The Muslim Vibe Podcast
Join host Salim Kassam in conversation with inspiring Muslim leaders who share their ideas and stories on challenges modern Muslims experience. Topics encompass faith, culture, and community issues important to Muslims. This bi-weekly podcast aims to provide a space for anyone wanting to stay connected to their Muslim identity and motivated by others accomplishing great things.
Episodes
The Holy Quran and the Kinder Egg Analogy (ft. Imranali Khaki and Tahira Mahdiyya) - Ep155
On this episode, Salim is joined by Imranali Khaki and Tahira Mahdiyya. This duo has been helping families build a better relationship with the Quran. They discuss different ways of engaging children with both individual Surahs and the Quran as a whole by drawing on short stories and verses with practical lessons to learn from.
The couple shares practical tips that help cultivate a Quranic spirit
What Going Viral Did To My Soul (ft. Mohammad Taher AKA The Airport Guy) - Ep154
Salim speaks to Mohammad Taher AKA The Airport Guy about his journey through engineering and how he quickly became one of the most recognisable faces in the aviation industry.
They discuss his childhood, overcoming cultural barriers to chase his dream and the skills he needed to help him progress in his career.
Alongside his journey through the world of engineering, his social media following
Palestine: What more can we do? (ft. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak & Sayed Ammar Kazmi) - Ep153
Salim is joined by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Sayed Ammar Kazmi on this week's podcast. They discuss current actions being taken such as protests and the BDS movement and importantly their effectiveness in making a difference to the situation in Gaza.
They also discuss the current political system and Salim poses the question as to whether modern mainstream politics is effectively broken?
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Palestine and the systems of oppression (ft. Hasanain Jaffer) - Ep152
The Muslim Vibe Podcast is back and so is our former host Salim Kassam! It's been almost 8 months since our last episode and two years since Salim was in the hot seat, but we're back in action and plan to publish an episode every 2 weeks (inshallah!).
In our first episode back, Salim talks to Hasanain Jaffer, a social justice educator and activist who speaks regularly on racism, white sup
EP151: Ramadan Reflections With Aliyah Umm Raiyan
In this enlightening episode, we dive into the heart of Ramadan with our special guest, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan, the author of "Ramadan Reflections: A Journey Through the Qur'an." Join us as we explore the key takeaways from her book, discuss the importance of deepening our connection with the Qur'an, and learn how to make the most of this blessed month. Aliyah shares her insights on
EP150: Bridging the Gap: Science, Media, and Unity in the Muslim World with Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan
In this enlightening episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we talk with the renowned Dr. Tareq Mohammed Al-Suwaidan, a prolific Islamic author, speaker, and businessman. Together, they delve into the harmony between science and Islam, discussing how the two can complement and enrich one another. Dr. Al-Suwaidan shares his insights on the role of media in spreading the message of Islam and how it can
EP149: Two Billion Strong: The Intersection of Islam & Environmentalism (ft. Hamzah Iqbal)
In this episode, I speak with Hamzah Iqbal, an environmental activist working for IFEES who has his own podcast where he talks to people about Islam and the environment. We explore the intersection of Islam and environmentalism. We discuss the current environmental crisis, its potential impact on Muslim countries, and the role that submission to Allah plays in promoting environmental stewardship.
EP148: Re-Understanding the Holy Quran (Brother Ali Hashimi)
In this podcast, we speak with Ali Hashimi, a scholar & entrepreneur based in New Zealand who works on a variety of social enterprise projects for the benefit of mankind. Alongside various humanitarian projects, his organisation, The Rising Sun, offer a course and app which aims to help Muslims gain a deeper understanding of the Quran. We discuss his projects as well as a deep-dive conversatio
EP147: Muslim Filmmaking & The Islamic Entertainment Industry (Abrar Hussain)
In this podcast interview, Abrar Hussain tells us about his journey as a British Muslim filmmaker.
