Episodes
Dr. Salman sits down with the president of a united Ulama Council whose groundbreaking work has transformed not only Africa but also the global Muslim scene, māshāAllāh.
Published 11/01/24
In this much anticipated sequel, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi outlines his advice to beginner, intermediate and advanced students of knowledge on the Aqida schools of thought. Which one should I follow?Who is ‘deviant’ and who is ‘upon the Truth’?Where did these differences come from?What should ‘Aqida’ look like for the 21st century? He discusses these and more with both Dr Salman Butt and Umer Suleman. Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be at the front of the...
Published 10/25/24
“America has defeated itself” In today’s podcast, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad speaks to Dr. Salman Butt to discuss the lessons learned from one year of live-streamed genocide in Gaza. They talk about the Muslim world, the failure of so-called Muslim rulers, what the Shaykh is concerned about, and what we need to do moving forward.
Published 10/18/24
Dr. Salman Butt and Umer Suleman caught up with Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi to ask what he’s learned over the last 12 months of the Gaza genocide, as part of a two-episode special.
Published 10/04/24
In today’s episode of Empowered by Islam21c, we are joined by Professor David Miller, a sociologist and expert on Islamophobia, propaganda, spin, and lobbying. He has spent years academically studying Zionism and its connection to global Islamophobia, and he mentions that not many people know this, but the recent far-right riots in the UK were instigated by assets of the so-called ‘state’ of Israel. He also discussed something very interesting about the unrecognised strength of...
Published 08/15/24
In this episode of Empowered by Islam21c, Dr. Salman Butt puts audience questions to Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad on the UK’s racist riots that have made the headlines all around the world. Why is this happening, and what is our duty as Muslims to protect our communities and the society around us? Watch to find out and have your say.
Published 08/07/24
“The end of a 2,000-year-long PR campaign” Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis, CEO and founder of Sapience Institute, describes the difference between God’s love as described in Christianity and Islam.
Published 08/03/24
You’ve all heard of the Productive Muslim, but wait till you hear that its founder was once unproductive 😶 Dr. Salman Butt is joined by a live audience as he sits down with Mohammed Faris on this episode of Empowered by Islam21c to answer all things productivity. Faris talks about the secret ingredient to being productive, the reasons why we procrastinate, common pitfalls in people’s productive journey, how discipline and love are both required to being a high performer, and a...
Published 07/18/24
Did you know there was a declaration of Jihad to save Muslims in Europe? In today’s special episode of Empowered on the anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide, Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Shaykh Mostahfiz Gani and Umer Suleman on some key lessons we need to learn, particularly contrasting it to the Gaza genocide today.
Published 07/11/24
Shaykh Abdurraheem Green discusses some thoughts about the upcoming coming general election this week. He has been active in the community for many years (Allāh preserve him) and he says this time, things seem very different…
Published 07/02/24
Senior Labour Party sources told the Jewish Chronicle that there was “deep concern” over the impact of The Muslim Vote campaigning on the election. Today we speak to Riaz Hassan, the data scientist that we geeked out with showing us the statistical impact of the Muslim Vote in the upcoming general election. We dig into some spreadsheets, in this episode of Empowered by Islam21c, the weekly podcast where we collaborate with leading voices to discuss Islam’s solutions to 21st...
Published 06/29/24
We sat down with Ustadh Yusuf Ponders, a dedicated researcher and manager at Sapience Institute’s Lighthouse Mentoring Project. He shares his experiences and the invaluable services provided by the project, which supports anyone in navigating and resolving their doubts and specious arguments concerning Islam. Yusuf discusses the typical profile of those seeking help, the nature of doubts they face, and how these doubts are often rooted in a lack of understanding or misinformation. He...
Published 06/08/24
Rishi Sunak has called a surprise general election for 4th July – that’s only 40 days away! But this election is going to be about Gaza. We spoke to Dr. Wajid Akhter and Umer Suleman to discuss The Muslim Vote – a united movement among the UK Muslim community like never before that’s done loads of research into Muslim constituencies, and even held a national town hall where hundreds of Muslims came together from all over the UK to discuss our strategies.
