Blogging Theology has quickly become one of the most prominent religious academic forums where leading intellectuals discuss pertinent religious topics such as "The Problem of Evil", "Evolution" and "Comparative Religion.  In this podcast, we are joined by Blogging Theology to discuss the inspiration behind his forum, the relationship between Islam and the West, and the current spiritual crisis our world is in.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:36 Inspiration Behind Blogging Theology 3:41...

Transhumanism is a threat to our humanity. As technology rapidly advances to improve every aspect of our life, it also has its downfalls. Transhumanism seeks to transform humans into the next stage: the age of robots. According to them, we began as chemicals, evolved into apes, evolved into humans, and now we must evolve into robots.  In this podcast, we are joined by Tamim Mobayed, to discuss the Transhumanism movement, their beliefs about human progress, and how it can eliminate our...

How long will America continue to run the world? Will China surpass them in the future? Where does India fit into all this?  Questions like these can only be answered by understanding the science behind the rise and fall of civilizations. Every empire that has existed has risen to prominence; however, it eventually collapsed.  Today we are joined by Ottoman historian, Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, to discuss the factors that cause society to rise and dominate the world and the symptoms that lead to its...

Intelligent Design was a movement created in the 1980s to argue that a designer must exist because the universe is finely tuned. Advocates for this movement included Christians, Muslims, Agnostics, and even Atheists. Theists, including Muslims, have wholeheartedly accepted this movement to prove the existence of God; however, adopting this position comes with its weaknesses.  In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik to discuss the origins of Intelligent Design, the premises of...

Aristotle said, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Knowing yourself is the process of understanding you – the human being – on deeper levels than the surface. It is an unpredictable road that you must be willing to explore. It brings you face-to-face with your deep self-doubts and insecurities. It makes you take a serious look at the way you are living your life and put it to question. In this podcast, we are joined by Anghel to discuss the importance of knowing yourself...

Being famous has its advantages. It provides you a large platform to help people with their problems, fundraise thousands of dollars for humanitarian efforts and allows you to make noteworthy connections. But fame can also eat away at your soul. It can change your intentions and ultimately, you can lose yourself if you're not careful. In this podcast, we are joined by Lara Radwan, Founder of Kinda Halal, to discuss life as a social media influencer, dealing with an identity crisis, and...

Life is like the wheel of fortune. There are moments where we will have our highlights, such as graduation, marriage, and, becoming a parent. But also there will be times of hardships, such as losing a loved one, becoming fatally ill, and financial hardship. So what is our response when our life falls apart and adversity takes over? In this podcast, Ahmed is invited by the South Fraser and Beacon Unitarians to discuss what the Islamic perspective is to overcome adversity and the correct...

Imagine yourself lying down in your grave with no one around you. You sit there reflecting on your life and all the mistakes you made. You wish you had taken advantage of your life but now it's too late. Now the only thing that awaits you is your judgment. And that judgment either leads to salvation or horror. In this podcast, we discuss some reflections upon death, including Ahmed's close encounter with seeing his life flash before his eyes. If you want to prepare for death, then this...

"Mankind prays for evil just as they pray for good for indeed they are hasty."  Often we attribute our downfall and our failures to others praying against us but what if the acceptance of our prayers is the reason for it instead? In this podcast, we discuss the mechanisms behind prayer, avoiding prayers that cause us evil, and learning the etiquette behind asking God for assistance.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Man Prays for Evil Just as He Does For Good 12:04 Delaying Gratification 34:55 How...

Imagine receiving news that your beloved family member has been locked up and thrown in jail because of his religion. Imagine the pain of knowing he's being tortured and knowing you may never hear from him again. In today's podcast, we are joined by prominent Uyghur activist, Kabir Qurban, to discuss the plight of the Uyghur people and what the solution moving forward is. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:32 What is Occurring in East Turkistan? 7:51 How I Can Help 10:59 Moment when you Heard your...

God says "If you tried to count the blessings of God, you would never be able to count them. Truly, humankind is ungrateful." According to Forbes, Psychology Today, and other sources, gratitude is the key to one's success and motivation. If practiced properly, gratitude can act as a shield that can protect you mentally from any hardship or hurdle. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of remaining grateful, counting one's blessings, and how being grateful is the key to...