Abrar has always been interested in film-making and decided to pursue it as a career after studying media at university. His films, 'One Day in the Haram' and 'One Night in Al-Aqsa' have won several awards. His new documentary film 'The Balance' provides a unique insight into the rise of the Is
EP146: Haute Hijab, Muslim Identity & Entrepreneurial Growth (Melanie Elturk)
Ever wondered what it's like to be a Muslim woman in business? Or how to create a brand that represents both your religious and cultural identity? In this podcast interview, CEO of Haute Hijab, Melanie Elturk, chats with us about her experiences as a hijabi entrepreneur.
This is an interesting and insightful interview with a successful Muslim businesswoman. If you're looking for advice on ho
EP145: Muslim Creatives & Future of Islamic Art (ft Mustaali Raj)
In this episode, we speak with Mustaali Raj, a graphic designer and visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada. We talk about his journey into the creative industry, his challenges, and his recent 30 Days of Ramadan NFT project.
You can follow Mustaali and his work here: https://www.instagram.com/mraj/
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EP144: How NFTs, Crypto, and Media will impact Muslim ft: Dustin Craun
In this episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dustin Craun Founder of Beyond Borders Studios and Global Muslim life. In this episode, we discussed crypto, NFTs, and media in regards to how they will impact Muslims in the future.
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EP143: How The Future of Crypto & Metaverse Will Impact Muslims
In this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, on how the future of tech like crypto and the metaverse will impact Muslims in the future.
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EP142: How To Find A Covert narcissist
In this episode, we discuss how to spot a covert narcissist. This is obviously a very sensitive subject which is why our guest today wished to remain anonymous. If you need help with this issue please feel free to contact me with the email below. Please be safe and enjoy your day.
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EP141: A Spiritual Diet (ft. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak & Zainali Panjwani)
In this episode, we discuss the connection between what we eat and our spirituality. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Zainali Panjwani provide a deep insight into the Islamic traditions about the food we eat, the impact it can have on our bodies and souls, and most importantly how it can help us get closer to Allah. As it is the month of Ramadan, a month of spirituality but also a time when come together a
EP140: It’s Time To Change How Muslims Give Zakat (ft. Ibrahim Khan - Islamic Finance Guru)
We speak with Ibrahim Khan from Islamic Finance Guru about how Muslims can manage their money better this Ramadan, with a rise in inflation and financial turbulence. We also discuss Zakat and how both Muslim donors and charities should reconsider the type of charitable projects they invest in.
Check out the Zakat Calculator here: https://www.islamicfinanceguru.com/smart-zakat
EP139: Making The Pillars App (ft. Abdul-Rahman Abbas)
In this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, Co-Founder of the popular prayer app, Pillars. Abdul-Rahman shares the origin story behind that app that has swept the Muslim community by storm and become one of the most popular Muslim apps!
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EP138: Rethinking Muslim Orphan Sponsorship (ft. Amna Mirza - Zakat Foundation of America)
In this episode, Amna explains how the Zakat Foundation of America is fixing the alarming issue of some orphan children not being sponsored because of how they look. We discuss the topic of how Muslims currently go about sponsoring orphans through Muslim charities, and where we can improve.
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Malcolm X: A Legacy of Tawhid (ft. Sheikh Hashim Ali)
In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Hajj Malcolm X to mark his death anniversary. We are joined by Sheikh Hashim Ali, a scholar and dedicated community activist in California. We discuss the impact of Malcolm X and the lessons Muslims can learn from his life, especially his sincerity and belief in Tawhid. Sheikh Hashim is a close friend of Malcolm X's daughter, Quibila Shabaz and wa
EP136: The Power of Poetry (ft. Taher Adel)
I speak with poet, Taher Adel, about the power of poetry and how this artform can transcend communities. Taher provided an insight into the Islamic and Arabic inspiration behind his poetry. We also discussed the role of London's fried chicken in his journey of poetry. (ps: I forgot to record an intro and outro for this episode!).
