Best Jalale Podcasts (2024)

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Jalal's Take: Harris Must Pay a Political Price for Genocide 14:29

25m ago14:29

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The Biden-Harris administration has aided and abetted genocide. The argument they still deserve our vote is not only politically naïve but is also built upon a bed of lies. We must show courage in this election and vote for a third party. This is not only morally the correct position; it is the only way to build long-term political leverage for the…

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The Secret to Thriving as a Blended Family Parent: My Personal Prescription 11:07

6d ago11:07

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Send us a text In today's video, I'm sharing a powerful prescription that every blended family parent needs. It's not something you'll get from a doctor—this prescription is about taking time for yourself! As a blended family parent, you're constantly pulled in different directions, and finding time for self-care can seem impossible. But I've learn…

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Gaza: How The Media Manufactures Consent with Hamza Yusuf 54:36

3h ago54:36

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To help us unpick the relationship between Western foreign policy and media our guest this week is Hamza Yusuf is a British-Palestinian writer and journalist whose work focuses on Palestine. He has reported on daily life under occupation for Palestinians, including home demolitions and forced expulsion and the conditions for Palestinians in Israeli…

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Episode 50: Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine 47:30

6h ago47:30

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In this episode of Culture Bites, chef Salam Dakkak joins Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews to talk about her award-winning Levantine cuisine and the "nafas", or soul, that she shares through her cooking. The Palestinian-Jordanian owner of Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam, named in honour of her mother, revives the tastes and traditions of home in her kit…

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What Goes With What: Julia Turshen dishes about ease and intuition in the kitchen 51:31

3d ago51:31

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In this episode, host Amy O’Neill Houck speaks with Julia Turshen, a cookbook author and recipe developer, teacher, writer, and podcaster. Her last book, Simply Julia is a bestseller. Julia’s newest book, "What Goes with What" is hot off the presses, and is a collection of 100 recipes, but more than that, it’s a visual guide to putting meals togeth…

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Q&A: Muhammad Jalal Talks Gaza, Podcasts & US Empire 1:35:01

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Please subscribe ** Dr Yakoob Ahmed interviews your host, Muhammad Jalal. The genocide in Gaza and the need for enlightened activism was captured by the guests and content that came out on The Thinking Muslim. We had become accustomed to calls for immediate action, some of which were short-lived. But what The Thinking Muslim did was to place this a…

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Episode 49: Is Love Blind, Habibi? 45:58

9d ago45:58

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In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal start the show with exciting news: the podcast has been shortlisted for a Signal Award in the Best Co-host Team category. Fans of the show have until October 17 to cast their votes here. Please get voting! Maan got the chance to visit NYU Abu Dhabi this week and explo…

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Is Modernity Destroying Childhood? With Ahmed Paul Keeler 1:34:45

12d ago1:34:45

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Is modern society failing our children? Has the quest for constant progress, through the use of technology and the desire to constantly engage our children with stimuli and keep them busy with lives that we have curated for them, been to the detriment of childhood? A recent global childhood report found that British children are the most unhappy in…

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Episode 48: The Palestinian storytellers sharing their lives with the world 35:59

17d ago35:59

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This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews cover the collective struggle of Coldplay fans who tried to buy tickets for the band’s concerts in Abu Dhabi in January. People queued online for hours hoping to be among the lucky ones to get their hands on a ticket but many found tens or hundreds of thousands already ahead of them. D…

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Why US Muslims are Abandoning Harris with Sami Hamdi 1:47:28

19d ago1:47:28

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Apologies for the slight deterioration in sound, especially in the first 30 minutes of the interview. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim The ongoing slaughter in Gaza and now the carpet bombing of Lebanon has at its …

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Between Two Families: The Stepdad’s Dilemma 12:50

13d ago12:50

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Send us a text In this episode, I tackle the tough reality of being a stepfather in a blended family while dealing with the estrangement from my own biological kids. It's a challenging position—trying to be present for your partner’s children while feeling the weight of distance from your own. This episode is about navigating that “Stepdad’s Dilemm…

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Endangered Eating: Culinary historian Sarah Lohman on disappearing foods and food traditions 47:26

21d ago47:26

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In this episode of Eat. Drink. Think. we speak with culinary historian Sarah Lohman, author of Endangered Eating, a culinary travelog with a distinct purpose: telling the story of foods and food traditions that are in danger of disappearing. We talk about how Sarah found these vanishing foods, and how eating these endangered foods may or may not be…

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Daniel Haqiqatjou | The ‘Dawah Mafia’ and Muslim women in leadership | BB #142 1:20:30

