The Muslim Vibe Podcast (The Muslim Vibe)

On this week's TMV Podcast, Haseeb talks to Malik Elarbi about his new EP 8 Years Later, My Bad . Malik spoke to TMV director Haseeb Rizvi about his journey into music, where he started, what he's learned, and how that brought him to where he is today. 

This Ramadan please support TMV's crowdfunding campaign! www.launchgood.com/tmv -- Hating Islam is not a difficult thing to do, especially in today's day and age. This week, our host Salim speaks to Joram Van Klaveren about his journey into Islam. Joram shares his background and his thoughts, as he shares with us how he went from trying to ban Islamic practice to becoming a Muslim himself. -- Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Please consider supporting The Muslim Vibe on a monthly basis. Just £10 per month would go such a long way: www.themuslimvibe.com/support -- Berak Hussain joins our host Salim on the podcast once again, tackling the topic of mental health. Berak is a Canadian psychotherapist and counsellor, who does a lot of advocacy for mental health awareness. This week they discuss mental health, and the newfound struggles we're facing managing it during this pandemic. They talk about the new difficulties that have arisen and how to manage them, from anxiety and intrusive thoughts to navigating toxic family members in quarantine. This podcast was the first to be recorded live (via Instagram Live) allowing us to answer some of your questions, with Berak giving some tips and practical advice on how we can all keep our heads on straight during these tough times. -- Follow us and tune in the next time we're live on Instagram @themuslimvibe Join our Facebook group to keep the conversation going! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

In this episode, I speak with Sheikh Javad Shomali about how we can find God in our lives and keep Him. We also discussed Sheikh Javad's new book 'Revival of the Heart: A Collection of 40 Hadith'. Sheikh Javad goes through some examples from the book and we discuss our reflections on them.  

You can purchase the book here: https://themuslimvi.be/3o44GY9

You can follow Sheikh Javad here: https://themuslimvi.be/310QUfB

If you're based in London, you may have seen adverts on the London Underground for the Palestine Expo, which is taking place on 6th and 7th July at the London Olympia. 

On this week's podcast, Salim speaks to Shamiul from FOA (Friends of Al Aqsa), who are the organisation behind the event. They talk about people can expect from the expo itself as well as where the idea came from and struggles they've faced along the way. They also discuss the BDS movement which has been in the headlines both in the UK and USA recently. 

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You can get 20% off tickets at the Palestine Expo using checkout code 'FOAMVIBE'. Get your tickets here: www.palestineexpo.com 

In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Hajj Malcolm X to mark his death anniversary. We are joined by Sheikh Hashim Ali, a scholar and dedicated community activist in California. We discuss the impact of Malcolm X and the lessons Muslims can learn from his life, especially his sincerity and belief in Tawhid. Sheikh Hashim is a close friend of Malcolm X's daughter, Quibila Shabaz and was a mentor to Malcolm's grandson. 

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This Ramadan please support TMV's crowdfunding campaign! www.launchgood.com/tmv -- Content Warning: Death Sometimes it takes a big change to shake our perspective. This week, our host Salim speaks to Hasnain about his personal struggles with death. He shares how his take on life completely shifted when faced with the death of his son, and later, that of his daughter. They discuss how grief is never predictable, and what we can be doing as a community to help those dealing with troubling times. Hasnain stresses the importance of family and connection, talks about how others can be supportive, and reflects on how his connection to God was an integral part of not only coping, but also letting go. -- Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Ramadhan Mubarak! This week our host Salim speaks to Iqbal Nasim of the National Zakat Foundation.  It tends to be one of the topics that isn't explored all that much, but in this week's conversation, Salim and Iqbal take a much deeper look at Zakat and how it affects our society. They look at its importance in Islam and impact on the local communities, with Iqbal sharing some of his stronger opinions on the topic, and his reasoning for why.  As he explains his logic and thinking around his approach to Zakat, this discussion leaves us wondering why we didn't share his point of view from the start.  -- Support our Ramadhan campaign! http://www.launchgood.com/TMVSyriaAppeal If you would like to help support us at The Muslim Vibe, you can do so by visiting this link: https://themuslimvibe.com/support. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCERPDGgDXa0tuRcZgeVJGJA To continue the conversation, join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

This week our host Salim talks to Umar Hakim, a brother from California who reverted to Islam 21 years ago. They recount his journey, starting from his chance discovery of Islam, and walking through his conversion, and the aftermath that ensued. Their conversation covers the liberation felt from accepting Islam, liberation from both the vices of the world and the ''colonised mindset'' all too many adopt. We discover how Umar drastically changed career paths, learning how exactly he found himself to be a humanitarian, and what keeps him going further every day. Join us as we discuss Islam, brotherhood, and what it really means to be a Muslim, as we unearth the story of Umar Hakim.  Check out Umar's page here: www.facebook.com/inkerijj

In this episode, I speak with Sadiq Dorasat from Muslim Census. Muslim Census is an

organisation that started just 18 months ago with an aim to collate data from the Muslim

community to better serve their needs. Recently, Muslim Census made big waves after

surveying 40,000 Muslims in the UK about the lack of interest-free student loans and the

impact on their higher education. In this episode, we speak about the origin story of

Muslim Census as well as the challenges they’ve faced to get to where they are today.

Find out more about Muslim Census here: https://themuslimvi.be/31EZuBj

Follow Sadiq Dorasat on Twitter: https://themuslimvi.be/3ItXkVS

This week, Salim Kassam, Chief Editor of The Muslim Vibe, speaks to Ismail Jeilani, co-founder of Scoodle. Scoodle is an app that connects tutors with students, an idea that was spawned from Ismail's own time in university. We discuss his introduction to entrepreneurship in university, his journey from doing small scale tutoring to co-founding a startup, and why we need more Muslim entrepreneurs.

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This week, our host Salim speaks to William, a sociologist, about the issues we face on a community level. They dive into an exploration of the notions of "whiteness" and "meta-colonialism", and how they affect every one of us, in every day of our lives. William uses personal anecdotes to highlight how these concepts pervade our society, even today. The conversation then turns to the British establishment and how it has impacted the Muslim communities, commenting on the "don't make waves, make money" narrative and how it shapes our behaviours. Their discussion then winds down, approaching how to combat this system that preys on pushing this "ideal Muslim" model, giving examples of the influential Muslims who do so and how we can too.

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Watch William's robot influencer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5JdQjfXv3o

Want to hear more from William? Check out the videos he's done with TMV:

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The Muslim Vibe has launched a new podcast! We have partnered with Nabil Abdulrashid to bring you the I Am Not Your Bilal Podcast, exploring and discussing the Black Muslim experience with a range of guests. Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/iamnotyourbilal.

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TMV Podcast is brought to you by The Muslim Vibe and hosted by Salim Kassam. Join us for weekly discussions with a range of fantastic guests!

Please consider supporting The Muslim Vibe on a monthly basis. Just £10 per month would go such a long way: www.themuslimvibe.com/support -- Our host Salim is joined by Noora on this week's podcast, as they speak to Hana Ali - author and daughter of the legend Muhammad Ali. They speak about her new book "At Home with Muhammad Ali" and how it shines more light on how he was as a father. She shares anecdotes throughout the conversation as they talk about some of the trials and tribulations that Muhammad Ali faced throughout his life, and the morals he upheld. They reflect on his character and the accomplishments he achieved over his life, talking about the role he played in black history in America and what he did for the Muslim community. The conversation then winds down with some more stories, showing and sharing with us a new side of the man that was Muhammad Ali. -- Listen to Hana's audiobook "At Home with Muhammad Ali" here: https://www.audible.com/pd/At-Home-with-Muhammad-Ali-Audiobook/0062969684 Read about how Muhammad Ali freed hostages in Iraq here: https://themuslimvibe.com/daily-viral-videos/remember-the-time-muhammad-ali-met-saddam-hussain-and-freed-15-hostages-video Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

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With the Universe being as unfathomably vast as it is, it seems impossible that Earth is the only planet that contains life. It just may be, however, that Islam has already confirmed the existence of extraterrestrial life. Here's what the Qu'ran and hadith say about aliens.  