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EP135: Using Data to Empower The Muslim Community (ft. Sadiq Dorasat)
In this episode, I speak with Sadiq Dorasat from Muslim Census. Muslim Census is an
organisation that started just 18 months ago with an aim to collate data from the Muslim
community to better serve their needs. Recently, Muslim Census made big waves after
surveying 40,000 Muslims in the UK about the lack of interest-free student loans and the
impact on their higher education. In this episode, we
EP134: The Muslim Experience in America Post 9/11 (ft. Shahjehan Khan)
In this week’s episode I speak with the host of the new podcast, King Of The World. It is a storytelling podcast which document’s Shahjehan’s life as a young Pakistani Muslim after the events of 9/11. In this episode we speak about the project as well as the identity crisis many Western Muslims experience on the day that changed everything, September 12th 2001…
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EP133: Moving 'Towards Faith' (ft. Shahbaz Mirza)
I speak with Shahbaz Mirza from Towards Faith (formerly Ramadan Legacy Planner), who creates innovative lifestyle products for Muslims to move towards faith, such as guided journals. In the podcast, we speak about practical steps and routines Muslims can perform to gain closeness to Allah - and why Islam is a solution for many of the struggles people face. I managed to catch a world exclusive by a
EP132: Finding Allah & Reviving The Heart (ft. Sheikh Javad Shomali)
In this episode, I speak with Sheikh Javad Shomali about how we can find God in our lives and keep Him. We also discussed Sheikh Javad's new book 'Revival of the Heart: A Collection of 40 Hadith'. Sheikh Javad goes through some examples from the book and we discuss our reflections on them.
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EP 131 - Mental Health = Jihad Al-Nafs (ft. Berak Hussain)
A year ago, a scholar told me that "Mental health is Jihad Al-Nafs, and Jihad Al-Nafs is mental health". In this episode, we unpack this statement with psychologist Berak Hussain. Berak explains the different segments and phases of the nafs and how this links with modern-day understandings of psychology. We also discuss practical examples of how we can navigate the jihad of the mind.
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EP 130 - A New Chapter (ft. Salim Kassam)
It's official - THE TMV PODCAST IS BACK 🥳
We are joined by our new host, Haseeb Rizvi! He speaks with former Chief Editor and Co-Founder of The Muslim Vibe, Salim Kassam.
Ep 129 - Climbing the Charts (ft. Omar Esa)
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Omar Esa's album 'Allah and His Beloved' recently peaked at #3 on the UK Album Charts. This week, our host Salim speaks to Omar, trying to find the answer to the question: "How does a Nasheed album make its way into the top 10?". They talk about his j
Ep 128 - How To Hold the Media to Account (ft. Miqdaad Versi)
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This week, our host Salim speaks to Miqdaad Versi, a member of the Muslim Council of Britain and executive director of the Centre for Media Monitoring. They talk about the work that he has done in those roles, how an interest in the portrayal of Muslims in the ne
Ep 127 - How To Save A Life (ft. Fizel Najebat)
It takes five minutes to save a life. This week, our host Salim speaks to Fizel Najebat, champion of the #match4sara campaign. They discuss stem cell donation, dispelling the myths and shedding light on the unfamiliar procedure. Fizel urges us to register, especially seeing as ethnic minorities are far less likely to find matches, and for many a match means the difference between life and death. V
Palestine: What can we do to help?
The end of the holy month of Ramadan has seen the global Muslim population's attention being pulled towards the suffering and plight of our brothers and sisters in Palestine as the illegal occupation forces continue their assault and attack on the Palestinian people in Jerusalem, Al-Aqsa mosque and most recently Gaza.
Salim sat down with Shamiul from Friends of Al-Aqsa (a UK NGO concerned wi
Ep 126 - Anti-Islam Dutch MP Turned Muslim (ft. Joram Van Klaveren)
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Hating Islam is not a difficult thing to do, especially in today's day and age. This week, our host Salim speaks to Joram Van Klaveren about his journey into Islam. Joram shares his background and his thoughts, as he shares with us how he went from trying to ban Islamic practice to becoming a Muslim himself.