17d ago1:20:30

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In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent American Muslim debater, lecturer and YouTuber Daniel Haqiqatjou. DISCLAIMER: This episode was filmed on 11/10/23. Topics of discussion include: Daniel's public exchange with Uthman ibn Farooq at the 'Authentic Ilm Conference' in November 2022. D…

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Respectful Stepparenting: Adding Value Without Replacing 23:50

25d ago23:50

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why blending a family can sometimes feel like mixing oil and water? Join us on Blended Families Unblended Insights as we dissect a recent disagreement with my wife to illustrate the complex dynamics of parenting in a blended family. We use a whiteboard to map out the intricate relationships and common pitfalls,…

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Exploding Pagers and Shattered Credibility with Sami Hamdi 1:02:50

18d ago1:02:50

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Join our Telegram channel Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Sami Hamdi has been at the fore of the conversation about how Muslims should respond to the unparalleled attack upon …

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Episode 47: Celebrating our podcast's first anniversary 33:57

1M ago33:57

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Culture Bites turns one this week! To celebrate the anniversary, hosts Farah Andrews, Enas Refaei and Maan Jalal look back on their favourite moments, and Farah gives the team a podcast present in the form of a big concert announcement in Abu Dhabi. Listen to catch the exciting news. Also coming to the UAE is the much-debated Donald Trump biopic, T…

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Can the Sunni-Shia schism be resolved? With Dr Tareq al-Suwaidan 36:46

26d ago36:46

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The Sunni Shia divide remains an open wound and a means by which our enemies meddle in our internal affairs. Since the war on terror, and the horrible sectarianism unleashed on Iraq, this divide has got even bigger and has often led to bloody violence. However, amidst this turmoil, we often hear voices from within the Ummah and beyond, dreaming of …

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Building a Strong Stepfather-Stepson Relationship: Perspective, Compassion, and Love 14:29

1M ago14:29

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Send us a text 🔑 Unlock the Secret to a Strong Stepfather-Stepson Bond! 🔑 Did you know that over 40% of families in the US are blended or remarried? If you're navigating this journey, this video is for you! In this [14-minute] guide, we explore the three essential pillars for building a meaningful relationship between a stepfather and his stepson: …

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Episode 46: Are con artists cultural icons and are awards ceremonies still relevant? 32:40

1M ago32:40

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This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Maan Jalal break down the appeal of Netflix’s new show, The Perfect Couple. The murder mystery follows the lives of the wealthy Winbury family on the day of their son’s wedding, when one of the guests is found dead on the beach. The Perfect Couple has become Netflix's most popular show in the UAE si…

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What We Get Wrong About Studying Muslim History With Dr Yakoob Ahmed 1:12:47

1M ago1:12:47

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It is said a people without a past are a lost soul. And in today’s turbulent world, the Muslim ummah has come to realise that we have, in many cases, been taught a version of history that fails to appreciate what the late Shabbir Akhtar called Islam as a imperial faith. Dr Yakoob Ahmed is an academic specialising in late Ottoman history. He was unt…

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3 Errors That Disrupt Blended Families (And How to Fix Them Fast) 26:03

1M ago26:03

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Send us a text Blended families come with their own unique set of challenges, but with the right strategies, you can create a more connected, peaceful home. In this video, I break down 3 major roadblocks that could be slowing your family down: lack of regular family meetings, overuse of technology, and failure to communicate a shared vision. I’ve b…

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Episode 45: How language illustrates cultural connections and the great Oasis wait 39:09

2M ago39:09

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What can the evolution of languages tell us about a place and time in history? In this week’s Culture Bites podcast, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal draw inspiration from the multi-volume Arabic-Latin dictionary project led by Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, and discuss common root words across languages. They…

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Mnar Adley | Living under Israeli occupation, Syria & betrayal of Arab rulers | BB #141 54:31

1M ago54:31

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In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Mnar Adley, the founder and director of the U.S. based pro-Palestine media outlet Mint Press News. Topics of discussion include: Getting into journalism and starting Mint Press News. Living under Israeli occupation from the age of 9-13. The war in Syria and the role of the Wes…

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Why Has the Muslim Ummah Failed Gaza? With Dr Tareq al-Suwaidan 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Gaza has been a hurtful experience. This year we saw the passing of a milestone, 100 years without a central leadership. The last Ottoman Caliphate, with all its faults, remained a global force and acted as a shield for this ummah. So why have we declined to such a degree …

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Blended Families & Life's Journey: Beginning of Trial & Error Podcast 19:06

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Send us a text After a long journey of self-discovery, I'm thrilled to introduce the Jalal Wilson: Trial & Error Podcast. This show is dedicated to exploring the trials and triumphs of blended family life and all the complexities that come with it. Join me, Jalal Wilson, as I share real, unfiltered experiences and insights on navigating the unique …