Published 05/25/24
Students have been all over the news in the last few weeks. Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad and other Muslim leaders urged people to support the student encampments in the US when they began and since then student protests have spread like wildfire. We’ve seen encampments spreading across the UK and Europe, and Muslim students have been speaking with us from the ground.  Shaykh Haitham and Dr. Salman Butt discuss some of their most frequently asked questions and issues,...
Published 05/16/24
No European country has gone further than Germany in its violent crack-down on Palestinian solidarity, but western media outlets are silent. Dr. Salman Butt speaks to historian Dr. Stef Keris who was raised in Germany and knows the people and landscape well enough to help us understand just what the heck is happening and what we need to do about it.
Published 05/04/24
Dr Asim Qureshi from CAGE, the NGO recently smeared by Michael Gove as “extremist” delivers a masterclass on the new definition of extremism and the “disaster” of its announcement. We discuss the Labour party’s disastrous blunder and its apparent contempt for Muslims, the status of Muslims in the UK, why they’re attacking thinkers like Sayyid Qutb, Hassan al-Banna and Mawdudi, as well as the inner workings of the shady Extremism Analysis Unit that’s keeping tabs on YOU. Not...
Published 03/28/24
No Salman, no problem! Umer Suleman steps in while our host recovers from sickness to speak to Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad for a special Empowered podcast just in time for Ramadan 1445. From discussing the current situation in Gaza to shedding light on Islamophobia within the UK establishment, they delve into pressing issues like Rishi Sunak’s speech, the recent incident involving Aaron Bushnell, and not following Saudi.. 😳 Tune in for an insightful discussion that addresses...
Published 03/08/24
In the midst of the ongoing genocide and broader oppression in Palestine, spanning not weeks or months but 75 years, we explore the divine wisdom behind apparent delays in divine intervention. Joined by Shaykh Dr. Ali Ahmed, we dissect the complexities of oppression, resilience, and the divine timeline, going into discussions that address today’s challenges. Victory may seem delayed, but its arrival is imminent.
Published 02/19/24
Ustadh Ahmed Hammuda was our guest for the very first episode of our Empowered by Islam21c Podcast where we discussed the events in and around Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. 4 months later, with Israel showing no cessation of hostilities, we have returned for the sequel that nobody wanted…
Published 02/07/24
In this episode of ‘Empowered by Islam21c’, we bring you a compelling conversation that challenges perceptions, raises questions, and sheds light on the historical and contemporary intersections of tragedy and conflict. Dr. Osman Latiff shares profound insights from his visits to Auschwitz and Sarajevo, the poignant link between the Holocaust and Gaza, as well as the unsettling parallels in propaganda strategies employed by Nazis and the current situation in Palestine.
Published 02/06/24
In this special reaction episode of Empowered by Islam21c Dr Salman Butt speaks live and unedited with Dr Anas Altikriti on today’s historic preliminary judgement from the ICJ ruling in favour of South Africa for its case against Israel. We cut through the propaganda to discuss: – What does the ruling contain? – What does it mean? – What are the implications for either side? – What does it mean for Muslims and the Palestinian cause in the UK? – What campaigns can we formulate off the...
Published 01/26/24
What is the ICJ and why was this an historic week for the world? Can the master’s tools really help dismantle the master’s house? What are the possible outcomes and how can we prepare for them? What should we do now? Renowned Lawyer Ustadh Fahad Ansari explains what the World Court or International Court of Justice (ICJ) is, what happened this week in the genocide case brought by South Africa against Israel, why it is an historic occasion, and what we can do to prepare for the...
Published 01/14/24
Meet the Group Revolutionising the Charity Sector
Published 12/23/23
In this episode of 'Empowered by Islam21c', we spoke with Shaykh Omar Suleiman to hear how the Palestinian cause has forced international powers to shed all pretences and masks. Using his experiences of fearlessly speaking truth as a starting point, he reflects on the resilience displayed by the people of Gaza day and night. They are fully aware that their suffering is propelling Da'wah, bringing people from around the world to accept Islam.
Published 12/08/23