The Thinking Muslim
Episodes
Is This the Muslim Lord of the Rings? | Peter Gould
Peter Gould, co-creator of the novel, animation, and game Tales of Khayal, discusses how Islamic spiritual concepts and the rich legacy of Muslim civilization inspire this fictional universe.
Three Years On: Gaza and our Illusions about the Qur’an | Ustadha Dalya Ayoub
Ustadha Dalia Ayub discusses the Quranic concepts of steadfastness and justice in response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Don't Say Palestine: How the Media Manufactured a Genocide | Assal Rad
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Macklemore, Mamdani and Miliband: Does Anyone Still Like the Shape of Israel? | Norman Finkelstein
This episode features Professor Norman Finkelstein discussing the shifting US public opinion on Israel, attributing the change to young people…
A Muslim NATO? Are Muslim Countries Finally Uniting? | Sami Hamdi
Guest Sami Hamir analyzes the "Mecca Pact" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, arguing it is a pragmatic security alliance driven by US withdrawal rather than a true "Muslim NATO.
How Independent is the New Syria? | Qutaiba Idlbi
This episode features an exclusive interview with Kutiba Idlibi, head of the US brief for the new Syrian government, discussing the nation’s transition after Assad’s fall.
The Clock, the Hustle, and the Missing Barakah | Mohammed Faris
Muhammad Faris joins The Thinking Muslim to critique Western hustle culture and redefine productivity through the Islamic concept of barakah.
Has the Muslim Mind Been Colonised by the West? | Dr Nazir Khan
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Blood Brothers: Inside the UAE-Israel Alliance | Murtaza Hussain
Hosted by The Thinking Muslim, this episode features investigative journalist Murtaza Hussain discussing the deepening alliance between the UAE and Israel.
The Islamic Architect Who Chose Minarets over Megatowers | Dr Abdel Wahed El-Wakil
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Blowback: How the War on Terror Built the American Far Right | Matt Kennard
After the Caliphate: What Muslim History Teaches About Renewal | Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui
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The Next Middle East War Has Already Begun | Sami Hamdi
Hosted from the Prophetic Strategy Summit, Sami Hamdi discusses community mobilization, AI, and the geopolitical crisis involving Iran, the US, and Gulf states.
The New AI Empires | Dr Waleed Kadous
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Can Muslims Still Live in France? | Marwan Muhammad
Host David Pérez interviews activist Marwan Mohamed on the escalating oppression of Muslims in France, exploring whether hijra has become a necessary option.
1,000 Days Later: Why the Resistance Still Exists | Dr. Azzam Tamimi
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