The Thinking Muslim

Muhammad Jalal
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The Thinking Muslim

This podcast is dedicated to exploring issues in some more depth and untangling the complexities of the world around us. We engage thinkers, academics, and scholars in conversation on a number of themes to appreciate the ideas that make up Islam as a system of thought.Follow us on https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/And twitter @thinking_muslim https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimEmail info@thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Will Trump Be Bad For Muslims? with Sami Hamdi

    Join our Patreon to get access to exclusive monthly calls: https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim What does Trump mean for the wider world, how do we position Trump’s America First philosophy in the context of US Unipolarity. Are we seeing the unravelling of the US in the world? To help us understand Trumps America I am happy to have back on the show Sami Hamdi. Sami is an analysts and campaigner and we are forever indebted to his energy. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 3:49 – How much did Gaza play in Kamala’s loss? 17:00 – The Muslim community’s role in Kamala’s loss 21:15 – The Green Party not a vehicle? 23:00 – The power of Dawah 31:30 – Has Gaza brought about a shift? 37:11 – Is Netanyahu emboldened by the Trump presidency? 43:45 – Does Iran have to worry about Trump? 56:42 – Is the Trump administration going to be more ‘America First’? 1:04:35 – ‘America First’ from a trade perspective 1:10:37 – Gaza created a new environment 1:14:27 – What will dictate the future of America? 1:15:58 – Public opinion in America turning towards Nationalism? 1:19:25 – Dawah’s ability to shift society 1:27:20 – Never forget that Gazans are at the centre of all of this 1:38:30 – The reward for our activism is Jannah – centre this 1:43:00 – Connecting Dawah to politics 1:55:09 – Is politics so ingrained within Sami that he will carry on in Jannah? 1:57:56 – We all build on the backs of each other 1:58:45 – Imagine the impact we have if we continue moving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 60m

  2. NOV 14

    Gaza: Is International Law a Waste of Time? With Francesca Albanese

    Join our Patreon to get access to exclusive monthly calls: https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Should we, people who remain married to justice, accept that international law, if it ever did work, is today defunct? In a broader sense, when we pursue its application are we in danger of creating a sense of false hope. These are the existential questions we are now asking ourselves as the genocide proceeds at pace into its 2nd year. My guest today is Francesca Albanese, an international lawyer who has been in the eye of the storm, speaking truth at the highest levels. Francesca specialises in international humanitarian law and is the special rapporteur for the UN reporting on Palestine. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 3:21 – Is international law the problem? 5:05 – ICC ruling, why the delayed decision? 7:07 – How effective are the ICJ judgements ? 9:54 – Who is the system working for? 11:05 – Is Francesca hopeful about international justice? 13:27 – David Lammy and the definition of genocide 16:51 – The reluctance of the West to call this a genocide 19:30 – Is October 7th a catalyst for ethnic cleansing? 26:03 – Can Israel be isolated by the UN? 29:27 – Arab and Muslim countries lack of solidarity 33:48 – How successful can the ICJ complaint be? 37:08 – Weaponizing of antisemitism 41:40 – How can young Muslims stay active? 44:45 – How does Francesca stay motivated in an unjust world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  3. NOV 9

    Keir Starmer's Secret War on Gaza with Matt Kennard

    There’s an assumption that the West have remained honest brokers in the Gaza genocide, or at least critical friends of Israel. My guest today Matt Kennard argues that contrary to public utterances, the British government, like the Americans are deeply involved in Israel’s merciless bombing of Gaza. They are providing military support, intelligence, diplomatic cover whilst at the same time claiming they want a quick resolution to the slaughter. Matt is an independent journalist and author of three books Irregular Army, Silent coup and The Racket Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 2:03 – Britain’s participation in the Gaza genocide 7:48 – The secrecy around the intelligence 10:26 – Britain leads in giving intelligence to Israel 12:11 – How do we apply pressure on the Labour government? 15:37 – We need transparency around Cyprus 24:23 – Mainstream media’s complicity 32:15 – Has the Labour government really shifted? 37:29 – Labour has lost control of the narrative 42:37 – How can the activist space reset their focus 51:42 – How do we recalibrate the Palestinian movement 54:11 – Have people moved on from Gaza? 59:29 – What can we do? 1:04:31 – The role of the Muslim Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m

  4. NOV 1

    US Elections: Why We Must Be Radical - Professor Butch Ware

    The US elections are nearly upon us, and we have all be subject to the empty words and rhetoric of of the two main political parties. The Green Party has gained a lot of traction, especially amongst the countries small but very important Muslim community. I have already interviewed the leader of the Greens, Dr Jill Stein. But Today I have the pleasure to speak with Professor Butch Bilal Ware, its Vice Presidential nominee. Professor Butch Ware is a lifelong activist and educator specializing in the history of empire, colonialism, genocide and revolution. For the past two decades, Ware has put scholarship in service of the people, especially in response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, as well as the George Floyd murder in 2020. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Embrace Islam at 15 5:00 Malcolm X and radicalism 9:09 Sufis and being radical 13:21 Diluting radical tradition 19:40 Green Party and Liberals 23:25 Green’s and social issues 31:57 Uyghurs and foreign policy 40:06 His political leanings 45:55 Can Muslims work independently 52:44 Voting for Trump 58:31 George Floyd 1:03:32 Fascism in US 1:11:42 Dismantling Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m

