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.

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 calculations.

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 the community. The post Step One of Meaningful Change | Mustafa al-Mansur | Unscripted #103 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

We caught up with Ustadh Mobeen Vaid, one of the foremost researchers on Islamic relationship norms in the US & Yusuf Patel, a veteran campaigner on parental rights amid the UK’s LGBT drive in schools, to discuss how the Pride campaign has been affecting Muslims on both sides of the Atlantic. From American school boards … We SAT with 2 EXPERTS on Muslims & the Pride Movement Read More » The post We SAT with 2 EXPERTS on Muslims & the Pride Movement appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Is the Ummah too big to rule? Can a Khilafah really be established in the 21st century? Who is looking after the interests of the Ummah today? In this new episode of the Islam21c Unscripted podcast we are joined by Dr. Ovamir Anjum, founder of the Ummatics Institute, a think tank created to advise the … Meet the scholars bringing back Khilafah | Unscripted with Dr. Ovamir Anjum Read More » The post Meet the scholars bringing back Khilafah | Unscripted with Dr. Ovamir Anjum appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Discussing changes in ‘the Dawah scene’ and how it has progressed in Pakistan, this episode looks at what they mean for the future of the Ummah. Watch Shaykh Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad and Hamza Tzortzis join our co-hosts – both present and past – Dr. Salman Butt, Umer Suleman and Aadil Ali. The post Celebrating 100 Episodes from Lahore! Why The Dawah Scene Pakistan Deserves Recognition #Unscripted appeared first on Islam21c Media.

In this episode, we discuss women’s rights, feminism and equality with Sally-Anne Burris, Director of Split the Difference CIC. The post Are Women’s Rights Being Hijacked for a Sinister Agenda? Unscripted Episode 99 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of the abolition of the Ottoman Empire? Join us as our History Editor, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin, and our Chief Editor, Dr. Salman Butt, speak with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, a prominent expert on Late Ottoman History, as they delve into some surprising facts about the events that led to the fall of the Empire. The post They’ve Been Lying to You about the Ottomans! Dr. Yakoob Ahmed on #Unscripted #98 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Can Muslims in the West lead the revival of Islamic civilisation? That’s what we discuss in today’s #Unscripted podcast, with Yahya Birt. He is the author of the recent report by the Ayaan Institute think-tank, titled: Ummah at the Margins: The past, present and future of Muslim minorities. His report argues that strategies to enhance … #97 The Surprising Power of Muslim Minorities – Yahya Birt on #Unscripted Read More » The post #97 The Surprising Power of Muslim Minorities – Yahya Birt on #Unscripted appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Welcome back to the new series of the Unscripted podcast. Today we have a very interesting guest: he is half Sri Lankan and half Welsh, you heard me right! A very rare breed! We should make an NFT out of him! It’s none other than our brother Roshan Muhammad Salih, the Editor of 5Pillars News. … ‘Our haters call us “Muslim Daily Mail”, but…’ @5Pillars Editor hits back | Unscripted #96 Read More » The post ‘Our haters call us “Muslim Daily Mail”, but…’ @5Pillars Editor hits back | Unscripted #96 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Two educationalists and colleagues Sh Shaqur Rehman & Usman Qureshi critically analyse the current educational model in the Muslim community, comparing it to what’s needed to transform the Muslim mindset, behavior and lead on social change: tarbiyah. The post You don’t need knowledge, you need TARBIYAH! – Sh Shaqur Rehman & Usman Qureshi | Unscripted #95 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with none other than Sh Ali Ahmed, who holds a PhD in Qadā’. What are his views on gun laws? Guess—he’s Afghani and American – a deadly combination he says! He talks about how Sharia … Meet the Gun-Loving American Sharia Judge – Dr. Ali Ahmed | Unscripted #94 Read More » The post Meet the Gun-Loving American Sharia Judge – Dr. Ali Ahmed | Unscripted #94 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with one of our latest editors to join the Islam21c Editorial team. Shaykh Kashif Zakiuddin our resident expert on History a Masters graduate from SOAS in the field – he talks about his own history … When History Met Kashif – Islam21c History Editor | Unscripted #92 Read More » The post When History Met Kashif – Islam21c History Editor | Unscripted #92 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with one of the biggest and probably one of the loudest YouTube influencers and Muslim debaters around – none other than Brother Mohammed Hijab. This is a fiery podcast and ermmmm lets just say Dr. … Keeping our Shirts On! -Mohammed Hijab | Unscripted #91 Read More » The post Keeping our Shirts On! -Mohammed Hijab | Unscripted #91 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, one of the first we filmed but specifically for release in this part of Ramadān in the last 10 nights when most of us consider paying our annual Zakat – a powerful thought provoking discussion … The Power of Zakat – Dr. Sohail Hanif & Umer Suleman | Unscripted #90 Read More » The post The Power of Zakat – Dr. Sohail Hanif & Umer Suleman | Unscripted #90 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c! his is a special podcast with our Charity sponsors, One Ummah, who distribute Zakat given through us to them at 100% due to a brilliant programme whose admin is sustained by entrepreneurial activity. A thoroughly deep yet entertaining podcast with the world famous Yusuf ~Islam~ Chambers! … ‘Cat Stevens’ & One Ummah | Unscripted #89 Read More » The post ‘Cat Stevens’ & One Ummah | Unscripted #89 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

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

Today we have two special guests – Prof. John Holmwood and the now quite infamous gentleman, Tahir Alam – that guy who was singled out by the government, Birmingham City Council and the whole Educational establishment for being an Extremist Islamic Trojan horse in the heart of the Birmingham Education system. Recently the New York … The Trojan Farce – Tahir & John | Unscripted #87 Read More » The post The Trojan Farce – Tahir & John | Unscripted #87 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

Today’s episode is rated 12A! Sh Kamal El Mekki is back and this time he’s not holding any punches! The post Sh Kamal El Mekki Gets Explicit! | Unscripted #86 appeared first on Islam21c Media.

In today’s Unscripted episode, Imam Abdullah Hasan talks about his mission to get Muslims to unlearn colonial psychology. The post The Problem With “Mental Health” | Imam Abdullah Hasan on Unscripted #85 appeared first on Islam21c Media.