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Episode 44: What does fine art smell like? 41:25

2M ago41:25

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In this week's episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal imagine what it would be like if art were appreciated not just visually, but also through scent. Inspired by a project at the National Museum in Krakow, The National speaks to curators at Louvre Abu Dhabi to decipher the smell of selected pieces in their collec…

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Dr. Farooq Azizi | Is Afghanistan under the Taliban safe to invest in? | BB #140 22:17

2M ago22:17

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In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr. Farooq Azizi, the chief advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Topics of discussion include: How much has the $9.5 billion assets frozen by the U.S. impacted trade and commerce in Afghanistan? How much has negative media cov…

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Episode 43: Has Blake Lively proved there is such thing as bad movie publicity? 38:37

2M ago38:37

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In this week's episode of the Culture Bites podcast, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal break down the press tour drama surrounding new film It Ends with Us. Beyond reported rifts on set between lead actress Blake Lively and co-star and director Justin Baldoni, critics are unimpressed with Lively’s movie marketing approach. Farah point…

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Simmer ‘till Done: The Art and Simplicity of Beans with Steve Sando, author of The Bean Book 43:24

2M ago43:24

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Steve Sando, the self-proclaimed bean freak and founder of Rancho Gordo, joins host Amy O’Neill Houck to talk beans. Drawing from 25 years of experience in growing, sourcing, and cooking beans, Sando shares recipes, tips and entertaining anecdotes that will have you reaching for your own beans to boil. We dive into his latest project, The Bean Book…

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Resisting US Hegemony with Matt Kennard 58:07

2M ago58:07

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Today, The United States strides the globe as one of the world's most powerful empires ever witnessed. Its hegemonic ambition, devised after the Second World War and consolidated with the untimely fall of the Soviet Union, knows little limits. With a litany of military bases, a network of alliances, an international economic architecture that place…

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Abdul Qahar Balkhi | Liberation, Girl’s Education & Relations With Pakistan | BB #139 46:44

2M ago46:44

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In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Abdul Qahar Balkhi. Topics of discussion include: What have been the biggest achievements and challenges for Afghanistan since liberation? Recognition and engagement with the i…

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Episode 42: What do Banksy's animal artworks really mean? 29:52

2M ago29:52

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Enas Refaei is back for this episode of Culture Bites, joining Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal to preview the popular 1990s and 2000s music artists coming to the UAE this season. The Backstreet Boys are returning to Abu Dhabi this October, a little more than a year since their last performance in the capital. But they are not the only act bringing nos…

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Managing Your Money and the Halal Economy with Harris Irfan 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

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For a conscientious Muslim, managing ones money in the West can be a difficult prospect. Islam has a series of rules to do with money, the prohibition of riba (interest) being the key one, and rules on trade that often places it at odds with a rather laissez faire Neo liberal model. Muslims feel a sense of unease when we place our money in banks or…

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Episode 41: Why shawarmas are an unexpected star of Marvel movies 35:06

2M ago35:06

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This week on Culture Bites podcast, hosts Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal give a roundup of House of the Dragon as season two ends. With eight episodes, it was already short, but the finale also left the hosts feeling short changed. They review the show and discuss the challenges of adapting fantasy novels into TV series. With the Olympics almost comi…

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The Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh - with Dr Azzam Tamimi (Analysis) 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Until last week, all the talk in the west was that of a developing ceasefire agreement for Gaza. That talk is now about a regional conflict. The lead negotiator, Ismail Haniyah, May Allah have mercy on him and accord to him the status of shahadah, was assassinated in an audacious attack in Tehran. This follows the death of a high-profile commander,…

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Episode 40: What we’ve watched, read, listened to and enjoyed this year so far 29:54

3M ago29:54

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It’s a special summer edition of Culture Bites this week. To mark the halfway point of the year, hosts Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal take the opportunity to look back at their favourite cultural experiences so far. From books and movies to art exhibitions and music concerts, the hosts share their top picks in a moment to celebrate all the year has h…

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Bangladesh – Hasina’s Brutal Crackdown with Dilly Hussain 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

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To help us understand the situation in Bangladesh after the student protests, journalist and commentator Dilly Hussain joins us. Dilly is known for his public engagements, his fearless contribution to Muslim conversation, and his editorship of 5pillars. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, plea…

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Translating the Qur’an for Today with Professor Abdel Haleem 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

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The Quran is the majestic word of Allah (swt), it gives Muslims life. In the Quran, Allah speaks to all human beings and those that read the Quran revere the majesty of its style and prose. Professor Muhammad A. S. Abdel Haleem is the Professor of Islamic Studies and director of the Centre for Islamic Studies at the School of Oriental and African S…

