Best Joseph Lumbard Podcasts (2024)

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The Eradication of Islamic Epistemology | Prof Joseph Lumbard 46:41

2M ago46:41

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he Islamic sciences were once rooted in an underlying epistemic unity, that existed among all fields of the knowledge in the Islamic world. Zara talks to Professor Joseph Lumbard about his paper Islam and the Challenge of Epistemic Sovereignty. They discuss: the eradication of the Islamic epistemic framework, the adoption of modern secular-epistemi…

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Cape Town's Circle of Saints 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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On the hills in and around Cape Town, you will find 300 year old Muslim graves belonging to notable individuals who arrived on the southern tip of the African continent in chains, as slaves or political prisoners of colonisers. They brought nothing with them, except faith in their hearts and the remembrance of God on their tongues. This is the stor…

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Islam in Australia: Makassan Traders, Afghan Cameleers & a Sufi Qadiri Connection 35:03

3y ago35:03

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Zara talks to Dr Abu Bakr Sirajuddin Cook and Dr Rami Dawood about the history of Islam in Australia- beginning with the arrival of the Makassan traders, that pre-dates European settlement, to the Afghan Cameleers, who set up the first mosques in the country. They discuss the legacy of the early Muslims in the country, their interaction with Aborig…

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Sūrat al-Kahf 47-59: Episode 2.7 40:01

3y ago40:01

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The "life review" on the Day Judgment; Iblis’ refusal to bow to Adam; and the consequences of accepting the exchange Satan offers, taking his wilāya in place of the wilāya of God.By Dr Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Kahf, 32-46: Episode 2.6 34:55

3+ y ago34:55

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This episode examines the parable of the wealthy disbeliever, its lessons regarding the adornments of the world, and the manner in which the parable relates to broader Quranic themes as well as the other stories in Sūrat al-Kahf.By Dr Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Kahf, 22-31: Episode 2.5 39:20

3+ y ago39:20

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This episode examines the end of the story of the Companions of the Cave and the injunctions that come after it in verses 22 through 31 of Sūrat al-Kahf. These injunctions touch upon the manner in which one should handle disputes, how to interpret Quranic narratives, the structure of society, and the importance of actions.…

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Sūrat al-Kahf 9-21: Episode 2.4 43:30

3+ y ago43:30

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Our second episode on Sūrat al-Kahf examines the story of the Companions of the Cave, its relation to other accounts in the ancient Near East, and the manner in which the Quran employs this story for lessons regarding the spiritual life and the path to God.By Dr Joseph Lumbard

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How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe 47:14

3+ y ago47:14

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Zara and Zirrar talk to author and Arabist Diana Darke about her most recent book Stealing From The Saracens: How Islamic Architecture Shaped Europe. Diana explains how cultural exchanges between Europe and Islamic Syria shaped Gothic architecture, and why this has become a point of controversy in Europe today.…

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Sūrat al-Kahf, 1-8: Episode 2.3 31:30

3+ y ago31:30

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This episode contextualizes Sūrat al-Kahf and examines the reasons it is recommended to recite at least a part of it every Friday. It then analyzes verses 1-8 and the manner in which they set the stage for the themes discussed in greater depth later in the sūra.By Dr Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ, Episode 2.2 29:48

3+ y ago29:48

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A contextual and linguistic analysis of Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ, examining its relationship with the surrounding sūras, the inner meaning of the words employed, and some of the reasons for its recitation being referred to as equivalent to one third of the Quran.By Dr Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Masad, Episode 2.1 20:50

3+ y ago20:50

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An intertextual analysis of Sūrat al-Masad, linking it to the surrounding sūras and examining the reason for its inclusion in the Quran.By Dr Joseph Lumbard

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My Ancestral Past: Visiting the Gilanis in Iran 17:02

3+ y ago17:02

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Sana Gillani visits the tombs of her ancestors: the parents of the influential scholar and saint, Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Gilani, in Iran.By Sacred Footsteps

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Divine Love & Sufi Poetry of Punjab 16:17

3+ y ago16:17

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Abdullah Sattar explores the roots of Sufism in Punjab, which spread, in large part, through the words of poets that are still recited and resonate today.By Sacred Footsteps

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Lessons From Life on the Road 15:01

3+ y ago15:01

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Alex Reynolds from lostwithpurpose shares her experiences/conclusions/insights from more than four years of full time travel.By Sacred Footsteps

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Adam's Peak: In Search of a Prophet 9:00