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Ep 125 - My Story of Tragedy and Hope (ft. Hasnain Syed)
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Content Warning: Death
Sometimes it takes a big change to shake our perspective. This week, our host Salim speaks to Hasnain about his personal struggles with death. He shares how his take on life completely shifted when faced with the death of his son, and later, that of his daughter. They discuss how grief is neve
Ep 124 - How Muslims Can Move Mountains (ft. Chris Blauvelt of Launchgood)
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Reflecting on his experience and perspective as a revert, Chris Blauvelt, founder of Launchgood, speaks to our host Salim about the strength of the camaraderie that binds Muslims together. They speak about how Chris discovered Islam as a teenager, why he made a dramatic career change in his 20s (that later lead him
Ep 123 - How We Look At Body Image (ft. Nazia Khatun)
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Content Warning: Eating disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts
This week, our host Salim is joined yet again by cohost Rukshana as they talk to Nazia Khatun - fitness specialist and founder of Fitness Reborn. Having been an amateur boxer, she shares wi
Ep 122 - Understanding Malcolm X in the 21st Century (ft. Zaheer Ali)
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This week, our host Salim speaks to Zaheer Ali, an oral historian and educator and History Editor at Sapelo Square (an online resource on Black Muslim in the US) who has dedicated his career to understanding the enigma that is Malcolm X. In this discussion, they
Sexual Harassment: An Office Conversation
In light of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard, we were having conversations in the TMV office about sexual harassment and decided to turn on the mics and hit record. Something a little bit different from our usual content, but we think it's time that more people engaged in conversations with one another about the topic to better understand male and more importantly female perspectives on this ver
Ep 121 - Decolonising Travel Writing (ft. Tharik Hussain)
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Reflecting on his travels, author and journalist Tharik Hussain regales us with tales of discovery and adventure, sharing with us the little pockets of Islamic history he has come across on his travels across the globe. Now a travel writer, he speaks to our host
Ep 120 - My Father was Murdered by a Neo-Nazi Terrorist (ft. Maz Saleem)
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Content Warnings: Violence/Murder, Death of a loved one, Islamophobia
This week, our host Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana, as they talk to Maz Saleem about one of the most heartbreaking experiences of her past. Maz tells us about her father, and how he
Ep 119 - Investing Money in a Halal Way (ft. Khurram Agha)
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Investment makes up a big part of our financial literacy, and given how Islam dictates some of our decisions in this domain, it is a conversation that we should be having more. This week Salim speaks to Khurram Agha, founder and CEO of Aghaz Investments, about ho
Ep 118 - Productive Muslim: Barakah Culture vs Hustle Culture
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Hustle culture is a primarily egocentric approach to success that pervaded our everyday lives. This week, our hosts Salim and Rukshana speak to Mohammed Faris, founder of Productive Muslim, about the philosophy of "Barakah Culture". They discuss how the definition of success has b
Ep 117 - Islamic Values vs 'Cultural Fit': Where do we draw the line? (ft. Sadiq Damani)
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From drinking culture to finding spaces to pray, navigating customs in the workplace with Islamic values presents many challenges. This week, our host Salim speaks to Sadiq Damani, former CEO of Theodo UK, as he shares his experiences with maintaining his Islamic
Ep 116 - Tackling Spiritual Abuse (ft. Danish Qasim)
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This week, our host Salim speaks to Danish Qasim, founding director of In Shaykh's Clothing, a resource website for those suffering from spiritual abuse. The conversation illuminates and exposes the concept of spiritual abuse, defining the term and highlighting h
Ep 115 - Surviving The Bosnian Genocide (ft. Dr Amra Sabic-El-Rayess)
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This week Salim is joined by co-host Rukshana as they speak to Dr Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, professor, educator, and author. They discuss her book, as well as the context and history around it. Her book "The Cat I Never Named" tells the story of the Bosnia genocide
Ep 114 - Why is Islamic Spirituality Failing in the Mainstream? (ft. Sheikh Javad Shomali)
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Our host Salim invites Sheikh Javad onto the podcast again this week, to discuss The Surrender Experiment, by Michael Singer. They speak on the rise of these non-religious spiritualities, and how they have seen a surge in the mainstream space. They look at the
Ep 113 - Yet Another Glass Ceiling: The Challenges of Muslim Mothers in Tech
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This week our host Salim speaks to Hawra Milani, who, of the many hats she wears, is a mother, a speaker, and a PhD candidate. They speak about the challenges standing in the way of Muslim women in tech, and how solving them might not be quite as simple as they
Teaching a young man to embrace his masculinity (Ep 111 Clip)
A short clip from episode 111 entitled "The Blueprint for Masculinity", Sayed Hussain Makke shares a story of the advice he gave to a young man who came to him with problems dealing with anxiety.