  5. OCT 30

    A Man on a Mission to Punish Genocide - Dr Hassan Abdel Salam

    The Abandon Harris campaign has been making waves across the US. It has galvanised largely Muslim and conscientious Americans so build a coalition together to resist the genocidal administration through the ballot box. They have a lot of detractors, paid democratic people ready to defame them. But my guest today is relentless. Hassan Abdel Salam is one of two founders of the Abandon Harris movement. He is also the Executive Director of the Civil Rights Alliance for America, which is the organization that is organizing and coordinating the Abandon Harris movement. Hassan Abdel Salam has been a professor of strategy, movements, and human rights, for 12 years. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:30 – His movements 5:54 – The Greens 9:13 – Is this realistic ? 18:40 – A return to Democrats 23:32 – Trump 28:20 – Are you winning? 35:51 – Is the appeal just Muslim? 43:44 – Speaking truth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  6. OCT 28

    Jalal's Take: Can the Green Party Deliver for US Muslims?

    I know that not all Americans value what I have to say on the US elections. However, I do receive many emails and messages daily asking for advice, and my podcast, The Thinking Muslim, has been fairly instrumental in setting the correct intellectual parameters in parts of the US Muslim community when forming a conscious electoral decision on November 5th. My original position was to echo the views of many leaders within the US Muslim community who have said Muslim voters must disavow the two parties and opt for a third-party option, whoever that may be. But upon reflection, I think that advice, although in the right direction, will not procure the intended result – simply because it will diffuse the messaging of our vote. And thus diffuse its ability to make a statement. That’s why I have concluded that Muslims must vote for the Green Party on November 5th, even if they disagree, as I do, with some parts of their policy platform and public positions. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  7. OCT 27

    Why Muslims Should Vote For The Green Party with Dr Jill Stein

    The pro-genocide administration of Biden and Harris has been involved in a frenetic outreach to America’s small but vocal Muslim community. These critical constituents in crucial battleground states like Michigan are where November’s election will be won or lost. Both parties, the Democrats and Republicans, are Zionist to their core, but this genocide has happened with the seal of approval and the consent of the Biden-Harris administration. Is Gaza a turning point? Can we move beyond this two-party nightmare? Are third-party options plausible in a system that approves only two possibilities? Or is voting for anyone but the two bad options a wasted vote? And what of the broader question of the US empire and its propensity to violence? How will this election address what the world observes as an imperium without moral or ethical standards? Today I have a very special guest, Dr Jill Stein, leader of the Green Party and Presidential candidate. Jill is a Harvard educated doctor, an environmentalist, campaigner and organiser. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Listen to the audio version of the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762 Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Patron. https://www.patreon.com/TheThinkingMuslim Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/ Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Is a vote for the Green Party a vote for Trump? 6:27 Voters vs Donors 7:31 Why is Kamala Harris not opposing the Genocide? 9:22 Does the Green Party have a Syria problem? 12:47 Oppressive leaders 14:24 Mehdi Hasan's position on Kamala Harris 20:33 How does voting Green Party help Gaza? 22:00 Green Party being contested 23:30 AIPAC is running America 25:38 The Responsibility of a Third Party 32:41 Building a Third Party for the American people 35:00 Muslims in the Green Party 39:50 5% of The Popular vote 44:46 Dr Stein's vision of American power? 50:59 Where do Ordinary Americans stand? 59:26 It's Not Too Late Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m

  8. OCT 25

    African Americans, Democrat Deceit & Principled Politics with Imam Dawud Walid

    I have been struck by the thoughtful and nuanced conversations that are being had across the US about the coming elections. But there remains confusion. One such community that probably has reason to be sceptical of mainstream Muslim organisations and their approach to politics, as relationships, is the all-important African American Muslim community – very often neglected in any conversation. I have invited today to show someone who I deeply respect for how he thought through these essential topics long before Gaza came along to haunt us. Imam Dawud Walid is the author of Towards Sacred Activism and an Imam in Michigan. Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage in critical thought now, please consider becoming a Patron.  / thethinkingmuslim   You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch Find us on: Twitter: / thinking_muslim   Facebook / the-thinking-muslim-podcast-105790781361490   Instagram: / thinkingmuslimpodcast   Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim Host: / jalalayn   Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
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This podcast is dedicated to exploring issues in some more depth and untangling the complexities of the world around us. We engage thinkers, academics, and scholars in conversation on a number of themes to appreciate the ideas that make up Islam as a system of thought.Follow us on https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/And twitter @thinking_muslim https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimEmail info@thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Muhammad Jalal
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Muhammad Jalal 693942
  • Show Website
    The Thinking Muslim

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