“This was not spontaneous, it was planned for months in advance.” Dr Anas Altikriti reveals insights into what happened in Syria, the different regional actors involved, what happens next, and the Ummah’s duty going forward. The post Expert breaks down what REALLY happened in Syria | Dr Anas Altikriti appeared first on Islam21c Media.…

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad, Ustadh Yusuf Patel and Dr. Salman Butt talk about the Assisted Dying bill being debated this week, the rights of the Creator and the creation, what our duty is from a civilisational perspective in building value-based societies, and more. The post The surprising reason Muslims condemn the Assisted Dying Bill appeared f…

In this podcast episode, Imam Tom Facchine shares the inside story on the “attitudinal shift” among American Muslims that led to a milestone in Muslim political power in the US. America has attached a political cost to genocide, but what now? We discuss the plan for building on this important win for American Muslims. The post The real reason Trump…

Due to his speciality in Islamic qadā and jurisprudence, many often ask Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad to cut through the social media noise and provide guidance on how to think, feel, and behave when faced with sins, crimes, allegations, and scandals involving Muslims. In this episode, he discusses ten Islamic principles to bear in mind and how they…

Due to his speciality in Islamic qadā and jurisprudence, many often ask Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad to cut through the social media noise and provide guidance on how to think, feel, and behave when faced with sins, crimes, allegations, and scandals involving Muslims. In this episode, he discusses ten Islamic principles to bear in mind and how they…

Dr. Salman sits down with the president of a united Ulama Council whose groundbreaking work has transformed not only Africa but also the global Muslim scene, māshāAllāh. The post Meet the President of the United Ulema Council of South Africa appeared first on Islam21c Media.Av Islam21c

In this much anticipated sequel, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi outlines his advice to beginner, intermediate and advanced students of knowledge on the Aqida schools of thought. Which one should I follow? Who is ‘deviant’ and who is ‘upon the Truth’? Where did these differences come from? What should ‘Aqida’ look like for the 21st century? He discusses thes…

“America has defeated itself” In today’s podcast, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad speaks to Dr. Salman Butt to discuss the lessons learned from one year of live-streamed genocide in Gaza. They talk about the Muslim world, the failure of so-called Muslim rulers, what the Shaykh is concerned about, and what we need to do moving forward. The post What th…

Dr. Salman Butt and Umer Suleman caught up with Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi to ask what he’s learned over the last 12 months of the Gaza genocide, as part of a two-episode special. The post What Sh Yasir Qadhi has learned in 12 months of genocide appeared first on Islam21c Media.Av Islam21c

In today’s episode, Imam Tom Facchine talks to Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad on the subtle tentacles of modernity, Liberalism and secularism that we don’t realise we’ve absorbed. They discuss how to fill the gap in values exposed by the genocide, how to build Muslim power, and more. The post Are Muslims Growing Secular Minds Without Realising? | Imam…

In today’s episode, Imam Tom Facchine talks to Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad on the subtle tentacles of modernity, Liberalism and secularism that we don’t realise we’ve absorbed. They discuss how to fill the gap in values exposed by the genocide, how to build Muslim power, and more. The post Are Muslims Growing Secular Minds Without Realising? | Imam…

Do you know what “Systematic Theology” is? In this special episode, we caught up with Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Yaqeen Institute’s Director of Systematic Theology, visiting from the US. He distills decades of experience in Da’wah and building Islamic communities, offering valuable insights and advice—from introducing Allah to children, to trends i…

Do you know what “Systematic Theology” is? In this special episode, we caught up with Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Yaqeen Institute’s Director of Systematic Theology, visiting from the US. He distills decades of experience in Da’wah and building Islamic communities, offering valuable insights and advice—from introducing Allah to children, to trends i…

In this special Unscripted episode from South Africa, we speak to two Muslim scholars in Cape Town, where Muslims have lived for over 300 years! They discuss some inspirational stories of historic Muslims in the area, the unique fiqh that developed there, and the significant contributions Muslims made at the forefront of the struggle against aparth…

In this special Unscripted episode from South Africa, we speak to two Muslim scholars in Cape Town, where Muslims have lived for over 300 years! They discuss some inspirational stories of historic Muslims in the area, the unique fiqh that developed there, and the significant contributions Muslims made at the forefront of the struggle against aparth…

In today’s episode of Empowered by Islam21c, we are joined by Professor David Miller, a sociologist and expert on Islamophobia, propaganda, spin, and lobbying. He has spent years academically studying Zionism and its connection to global Islamophobia, and he mentions that not many people know this, but the recent far-right riots in the UK were inst…

