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Azeem Muhammad is an American Muslim comedian celebrated for his role in the groundbreaking comedy tour, 'Allah Made Me Funny'. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Azeem talks candidly about growing up in difficult circumstances as an introverted young man who loved to read. His life was shaped by the rise of hip-hop and gangster rap. His attempt to become a drug dealer was short-lived due to the strong guiding presence of his mother. Azeem’s life was turned around in an instant when he saw Louis Farrakhan on TV, leading him to join the Nation of Islam. From that point on, a journey of self-discovery and discipline unfolded, intertwined with his pursuit of comedy. Azeem shares his experiences of providing entertainment to Western Muslims in the aftermath of 9/11, shedding light on the complexities of belonging and acceptance, particularly for Black Muslims within the broader Muslim community. Join us as we delve into Azeem's story of resilience, transformation, and the power of laughter in navigating life's challenges. In this episode, we discuss: #comedy #muslimcomedy #noi #nationofislam #farrakhan #AllahMadeMeFunny #islam #humour #muslim #racism #funny USEFUL LINKS - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric - Azeem Muhammad https://azeemcomedy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/azeemcomedy/ https://www.facebook.com/AzeemComedy/ https://twitter.com/AzeemComedy - Allah Made Me Funny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allah_Made_Me_Funny === SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com

A captivating and thought-provoking conversation with esteemed Muslim thought leaders. In this episode, we are honoured to host a panel featuring prominent Islamic scholar Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain Zara Mohammed, and seasoned media relations strategist Osama Saeed. Together, they engage in an enriching dialogue covering a wide spectrum of topics, offering insights and perspectives that promise to broaden your understanding and stimulate critical thinking. Topics discussed include #gaza #palestine #islamophobia #muslims #israel #antisemitism #muslimleadership #media #piersmorgan #mainstreammedia #theoryofchange In this episode: 0:00:00 Introductions 0:02:00 How has the Gaza war affected you? 0:03:00 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Zara) 0:05:19 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Osama) 0:08:07 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Shaykh Ruzwan) 0:13:10 Has there been an effective response from the UK Muslim community ? 0:31:17 Zara's experience of the Muslim community after travelling to 300 organisations 0:36:09 Mosques, Imams and Vision 0:37:30 UK versus USA Imams and Mosques 0:38:00 A solution to the Palestine conflict 0:40:05 Who should Muslims vote for in the UK and USA ? Has the UK Labour party lost the Muslim vote? 0:44:00 Muslims engaging in politics 0:47:25 Has the push for Muslims to be involved in politics in the West been a waste of time? 0:55:00 Osama's Theory of Change for peace in Palestine - the art of persuasion 0:56:55 Joe Biden and Israel 1:00:55 Shaykh Ruzwan: The community inflicting this is a traumatised community 1:01:33 Normalisation of Israel by Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries 1:04:00 Muslim countries and their position 1:06:53 What do Non-Muslims think of the Muslims? 1:10:10 What does NOT change? Example of Amazon 1:11:44 What has Zara learnt about the Media Machine? 1:15:23 Zara's response to "Do you condemn Hummus?" 1:17:08 Should Zara appear on the Piers Morgan show? Osama's advice from a media relations expert 1:20:22 The Muslims need a Message. Tackling Islamophobia. Anti-Semitism. What needs to happen? What do Muslims have to offer? 1:23:30 Politicians and Food banks. A loss of dignity 1:25:25 Shaykh Ruzwan's 'controversial' views on the media, Muslim messaging, communication, Muslims in the civic space, Islamophobia and the Prophetic example 1:30:30 Challenges of bringing on board Islamic Scholars to address current issues such as Islamophobia 1:36:00 Solving Zara's dilemma - how to get the right Islamic Scholars involved? 1:38:24 An alternative solution to Islamophobia - examples from the LGBT community. Pride, Stonewall and the Rainbow 1:41:25 The reality of Muslims being victimised and attacked 1:46:05 A question of courage. Come out of your echo chamber 1:47:40 Are there intelligent Muslims forming a vision and long-term strategy for Muslims in the UK? 1:53:57 Concluding messages Recorded 31 January 2024 USEFUL LINKS - SHAYKH RUZWAN MOHAMMED Regarded as one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West. Desert Island Gems interview: https://youtu.be/HuoEr_L_KXw https://www.isyllabus.org/teachers/ https://www.iidr.org/people/21-ruzwan-mohammed/ - ZARA MOHAMMED Award-Winning Leadership Strategist, Public Speaker & Consultant Regarded amongst the most influential women in the UK today. https://twitter.com/ZaraM01 https://www.instagram.com/zara_m02 https://zara-mohammed.com/ - OSAMA SAEED Director of comms, policy and campaigns at Shelter Former Amnesty International's comms director Former Al Jazeera Media Network's head of comms https://osamabhutta.scot/ https://uk.linkedin.com/in/osamasbhutta https://instagram.com/osamasbhutta https://twitter.com/osamasbhutta === SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube:...

