The Ansari Podcast

Mahmoud Ansari

Experiencing God Through History, Science, Theology, Art, Psychology and Human Experience. Join us in this all inclusive experience to discover more about yourself and the Muslim world around you. Don’t forget to Subscribe Please! :) A Muslim and Islamic Podcast. Insta: @theansaripodcast

  1. 3d ago

    184: Islamofuturism “Science Fiction Is the Most Spiritually Engaged Genre” w. Ahmed Elbenni

    What happens when you stop imagining yourself in the future?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we explore Islamofuturism and the role of science fiction in shaping how Muslims imagine their faith, identity, and place in the future with Ahmed Elbenni. We discuss the influence of Dune, anime, Gulf futurism, and even aliens and the cosmos, while asking why Islam is so often presented in binary terms despite the breadth of its intellectual and spiritual tradition.We explore what an Islamic science fiction could look like and what happens when people are unable to write themselves into the future. Because when you cannot imagine yourself in the future, do you risk disappearing from it? JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com The Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari Provision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com 00:00 What is Science Fiction?06:06 Ad08:12 Dune, Islamo-Futurism, and Islamic Science Fiction20:11 Why Do People of the Future Always Dress Like Muslims?31:53 Ad32:45 Defiant Optimism38:01 What If Someone Wants to Write?41:20 Muslims and Anime50:30 What is Gulf Futurism?55:41 Aliens, UFO's, and Islam01:06:07 Importance of Science Fiction01:20:51 Speed Round Questions01:24:30 Final Thoughts #islamofuturism #islamicsciencefiction #sciencefiction #futurism #islamicart Listen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj Follow The Ansari Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

  2. Aug 5

    183: The Battle of the Camel: The Turning Point in the Sunni–Shia Divide | Sayed Hussain Makke

    In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we are joined by Hassan Muzzad to explore one of the most significant and misunderstood chapters in Islamic history: the origins of the Sunni–Shia divide. Together, we examine the leadership of Abu Bakr and Ali, the role of the Companions, the tragedy of Karbala, and why the Battle of the Camel may have been the defining moment that transformed political disagreement into a lasting division. Exploring both Sunni and Shia perspectives with nuance and respect, this conversation asks an enduring question: Was the Sunni–Shia split inevitable, or did history take a path that changed the Muslim world forever? JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com The Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari Provision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com 00:00 What Caused the Sunni Shia Split? 05:54 Why Ali and not Abu Bakr? 11:50 Ad 13:23 Why Does the Position of Khalifah Matter? 19:38 Who Are the Imams? 27:11 Who Are the Real Sahaba and are Reliable Sources? 39:06 Isn't Abu Bakr the Family of the Prophet PBUH? 45:31 Ad 46:22 What Happened at the Battle of the Camel? 59:09 What Happened with Hussain and Yazid? 01:08:14 Who Betrayed Hussain? 01:11:15 When did the Actual Sunni Shia Split Happen? 01:13:55 When Did Shia Hadith Begin? 01:16:42 Who are The 12 Imams? 01:24:28 Why Did Allah Allow Abu Bakr to Be the Khalifa? 01:33:44 Can Shia Insult the Sahaba? 01:36:14 Is the Ayatollah like the Pope? 01:49:38 Sunni and Shia are a Part of the Same Civilization 01:53:13 Final Thoughts #shia #sunni #iran #islamichistory #muslimunity Listen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj Follow The Ansari Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

  3. Jul 29

    182: Why Kuzzat Altay, a Muslim Uyghur Activist, Looked Elsewhere for Support | China, Israel & the Crisis of Muslim Unity

    Why would a Uyghur activist visit Israel? And what does that reveal about the way Muslims navigate justice in today's political landscape?In this episode, we are joined by a Uyghur activist to explore China's persecution of the Uyghur people, his controversial visit to Israel, and the difficult questions that arise when every side seeks to claim, or discredit, your cause. Together, we discuss Xinjiang, Palestine, the silence of many Muslim governments, nationalism, the Ummah, and why standing for one oppressed people should never require abandoning another. JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com The Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari Provision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com 00:00 Fleeing Xinjiang to Becoming Uyghur Activist 09:53 Ad 11:26 Why is China going after the Uyghur People? 12:17 Separation or Peace Treaty with China? 18:40 Why the Separatist Movement? 32:38 His Visit to and Connections to Israel 47:40 Ad 48:31 Where Do We Focus Gaza or Xinjiang? 55:41 Loving Your Country vs Worshipping It 01:01:15 What it Means to Stand for the Truth 01:14:17 Is Bringing Islam to the Chinese the Solution? 01:19:56 How the Uyghur Became Muslim/The story of how islam went to East Turkestan 01:25:34 Final Thoughts #uyghur #china #palestine #israel #Xinjiang #EastTurkistan Listen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj Follow The Ansari Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

