In Good Faith

Iqbal Nasim

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  1. 22H AGO

    #45 - Saad Yacoob: Moving Insights on Creativity & Revival from the Legendary Iqbal

    I came across a couple of Saad Yacoob's Substack articles in 2025, and knew straight away that I had to get him onto the show. When I then learned that his PhD was centred on the famous Muhammad Iqbal - after whom I was named - I was even more keen to do so. Our paths crossed unexpectedly in Doha and we sat down for an impromptu chat. Saad didn't disappoint. This was easily one of my favourite conversations of In Good Faith so far. In it, Saad puts forward a powerful and beautifully articulated rallying call for us all. Saad's academic bio. Saad's Instagram. Saad's Substack. (00:00) Confrontation & confidence (06:29) Critique of legal tradition (15:18) Internal vs universal relevance (21:52) Critique of mysticism & modernity (36:15) Reviving the spirit of faith (39:17) Salvific anxiety & material flourishing (46:20) How to overcome collective depression (56:10) Colonial mentality of the colonised (1:06:11) Identity, individualism & community (1:14:08) Becoming standard bearers (1:24:42) Closing couplet & reflections

    1h 29m

  2. 4D AGO

    Is the Language of the Quran Miraculous or Incidental? [#13 Highlight]

    Dr Sohaib Saeed gives his view on the implications of the revelation being in Arabic. Watch the full episode here.

    10 min

  3. FEB 23

    #44 - Key Zakat Controversies & Confusions… Contextualised & Clarified

    The idea of a “Muslim community” will remain a myth for as long as its zakat remains disorganised, scattered and imbalanced… which is exactly the situation today. Drawing on my decade of experience in running a zakat institution, and my reflections on revelation and prophetic example, I propose ways forward that help make sense of what zakat is and what we need to do to unlock its immense power. (00:00) What does zakat mean? (05:58) The salat-zakat combo (18:40) Purpose of zakat (27:45) Centralisation & representation (52:10) Why zakat should be local (56:22) Welfare & admin categories (1:14:31) Soft & hard power categories (1:35:35) Revising rates & thresholds (1:47:25) Voluntary giving

    1h 50m

  4. FEB 21

    What's the Point of Ramadan Tent Project [#12 Highlight]

    On the day that Ramadan Tent Project (RTP) hosted its first event for the breaking of the fast (iftar) at Silverstone - home of the British Grand Prix - here's a flashback to my conversation with Omar Salha in May 2025 to understand more about RTP's Open Iftar initiative. Watch the full episode here.

    15 min

  5. FEB 19

    FIVE Lenses Through Which to View the Quran (#13 Highlight)

    Dr Sohaib Saeed lays out a useful approach to help make sense of revelation.Watch the full episode here.

    26 min

  6. FEB 16

    #43 - Dr Yasir Qadhi: Sectarianism, Pluralism, Salvation & Universality

    It was an honour to host Dr Yasir Qadhi, a prolific public intellectual and someone I respect deeply for his courage to speak his mind, often in the face of much hostility. I picked his brain on several issues: sectarianism and division, whether religious labels are helpful or harmful, patriotism and emigration, theophany and salvation, as well as exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism. Check out Dr Yasir’s Lighthouse series here. (00:00) Maturation & changing one’s mind (07:15) Sectarianism, division & hate (17:14) Relevance & diversity (24:52) Labels: harmful or helpful? (30:53) Culture, loyalty & patriotism (40:50) Ironies of emigration (hijrah) (46:33) Theophany & salvation (58:33) Non-dogmatic faith & sincere rejection (1:12:07) Insularity vs universality (1:20:33) Modern theology project

    1h 24m

  7. FEB 15 · BONUS

    Leadership by Women and Young People - there's a LONG Way to Go [#11 Highlight]

    Women and young people are still often excluded or underestimated in community leadership, forcing many women to create their own institutions rather than wait for permission or support. While progress and visibility have improved, deep structural and cultural barriers remain especially around leadership design, funding, and real accountability making change slower than rhetoric suggests. Watch or listen to the full episode ⁠here⁠.

    9 min

  8. FEB 12

    The Education System is WAY BEHIND the Tech Curve! [#10 Highlight]

    Tech developments are happening at breakneck speed... but the evolution of schooling systems seems to be moving at a snail's pace. What's happening and what can / should parents do? Watch or listen to the full episode here.

    6 min
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Join me on a search for truth, meaning, connection and transformation.

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  • Creator
    Iqbal Nasim
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Iqbal Nasim
  • Show Website
    In Good Faith

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