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Read the full article here: https://themuslimvibe.com/faith-islam/science/what-does-islam-say-about-aliens-a-look-at-quranic-verses-and-hadith

This week Salim is once again joined by Husam as they broach the topic of modest fashion in their conversation with Hafsa Lodi. Hafsa's book 'Modesty: A Fashion Paradox' explores the growing industry that is modest fashion, getting insights from some of the biggest players. This week's podcast extends the conversation, as we tackle the divorce of Islam from modest fashion, watching how the trends shift over time. We also look at the role visibly Muslim fashion bloggers play in our communities, how their platform inevitably makes them role models, and whether they should be placed on that pedestal. The discussion then moves to hijab and modesty, and women's choice around it, as the conversation comes to an end. -- If you'd like to help support us here at TMV, visit https://themuslimvibe.com/support Join our FaceBook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share  Hafsa's book can be found on Kindle and Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1911107267/ To listen to the podcast with Hussein Kesvani, visit https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-83---Psychedelic-drugs--trolls-and-internet-subcultures-ft--Hussein-Kesvani-ebhfs6

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support  --  This week Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana as they speak to Dr Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, professor, educator, and author. They discuss her book, as well as the context and history around it. Her book "The Cat I Never Named" tells the story of the Bosnia genocide from her perspective as a teenager at the time. Touching on othering, resilience, and survival, the conversation grants us another facet to Amra's incredible story, providing yet more depth to The Cat That I Never Named.  --  You can purchase the book The Cat I Never Named here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B088R99YCJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B088R99YCJ&linkCode=as2&tag=themuslimvibe-21&linkId=df864e78ce14ea928adee851866a1d65  -- Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐     -- Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast   Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

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Salim is joined by Sheikh Javad Shomali, who shares some deep and insightful thoughts on how we see religion, reassessing our relationship with Islam and also some musings on what the purpose of life is. 

Sheikh Javad shares some incredible nuggets of wisdom throughout the podcast and provides some of the personal lessons he's learned along the journey of studying the religion.

This is one not to be missed! 

You can find Sheikh Javad's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8iaStLpM3sBfmnfFX0eixQ

His Instagram page (that he shares with his wife is here): https://www.instagram.com/mjshomali

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This week on the TMV podcast, our host Salim talks to author and CAGE Research Director, Asim Qureshi. The conversation takes us through Asim's past ambitions of corporate law, his motivation and experience with CAGE, and most recently, his book. They have an in-depth discussion of the contents of the book, providing further insight into Asim's words and thoughts around these areas. We get a closer look into some of the stories between the pages, learning more about systemic racism and what it means for us as Muslims to stand and work against it. The talk covers the notion of accountability,  how we need to be more aware of the consequences of our choices and how we inadvertently become collaborators, and how we must address that if we truly wish to be God-Centric in our activism.

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If you'd like to learn more about CAGE, click here: https://www.cage.ngo/about-us

To purchase Asim's Book 'A Virtue of Disobedience', click here: https://www.amazon.com/Virtue-Disobedience-Asim-Qureshi/dp/1912395045

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, our host Salim speaks to Miqdaad Versi, a member of the Muslim Council of Britain and executive director of the Centre for Media Monitoring. They talk about the work that he has done in those roles, how an interest in the portrayal of Muslims in the news snowballed into an organisation that has and continues to hold the media to account. Miqdaad shares his experiences, regaling stories that highlight just how much of an impact can be made, whilst emphasising that the war is not yet won. Salim and Miqdaad then go on to discuss what the next steps look like, and how we as a community can work together to ensure accuracy in the presentation of the Muslim narrative. -- Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

In this episode, we speak with Mustaali Raj, a graphic designer and visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada. We talk about his journey into the creative industry, his challenges, and his recent 30 Days of Ramadan NFT project.

You can follow Mustaali and his work here: https://www.instagram.com/mraj/

If you have any questions about this podcast or want to join me as a guest, please email haseeb@themuslimvibe.com

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support   --  Our host Salim invites Sheikh Javad onto the podcast again this week, to discuss The Surrender Experiment, by Michael Singer. They speak on the rise of these non-religious spiritualities, and how they have seen a surge in the mainstream space. They look at the overlap between them and the Islamic ideologies, and yet Islam doesn't occupy the same space, postulating on both the how and the why it fails to do so. --  Want to hear more from Sheikh Shomali? Listen to our last podcast with him here: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-93---Using-Self-Awareness-to-Change-Your-Habits-and-Find-God-ft--Sheikh-Javad-Shomali-edrpa4 Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast  Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

It takes five minutes to save a life. This week, our host Salim speaks to Fizel Najebat, champion of the #match4sara campaign. They discuss stem cell donation, dispelling the myths and shedding light on the unfamiliar procedure. Fizel urges us to register, especially seeing as ethnic minorities are far less likely to find matches, and for many a match means the difference between life and death. Visit https://www.dkms.org.uk/register-now to register as a stem cell donor today! -- Learn more about the Match4Sara campaign: www.dkms.org.uk/sara , https://www.instagram.com/match4sara/ Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Salim and Husam are joined by Aatif Nawaz and Ali Official, the writers and stars on BBC sketch show 'Muzlamic'. They discuss their different journeys in the world comedy, their BBC show and how they got to where they are today!

Here is the podcast Salim mentioned on the show about Ben who converted to Islam because of Mo Salah: https://bit.ly/2OIuPfk

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This week Salim speaks to Zohra Khaku, Director of the Muslim Youth Helpline. She talks about mental health and the growing struggles that youth are facing, especially now, and how MYH tries to play a role in tackling that. They discuss how the taboo around mental health has weakened over time, and how we can continue to normalise the talking about and getting help for it. Lastly, the conversation moves towards the topic of addiction, with Zohra mentioning how the number of behavioural addiction cases has grown past that or substance addiction over the years. Winding down, they note that ultimately, whilst we must acknowledge the progress we have made in destigmatising mental health, we've still got quite a ways to go.

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To learn more about the Muslim Youth Helpline, visit https://www.myh.org.uk/

Listen to our last podcast with Zohra: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-7---Discussing-MuslimsLikeUS-with-Zohra-from-the-show-e3f4hp

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On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Khadijah Safari, Muay Thai kickboxing instructor and founder of Safari MMA. Having practised Muay Thai for over a decade, Khadijah spoke to The Muslim Vibe's Chief Editor Salim Kassam on this week's podcast about her introduction to the martial art, her later conversion to Islam, and how the two lead to her being where she is today.

The Muslim Vibe Podcast is back and so is our former host Salim Kassam! It's been almost 8 months since our last episode and two years since Salim was in the hot seat, but we're back in action and plan to publish an episode every 2 weeks (inshallah!).

In our first episode back, Salim talks to Hasanain Jaffer, a social justice educator and activist who speaks regularly on racism, white supremacy, imperialism and capitalism. We discuss the injustices taking place in Gaza today in the context of the wider systems of oppression.