What does Islam say about aliens?
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With the Universe being as unfathomably vast as it is, it seems impossible that Earth is the only planet that contains life. It just may be, however, that Islam has already confirmed the existence of extraterrestrial life. Here's what the Qu'ran and hadith say ab
Ep 112 - What's Next for Muslims in America?
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In the aftermath of the election, TMV hosted a roundtable discussion with American-Muslim activists on the role Muslims played in this election, whether or not we can trust the new administration and where American-Muslims go from here.
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Ep 111 - The Blueprint for Masculinity (ft Sayed Hussain Makke)
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This week Salim speaks to Sayed Hussain on his new mentorship program and on masculinity in general. The mentorship program, named the "Spiritual Warrior Program", is built around the idea of teaching men how to be men. Hussain justifies the need for
Ep 110 - Sex and Intimacy in Islam (ft Dr Wafaa Eltantawy & Habeeb Akande)
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This week our host Salim invites Dr Wafaa Eltantwy and Habeeb Akande to speak about sex and intimacy in Islam. They talk about the perception of sex in Muslim communities, looking at the existing taboo and the harm it perpetuates, and where it originated. Habeeb
Ep 109 - What does your Black Muslim identity mean to you?
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This week our host Salim invites on five guests for a roundtable talk, this time to discuss Black History Month. He invites sisters Hafsa and Naima, and brothers Hamza, Hashim and Ibrahim to share their experiences of being both Black and Muslim. They discuss the
Ep 108 - The First Niqabi in European Politics? (ft. Sahar Al-Faifi)
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This week our host Salim speaks to Sahar Al-Faifi, who describes herself as a "molecular biologist by training and an activist by passion". Sahar is running to be a Plaid Cymru Senedd Member - a member of the Welsh parliament - and in this discussion, we gain so
Ep 107 - Equality for Muslims: A Work in Progress (ft. Dr Suriyah Bi)
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This week, Salim shares the mic with Rukshana as they co-host this episode of the TMV podcast. They speak to Dr Suriyah Bi, PhD, on the topic of equality, but from a new perspective. Dr Bi does share her stories on how she has been personally affected by discrimi
Ep 106 - Golden buzzer and beyond (ft. Nabil Abdulrashid)
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Ep 105 - Black Muslim Festival
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This week our host Salim invites Naima, Hafsa, Nabil, and LaYinka onto the podcast to discuss the Black Muslim Festival. The festival, held virtually for all of October, was started by Naima B Robert in the wake of the upsurge that the Black Lives Matter (BLM) m
Ep 104 - Life After Divorce (ft. Fahima Mahomed)
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Ep 103 - Why I Gave Up Music and Moved to Morocco (ft. Sameer Khan)
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This week our host Salim speaks to Sameer Khan, formerly a musician known by the name Sam Khan, about his journey over the last fifteen years. They discuss how he got into music, the challenges of staying pure in the industry, and why he decided to leave. S
Ep 102 - Unifying your will with the will of Allah (ft. Sayed Hussain Makke)
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This week, our host Salim is joined by Sayed Hussain Makke as they get philosophical, talking about our innate nature, the intellect and the love of Allah. They explore the question of how we can unify our will with the will of Allah and much more!