*NOTE - This episode discusses suicide. If you are affected by suicide or are worried about someone, please see the links at the end of these show notes* Muslims die by suicide too. This may be an uncomfortable reality for many within religious communities but is an important issue for us to discuss. Research suggests that discussing suicide does not make it more likely but may actually help people get the right support. My guest is Professor Rory O’Connor, a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Glasgow who has been working on suicide research for over 25 years. As the head of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory at the University of Glasgow, President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and Past President of the International Academy of Suicide Research, Professor Rory brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. As well as contributing to BBC documentaries on the subject, his award-winning book “When it is darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it” addresses the common questions, myths and misunderstandings surrounding suicide. In this interview, Professor Rory not only shares leading research on the topic but also opens up about his personal experiences of losing people to suicide. This episode aims to foster understanding, dispel myths, and encourage dialogue around a critical issue affecting communities worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: USEFUL LINKS - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric - Professor Rory O’Connor https://twitter.com/suicideresearch https://suicideresearch.info/ https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing/staff/roryoconnor/ https://www.instagram.com/oconnor_roryc Trustee & Podcast Host, MQ Mental Health Research https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/category/mq-open-mind-podcast/ President, International Association for Suicide Prevention https://www.iasp.info/our_team/rory-oconnor/ Past President, International Academy for Suicide Research https://suicide-research.org/ - Book When it is darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it Professor Rory O’Connor https://amzn.eu/d/deKVide - Article A Muslim parent’s story of losing his child by suicide https://inayatscorner.wordpress.com/2021/07/15/goodbye-to-my-dear-son-adam-salih/ https://inayatscorner.wordpress.com/2022/07/06/my-son-adam-suicide-one-year-on/ SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com ===== **GETTING HELP IF YOU ARE SUICIDAL** Support is available. Inshallah things will get better so do not feel you have nowhere to turn. Here are some options to consider. 1-Call or text a helpline Supports in UK – Note services may vary depending on where you live - Samaritans: For everyone Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org - Muslim Youth Helpline: Faith and culturally sensitive support by phone, live chat, WhatsApp or email. We offer non-judgemental, confidential support 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays and Eid. https://myh.org.uk/ - Papyrus: Prevention of young suicide HOPELINE247 Call 0800 068 41 41 Text 07860 039967 Email pat@papyrus-uk.org - Shout Crisis Text Line: For everyone Text "SHOUT" to 85258 - YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: For people under 19 Text "YM" to 85258 - Worldwide: Please contact support in your country. Find A Helpline - International Association for Suicide Prevention https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/ 2-Talk to someone you trust This could be a friend...