You can find Hasanain on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/hjaffer

Hasanain's suggested reading as mentioned at the end of the podcast:

The New Age of Empire by Kehinde Andrews (https://amzn.to/4aaOie2)

Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis (https://amzn.to/4a5MDqn)

Less is More by Jason Hickel (https://amzn.to/3T6VFgK)

Tangled in Terror by Suhaiymah Manzoor Khan (https://amzn.to/3NbnFMw)

Palestine a Socialist Introduction by Sumaya Awad (https://amzn.to/3R9tcnL)

In this episode, Amna explains how the Zakat Foundation of America is fixing the alarming issue of some orphan children not being sponsored because of how they look. We discuss the topic of how Muslims currently go about sponsoring orphans through Muslim charities, and where we can improve.

Zakat Foundation's orphan sponsorship campaign: https://themuslimvi.be/3AyhZo0

Hit me up with your feedback, email me on haseeb[@]themuslimvibe.com!

The Muslim Vibe has launched a new podcast! We have partnered with Nabil Abdulrashid to bring you the I Am Not Your Bilal Podcast, exploring and discussing the Black Muslim experience with a range of guests. Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/iamnotyourbilal.

This is the second episode of I Am Not Your Bilal. Nabil and Salim discuss the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how non-Blacks can truly be allies in the Black struggle.

You can watch the podcast on the I Am Not Your Bilal Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/i0kS_mPVPLM

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This week on The Muslim Vibe Podcast, Salim talks to Ali Jaffrey about his journey of dealing with same-sex attraction. Ali walks us through his life, telling us how he came to be aware of his attraction from a young age, how he coped (for a large period of his life in silence) and how he sought help. We learn about Ali's challenges and obstacles, and how they've led him to develop Strong Support, an organisation created to help Muslims who struggle with same-sex attraction but don't want to act on it. As Ali tells his story, we learn how he struggled and how he triumphed over his same-sex attraction.

To read the article by Muslim Matters on Same-Sex Attraction discussed in the podcast, click here: https://muslimmatters.org/2016/08/22/from-a-same-sex-attracted-muslim-between-denial-of-reality-and-distortion-of-religion/

To learn more about Ali's organisation Strong Support, click here: http://strongsupport.co.uk/ or email contact@strongsupport.co.uk

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Please Note: The topic of conversation in this podcast is a particularly sensitive one and we wanted to approach it with as much nuance as possible. Ali approached us in November 2018, saying that he wanted to write a series about the struggle of people who experience same-sex attraction but don't want to act on their urges. Subsequently he decided he wanted to come in and have a conversation with us on our podcast about his experience and his journey. We're aware that Ali's worldview may not be the same as yours, but this is his story and a perspective we don't often hear much of. We are not attempting to provide a complete or holistic Islamic perspective on this but rather share a brother's journey based on his personal experience.

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Content Warnings: Violence/Murder,  Death of a loved one, Islamophobia

This week, our host Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana, as they talk to Maz Saleem about one of the most heartbreaking experiences of her past. Maz tells us about her father, and how he was murdered by a terrorist in 2013. She shares her experience, from dealing with ignorant police to being treated as a suspect, with the killer only receiving justice three months after the murder. Following this, Maz tells us how her experience has pushed her to fight for justice for other Muslims and prevent them from being treated the same way. We look at the work she does, pushing against islamophobia and racism, representing and supporting other suffering Muslim families, and how at the end of the day, it all stems back from her father.

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Reflecting on his travels, author and journalist Tharik Hussain regales us with tales of discovery and adventure, sharing with us the little pockets of Islamic history he has come across on his travels across the globe. Now a travel writer, he speaks to our host Salim about the trips behind his new book "Minarets in the Mountains: A Journey Into Muslim Europe", sharing anecdotes on how he got into travel writing, how much he has learned about our heritage as Muslims, and how much more there is still to explore.

Pre-order Minarets in the Mountains: A Journey Into Muslim Europe now: https://amzn.to/3sZQHC9

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This week our host Salim speaks to Nabil Abdulrashid, comedian and activist. Nabil is somewhat notorious for being banned several times across different social media for the things he says, and the discussion explores that. We gain an understanding as to why Nabil is so passionate about this topic, and why he calls out for others to be as well. He talks about the difference between being racist against black people and being anti-black, highlighting how the latter is quite prevalent in our own communities. We learn about the history of anti-blackness, and its impact on so many of the social movements today, and how we've seen the black community fight for all time and time again, and yet they stand alone when they fight for themselves. -- To find Nabil on Facebook, click here: https://www.facebook.com/nabzabdel/ To find him on Twitter, click here: https://twitter.com/Nabilu

Salim is joined by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Sayed Ammar Kazmi on this week's podcast. They discuss current actions being taken such as protests and the BDS movement and importantly their effectiveness in making a difference to the situation in Gaza. They also discuss the current political system and Salim poses the question as to whether modern mainstream politics is effectively broken? Finally they explore what more people can do, from both an Islamic and legal perspective. Reading recommendations: Sayed Ammar: The Politics of Denial by Nur Masalha (https://amzn.to/4ayaZcy) Palestine A Four Thousand Year History by Nur Masalha (https://amzn.to/3NE5vTN) The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand (https://amzn.to/3tDgFkI) The Jewish State by Theodor Herzl (https://amzn.to/3veV6HP) Ten Years Hard Labour by Chris Williamson (https://amzn.to/41ER47x) Weaponising Anti-Semitism by Asa Winstanley (https://amzn.to/48ulJa0) Sheikh Jaffer: Imam Ali and Political Leadership by Muhammadi Rayshahri (https://bit.ly/3tHzxz0) The Neglected Obligation by Ayatollah Khamenei (https://bit.ly/3twpAVe) Abolition Geography: Essays Towards Liberation by Ruth Wilson Gilmore (https://amzn.to/3NEum9W) Potential History: Unlearning Imperialism by Ariella Aïsha Azoulay (https://amzn.to/3RWO8jn) P.S. Apologies for the delay in getting this up! We had some technical issues. Still hope to publish every 2 weeks moving forward inshallah! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a nice rating wherever you listen to your podcasts!

This week our host Salim is once again joined by Husam as they talk to Rimla Akhtar, Football Association Counsellor and Rugby League board member. They talk about her journey into the world of sport, touching on the barriers that tend to limit women and people of colour from full-time careers in sports. The discussion moves to focus on external barriers as they broach the topic of the 2007 FIFA hijab ban (and subsequent sports bans) that deeply impacted hijab-wearing women in the space of professional sports. Rimla, being the first visibly Muslim woman on the Football Association Council, talks about the importance of prioritising diversity and inclusion in the area of sports, ending with heartfelt encouragement for minorities to push through unapologetically, making space in sports for themselves and others. -- To continue the discussion, join our Facebook group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share Follow us on social media @themuslimvibe  

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Ali Milani, the Labour Party's prospective candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. Ali Milani is a 24 year-old councillor, Vice President of the National Union of Students and is looking to take on Boris Johnson at the next General Election. We discuss the media's fixation on Ali's identity (as a Muslim immigrant) as opposed to his political stances, and what his thoughts are being boiled down to this label. Note: This podcast was recorded on 24/04/2019.