In this episode of Empowered by Islam21c, Dr. Salman Butt puts audience questions to Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad on the UK’s racist riots that have made the headlines all around the world. Why is this happening, and what is our duty as Muslims to protect our communities and the society around us? Watch to find out and have your say. The post UK RI…

“The end of a 2,000-year-long PR campaign” Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis, CEO and founder of Sapience Institute, describes the difference between God’s love as described in Christianity and Islam. The post Christianity vs Islam: Divine Love | Hamza Tzortzis on Empowered #22 appeared first on Islam21c Media.Av Islam21c

Is this a victory for Muslims? Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Imam Tom Facchine about Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris’ track record, whether Trump or Harris are better for Muslims in the US and abroad, and more. This podcast was recorded during their visit to Malaysia for the annual Ummatics conference—subscribe and fol…

Is this a victory for Muslims? Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Imam Tom Facchine about Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris’ track record, whether Trump or Harris are better for Muslims in the US and abroad, and more. This podcast was recorded during their visit to Malaysia for the annual Ummatics conference—subscribe and fol…

You’ve all heard of the Productive Muslim, but wait till you hear that its founder was once unproductive 😶 Dr. Salman Butt is joined by a live audience as he sits down with Mohammed Faris on this episode of Empowered by Islam21c to answer all things productivity. Faris talks about the secret ingredient to being productive, the reasons why we procra…

Did you know there was a declaration of Jihad to save Muslims in Europe? In today’s special episode of Empowered on the anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide, Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Shaykh Mostahfiz Gani and Umer Suleman on some key lessons we need to learn, particularly contrasting it to the Gaza genocide today. The post Why Every Muslim Must Vis…

Shaykh Abdurraheem Green discusses some thoughts about the upcoming coming general election this week. He has been active in the community for many years (Allāh preserve him) and he says this time, things seem very different… The post Let’s be real about this election | Shaykh Abdurraheem Green on Empowered #19 appeared first on Islam21c Media.…

Senior Labour Party sources told the Jewish Chronicle that there was “deep concern” over the impact of The Muslim Vote campaigning on the election. Today we speak to Riaz Hassan, the data scientist that we geeked out with showing us the statistical impact of the Muslim Vote in the upcoming general election. We dig into some spreadsheets, in this ep…

He has worked on the inside for years and now he’s had enough! Azhar Chohan is standing as an Independent parliamentary candidate exposing what Labour really thinks about Muslims and BAME communities across the country. He speaks to Dr. Salman Butt about the alleged contempt that the two dynastic parties have for Muslims, as well as his plans for S…

He has worked on the inside for years and now he’s had enough! Azhar Chohan is standing as an Independent parliamentary candidate exposing what Labour really thinks about Muslims and BAME communities across the country. He speaks to Dr. Salman Butt about the alleged contempt that the two dynastic parties have for Muslims, as well as his plans for S…

We sat down with Ustadh Yusuf Ponders, a dedicated researcher and manager at Sapience Institute’s Lighthouse Mentoring Project. He shares his experiences and the invaluable services provided by the project, which supports anyone in navigating and resolving their doubts and specious arguments concerning Islam. Yusuf discusses the typical profile of …

Rishi Sunak has called a surprise general election for 4th July – that’s only 40 days away! But this election is going to be about Gaza. We spoke to Dr. Wajid Akhter and Umer Suleman to discuss The Muslim Vote – a united movement among the UK Muslim community like never before that’s done loads of research into Muslim constituencies, and even held …

Students have been all over the news in the last few weeks. Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad and other Muslim leaders urged people to support the student encampments in the US when they began and since then student protests have spread like wildfire. We’ve seen encampments spreading across the UK and Europe, and Muslim students have been speaking with …

No European country has gone further than Germany in its violent crack-down on Palestinian solidarity, but western media outlets are silent. Dr. Salman Butt speaks to historian Dr. Stef Keris who was raised in Germany and knows the people and landscape well enough to help us understand just what the heck is happening and what we need to do about it…

Many Muslims have misunderstood modernity, postmodernism and secularism. US-based Imam Tom Facchine challenges conventional wisdom and takes on contentious topics in today’s Unscripted podcast. From exposing Jordan Peterson’s “intellectual” theories to exploring the intricate concepts of deconstruction, modernism, and postmodernism. Speaking on his…

Many Muslims have misunderstood modernity, postmodernism and secularism. US-based Imam Tom Facchine challenges conventional wisdom and takes on contentious topics in today’s Unscripted podcast. From exposing Jordan Peterson’s “intellectual” theories to exploring the intricate concepts of deconstruction, modernism, and postmodernism. Speaking on his…

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 | Shaykh Abdurraheem Green on Empowered #4 appeared fir…

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…

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…

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 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…