Preacher Moss is a distinguished American comedian, writer, and educator, best known for his pivotal role as the founder of the groundbreaking comedy tour, 'Allah Made Me Funny.' This tour played a crucial role in boosting the confidence of Muslims worldwide in the aftermath of the events of 9/11 in 2001. Collaborating with fellow comedians Azhar Usman, Mo Amer, and Azeem Muhammad, Preacher Moss embarked on a journey that not only entertained but also served as a source of empowerment. Beyond his success in the stand-up comedy realm, Preacher Moss's talents extended to writing for renowned figures such as Damon Wayans and George Lopez. Despite achieving trailblazing success as an American Muslim comedian, Moss, often referred to as the O.G. (Original Gangster), deliberately resisted the allure of mainstream comedy career opportunities, steadfast in his commitment to uphold his faith without compromise. Born into a Christian family in Washington DC in the 1960s, Moss's formative years were shaped by the harsh realities of racism. His parents, both civil rights activists, embody the spirit of change—his father a Black Panther, and his mother having crossed paths with Martin Luther King Jr. As a Sunni Muslim, Preacher Moss was inspired by Imam Warith Deen Muhammad but also benefited from the discipline and self-dignity espoused by the Nation of Islam. Delving into his unique perspective, Preacher Moss shares his experiences of being Black within the Muslim community, shedding light on how he navigated the challenges of racism within this diverse group. His story not only entertains but also serves as a platform for fostering understanding and unity. Listen in as Preacher Moss opens up about his unique journey, offering valuable insights and inspiring anecdotes that transcend the boundaries of comedy. In this episode, we discuss: #comedy #muslimcomedy #AllahMadeMeFunny #islam #humour #muslim #racism USEFUL LINKS - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric - Preacher Moss https://preachermoss.com/my-story https://www.instagram.com/preachermoss https://twitter.com/PreacherMOSS https://www.facebook.com/preachermoss https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherM1 - Allah Made Me Funny https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allah_Made_Me_Funny - Interview with Brother Ali (Travelers Podcast) https://youtu.be/iX9__GYxkv8?si=UKO6gPcXVGxZgALr https://youtu.be/9iRZ3XRcPPo?si=p_jNPSuxP9CKwFX3 SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com

Shaykh Ruzwan is one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland (UK), Shaykh Ruzwan obtained a degree in Geopolitics and Arabic before leaving to study in Turkey in the 1990s. He went on to study in numerous Middle Eastern countries including Yemen and Syria. Shaykh Ruzwan graduated from the prestigious Mahad al-Fat’h Islamic Law College in Damascus with a distinction of merit, achieving overall first position in his year of graduation from the college. On his return to the UK, he authored the iSyllabus Islamic Studies curriculum which has been taught to over 7000 students in 15 cities for more than 10 years. Since the pandemic, it has moved online and now has a global audience. In this episode, we discuss: #isyllabus #islamic #islamicstudies #islam #quran #education #muslim USEFUL LINKS - Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric - Biographies of Shaykh Ruzwan https://www.isyllabus.org/teachers/ https://www.iidr.org/people/21-ruzwan-mohammed/ - iSyllabus Islamic Studies programme https://www.isyllabus.org/ https://www.facebook.com/iSyllabus/ https://www.instagram.com/isyllabus/ https://youtube.com/@iSyllabus/ https://isyllabusforschools.org/ SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER https://bit.ly/newsletter-muslimcentric KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/muslimcentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muslimcentricpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/

Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is one of the few Muslim global politicians that has been largely successful in balancing politics and faith. His formative years growing up in the South African apartheid system led him to become involved in student politics in the 1980s. Due to his political activism, he was imprisoned by the apartheid regime. He went on to become a close friend and colleague of Nelson Mandela. He held positions of senior political office in South Africa and became the South African ambassador to USA from 2010-2015, spearheading a response to anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia. For those unfamiliar with the history of apartheid in South Africa, Ambassador Ebrahim describes what it was like. Key milestones include Nelson Mandela’s release from prison in 1990 after 27 years. He went on to become the President of South Africa in 1994. In this episode, we discuss: USEFUL LINKS Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Article on Islamophobia (2010) from Arches Quarterly magazine ‘South African Muslims Over Three Centuries: From the Jaws of Islamophobia to the Joys of Equality’ Link to article Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambassadorasool SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/