Salim speaks to Mohammad Taher AKA The Airport Guy about his journey through engineering and how he quickly became one of the most recognisable faces in the aviation industry. They discuss his childhood, overcoming cultural barriers to chase his dream and the skills he needed to help him progress in his career. Alongside his journey through the world of engineering, his social media following quickly grew, with millions of views across his educational videos about aviation across his social media platforms. They discuss the impact this had on him and how he juggled fame with battling his ego. Mo T's reading recommendations: How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie (https://amzn.to/3U09GNz) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (https://amzn.to/48xN5wo) Key Person Of Influence by Daniel Priestley (https://amzn.to/3SksENT)

This week Salim is joined by stand-in co-host Taher, as they talk to Aslan Toofani about his passion for mentoring the youth. They explore how Aslan got involved with guiding the flag-bearers of the future, and why it's so important to him to be a listening ear for the youth, drawing on his own personal experiences as a child. Salim and Taher also discuss Aslan's plans for a community 'Hub' and why having a strong community is crucial when it comes to supporting the next generation.

You can find Taher's new book 'Lost and Found' online here: http://bit.ly/TaherAdel

In this podcast interview, Abrar Hussain tells us about his journey as a British Muslim filmmaker. 

Abrar has always been interested in film-making and decided to pursue it as a career after studying media at university. His films, 'One Day in the Haram' and 'One Night in Al-Aqsa' have won several awards. His new documentary film 'The Balance' provides a unique insight into the rise of the Islamic entertainment industry, from humble and difficult beginnings to the global multi-billion-dollar industry it is today.

In the interview, Abrar talks about the challenges he has faced as a Muslim filmmaker, and how he tries to represent Islam in a positive light. He also shares some advice for aspiring filmmakers.

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This week, Salim and Husam speak to Tez Ilyas, a comedian whose gigs have ranged from open mic nights to openers at the O2. They talk about how he left the Home Office for comedy gigs, his past appearances on TV, and how he's managed to stay authentic through it all. They walk through his journey and his accomplishments; looking at how he started, how he made it, and how he always keeps it real.

Check out his brand new show The Tez O'Clock Show at 11pm every Thursday on Channel 4.

On this week's episode of TMV Podcast, Salim talks to Farhan Qureshi, an engineer turned VFX artist turned comic book author. Having worked on projects like Alien Vs Predator, Harry Potter, and Batman Begins to name a few, Farhan discusses his experience in the film industry, and quite particularly, his experience as a Muslim in the industry. They also talk about his journey between careers that's landed him as an author, and his most recent project Digitopia, an action-adventure comic touching on fake news, media double standards, and demonisation.  

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To read about the study conducted on UK media contributing to Islamophobia, visit https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-current-affairs-news/new-study-shows-uk-media-contributing-to-islamophobia-in-the-country, 

To purchase Farhan's book 'Visual Effects and Computer Graphics Survival Guide' visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/VFX-Survival-Guide-Producers-Filmmakers/dp/1484021541 (the kindle version is free), 

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Salim is joined by Mariam Hakim on this week's podcast. They discuss Mariam's past articles with The Muslim Vibe, and how she finds it important to focus on both dark and light content. This leads up to Mariam's book "An Ocean in One Drop", a project that started as a continuation of an article she once wrote for The Muslim Vibe about Hajar. They walk through the journey of publishing her book, giving an inside look to all the decisions made, from the Rumi-inspired title, to the illustrations based off a deeply rooted Gulf culture.

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And if you're interested in following Mariam's footsteps and writing for us, click here: https://themuslimvibe.com/write

This week Salim and Husam are joined by Ayesha Malik, an influencer who has seen her video retweeted thousands of times for one simple reason: she called out Priyanka Chopra. Ever since the original tweet, Ayesha's life has changed, and we explore it all in this episode. They explore the lead-up to the confrontation, Ayesha's motivations behind it all, and how a 45-second video has sent her in a whole new direction.

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In this enlightening episode, we dive into the heart of Ramadan with our special guest, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan, the author of "Ramadan Reflections: A Journey Through the Qur'an." Join us as we explore the key takeaways from her book, discuss the importance of deepening our connection with the Qur'an, and learn how to make the most of this blessed month. Aliyah shares her insights on self-reflection, personal growth, and applying Islamic teachings to our daily lives. Don't miss this inspiring conversation that's perfect for millennial Muslims seeking spiritual nourishment this Ramadan.To learn more about Aliyah Umm Raiyaan and her work, visit her website: ⁠https://www.aliyahummraiyaan.com⁠Get your copy of "Ramadan Reflections: A Journey Through the Qur'an" and embark on a transformative journey next Ramadan: ⁠https://amzn.to/41FI80u⁠

In this episode, we discuss the connection between what we eat and our spirituality. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Zainali Panjwani provide a deep insight into the Islamic traditions about the food we eat, the impact it can have on our bodies and souls, and most importantly how it can help us get closer to Allah. As it is the month of Ramadan, a month of spirituality but also a time when come together as families and friends to break our fast with food, it’s a great time to be a little more conscious of the food decisions we make in order to have a spiritual diet.

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This week our host Salim speaks to Sameer Khan, formerly a musician known by the name Sam Khan, about his journey over the last fifteen years. They discuss how he got into music,  the challenges of staying pure in the industry, and why he decided to leave. Sameer shares how connecting with his family helped him in his decision to leave music behind, and the role Bradford played in keeping to the deen. The conversation moves to his own Hijra as they talk about the hows and whys of Sameer's leaving England for Morocco, and how his life has come almost full circle with the introduction of his new YouTube channel. They reflect on the lessons the years have brought, the transformation that has become of it, and how it has made all the difference.

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Reflecting on his experience and perspective as a revert, Chris Blauvelt, founder of Launchgood, speaks to our host Salim about the strength of the camaraderie that binds Muslims together. They speak about how Chris discovered Islam as a teenager, why he made a dramatic career change in his 20s (that later lead him to the creation of Launchgood ), and how overwhelmingly strong he found the bond between Muslim to Muslim, no matter where he was.

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Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, Salim shares the mic with Rukshana as they co-host this episode of the TMV podcast. They speak to Dr Suriyah Bi, PhD, on the topic of equality, but from a new perspective. Dr Bi does share her stories on how she has been personally affected by discrimination, but she also shares with us the facts on the gap Muslims are trying to bridge from an academic point of view. Combining her life experiences with her line of research, Suriyah delves into the topic of inequality, touching on social mobility, islamophobia, positive discrimination and more. The discussion addresses how the minority communities play their roles as well, as Suriyah speaks on how she's found more support externally, and how she's, witnessed in some instances, a mentality that does not value education for women. The conversation takes us through many twists and turns as they begin to unpack the heavy subject that is equality and diversity, or a lack of, thereof. -- Want to hear more from Dr Suriyah? Let us know, or share other thoughts and ideas at editor@themuslimvibe.com . The Muslim Vibe has launched a new podcast! We have partnered with Nabil Abdulrashid to bring you the I Am Not Your Bilal Podcast, exploring and discussing the Black Muslim experience with a range of guests. Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/iamnotyourbilal. Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

In this episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dustin Craun Founder of Beyond Borders Studios and Global Muslim life. In this episode, we discussed crypto, NFTs, and media in regards to how they will impact Muslims in the future.   

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This week our host Salim talks to Haseeb Rizvi, co-founder and creative director of The Muslim Vibe. The two founders take us through the journey of how TMV came to be, sharing with us their nostalgia, trials, and achievements as they worked to create the platform that now exists today. Their trip down memory lane gives us an insider view of how TMV came to be, a commentary spanning its life from concept, through creation, to where it is today. 