Procrastination is the primary hurdle preventing us from succeeding in our goals and we can't seem to overcome it. The advent of social media is largely to blame for this phenomenon. In this podcast, we are joined by Ayadh to discuss ways to defeat procrastination, leaving behind the fame of TikTok, and motivating ourselves to accomplish all our goals.  Intro song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e26WEmSGMgg Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 00:55 Motivation and Discipline 17:09 Fixing Sleeping...

“The strong are not those who defeat people. Rather, the strong are those who defeat their nafs (ego)."-Prophet Muhammad The Ego is the number one enemy we must defeat in our life. It is responsible for our pride, arrogance, envy, and corrupting our intention. If left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on our lives and destroy our relationships.  In this podcast, we are joined by Aanghel to discuss how to defeat the ego, understanding Sufism, and acquiring the Alchemy of...

In today's age, society has informed us there are more than 2 genders. The traditional understanding of gender being between "male" and "female" has been discarded and several other genders have been created. So is gender really a social construct or a Divine Construct?  In this podcast, we are joined by Mobeen Vaid, author of "Sexual Identity: An Islamic Perspective" to discuss this pertinent topic.  #islam #podcast #gender Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:58 What is going on? 11:00 Lack of...

The theory of evolution has historically been used as a critique against religion. Scripture claims God had created Adam (AS) but science states Adam was created through a series of random mutations. Who is correct: scripture or science? Or is there a middle-ground where both religion and science can be compatible?  During this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik, author of "Islam and Evolution", to discuss this pertinent topic and try to understand the Islamic perspective on...

Today marks the beginning of National Suicide Prevention Week. It is a week dedicated to bringing awareness around the topic of suicide, the harms associated with it, and how to prevent it. We are joined by world-renowned scholar, Dr. Rania Awaad to discuss this pertinent topic and how we can prevent suicide from occurring and addressing the symptoms leading up to it. Here are some resources on the works of Dr. Rania and on understanding suicides: Stanford Muslim Mental Health and Islamic...

Salahuddin, the great liberator of Jerusalem, is widely recognized as a worldwide icon who drastically changed the world. In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Husni to discuss the reasons why Salahuddin was successful and the lessons we can derive from his life and teachings.

Anti-Vaccine rhetoric is rampant in today's discourse as people are abstaining from obtaining a COVID vaccine. In today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mohamed Ghilan to discuss why the arguments put forth from anti-Vaxxers are false, the history behind the movement, as well as its founder, and the reasons people fall into the trap of being anti-Vaccine.  Introduction Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e26WEmSGMgg 0:00 Intro  2:09 Thoughts on COVID 14:33 Message to Anti-Vaxxers 15:47...

Social Justice seems to be dominating everyone's minds with prominent movements like Black Lives Matter dominating the headlines. But what exactly is social justice and how do we acquire it? In this podcast, we are joined by Shaykh Dawud Walid, author of Towards Sacred Activism, to discuss social justice and prominent movements such as Black Lives Matter. 

Jack Parsons, the Father of the Space Age, was openly a satanist and created many of his inventions due to black magic. But more importantly than all, he met Dajjal (The AntiChrist) and became acquainted with him. In this podcast, we discuss the occultic tendencies of Jack Parsons and the role magic played in developing his inventions. 

Readers are Leaders. They are the ones shaping society and the ones in power. But reading can also transform your life and provide you the motivation you need to accomplish your life goals. In this podcast, we are joined by Hassam Munir to discuss how reading can transform your life.

50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s clear this is a major problem. What are the reasons behind it and how can we prevent it? In this podcast, we are joined by Certified Mediator and Consultant, Imam Yahya Momla, to answer these pressing questions. 

What is the purpose of life? Is there such a thing as Islamic meditation? Why is everyone so depressed nowadays and what is the solution to it? In this podcast, we are joined by Aanghel, cofounder of The3Muslims Podcast, to answer these major questions and how to find meaning within our lives.

Arguably one of the greatest philosophers alive, Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas has published masterpiece philosophical treaties, built a beautiful, world-class university, and was awarded the highest awards by several international governments. Although he might not be a household name, Professor Attas' ideas have dramatically changed much of the Muslim world. In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud, holder of the Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas Distinguished Chair of...

Social media may be the world’s biggest addiction. This addiction is eating people’s time, forcing people to chase after followers, and responsible for developing physiological changes in people’s brains. In this podcast, we are joined by Omar Usman, author of “The Fiqh of Social Media” to discuss the harms associated with social media and advice on how to overcome this addiction.