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Ep 101 - Reverse-Engineering the Impact of the British Establishment on Muslims (ft William Barylo)
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This week, our host Salim speaks to William, a sociologist, about the issues we face on a community level. They dive into an exploration of the notions of "whiteness" and "meta-colonialism", and how they affect every one of us, in every day of our liv
Ep 100 - Muhammad Ali: In His Daughter's Eyes
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Our host Salim is joined by Noora on this week's podcast, as they speak to Hana Ali - author and daughter of the legend Muhammad Ali. They speak about her new book "At Home with Muhammad Ali" and how it shines more light on how he was as a father. She shares
Ep 99 - Keeping in Check: Maintaining Spirituality in the Influencer Space (ft. Omar Shahid)
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This week our host Salim speaks to Omar Shahid of the Muslim Influencer Network as they come up on its three year anniversary. They speak about MIN, what they do, and where they hope to go, touching on how they help build up influencers and b
Ep 98 - Islam, Hip-Hop, and the Spoken Word (ft. The Soulful Poet)
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This week our host Salim speaks to Ali, The Soulful Poet, about poetry in the context of Islam. The conversation opens with a series of poems Ali wrote over the course of Ramadhan and quickly moves to talk about the miracle of the poetry that comprises the Qu
Ep 97 - The Evolving Struggles with Mental Health (ft. Zohra Khaku)
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This week Salim speaks to Zohra Khaku, Director of the Muslim Youth Helpline. She talks about mental health and the growing struggles that youth are facing, especially now, and how MYH tries to play a role in tackling that. They discuss how the taboo aro
Ep 96 - I Am Not Your Bilal: Black Lives Matter
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This is the second episode of I Am Not Your Bilal. Nabil and Salim discuss the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and h
Ep 95 - There Is No Shortcut (ft. Fatema Dewji)
NOTE: This was recorded a few weeks before the Covid lockdown.
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This week our host Salim speaks to Fatema Dewji about her life and journey to where she is now, looking at the landmarjs she's passed along the way. Fatema is a motivational
Ep 94 - Domestic Abuse: What You Need To Know (ft. Berak Hussain)
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This week we invite Berak Hussain back on the podcast to speak on a topic she feels passionately about - domestic abuse. Berak is a Canadian psychotherapist and counsellor, who does a lot of advocacy for mental health awareness. Our host Salim joins her in th
Ep 93 - Using Self-Awareness to Change Your Habits and Find God (ft. Sheikh Javad Shomali)
In this week's podcast, our host Salim talks to Sheikh Javad once again, this time on the topic of self-awareness. The conversation meanders along through several topics, with some of the points discussed being mindfulness, the separation of one's thoughts from one's self, and the parallels between behavioural science and spirituality. Sheikh Javad gives us a new perspective to the fasting w
Ep 92 - Making The Most of Your Ramadan (ft. Sheikh Alihusain Datoo)
Once again, our host Salim speaks to Sheikh Alihusain Datoo, as this week they speak on the topic of Ramadan. As we know, the month of Ramadan brings with it many blessings, but as we discuss, this is just the tip of the iceberg. The conversation highlights ways that we can capitalise on the goodness of the month, and ultimately maximise our spiritual development. This is the best time to seek nea
Ep 91 - How Our Zakat Impacts Our Society
Ramadhan Mubarak! This week our host Salim speaks to Iqbal Nasim of the National Zakat Foundation. It tends to be one of the topics that isn't explored all that much, but in this week's conversation, Salim and Iqbal take a much deeper look at Zakat and how it affects our society. They look at its importance in Islam and impact on the local communities, with Iqbal sharing some of his stronger opin
Ep 90 - How To Homeschool During Quarantine
Our host Salim is once again joined by Maryam of Nurturing Learners as they discuss homeschooling in the context of quarantine. Maryam, being well experienced with the challenges that homeschooling presents, offers some tips and advice for parents who have been thrown into the deep end in light of the pandemic. She places great emphasis on prioritising how your children feel during such stressful
Ep 89 - Lockdown Love (ft. Adeem Younis)
This week The Muslim Vibe has partnered with Britsh Muslim TV for today's podcast. Our host Salim speaks to Adeem Younis of singlemuslim.com about online dating in the Muslim community. A trip down memory lane walks us through the story behind singlemuslim.com, taking us through the journey of how an office above a pizza shop turned into a well-known platform with thousands of users. The platform
Ep 88 - Managing Mental Health Amid A Pandemic
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Berak Hussain joins our host Salim on the podcast once again, tackling the topic of mental health. Berak is a Canadian psychotherapist and counsellor, who does a lot of advocacy for mental health awareness. This week they discuss mental health, and the newfou
Ep 87 - Is 'Modest Fashion' Counterintuitive?