Link to purchase the book discussed in this podcast (King Warrior Magician Lover by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette): https://amzn.to/2Kosnc7  --  This week Salim speaks to Sayed Hussain on his new mentorship program and on masculinity in general. The mentorship program, named the "Spiritual Warrior Program", is built around the idea of teaching men how to be men. Hussain justifies the need for such a program by explaining the masculinity crisis and its rippling effects. He introduces us to the archetypes of masculinity: king, magician, warrior and lover, and their shadow forms, detailing their characteristics and core aspects. Armed to the teeth with pop culture references, Hussain breaks this all down for us, leaving us with a blueprint for rebuilding masculinity. Find out more about the Spiritual Warrior Program here: https://instagram.com/spiritualwarriorprogram  --  Want to hear more? Listen to our podcast with Hussain on unifying your will with that of Allah: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-102---Unifying-your-will-with-the-will-of-Allah-ft--Sayed-Hussain-Makke-ei4si0 Get in touch with us and share your thoughts! You can reach us at salim@themuslimvibe.com Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

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Omar Esa's album 'Allah and His Beloved' recently peaked at #3 on the UK Album Charts. This week, our host Salim speaks to Omar, trying to find the answer to the question: "How does a Nasheed album make its way into the top 10?". They talk about his journey into the industry, how he got into music as a young adult and how that brought him closer to his faith, ultimately evolving into the career he has now. Omar shares how his story has developed so far, making it clear that he is nowhere near done, and that he intends on one day achieving his goal of being the top artist in the world.

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In this podcast, we speak with Ali Hashimi, a scholar & entrepreneur based in New Zealand who works on a variety of social enterprise projects for the benefit of mankind. Alongside various humanitarian projects, his organisation, The Rising Sun, offer a course and app which aims to help Muslims gain a deeper understanding of the Quran. We discuss his projects as well as a deep-dive conversation into some examples of Arabic words and phrases that mean so much more.

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• Download the Quran hero app on iOS & Android
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This week, our host Salim is joined by Sayed Hussain Makke as they get philosophical, talking about our innate nature, the intellect and the love of Allah. They explore the question of how we can unify our will with the will of Allah and much more!

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It's official - THE TMV PODCAST IS BACK 🥳  

We are joined by our new host, Haseeb Rizvi! He speaks with former Chief Editor and Co-Founder of The Muslim Vibe, Salim Kassam.

As the month of Ramadan has blessed us once again, TMV chief editor Salim Kassam sits down with Sheikh Alihusain Datoo to talk about how to make the most of the holy month. The discuss the tradition of fasting within Islam as well as how to balance work and family with optimising the nights. They go on to discuss the last 10 nights of the holy month and the night of Qadr. We pray this month of Ramadan is a beneficial one for all our listeners! 

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, our host Salim speaks to Zaheer Ali, an oral historian and educator and History Editor at Sapelo Square (an online resource on Black Muslim in the US) who has dedicated his career to understanding the enigma that is Malcolm X. In this discussion, they take his story and ideas, breaking them down into bitesize pieces, and showing us how they still apply to this day. You can follow Zaheer on Twitter here: www.Twitter.com/zaheerali -- Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support  -- This week our host Salim speaks to Hawra Milani, who, of the many hats she wears, is a mother, a speaker,  and a PhD candidate. They speak about the challenges standing in the way of Muslim women in tech, and how solving them might not be quite as simple as they first seem. Feel free to reach Hawra at [at]hawramilani on Twitter, and [at]drhawramilani on Instagram. --  Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Our podcast is now on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TMVPodcast Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week our host Salim invites on five guests for a roundtable talk, this time to discuss Black History Month. He invites sisters Hafsa and Naima, and brothers Hamza, Hashim and Ibrahim to share their experiences of being both Black and Muslim. They discuss the idea of the "Black Muslim" identity, where it started and where it's headed, how it's transformed over time. Drawing from this, they look at the "Black Muslim" narrative and how, despite it's rising popularity, it remains underrepresented, and the impact that this has. They look at this identity, sharing what it means for each of them, sharing their personal experiences and how they each "came in" to this identity, and what its come to mean for them. The conversation winds to a close as they discuss the default experiences that come part and parcel with being black and Muslim, what they mean, and what the takeaway should be. -- Want to hear more? Listen to our podcast with Naima on the Black Muslim Festival here: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-105---Black-Muslim-Festival-ekk4ho  Get in touch with us and share your thoughts! You can reach us at salim@themuslimvibe.com  Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

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From drinking culture to finding spaces to pray, navigating customs in the workplace with Islamic values presents many challenges. This week, our host Salim speaks to Sadiq Damani, former CEO of Theodo UK, as he shares his experiences with maintaining his Islamic values whilst maneuvering his way through the challenges of the working world. 

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After a bit of a hiatus, Nabil Abdulrashid and Salim Kassam are back! As you may have seen over the last few months, Nabil has been on Britain's Got Talent and after getting a golden buzzer from Alesha Dixon for his first audition, he had the judges in hysterics with his semi-final set. They put him through to the final which is taking place on Saturday 10th October 2020 at 7:30pm. Make sure you tune in and download the Britain's Got Talent app (links below) to be able to vote for Nabil!

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In this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, on how the future of tech like crypto and the metaverse will impact Muslims in the future.   

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On this week's podcast, Salim is joined by Jessica as they speak to Ayat from www.MyTenNights.com 

My Ten Nights in an automation platform that allows you to never miss Laylatul Qadr - you pick your charity before the last ten nights comes in, decide how much you want to pay across the last ten nights - and if you want to give more charity in the odd nights of Ramadan you can, and then it schedules it all in, meaning it's all automated, so you can focus on your Ibadah. 

Last year My Ten Nights facilitated donations of over £1.3 million for various charities and this year they intend to smash that target. We speak to Ayat about the journey of the platform so far and also how we can stay authentic in our acts of worship in a increasingly automated and technologically advanced world! 

In light of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, we were having conversations in the TMV office about sexual harassment and decided to turn on the mics and hit record. Something a little bit different from our usual content, but we think it's time that more people engaged in conversations with one another about the topic to better understand male and more importantly female perspectives on this very important issue. 

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Justin Mashouf, director of The Honest Struggle,  and Sadiq, an ex-convict turned convert. The Honest Struggle follows Sadiq around after completing his sentence, depicting the trials faced as he re-enters society.

We discuss the issues faced by many converts who leave prison, the lack of effort made by 'born-Muslims' to help them adjust, and the shocking reality that all too many face after their sentence is fulfilled.

The Honest Struggle is will be available on April 8 on Google Play, iTunes, and Amazon in the US, Canada and UK. Outside of those regions it can be watched at honeststruggle.co.  Be sure to check out their trailer: https://vimeo.com/199255597

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In this week’s episode I speak with the host of the new podcast, King Of The World. It is a storytelling podcast which document’s Shahjehan’s life as a young Pakistani Muslim after the events of 9/11. In this episode we speak about the project as well as the identity crisis many Western Muslims experience on the day that changed everything, September 12th 2001…

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Salim is joined by Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan (AKA The Brown Hijabi) on this week's podcast. They discuss Suhaiymah's poetry and journey thus-far, starting out with her (once anonymous) blog: https://thebrownhijabi.com and then talking about her poetry going viral a few years ago and the doors that has opened up for her. They also discuss the recent incident involving Suhaiymah's withdrawal from the Bradford Literary Festival and her thoughts on the government's counter-terrorism/counter-extremism projects and strategy. 

