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,…

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,…

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 c…

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 | U…

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 G…

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 im…

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…

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 en…

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 th…

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. The post I Used to Be a Mouthpiece for Israel. Then This Happened | Empowered Podcast | Sh. Abdurraheem Green appeared fi…

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. With Gaza still under illegal bombardment, we discussed practical solutions that require institution-building, including Islamophobia Aw…

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.…

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.…

Welcome to the second episode of our podcast, Empowered by Islam21c, where we collaborate with leading voices to discuss Islam’s solutions to 21st century challenges and trends. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Osman Latiff, an esteemed scholar whose post-doctoral research focuses on empathy, ‘othering’, and conflict. Topics Discussed 🔹 Empathy…

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, Empowered by Islam21c, where we collaborate with leading voices to discuss Islam’s solutions to 21st century challenges and trends. 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 alr…

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 c…

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 th…

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 th…

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 add…

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 add…

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 th…

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 th…

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 S…

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 S…

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.由Islam21c

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.由Islam21c

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 E…

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 E…

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 …

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 …

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 Islam…

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 Islam…

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 | Unscript…

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 | Unscript…

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 classic…

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 classic…

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 …

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 …

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with one of the biggest and probably one of the loudest YouTube influencers and Muslim debaters around – none other than Brother Mohammed Hijab. This is a fiery podcast and ermmmm lets just say Dr. Salman was taken apart in so…

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with one of the biggest and probably one of the loudest YouTube influencers and Muslim debaters around – none other than Brother Mohammed Hijab. This is a fiery podcast and ermmmm lets just say Dr. Salman was taken apart in so…

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, one of the first we filmed but specifically for release in this part of Ramadān in the last 10 nights when most of us consider paying our annual Zakat – a powerful thought provoking discussion with the CEOs of NZF and Wahed In…

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, one of the first we filmed but specifically for release in this part of Ramadān in the last 10 nights when most of us consider paying our annual Zakat – a powerful thought provoking discussion with the CEOs of NZF and Wahed In…

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! his is a special podcast with our Charity sponsors, One Ummah, who distribute Zakat given through us to them at 100% due to a brilliant programme whose admin is sustained by entrepreneurial activity. A thoroughly deep yet entertaining podcast with the world famous Yusuf ~Islam~ Chambers! Don’…

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! his is a special podcast with our Charity sponsors, One Ummah, who distribute Zakat given through us to them at 100% due to a brilliant programme whose admin is sustained by entrepreneurial activity. A thoroughly deep yet entertaining podcast with the world famous Yusuf ~Islam~ Chambers! Don’…

Do you trust Muslim charities? What are these “admin fees” all about? Is there such thing as a 100% donation policy? Find out in today’s Unscripted episode as we talk to a veteran in the charity sector, Muslim Aid’s CEO Kashif Shabbir. The post Which Charity Will You Trust?! – Kashif Shabir | Unscripted #88 appeared first on Islam21c Media.…

Do you trust Muslim charities? What are these “admin fees” all about? Is there such thing as a 100% donation policy? Find out in today’s Unscripted episode as we talk to a veteran in the charity sector, Muslim Aid’s CEO Kashif Shabbir. The post Which Charity Will You Trust?! – Kashif Shabir | Unscripted #88 appeared first on Islam21c Media.…

Today we have two special guests – Prof. John Holmwood and the now quite infamous gentleman, Tahir Alam – that guy who was singled out by the government, Birmingham City Council and the whole Educational establishment for being an Extremist Islamic Trojan horse in the heart of the Birmingham Education system. Recently the New York Times have done a…

Today we have two special guests – Prof. John Holmwood and the now quite infamous gentleman, Tahir Alam – that guy who was singled out by the government, Birmingham City Council and the whole Educational establishment for being an Extremist Islamic Trojan horse in the heart of the Birmingham Education system. Recently the New York Times have done a…

Today’s episode is rated 12A! Sh Kamal El Mekki is back and this time he’s not holding any punches! He and Salman talk about how the 🇬🇧 Muzlamic scene is better than the 🇺🇸, how Salman is better at basketball than him, and also his new AlMaghrib course “CONFIDENTIAL”. The post Sh Kamal El Mekki Gets Explicit! | Unscripted #86 appeared first on Isla…

Today’s episode is rated 12A! Sh Kamal El Mekki is back and this time he’s not holding any punches! He and Salman talk about how the 🇬🇧 Muzlamic scene is better than the 🇺🇸, how Salman is better at basketball than him, and also his new AlMaghrib course “CONFIDENTIAL”. The post Sh Kamal El Mekki Gets Explicit! | Unscripted #86 appeared first on Isla…