atheism the rational default — or is that claim itself irrational? In this episode of The Prometheans, Ali Zaka (AZD) sits down with Prof. Kelly James Clark — Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Ibn Haldun University, former student of Alvin Plantinga at Notre Dame, and author of God and the Brain: The Rationality of Belief — to dismantle one of the central assumptions of the New Atheist m...

Is existentialism the cure for nihilism? In a world where many people feel that life has lost its meaning, the philosophical debate between nihilism and existentialism has become more relevant than ever. Nihilism argues that life ultimately has no objective meaning, value, or purpose. But existentialist philosophers such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, and Søren Kierkegaard offer a radically di...

In this groundbreaking conversation, we unpack one of the most misunderstood questions in science and philosophy: 👉 Is evolution truly unguided — or is that simply a myth? 👉 What does “random” really mean in Darwinian evolution? 👉 How do natural selection and mutations actually work? 👉 And can intelligent design meaningfully coexist with modern biology? Today’s guest, Dr. Rope Kojonen provides...

Can anyone actually PROVE God exists — or doesn't? Most people assume the debate has clear winners and losers. Professor Graham Oppy, one of the world's leading philosophers of religion, says it's far more complicated than that. In this episode, we sit down with Prof. Graham Oppy (Monash University, author of "Arguing About Gods" and "Atheism: The Basics") to explore why neither theists nor atheis...

For over 1,500 years, philosophers have described God as timeless, immutable, simple, impassible, and pure actuality. From Augustine and Aquinas to Ibn Sina and Al-Ghazali, classical theism has shaped the dominant understanding of God in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. But is this model coherent? Can a timeless being act? Can an immutable God respond to prayer? Does divine simplicity collapse in...

In this thoughtful conversation with Rabbi Tovia Singer, we explore the deep theological connections between Islam and Judaism — from absolute monotheism to divine law, prophecy, and scripture. In a time of global tension and misunderstanding, can Jews and Muslims find common ground in theology? In this powerful and respectful conversation, Rabbi Tovia Singer explores the deep similarities between...

Are we truly on the brink of World War III? In this urgent geopolitical analysis, we break down the latest developments in the US–Israel vs Iran conflict, including the aftermath of major strikes and regional tensions that have set off global alarms. We also explore the escalating Pakistan–Afghanistan war, border clashes, and the broader implications for global security, diplomacy, and the balance...

From Taliban Takeover to Open Conflict: Pakistan–Afghanistan Crisis Pakistan and Afghanistan are once again at the brink. Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated from diplomatic strain to cross-border clashes — and now open confrontation in 2026. In this in-depth podcast, we unpack: The historical roots of the Durand Line dispute The Taliban’s r...

Is evolution compatible with Islam? Or is it a direct challenge to faith? In this deep conversation, we critically examine the arguments presented by Usama Hasan on evolution and religion. Does accepting Darwinian evolution undermine belief in Adam? Can science and revelation coexist — or are we forcing a harmony that doesn’t exist? We go beyond emotional reactions and dive into philosophy, theolo...

After our last discussion “Is Atheism Worth It?” — the real debate didn’t end… it began in the comments. Over 100 thoughtful replies from atheists, agnostics, and believers challenged assumptions about morality, meaning, suffering, and the existence of God. In this video, we respond to the strongest arguments — not strawmen. No shouting. No echo chamber. Just ideas vs ideas. We discuss: • Can mora...

Does the Qur’an Deny the Crucifixion of Jesus (pbuh)? | With Prof. Louay Fatoohi In this lecture-style discussion, Professor Louay Fatoohi and I explore a deeply debated topic in interfaith scholarship: Does the Qur’an deny the crucifixion of Jesus (peace be upon him)? We examine the Qur’anic verses traditionally understood as denying the crucifixion, how classical Muslim scholars interpreted them...

What does atheism really offer—philosophically, psychologically, and existentially? In this calm and respectful discussion, I sit down with a close friend who is an ex-Muslim and an atheist. Instead of debating slogans, we explore the real reasons people reject belief in God, and what follows once faith is abandoned. We discuss: Whether atheism is driven by the problem of evil and suffering The ro...

UK immigration rules 2025 have changed everything for international students. From UK student visa changes to work permit and permanent settlement realities — is the UK still worth it after the new immigration rules? In this honest podcast, we discuss UK student life: expectations vs reality, the new UK immigration rules, their impact on post-study work visas, job opportunities, and permanent sett...