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Suhaiymah has a collection of her poetry coming out soon. You can pre-order your copy here: http://bit.ly/PostcolonialBanter

You can find Suhaiymah on Twitter here: http://bit.ly/SuhaiymahTwitter

And finally be sure to check out Suhaiymah's own podcast Breaking Binaries here: http://bit.ly/BreakingBinaries

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On this week's episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, our host Salim talks to Sheikh Ali Hussein Datoo about the life of the Prophet. As his birth anniversary approaches, they take the chance to discuss the morals and lessons we can learn from the Prophet, and how they not only applied then, but also how they apply to us now in the 21st century, 1400 years later. 

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This week, our host Salim speaks to Danish Qasim, founding director of In Shaykh's Clothing, a resource website for those suffering from spiritual abuse. The conversation illuminates and exposes the concept of spiritual abuse, defining the term and highlighting how it has been able to fester in the cracks of our community. Danish pinpoints the structures that enable it, the adverse effects it has, and how we can collectively begin to weed it out and reclaim our religion.

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Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support  -- This week our host Salim invites Naima, Hafsa, Nabil, and LaYinka onto the podcast to discuss the Black Muslim Festival. The festival, held virtually for all of October, was started by Naima B Robert in the wake of the upsurge that the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has seen over the summer. The idea has been to invite guests from all backgrounds, from poetry to comedy to entrepreneurship, to come together in this festival to celebrate Black Muslims. Our guests discuss this topic in the context of the BLM movement, touching on what it means to celebrate our identity and why it’s important to do so. The conversation also addresses the All Lives Matter (ALM) movement, internalised prejudice, and just the general discomfort that can come from tackling these issues head-on. Our guests invite you to embrace this discomfort, to let it show you areas to focus on within yourself. They encourage everyone to attend some of the events, and hopefully we’ll all be better for it. — To learn more about the Black Muslim Festival, visit https://themuslimvibe.com/western-muslim-culture/upcoming-online-festival-to-celebrate-black-muslim-heritage-for-black-history-month-a-chance-to-learn-celebrate-and-give Want to hear more from Nabil? We have partnered with him to bring you the I Am Not Your Bilal Podcast, exploring and discussing the Black Muslim experience with a range of guests. Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/iamnotyourbilal. Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week, our host Salim speaks to Fahima, a relationship and life coach. about the realities Muslim women face post-divorce. They discuss the taboo nature of the topic, and how it prevents divorcees from getting the support they need. Fahima draws on her own experience to highlight how our attitudes around divorce need to change, both as a community and as those in such situations. The conversation focuses not only on the impact of divorce on the couple, but on children as well, and how it becomes paramount for the adults to maintain a healthy relationship post-divorce for the sake of the children. As the discussion draws to a close, Salim and Fahima look at the approaches we should take in supporting people going through a divorce, helping them overcome what is often a difficult time in their lives. -- You can find our podcast with Abbas Merali here: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-31---The-4-core-reasons-why-marriages-fail-e3f4h1  The Muslim Vibe has launched a new podcast! We have partnered with Nabil Abdulrashid to bring you the I Am Not Your Bilal Podcast, exploring and discussing the Black Muslim experience with a range of guests. Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/iamnotyourbilal. Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

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Investment makes up a big part of our financial literacy, and given how Islam dictates some of our decisions in this domain, it is a conversation that we should be having more. This week Salim speaks to Khurram Agha, founder and CEO of Aghaz Investments, about how to focus on values-based investment, and how following the rules of religion does not have to mean leaving money on the table. He speaks of his own experiences in investing, how he had to navigate the unexpected obstacles, and how that lead him to develop a tool to aid other Muslims to invest easier and in a halal manner.

Find out more about Aghaz Invest here: https://aghazinvest.com/

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Content Warning: Eating disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts

This week, our host Salim is joined yet again by cohost Rukshana as they talk to Nazia Khatun - fitness specialist and founder of Fitness Reborn. Having been an amateur boxer, she shares with us her experience as we broach the topic of mental health (particularly in relation to body image) in our communities. Nazia speaks about her personal challenges, touching on how culture only seemed to aggravate them, and how she eventually managed to overcome them. The discussion turns to the importance of having these conversations within our communities, moving past the damaging misconception that this is a "white people problem", as that is the only way to truly address and eradicate this issue.

Find out more about Fitness Reborn's Ramadan Program: https://www.naziakhatun.com/ramadan-fitness.html

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 This week our host Salim speaks to Omar Shahid of the Muslim Influencer Network as they come up on its three year anniversary. They speak about MIN, what they do, and where they hope to go, touching on how they help build up influencers and bridge the gap of understanding between brands and Muslim influencers. The conversation moves towards the responsibilities Muslims face when they enter that digital space, and how it's important to not let it distract from one's faith. They discuss how easy it is to fall for the trap of constantly seeking validation, and highlight the importance of maintaining pure intentions. Coming to a close, they speak on how unchecked this space is, and why that needs to change. 

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We speak with Ibrahim Khan from Islamic Finance Guru about how Muslims can manage their money better this Ramadan, with a rise in inflation and financial turbulence. We also discuss Zakat and how both Muslim donors and charities should reconsider the type of charitable projects they invest in. 

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Once again, our host Salim is joined by cohost Husam as they speak to this week's guest - Ibn Ali Miller, a speaker and activist who went viral a couple of years ago for being recorded stopping a fight on the side of the road. In light of Black History Month, they reflect on the role Islam has played in the civil rights movement, and the role that Black Muslims have played in securing freedom for others as well. The discussion explores several topics, spanning from the years-old viral video, as we hear what he was really thinking as he pulled over to break up the fight, and continues to define what being Black, and the Black Muslim experience really is. --- Ibn Ali Miller can be found at @ibn.ali.miller on Instagram, and https://www.facebook.com/IbnAliMiller/ on Facebook. See the original video here: https://www.facebook.com/jamar.mobley.3/videos/1838493693071980/  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! - https://www.youtube.com/user/themuslimvibe 

I speak with Shahbaz Mirza from Towards Faith (formerly Ramadan Legacy Planner), who creates innovative lifestyle products for Muslims to move towards faith, such as guided journals. In the podcast, we speak about practical steps and routines Muslims can perform to gain closeness to Allah - and why Islam is a solution for many of the struggles people face. I managed to catch a world exclusive by accident for a brand new product Shahbaz was wearing a prototype of (super excited about this!).  

Check out Towards Faith here: http://themuslimvi.be/towards-faith

 Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week our host Salim speaks to Sahar Al-Faifi, who describes herself as a "molecular biologist by training and an activist by passion". Sahar is running to be a Plaid Cymru Senedd Member - a member of the Welsh parliament - and in this discussion, we gain some more insight into her reasons and motivations, as well as some of her thoughts and beliefs. She speaks on institutionalised Islamophobia and its effects, how it trickles down into the daily norm, the normalised toxicity of politics, the harmful rhetoric that is more and more widespread, and how being visibly Muslim and wearing the niqab plays into her political and personal identity. Should she be successful, she would be the first niqabi member of a European parliament, and in this conversation she shares why this is long overdue. As she explains, struggle is a catalyst in crossing these boundaries, and now is more paramount a time than ever to rise up and be heard. -- Get in touch with us and share your thoughts! You can reach us at salim@themuslimvibe.com Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Muslim woman in business? Or how to create a brand that represents both your religious and cultural identity? In this podcast interview, CEO of Haute Hijab, Melanie Elturk, chats with us about her experiences as a hijabi entrepreneur. 