Peter Sanders is a world-renowned photographer of the Muslim world. If you don’t recognise his name, you will have definitely seen his photos. Born in the 1940s in London, he became a professional photographer and took iconic pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and many more bands of the 1960s. After becoming a Muslim, he took the early photos of the Hajj and has been taking photos ever since. Brother Peter Sanders has produced books which contain photos that will take your breath away. In this episode, we discuss: USEFUL LINKS Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Websites including photo galleries https://petersanders.com/ https://www.theexemplars.com/ https://www.artofintegration.co.uk/ Books Available from https://petersanders.com/product-category/books/ Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petersandersphotos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersandersphotos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/petersanders_ SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/

Dr Hany El-Banna is the founder of Islamic Relief, the global Muslim charity started in the 1980s. He is a legend in the Muslim ummah – a true visionary. He eventually left the charity he founded but remains as active as ever travelling the world to inspire and train individuals. The interview was recorded during Dr Hany’s visit to Glasgow, Scotland as part of a film festival showing a documentary about his life. It is a must watch film – see link below. In this episode, we discuss: USEFUL LINKS Watch this episode on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Documentary - Hany El-Banna: The man behind a major global charity (Al Jazeera World) https://youtu.be/nDBtIOXjJIs Dr Hany Links Youtube (2800+ videos): https://www.youtube.com/@hanyelbanna-2162 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theflyingdoctor Twitter: https://twitter.com/drhanyelbanna SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/

Ashur Shamis is a Libyan who lived in exile for decades in the UK during the reign of Gaddafi. He set up an opposition party at the risk to his own life. His student days in the UK were formative and he provides an insight into the Muslim community in the 1960s, especially within Universities. He is well known for translating a number of works into English, including co-translating volumes of In the Shade of the Quran by Sayyid Qutb. Topics discussed in this episode: Interview recorded 8 March 2020. USEFUL LINKS About Ashur http://ashurshamis.com/personal/about-ashur/ The Colonel’s Stray Dogs (Trailer) https://youtu.be/WxRs6DmLAUY In the Shade of the Quran https://www.kubepublishing.com/collections/vendors?q=Sayyid%20Qutb&contributorID=100063 Imam Abdullah Haron https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullah_Haron SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

PART 3 - Question & Answer session Panelists: - Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed: World renowned scholar and educationalist based in Glasgow. https://www.facebook.com/abdul.azizahmed.906 - Saiqa Naz: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) https://twitter.com/saiqa_naz - Dr Aman Durrani: Consultant Psychiatrist based in Glasgow Questions: Mental health and wellbeing is such an important and relevant issue affecting all of us, our friends and our families. This episode is a recording of an event held in Glasgow, Scotland in July 2018 called "Coping with Stress and Anxiety - a practical approach from a spiritual and psychological perspective". VIDEO Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yPhQax5p4sc SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

PART 2 - The Psychological (CBT) Perspective Speaker: Saiqa Naz is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) https://twitter.com/saiqa_naz Topics covered by Saiqa: Mental health and wellbeing is such an important and relevant issue affecting all of us, our friends and our families. This episode is a recording of an event held in Glasgow, Scotland in July 2018 called "Coping with Stress and Anxiety - a practical approach from a spiritual and psychological perspective". VIDEO Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tw9lXRidjUE SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

Mental health and wellbeing is such an important and relevant issue affecting all of us, our friends and our families. This episode is a recording of an event held in Glasgow, Scotland in July 2018 called "Coping with Stress and Anxiety - a practical approach from a spiritual and psychological perspective". PART 1 - The Spiritual Perspective Speaker: Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed. A world renowned scholar and educationalist based in Glasgow. I interviewed him on this podcast episode #25 - Desert Island Gems. https://www.facebook.com/abdul.azizahmed.906 Shaykh Abdul Aziz focuses his discussion on VIDEO Watch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/009FiMOU69s SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

