The Al-Ma'idah Initiative Podcast

On this episode I talk to Iraqi American Artist Hiba Jameel about how she finds peace, when there is so much going wrong in the world and how she uses her art to contribute peoples well-being, in Iraq and beyond.

On this episode we talk about the tragic explosion in Beirut and the resulting fallout in the country. If you want to donate to a charity recommended by our guest, you can do so here: https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5f2ede43c4e1bc553116fda0&ss_cid=f8fd0cdb-a509-414b-8a41-168a302bfefc&ss_cvisit=1596986877867&ss_cvr=2494cbf7-fd73-48a6-8663-11239e232b3f%7C1596904773673%7C1...

On this episode I talk to Hisham Farajallah, from Hebron about the story of Abraham and some of the differences between the Chritian and the Muslim view.

In this weeks episode I talk to Qais Ghanem, a Retired Yemeni Neurologist and published novelist about his latest book, Democracy, Deity and Death about four Arab friends who meet regularly in a coffee show to discuss the worlds most pressing issues. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Democracy-Deity-Death-Qais-Ghanem/dp/1528915674

On this episode I talk to Shino Gabow on his experience of growing up without a father in Somalia and how knowing God as father transforms the ways we relate to our families.

In this episode I talk to Ayanle Abdikarim about the history of Somalia, the current condition of the country and what the future of Somalia and Africa as a whole could look like

On this episode I talk to podcaster and Seattlite Ahlaan Ibraahim about the benefits and challenges of growing up as a Somali woman in Seattle. Check out her Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturbing-your-peace/id1520817340?fbclid=IwAR0qHdYfqa_HX4JJrTUCV9lJ52F-y-Ca2EFBgZdSZneSTFgK0gjUYgSIBVA

On this episode I talk to Amani, a Syrian Muslim who immigrated to the US and became a member of the US Military police. You can follow her on TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/KQw466 and Instagram: Malak Angel Beauty

In this episode I talk to Vishal Mangalwadi about the history of revolutions and what Christians should think of them, in light of the talk of revolution in light of the George Floyd protests.

In this episode my friend Chate and I have a conversation about the Bible and race relations in light of the unlawful killing of George Floyd and how we as Christians should seek to bring understanding. We also talk about Star Wars and Dragon Ball Z to a point that some of you will be frustrated.

This week we talk to Director Vonne Patiag and Actress Jessica Phoebe Hanna about their hit Australian comedy series about Muslim women living in Sydney. Watch the show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4oxvxQbSdw

On this episode we talk about the relationship between religion and US law.

On this episode I talk to a Christian ER/ ICU Nurse and a Muslim Epidemiologist about what it's like to work in the middle of a pandemic and how their faith effects their approach to handling the current crisis.

On this episode I get to talk to Lesley Hazleton, a well known author, having written many books and specifically 'The First Muslim' a biography of Muhammad and 'After the Prophet' a book on the Sunni Shia Divide.

On this episode I talk to Ash Faraj a podcast host an entrepreneur about growing as a leader, the unique challenges faced by Arab entrepreneurs and what makes a successful leader. Find Ash's content here: executalks.com/

We revisit the relationship between the Chinese state and the Uighur people with Bill Clark, a scholar who has lives with the Uighur's and is an expert on their culture.

On this weeks episode, I talk to an Israeli Scientist about the history of Israel, the complications of the conflict and the future for Israeli's and Palestinians.

Episode 30: Palestine w/ Hamza Çapa

On this episode I talk to Bengisu Cicek about the mass detention of the Uighur people in China.

On this episode I talked to Zhala Sarmast, an Afghan Woman was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016. We talk about growing up in Afghanistan, the current situation and what the future holds for the country.

On this episode I talk to Ahmad Wafai about how you go about figuring out the difference between eternal religious truths and cultural expressions from a Christian and Muslim perspective.

We talk to Iranian American activist and inadvertent YouTube Celebrity Saghar Erica Kasraie about her origin story, the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the current situation in Iran and how we can work for the good of the Iranian people.

On this episode I talk to Sheron Deroc, a Filipino Film Director about his movie "Women of the Weeping River" from TBA studios and we talk about relations between Christians and Muslims in Mindanao, in the Philippines. More info at: https://www.tba.ph/

This week I have Shaykh Umair Ahmed on the show to have a conversation about how Christians and Muslims approach their source materials differently.