4y ago9:00

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Sacred Footsteps presents, Khayal Diaries, a series of personal accounts, narratives and critical reflections on topics like Islamic history, culture and travel. Zara Choudhary revisits her journey to Adam’s Peak, a mountain in Sri Lanka visited by Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Christians for its association with several religious figures, includi…

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Episode 13: Dr. SH Nasr 37:54

4y ago37:54

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It’s a true honor to have Seyyed Hossein Nasr as my guest on ‘Reflections’. Dr. Nasr is one of the most influential Muslim scholars in the world. He is a rare polymath, whose vast body of work covers the most important areas of contemporary thought from classical philosophy, sacred art, Islamic science, Sufism, and critique of modernity to interfai…

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Episode 12: Ibrahim Kalin 39:11

4y ago39:11

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It’s a pleasure to welcome Ibrahim Kalin to Reflections. Ibrahim Kalin currently serves as the presidential spokesperson and special adviser to the President of Turkey. He is a prolific writer, a renowned scholar of Islamic studies and comparative philosophy, and an accomplished musician. In this wide-ranging interview he shares his thought-provoki…

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Episode 11: Aled Jones 31:54

4y ago31:54

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Joining me on Reflections is the legendary Welsh singer, Aled Jones. Aled became a household name across Britain and beyond as a boy in the mid-80s when he released his angelic song, ‘Walking in the Air’ from the movie ‘The Snowman’. He has gone on to have a brilliant career not only as a great vocalist — with over 40 albums to date and many highly…

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Qawwali 1:05:02

4y ago1:05:02

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Omar, Yasmine and Shahroze discuss the history, evolution and spiritual significance of qawwali. Qawwali incorporates music, poetry and story-telling in to a celebration of Love. The singing of qawwali in Sufi shrines and mausoleums is a practice of samaa, a devotional practice that involves singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, praying, r…

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Models of Liberation in West Africa 1:32:26

4y ago1:32:26

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Mustafa Briggs speaks to Professor Rudolph Ware, author of the 'Walking Quran', about models of liberation in West Africa. They talk about the West African approach towards power and religion, and consider the diverse response of the ulama to the challenges presented by the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. They also discuss how r…

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Sūrat al-Tīn, Episode 1.8 21:50

4y ago21:50

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Sūrat al-Tīn provides one of the most famous descriptions of the human being in the Quran as one who is created "in the most beautiful balance" to then be cast to "the lowest, lowly." This episode demonstrates how this presentation of the human being is connected to the remainder of the sūrah and the overall Quranic theme of maintaining the balance…

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Sūrat al-Māʿūn, Episode 1.7 18:17

4+ y ago18:17

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A linguistic and contextual analysis of Sūrat al-Māʿūn, illuminating its relationship to the adjacent sūrahs and discussing its emphasis on the importance of being present in prayer.By Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Naṣr, Episode 1.6 28:14

4+ y ago28:14

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After an examination of the Quranic use of the word "naṣr" (help), this episode examines the relationship between Sūrat al-Naṣr and the preceding Sūrahs, discussing the manner in which it serves to complete their message.By Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Kāfirūn, Episode 1.5 15:15

4+ y ago15:15

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This episode discusses Sūrat al-Kāfirūn with a focus upon the manner in which it relates to the previous two Sūras, al-Kawthar and al-Māʿūn, by drawing a sharp distinction between the religion practiced by the Makkan leaders in pre-Islamic Arabia and the religion of Islam.By Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Kawthar, Episode 1.4 17:48

4+ y ago17:48

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This episode discusses the shortest sūra of the Quran, al-Kawthar, contrasting it to the previous sūra, Sūrat al-Māʿūn, and examining the fundamental difference between kawthar, abundance from God, and takāthur, vying in increase among human beings.By Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-Sharḥ, Episode 1.3 17:49

4+ y ago17:49

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What does it mean to "expand one's breast" in the Quran? What is the importance of "ease" and its relation to the fast of Ramaḍān? And how does one turn oneself toward God? These questions and more are discussed in this study of Sūrat al-Sharḥ.By Joseph Lumbard

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Sūrat al-ʿAṣr, Episode 1.2 16:19

4+ y ago16:19

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An examination of the manner in which this short sūra discusses the nature of the human being and the manner in which to move beyond the sense of loss that can at times prevail.By Joseph Lumbard

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al-Fātiḥa, Episode 1.1 28:11