This is an interesting and insightful interview with a successful Muslim businesswoman. If you're looking for advice on how to start and grow your own business, then don't miss this!

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On this week's podcast, Salim and his new co-host Husam are joined by Hoda Katebi, who is the founder of JooJoo Azad which is an unapologetic, anti-capitalist, intersectional feminist and body-positive political fashion platform. They discuss Hoda's journey into this niche genre and her views on ethical fashion generally. They also talk about her live interview on an American TV station a few years ago that went viral...for all the right reasons!

You can check out her blog here: http://www.joojooazad.com

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This week our host Salim speaks to Ali, The Soulful Poet, about poetry in the context of Islam. The conversation opens with a series of poems Ali wrote over the course of Ramadhan and quickly moves to talk about the miracle of the poetry that comprises the Qur'an. They draw parallels between poetry and hip-hop, looking at a brief history of music in Islam, and how the Qur'an impacted it. Touching on hip-hop, the discussion delves into why the genre draws the appeal that it does, and putting forth the notion that if we began to look at the Qur'an in a different light, perhaps we would be able to draw more meaning from the words that have been arranged so artfully within it.

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Take a look at Ali's poetry on Instagram @alithesoulfulpoet and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt9dNDJ6l4NC2EcLAjB3FwA

Listen to our podcast with Jae Deen here: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-44---Jae-Deen-On-Writing-Out-The-Quran--Muslim-Influencers-and-Deen-Squad-Controversy-e3f4gj

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We made the trip down to Parliament this week to talk to Slough MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (AKA Tan). A video of MP Tan speaking at the House of Commons a few weeks ago went viral and he passionately berated UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his comments about Muslim women and the lack of action from the Conservative party with regards to Islamophobia within the party.  We naturally spoke about this incident on our podcast and we also discussed his personal journey into politics and his views on diversity and representation within parliament. We put questions from our listeners to him and discussed Kashmir, historic Sikh and Muslim relations and even the (in our opinion, somewhat jarring) parliamentary traditions. (Note from Salim: I realise I pronounced Tan's last name wrong in my intro, if you're reading this Tan, I am very sorry!)  --- Big shoutout to Infocus Opticians in Baker Street, who let us record our intro and outro in their shop. A great team who offer great customer service and are less than five minutes walk from Baker Street Station: https://www.infocusopticians.com/ --- Finally if you enjoyed this podcast and would like to support The Muslim Vibe, you can do so here: https://themuslimvibe.com/support

The end of the holy month of Ramadan has seen the global Muslim population's attention being pulled towards the suffering and plight of our brothers and sisters in Palestine as the illegal occupation forces continue their assault and attack on the Palestinian people in Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque and most recently Gaza. 

Salim sat down with Shamiul from Friends of Al-Aqsa (a UK NGO concerned with defending the human rights of Palestinians and protecting the sacred al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem) to get a brief update on the current situation and also discuss how we can get involved and help. 

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In this week's podcast, our host Salim speaks to Hoda Abrahim, founder and CEO of BlendMatching. They talk about the company's take on matchmaking, which echoes the traditional approach, and how Muslim matchmaking has evolved over time. Sharing anecdotes of their own, Hoda and Salim reflect on marriage, discussing its merits, trials, and tribulations, with a focus on cross-culture marriage and the cost of closed-mindedness. 

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Once again, our host Salim speaks to Sheikh Alihusain Datoo, as this week they speak on the topic of Ramadan. As we know, the month of Ramadan brings with it many blessings, but as we discuss, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The conversation highlights ways that we can capitalise on the goodness of the month, and ultimately maximise our spiritual development. This is the best time to seek nearness to Allah(SWT) and the Qur'an, and over the course of the discussion, Sheikh Alihusain Datoo shares with us the best ways to do so. -- You can listen to our most recent podcast with Sheikh Ali Hussein Datoo here: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-74---Prophet-Muhammad-in-the-21st-Century-e8tm71 Support our Ramadhan campaign! http://www.launchgood.com/TMVSyriaAppeal If you would like to help support us at The Muslim Vibe, you can do so by visiting this link: https://themuslimvibe.com/support.  Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCERPDGgDXa0tuRcZgeVJGJA  To continue the conversation, join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

In this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, Co-Founder of the popular prayer app, Pillars. Abdul-Rahman shares the origin story behind that app that has swept the Muslim community by storm and become one of the most popular Muslim apps!

Follow Abdul-Rahman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/asabbas98?lang=en

Download the Pillars app: https://www.thepillarsapp.com/

Salim is joined by Hussein Charara from WISE Academy in Dearborn, Michigan. They discuss how to achieve a future reality you envisage of yourself, by having a clear intention and an elevated emotion. Hussein's philosophy is that if you look at your future through the lens of the past, then your familiar past will become your predictable future. He wants to show you how to break the habit of being yourself! 

A fascinating insight into a quite unique and possibly life-changing way of thinking.

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This week, Salim is joined by Jessica as co-host, as they talk to Mary about her journey to Islam. The conversation starts with an introduction to her background and moves steadily through to her decision to sell her belongings and book a one-way ticket out of America. They discuss her travels, from Tunisia to Germany, France to Jordan, learning some of the tips that Mary picked up along the way (two weeks in the desert is more than enough for anyone). As the discussion continues, we learn of how she met her husband and her conversion to Islam, but mostly we learn of her faith as she shares some of the difficulties she has faced. Towards the end, Salim, Jessica and Mary reflect on God's plan and though oftentimes it may differ from our own, it is always what's best for us.

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NOTE: This was recorded a few weeks before the Covid lockdown. 

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This week our host Salim speaks to Fatema Dewji about her life and journey to where she is now, looking at the landmarjs she's passed along the way. Fatema is a motivational speaker, author, and businesswoman, as well as an avid golfer and fitness enthusiast. They discuss her path to success and how there is no secret formula that separates the successful from the unsuccessful, just pure work and determination. As the conversation delves into her personal life, we see she shares the same mentality for dealing with the lows in life- one must simply allow themselves to heal, there s no shortcut to get you there. Further on, Fatema talks about some of the struggles she faced in her career, reflecting on how it never was easy sailing. Ultimately, the discussion leaves us facing the simple truth: to attain anything, you have to put in the work. There is no easy road, there is no secret trick, and there is no shortcut.  