  4. Jul 22

    181: Top Chinese Businesswoman Converts to Islam: "Islam Found Me“ w. Sarah Su

    In this episode, we are joined by a leading businesswoman and marketer Sarah Su who has worked with some of the world's biggest companies to exploring the unexpected journey that led her to Islam. Together, we discuss growing up in an atheist culture, the search for meaning beyond professional success, life as a Muslim in China, and how Islam challenged everything she thought she knew about purpose, identity, and healing. After achieving the career so many aspire to, she discovered that success alone couldn't answer life's deepest questions. What happens when, instead of searching for Islam, it feels like Islam finds you? JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com The Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari Provision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com 00:00 Sarah’s Convert Story 05:07 Growing Up in an Atheist Culture 09:12 Ad 10:44 Why Choose Islam and not Chinese Religions? 13:09 Entering a Masjid For the First Time 19:11 Islam's Effect on Feminine Energy 23:16 Does Islam Oppress Women? 28:12 Life After Conversion 30:24 Ad 31:17 Islam in China Past Present and Future 44:46 Finding Spiritual Healing in Islam 51:12 Speed Round Questions 55:54 Final Thoughts 56:58 Outro #china #revertstory #convertstory #islam #muslim Listen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj Follow The Ansari Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

  5. Jul 15

    180: Dawah Bros, Debate Culture & the Muslim Intellectual Crisis w. Ustadh Saad Yacoob

    Why do so many Muslims feel intellectually insecure today? In this episode, we are joined again by Ustadh Saad Yacoob to explore how the history of debate in the Muslim world, from the influence of Aristotle to the impact of colonialism, has shaped the way Muslims think, argue, and understand their faith today.Together, we discuss righteousness, justice, revelation, the thought of Muhammad Iqbal, and why the modern culture of debate may reveal a deeper crisis: many Muslims have come to defend Islam on someone else's terms rather than their own. Has modern debate brought Muslims closer to the truth? … or further away from it? JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com The Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari Provision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com 00:00 Intro 00:44 The History of Muslim Debates 05:44 Ad 07:15 Importance of Aristotle in Muslim Debates 14:07 Why are Modern Debates So Bad? 31:36 Ad 32:28 The Source of Muslim Insecurities 38:46 European Insecurities 41:12 The Struggles of Muslims in Recent History 46:00 Muhammad Iqbal’s Thought 57:10 What is the Point of Revelation? 01:00:44 What are We Doing With the World? 01:03:07 What Makes Islam Different that Every Other Religion 01:10:57 How to Raise a Generation of Muslims that aren’t Insecure? 01:14:54 Mamdani’s Significant Role 01:23:49 23. Does the Future of the Ummah Include Shia? 01:29:07 Final Thoughts 01:29:52 Outro #debate #history #dawah #philosophy #civilization Listen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj Follow The Ansari Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

  6. Jul 8

    179: The Untold History of British Muslims w. Paul Williams

    British Muslims are often spoken about as outsiders, immigrants, or a “problem” Britain must manage.But what if the history of Islam in Britain tells a much deeper story?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we sit down with Paul Williams of Blogging Theology to explore the untold history of British Muslims — from early Muslim presence in the UK, to the hundreds of thousands of Muslims who fought for the British Empire, to the postwar workers from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and other former colonies who helped rebuild modern Britain through factories, mills, transport, the NHS, small businesses, mosques, and working-class communities.We discuss Islam in the UK, British identity, post-Christian Britain, immigration, anti-Muslim panic, Tommy Robinson, Christian nationalism, the Pakistani grooming gangs scandal, poverty among UK Muslims, Palestine, Israel, Zionism, and whether Britain is facing a deeper spiritual crisis than it wants to admit.British Muslims did not build Britain alone. But Muslims helped build the Britain we know today.So why are so many treated as if they don’t belong?00:00 British Muslims Built Britain04:15 The Growing Muslim Problem10:58 DebtDoc X Provision Capital12:30 How Poor Are UK Muslims?22:50 Is the UK a dead Empire?27:30 UK History & The Immigrant problem today31:33 Become an Ansari! 34:30 American Christians VS UK Christians36:39 What happened to christianity in the UK44:15 History of Christianity in UK & America47:49 The UK is no longer a democracy?51:00 Who Secretly Runs the UK? 54:12 The Truth on Pakistani Grooming gangs1:02:30 History of European #uk #muslim #immigration #britishhistory Support The Ansari Podcast and help us build independent Muslim media:Become a member of the channel and join the Ansari community.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com/Follow The Ansari Podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X : https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