4+ y ago28:11

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This episode of Quran for All Seasons examines the Fātiḥa, the first sūra of the Quran. It discusses the importance of the sūra, other names by which it is known, and then focuses upon the manner in which this sūra teaches about the nature of God and the relationship between the Divine and the human.…

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Introduction to Quran for All Seasons 5:40

4+ y ago5:40

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What is Quran for All Seasons?By Joseph Lumbard

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Travel as 'Mutual Unveiling' | Visiting the 'Wali Songo' Nine Saints of Indonesia 1:02:51

4+ y ago1:02:51

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For our first ever crossover episode, Zara speaks to Imran Ali Malik, host of the American Submitter podcast. They discuss the concept of travel as a 'mutual unveiling' and share 'transformative' travel experiences. Imran talks about his time in Guinea Bissau, where tribes were converting to Islam after an elder dreamt of the Prophet Muhammad (saw)…

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Islam in the Caucasus: Sufi Tariqahs, Imam Shamil and Resistance Through Dhikr 42:40

4+ y ago42:40

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Muazzam is joined by Salahuddin Mazhary. Salahuddin tells us about the history of Islam in the Caucasus, with a focus on Chechnya and Dagestan. He talks about the Sufi tariqas in the region and the role dhikr played in resisting the Russians. He also tells us about notable figures such as Imam Shamil and Kunta-haji and their legacies.…

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Brooklyn’s Tatar Muslims 57:45

4+ y ago57:45

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Omar Rais speaks to Alyssa Ratkewitch, a third generation Tatar Muslim living in Brooklyn and the vice president of the board at the historic Brooklyn Mosque. Also joining the conversation is travel writer, journalist and broadcaster, Tharik Hussain who specialises in the Muslim heritage of the West. Together they explore the migratory roots of Bro…

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Conservation & Protection of Wildlife from a Muslim Perspective 54:00

5y ago54:00

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Muazzam Mir speaks to fellow Kenyans, activist and founder of Halal Safaris, Samia Bwana and conservationist and Mandela Washington Fellow, Raabia Hawa, about the conservation of wildlife and the environment, specifically from a Muslim perspective. They talk about whether hunting animals for sport is permissible in Islam, and discuss the responsibi…

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Islam in South Africa: Survival, Preservation & Revival 46:15

5y ago46:15

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Yaseen Kippie talks to Zara about the history of Islam in South Africa. He tells us about the early community, made up of influential people exiled to the Cape by the Dutch. A story of survival and resistance, Yaseen tells us about 'the revivers', individuals who ensured the preservation of Islam in South Africa.…

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Lahore: Secrets of the Old City 49:25

5+ y ago49:25

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Zara speaks to Shahroze Khan, a politics and history student and photographer, about the walled city of Lahore. Shahroze explains its history, from its somewhat contentious roots, steeped in Hindu mythology, to the heights of its splendour under the Mughals, followed by its brief period as capital of the Sikh Empire in the 19th century. He discusse…

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Challenging Institutional Orientalism in Photography 45:22

5+ y ago45:22

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Zara is joined by Sacred Footsteps' writers and photographers Afaq Ali and Omar Rais, and Chirag Wakaskar, a photographer based in Mumbai, India and creator of the @everydaymumbai project on Instagram. We discuss the response to our previous episode on Orientalism in travel photography, and Ali tells us about the 'Rooftop campaign' that demands Nat…

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Islam in China: The Question of Sahaba Visiting China, The Uyghur People & Chinese Muslim Scholarship 43:40

5+ y ago43:40

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During the so-called ‘Dark Ages’, the Islamic world was undergoing was period of cultural enlightenment; at the same time, another empire, further east, was also flourishing. Historian Hassam Munir tells Zara about the cultural exchange between the Muslim and Chinese worlds. He talks about the history of Islam in China, explaining how and when it f…

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Orientalism & Modern Travel Photography: ‘Othering’ in the Instagram Age 1:09:57

5+ y ago1:09:57

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Zara and Yasmine talk to Afaq Ali and Zain Haider about the legacy of Edward Said and look at modern day travel photography through the lens of Orientalism. They discuss the ways in which ‘othering’ still takes place, and how well regarded photographers, intuitions and publications are still promoting that narrative. They also examine questions of …

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Islam in East Africa: Traders & Tariqahs on the Swahili Coast and the Tale of a Lost City 53:36

5+ y ago53:36

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In episode six, Zara speaks to Muazzam Mir about the history of Islam in East Africa, particularly along the Swahili Coast. They talk about the role of travellers, traders and sufi tariqahs in the spread of Islam in the region, as well as noteworthy scholars. Muazzam refutes the colonialist idea that Africa was a land of darkness before the arrival…