This week Salim is once again joined by Husam as they broach the topic of modest fashion in their conversation with Hafsa Lodi. Hafsa's book 'Modesty: A Fashion Paradox' explores the growing industry that is modest fashion, getting insights from some of the biggest players. This week's podcast extends the conversation, as we tackle the divorce of Islam from modest fashion, watching how the trends
Ep 86 - Youth activism, political engagement and the Rotherham 12
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On this podcast, Salim is joined by Muhbeen Hussain, the founder of Rotherham-based organization British Muslim Youth. They discuss how the organisation came into existence and wha
Ep 85 - Re-imagining society in a post-pandemic world
Salim is joined by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak as they look at the cataclysmic shift in all our lives that coronavirus has brought about. They explore the shifts in government policy and the lessons we must learn as humanity from this global pandemic. Also importantly, looking at Quranic lessons and shifting the discourse away from the next 6 months towards longer-term reforms that we as a society need to
Ep 84 - Coronavirus, Conspiracy Theories and a Medical Perspective
Salim (from self-isolation) and Husam are joined by Dr Adam Ali, a long-time friend of The Muslim Vibe as they discuss Coronavirus. The topic needs no introduction, a virus that has led to a global pandemic. We hear a bit more about it from Dr Adam and his experiences working with Public Health England to screen passengers entering from high-risk countries into the UK through Heathrow Airport. The
Ep 83 - Psychedelic drugs, trolls and internet subcultures (ft. Hussein Kesvani)
This week our host Salim is joined by Naed, our chief intern, as they speak to Hussein Kesvani, author of Follow Me Akhi. His book broaches the topics of how Islam has been affected by the Internet and the communities formed there, and they explore these topics further as the conversation progresses. We hear about some of Hussein's topics that didn't quite make it into the book, from psychedelic d
Ep 82 - Creating Space for Muslim Women in Sports
This week our host Salim is once again joined by Husam as they talk to Rimla Akhtar, Football Association Counsellor and Rugby League board member. They talk about her journey into the world of sport, touching on the barriers that tend to limit women and people of colour from full-time careers in sports. The discussion moves to focus on external barriers as they broach the topic of the 2007 FIFA h
Ep 81 - What Ever Happened to Baba Ali?
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This week Salim is once again joined by Husam as they speak to YouTuber and Muslim Personality Baba Ali. The conversation begins far along memory lane, in 2006, as Ali shares just how he got into making videos and becoming Baba Ali. The discussion reveals that YouTube was just the first domino to fall, triggering
Ep 80 - A One-Way Ticket (and 3 Stop-Overs) to Islam
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This week, Salim is joined by Jessica as co-host, as they talk to Mary about her journey to Islam. The conversation starts with an introduction to her background and moves steadily through to her decision to sell her belongings and book a one-way ticket out of America. They discuss her travels, from Tunisia to Ger