    179: The Untold History of British Muslims w. Paul Williams

  7. Jun 24

    178: Is AIPAC Losing in Michigan? | Abdulrahman El-Sayed

    Why is the Democratic establishment terrified of Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan? What does a senator funded by individual donors do differently than one answering to lobbyists? How will a Muslim candidate survive the attacks awaiting him in the Senate? When you have $2.3M in foreign PAC money flooding a primary, can real grassroots politics still win? And what happens to progressive policy when you're facing both parties in Congress? Join us for a conversation with Michigan's most controversial senatorial candidate. We break down why James Carville and Democratic insiders are actively working to keep him out. Abdul walks us through his entire platform: removing lobbyists, Medicare for All in Michigan, and actually representing working people instead of corporate interests. We dive into his controversial decision to campaign with Hasan Piker, the viral moment he called out Haley Stevens' funding on stage, what it means to be the first Muslim Senator in American history, and the unfiltered answer every voter needs to hear about how to actually win in a rigged system. This isn't polished politics. This is what happens when a candidate refuses to play the game. JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com The Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari Provision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com 00:00 Why Are the Democrats Afraid of You Winning?03:22 Difference Between Senator for the People vs Senator for AIPAC?10:46 Ad12:17 How Do You Get the Republican and Independent Vote?16:03 Why Do You Say Foreign Government and Not Israel Anymore?21:58 How Will You Deal with the Current Administration?24:40 Can You Get Medicaid for All, Remove Lobbyists, and Tax Reform?34:39 Ad35:08 How Will Stand Up Against Anti-Islam Rhetoric?38:04 Why Did You Campaign with Hasan Piker?42:36 Member Questions46:33 Final Thoughts48:27 Outro #AbdulElSayed #MichiganSenate #DemocraticPrimary #LobbyistsOut #ForThePeopleByThePeople Listen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj Follow The Ansari Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

  8. Jun 17

    177: Islam Is the Future of China? Why Islam's Growing SO FAST in China w. Imam Abdullah Cheng

    Islam is spreading across East Asia — and the rise of Muslims in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea could reshape the future of the Muslim world. As China becomes a global superpower and the West declines in influence, Muslim immigrants, converts, and native East Asian Muslims may become one of the most important religious communities in a Chinese-dominated world order.In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we sit down with Imam Abdullah Cheng, a Taiwanese Muslim imam and computer scientist from a convert background, to explore the future of Islam in China, Taiwan, Japan, and East Asia. We discuss the history of Islam in China, the difference between Uyghur Muslims and Hui Muslims, Hui Muslim cuisine and culture, Islam in Taiwan, dawah in China, Korea, and Japan, and why more East Asians are becoming interested in Islam.We also explore the rise of Islam in Japan, Japan’s masculinity crisis, declining birthrates, loneliness, mental health, marriage collapse, and how Islam offers answers to young men and women searching for meaning. From anime and Eastern storytelling to Islamic dawah, Muslim identity, Chinese atheism, communism, and the treatment of Muslims in China, this conversation reveals why East Asia may become one of the most important frontiers for Islam in the 21st century.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 What is Life Like For Muslims in Taiwan?05:02 The History of Islam in China08:20 Ad09:51 The Difference Between Uyghur and Hui Muslims12:42 Hui Muslim Cuisine and Culture21:35 The Future of Islam in China32:37 Muslims Becoming the Irish of China34:44 How Dawah is Done in China, Korea, and Japan37:24 Rise of Islam in Japan39:56 The Masculinity and Mental Health Crisis in Japan48:57 Why is Islam Rising Quickly in Japan vs Taiwan51:32 How Muslims Could Use The Power of Anime01:03:00 Ad01:03:30 What is Actually Happening to Muslims in China?01:09:54 Chinese Atheist Communists Worse than Western Powers?01:16:18 Final Thoughts#China #Japan #muslim #podcast #chinesemuslim #japanesemuslim #chinesefood #japaneseculture #islam #dawah *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

    177: Islam Is the Future of China? Why Islam's Growing SO FAST in China w. Imam Abdullah Cheng
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  • Creator
    Mahmoud Ansari
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    186
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mahmoud Ansari
  • Show Website
    The Ansari Podcast

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