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Jamaica, Rasta-Muslims & the Importance of Meaningful Travel 46:51

6y ago46:51

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In episode five, Zara speaks to Wafa Aouchiche, founder of Burgundy Roots, about their retreats in Jamaica. We talk about the Jamaican Muslim community and the ‘Ras-Mus’ (Rasta-Muslims), and the connections between the Caribbean & Algerian revolutionaries. We discuss the negative impact of foreign-owned island resorts and some of the problems Jamai…

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Islam in West Africa: Empires, Scholarship, Sufism & the Empowerment of Women 31:37

6y ago31:37

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In episode three, Zara talks to Mustafa Briggs about the history of Islam in West Africa. They discuss the roots of Islam in the region, the intellectual achievements of Timbuktu and other centres of learning, sufism and the empowerment of women through scholarship that can be seen throughout West African history. Mustafa also tells us about his up…

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The Female Experience of the Rawdah & the Challenges Faced by Women 47:38

6y ago47:38

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Zara speaks to one half of spoken word duo Poetic Pilgrimage, poet and playwright, Sukina Pilgrim about her experience of visiting the rawdah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Madina, and the challenges and joys that it entailed. They also discuss the experience of notable women in history when visiting Madina and the difficulties wome…

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Spiritual Travel: the Story Behind SF, Islam in Vietnam & Visiting Murabit al-Hajj 30:40

6y ago30:40

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In episode one, host Yasmine Ahmed-Lea speaks to co-host & founder of Sacred Footsteps, Zara Choudhary, about the concept of 'spiritual travel' & the story behind the website. They also discuss the recent passing of the esteemed Mauritanian scholar Murabit al-Hajj. Show notesBy Sacred Footsteps

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Episode 10: Rabbi David Rosen 19:17

6y ago19:17

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Born in the UK and based in Jerusalem, Rabbi Rosen was granted a papal Knighthood in 2005 for his contribution to Jewish-Catholic reconciliation and in 2010 made a CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II for his work promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation. He was the former Chief Rabbi of Ireland, and is current…

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Episode 9: Dr Joseph Lumbard 25:57

6y ago25:57

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Dr Joseph E B Lumbard is an Associate Professor in the Arabic Studies Department of the American University of Sharjah and a former adviser on interfaith affairs to the Jordanian Royal Court. Among his recent publications is the unparalleled and comprehensive work, The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary, for which he was a general editor…

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Episode 8: Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah 36:22

6y ago36:22

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Dr Umar Faruq Abd-Allah is an American Muslim who is the Scholar in Residence at the Oasis Initiative based in Chicago, a non-profit organization that educates Muslims in the US about Islamic teachings. He is a respected author and a sought-after teacher and lecturer. More about Dr Umar: www.facebook.com/Dr.UmarFaruqAbdAllah To learn more about his…

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Episode 7: Saleh Nass 27:20

6+ y ago27:20

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Saleh Nass is an award-winning film director, producer, and editor based in Bahrain and educated in the UK. In this interview, he shares his keen insights into the world of films and filmmaking, gives advice for aspiring filmmakers, and speaks about the process for making the music video for Sami Yusuf’s single, ‘Al Faqir’. Watch ‘Al Faqir’ here: h…

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Episode 6: World Food Programme 23:23

6+ y ago23:23

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This episode addresses a topic very close to my heart. As you may know, I’ve been a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Food Programme since 2014. As such, I’ve tried to raise awareness of the plight of the hundreds of millions of people suffering from hunger around the world. Last month I was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the WFP…

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Episode 5: A. R. Rahman 25:27

6+ y ago25:27

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My guest on this episode is the remarkably talented, two-time Academy Award winning composer and musician A. R. Rahman. AR and I first met in London over 10 years ago and I recall being instantly drawn to his humility and gracious character. Those familiar with AR will testify that he is a man of few words. It’s not easy getting him to talk for 30 …

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Episode 4: Felice Liao 25:50

6+ y ago25:50

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I’m a foodie. There, I’ve said it. Whilst searching for “the best Chinese food in Dubai” on our–mostly reliable–friend Google, I stumbled upon a name I hadn’t heard of before but that had raving reviews. Fifteen minutes later, I walked straight through the doors of TaiPei Dao. We ordered some amazing–and surprisingly healthy–food and just before we…

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