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Our host Salim is once again joined by Maryam of Nurturing Learners as they discuss homeschooling in the context of quarantine. Maryam, being well experienced with the challenges that homeschooling presents, offers some tips and advice for parents who have been thrown into the deep end in light of the pandemic. She places great emphasis on prioritising how your children feel during such stressful times, suggesting small ways to help them feel safe. The discussion offers advice for parents who may be feeling rather unequipped, facing this new responsibility that's been placed upon them. As it winds down, the conversation provides some answers to some of the questions that seem to never end, leaving us a bit more prepared for the challenge that is homeschool. -- Support our Ramadhan campaign! www.launchgood.com/TMVSyriaAppeal To listen to our last podcast with Maryam, visit https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-78---Should-more-Muslim-parents-consider-home-schooling-eaj7qs You can find Maryam at https://nurturinglearners.co.uk/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nurturing.learners/ If you would like to help support us at The Muslim Vibe, you can do so by visiting this link: https://themuslimvibe.com/support. Enjoying the podcast? Give us a 5-star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! To continue the conversation, join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Please consider supporting us here at The Muslim Vibe, just £10 per month would go such a long way: https://themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week our host Salim invites Dr Wafaa Eltantwy and Habeeb Akande to speak about sex and intimacy in Islam. They talk about the perception of sex in Muslim communities, looking at the existing taboo and the harm it perpetuates, and where it originated. Habeeb and Dr Wafaa both stress the importance of sex education, how it's lacking, and how important it is to address it. They highlight some of the things that we, as a community, are doing wrong, and how these contribute to a detrimental cycle that only hurts us in the long run. The conversation touches on Habeeb's book 'A Taste of Honey', the perceived separation between sensuality and spirituality, and the paramountcy of communication,  opening the door on this all-too-important topic and taking those first steps towards shedding the taboo. Dr Wafaa is a gynaecologist, counsellor and therapist. She is an expert in psychosexual & relationship therapy, whilst also being a GMC licensed medical doctor with extensive clinical experience in sexual medicine. Habeeb Akande is an alumnus of Al Azhar University in Cairo. He is a British-born writer, sex educator and historian of Nigerian descent. He is also the author of A Taste of Honey, which looks at Sexuality and erotology in Islam, amongst several other books around this subject matter.  -- The Muslim Vibe has launched a new podcast! We have partnered with Nabil Abdulrashid to bring you the I Am Not Your Bilal Podcast, exploring and discussing the Black Muslim experience with a range of guests. Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/iamnotyourbilal. Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

A year ago, a scholar told me that "Mental health is Jihad Al-Nafs, and Jihad Al-Nafs is mental health". In this episode, we unpack this statement with psychologist Berak Hussain. Berak explains the different segments and phases of the nafs and how this links with modern-day understandings of psychology. We also discuss practical examples of how we can navigate the jihad of the mind.

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On this episode, Salim is joined by Imranali Khaki and Tahira Mahdiyya. This duo has been helping families build a better relationship with the Quran. They discuss different ways of engaging children with both individual Surahs and the Quran as a whole by drawing on short stories and verses with practical lessons to learn from.
The couple shares practical tips that help cultivate a Quranic spirit in our homes and walk us through their personal journeys with the Quran. Join us on this journey as we try to reconnect with the Quran and find ways to make it a core part of our everyday life.

You can keep up with their work on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imranali.khaki or via their website: https://livingthequran.co/
Links to resources discussed:

• Quran o Phonics (YouTube): ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/quranophonics
• ⁠Quran Plan (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/quranplan⁠
• My Qur'an Study Journal: ⁠https://www.sunbehindthecloud.com/shop/adult/tafsir/my-quran-study-journal/
• ⁠Learn Quranic Arabic Online: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/arabiq.online
• Something About Scripture: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/somethingaboutscripture

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This week Salim is once again joined by Husam as they speak to YouTuber and Muslim Personality Baba Ali. The conversation begins far along memory lane, in 2006, as Ali shares just how he got into making videos and becoming Baba Ali. The discussion reveals that YouTube was just the first domino to fall, triggering opportunity after opportunity — opening the doors to comedy, public speaking and many other avenues. As we start to catch up to the present, Ali recounts his successes and failures to date, including his online matchmaking website Half Our Deen, allowing us, after all these years, to learn what ever did happen to Baba Ali. — Want to extend the conversation? Join our new Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share To listen to the podcast we did with Hoda Abrahim, visit: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-76---Are-Muslim-Swipe-Dating-Apps-a-Thing-of-the-Past-ea98cb Subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven’t already: https://m.youtube.com/user/themuslimvibe

In this episode, I speak with Hamzah Iqbal, an environmental activist working for IFEES who has his own podcast where he talks to people about Islam and the environment. We explore the intersection of Islam and environmentalism. We discuss the current environmental crisis, its potential impact on Muslim countries, and the role that submission to Allah plays in promoting environmental stewardship. Our guest explains how being conscious of our actions towards others and the natural world is an essential part of Islamic teachings and how this consciousness can help us find solutions to the ecological challenges we face today. Join us as we explore how Muslims are taking action to protect the planet and promote sustainability.
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You can buy Mohammed's book 'Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity' here: https://amzn.to/3u3Hgmr

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Hustle culture is a primarily egocentric approach to success that pervaded our everyday lives. This week, our hosts Salim and Rukshana speak to Mohammed Faris, founder of  Productive Muslim, about the philosophy of "Barakah Culture". They discuss how the definition of success has become so warped, how to align our productivity with our spirituality, and the steps we need to take to make these changes, especially in a fundamentally incompatible environment. 

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In this enlightening episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we talk with the renowned Dr. Tareq Mohammed Al-Suwaidan, a prolific Islamic author, speaker, and businessman. Together, they delve into the harmony between science and Islam, discussing how the two can complement and enrich one another. Dr. Al-Suwaidan shares his insights on the role of media in spreading the message of Islam and how it can be leveraged to promote understanding and unity. Finally, the conversation turns to the prospect of Shia and Sunni unity, exploring its importance and the steps needed to achieve it. Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion with one of the most influential Muslim figures today.

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On this podcast, Salim is joined by Muhbeen Hussain, the founder of Rotherham-based organization British Muslim Youth. They discuss how the organisation came into existence and what it stands for. They also talk more broadly about the notion of young being being engaged in politics and activism and where to find the balance between engaging with government and shouting from the outside. They also discuss the town of Rotherham and the historic abuse cases that have taken place in the town, the impact that has had on the local Muslim community and their response. Muhbeen goes into details about the Rotherham 12 Defence Campaign, involving 12 Muslim men in Rotherham arrested for defending their community - listen to hear the full story! 

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You can find British Muslim Youth on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/britishmuslimy and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/BritishMuslimYouth/

Please consider supporting The Muslim Vibe on a monthly basis. Just £10 per month would go such a long way: www.themuslimvibe.com/support -- This week we invite Berak Hussain back on the podcast to speak on a topic she feels passionately about - domestic abuse. Berak is a Canadian psychotherapist and counsellor, who does a lot of advocacy for mental health awareness. Our host Salim joins her in this discussion, tackling the taboo that is all too prevalent around the topic, touching on the difference between domestic abuse and domestic violence, the signs to look out for, gaslighting, and several other topics. Along with identifying the flags to watch for in your own relationships, as well as others, Berak gives some pointers on what one can do to help when they suspect a loved one is caught in an abusive situation. As she rightfully points out, it is part of our Islamic responsibility to help and support victims of domestic abuse, and having these conversations is a vital first step. -- Related Episodes: Our last podcast with Berak Hussain on Mental Health: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-88---Managing-Mental-Health-Amid-A-Pandemic-ft--Berak-Hussain-ecm9go Our podcast with Lisa Vogl on surviving domestic violence: https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-43---Lisa-Vogl-Talks-About-Surviving-Domestic-Violence-And-Being-An-Entrepreneur-e3f4gk -- Follow us and tune in the next time we're live on Instagram @themuslimvibe Enjoying the podcast? Let us know by giving us 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe to our new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCERPDGgDXa0tuRcZgeVJGJA Join our Facebook group to keep the conversation going! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tmvpodcast/?ref=share

Salim and Husam speak to Mohammad Arshad, this week, founder of Muslim CEO and Muslim Mastery. They talk about the distinction between running Muslim organisations and organisations run by Muslims, as well as what it really takes to get an organisation running like a well-oiled machine. The conversation provides some insight to how The Muslim Vibe works and how it came to be, as well as touching on leadership. They discuss what it means to be a leader, how to be a leader, and whether leadership can be God-conscious. Mohammed Arshad can be found at www.muslimmastery.com for personal development and at www.muslimceo.com for business development.