This episode was recorded on the night before Eid and at the conclusion of the Cradle2Grave series. We decided to have a slightly different format with a panel of interesting guests including Islamic scholar Shaykh Amer Jamil, broadcaster and fundraiser Naeem Raza, medical doctor and GP Dr Nadeem Bhatti, Islamic finance expert Omar Shaikh, university graduate and Radio Ramadhan presenter Rameez Mahmood and my co-host Umran Amin. It was a light hearted discussion but also one where we reflected about our own stage in life. It is a longer episode but having listened to it again in 2022, there is so much that is still relevant. We hope it brings a smile to your face. Our topics included ABOUT THE SERIES This episode followed the Cradle2Grave series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Umran. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

As we release this episode in January 2022 from Scotland, there are only a few months to go before we welcome Ramadhan again inshallah. This episode was recorded as a conclusion to our Cradle 2 the Grave series and focused on maintaining the spiritual high of Ramadhan throughout the whole year. However the topics discussed with Shaykh Amer Jamil are relevant to our spiritual journey and struggle all year round and not necessarily just for Ramadhan. Shaykh Amer Jamil provides guidance on topics such as, ABOUT THE SERIES This episode followed the Cradle2Grave series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Umran. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

In this episode of Cradle2Grave, we discuss the topic of death and how to prepare for it and how to manage when we are in this situation. We cover a number of topics including: ABOUT THE SERIES Cradle2Grave is a series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The topics we discuss include Unfortunately the first episode on Birth has been lost due to technical issues. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Umran. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

As we come towards the end of our Cradle 2 the Grave series, we discuss many issues that face us in old age and towards the end of our lives. We discuss various topics with Shaykh Amer including ABOUT THE SERIES Cradle2Grave is a series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The topics we discuss include Unfortunately the first episode on Birth has been lost due to technical issues. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Umran. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

*IMPORTANT Self-care message* This episode is a sensitive one and it may be difficult to listen to for some people. Therefore please do look after yourself and make sure you reach out for help & support if it evokes some difficult emotions and feelings. The topic is childhood abuse. The Muslim community is not immune to being affected by physical, emotional and sexual childhood abuse and it is imperative we understand, recognise and deal with abuse when it happens. For too long it has been brushed under the carpet, as it has been done in wider society. We discuss various topics with Shaykh Amer including ABOUT THE SERIES Cradle2Grave is a series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The topics we discuss include Unfortunately the first episode on Birth has been lost due to technical issues. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. Sister Samiah is an Educational Psychologist and she shares her professional expertise on the topic. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

In this episode, we discuss what to do if you are in an unhappy or coercive marriage. Forced marriages and domestic abuse are two issues prevalent in many communities, including the Muslim community. Shaykh Amer Jamil helps us navigate culture versus religious practices, and offers practical advice. Topics addressed include RESOURCES mentioned in this episode What Islam Really Says About Domestic Abuse (2007) – Booklet by Shaykh Amer Jamil and MWRC Imams against forced marriage (2015) - Statement ABOUT THE SERIES Cradle2Grave is a series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The topics we discuss include Unfortunately the first episode on Birth has been lost due to technical issues. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Abdul Wadood. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

Following on from the last episode in the Cradle2Grave series on MARRIAGE, we discuss PARENTING. Shaykh Amer Jamil shares his advice on topics including: ABOUT THE SERIES Cradle2Grave is a series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The topics we discuss include Unfortunately the first episode on Birth has been lost due to technical issues. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Umran. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric

In this episode, we discuss ABOUT THE SERIES Cradle2Grave is a series discussing how Muslims can navigate important life events from the moment we are born to the time when we leave this earth. The topics we discuss include Unfortunately the first episode on Birth has been lost due to technical issues. The series was originally broadcast in Ramadhan 2017 on Radio Ramadhan Glasgow https://www.rr365.co.uk GUESTS AND HOSTS Hosted by Dr Aman and Umran. Shaykh Amer Jamil (https://www.amerjamil.com) is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK (https://www.isyllabus.org) , an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties at Unity Family Services (https://www.unityfamily.co.uk). He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please rate, review, like and share. KEEP IN TOUCH Website: https://www.muslimcentricpodcast.com/ Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/muslimcentric