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Episode 39: Was Adidas right to axe Bella Hadid from its SL72 campaign? 36:31

3M ago36:31

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In this week's episode of Culture Bites, hosts Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal highlight some of their top picks from this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. With Shogun and The Bear leading the race, the hype has officially begun ahead of the awards ceremony taking place on September 15. To mark the tragic passing of Iranian contemporary artis…

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A Market for Equity: A Conversation with Sagdrina Jalal and Nino Budabin McQuown from the Farmers Market Coalition 55:36

3M ago55:36

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In this episode of Eat.Drink.Think. sponsored by the Farmers Market Coalition, host Amy O’Neill Houck speaks with Sagdrina Jalal and Nino Budabin McQuown about the farmers market movement, and how markets can be a place of empowerment and connection for everyone, but especially folks from marginalized communities. We talk about the delight of growi…

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The Gaza Surge - Analysing the UK Elections with Riaz Hasan 54:19

3M ago54:19

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This week, I invite Riaz Hasan, an economist and data scientist who has worked with me throughout this period on the elections. Riaz and I worked together over these past weeks to inject some data into the conversation about Muslim electoral weight. He was instrumental in offering the communities advice on moving forward, using the clarity of numbe…

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Episode 38: A new dawn for Arabic true crime and Dubai’s Editions art fair 29:29

3M ago29:29

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In this week’s episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Maan Jalal discuss the up-and-coming true crime genre in the Arab world with the release of the docuseries, Dark Minds. The show details some of the most heinous murders from across the region, featuring interviews and dramatic re-enactments. Enas shares a glimpse of the episode she sta…

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The Political Strategy of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ With Dr Fadhl Hasan 1:12:54

3M ago1:12:54

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A question many Western analysts have attempted to answer is whether Islam is a political faith. To help us understand the subject, we have invited an Dr. Fadhl Hasan. Dr Fadl is a Co-Founder of the Dar Al Ilm Institute. He was born and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he memorised the Quran and attained his foundational knowledge of Arabic an…

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Episode 37: Arab stories being told through film and Ambani wedding timeline explained 33:36

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In this week’s episode of Culture Bites podcast, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal share highlights from this year's Amman International Film Festival, where a an impressive roster of documentaries and dramas from Arab filmmakers are being screened, and have already got global conversation going. The hosts share some of the titles wor…

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Dr. Hatem Bazian | Decolonisation and U.S. hegemony in the Muslim world | BB #138 1:16:33

4M ago1:16:33

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In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent Palestinian American scholar of decolonisation and Islamic theology, and the co-founder of Zaytuna College, Dr. Hatem Bazian. Topics of discussion include: What have pro-Palestine student encampments achieved? Institutional decolonialism and decolonialism in real…

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Episode 36: Glastonbury from a Palestine cause perspective and Goodbye Julia thoughts 28:24

4M ago28:24

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In this week’s episode of the Culture Bites podcast, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews talk about all the moments when the Palestinian cause was front and centre at Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK, from the flags to the references from Coldplay, Damin Albarn, Charlotte Church and Arab region’s 47Soul. Farah then covers the recent controversy…

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Special - Leanne Mohamad: The Courage to Defy The Labour Party 29:20

4M ago29:20

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Urgent Call: To help leanne’s campaign in the last few days head to https://airtable.com/appE47RFg1wKrv41... This is probably the most important political campaign in the country. Leanne Mohamad is looking to cause a massive political upset for Labour this election night. Leanne Mohamad is a British Palestinian organiser and politician who is looki…

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Muhammad Jalal | Podcasting principles, Labour tribalism & The Muslim Vote | BB #137 1:34:24

4M ago1:34:24

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In this much anticipated episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain spoke with the prominent thinker, writer, researcher, and founder of the Thinking Muslim Podcast, Muhammad Jalal. Topics of discussion include: Podcasting styles and principles of platforming guests. Is George Galloway an ally or an opportunist? American hegemony, Saudi A…

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Episode 35: Taylor Swift concert highlights, Elissa and all that jazz 32:18

4M ago32:18

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In this week’s episode of the Culture Bites podcast, host Farah Andrews is back, joining Enas Refaei and Maan Jalal. Farah has a lot to say about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, having attended an Edinburgh concert. The hosts chat about the intense energy of Swifties, which registered seismic activity recorded up to 6km away, and highlights from the nigh…

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Shakeel Afsar | Grassroots activism, tribal politics & split vote situation | BB #136 50:17

3M ago50:17

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In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Kashmiri activist, pro-Palestine campaigner and businessman from Birmingham, Shakeel Afsar. Topics of discussion include: Gaza genocide and British government’s complicity. Punishing Labour and running as an independent parliamentary candidate in Birmingham Hall Green. Why…

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