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Narrative House is a creative platform that empowers Muslim speakers to share impactful, thoughtful, and inspiring content. Our goal is to highlight the beauty, wisdom, and dignity of Muslim identity through meaningful conversations, documentaries, and creative expressions. We create space for Muslim voices to flourish, blending faith, intellect, and emotion, to explore our heritage, reflect on the present, and contribute to a brighter future for all humanity. Subscribe to join us in a journey of creativity, connection, and uplifting history.

  1. Jul 1

    The Land of The Disappearing Muslims | Arslan Hidayat

    For years, the persecution of the Muslims of East Turkistan has remained one of the least understood—and most disputed—human rights crises in the world. In this powerful episode of the Narrative House Podcast, Omar Hussein sits down with Uyghur activist and researcher Arslan Hidayat to examine the reality facing the Uyghur Muslims under Chinese rule. Drawing on eyewitness testimony, historical context, and documented evidence, Alan explains the policies of occupation, mass detention, forced assimilation, surveillance, religious repression, and forced labour that have transformed life in East Turkistan. Arslan's work can be found at: https://kashgartimes.substack.com/ Support our work: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/ Pablo's work can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/pablotalks_/ https://www.youtube.com/@PabloTalks_

  2. May 15

    Why Another Flotilla, The Answer Israel Doesn’t Want You To Hear | Kaleem Cerie Bullivant

    As more than 700 civilians from over 50 countries sail toward Gaza in the largest flotilla yet, activist Khaleim Bulivant joins Narrative House live from the mission itself. From warships and drones to the risks of interception, imprisonment, and violence, this episode explores why ordinary people are risking everything to challenge the siege on Gaza — and why they believe the world cannot remain silent. A powerful conversation on resistance, solidarity, faith, and the ongoing reality inside Gaza. Support our work: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/

  3. Apr 10

    Where Did Your Ramadan Donations Really Go? | Abdullah Jabbar

    As a veteran in the field of serving the disadvantaged among the Ummah, Abdullah Jabbar brings what he's learned behing the scenes and you won't want to miss this episode. We pull back the curtain on the modern charity sector, exposing uncomfortable questions about transparency, influence, and the commercialization of giving. Drawing on over a decade of on-the-ground experience, it challenges the idea of “100% donations,” interrogates influencer fundraising models, and reveals how aid is often diluted before it reaches those in need. At its core, the conversation asks whether the sanctity of charity has been replaced by strategy, marketing, and profit—and what that means for the Ummah moving forward. Support our work: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/

  4. Mar 31

    Australian Athiest Finds Islam in a Warzone And Is Changed Forever | Robert Martin

    For over a decade, Robert Martin dismissed the warnings of his closest friend—a Muslim who kept telling him the truth about what was happening back home. He didn’t believe him. The media told a different story, and he trusted it. Until one day, something didn’t sit right—and he decided to go and see for himself. What followed was a journey that shattered everything he thought he knew. From having a rifle pointed at him on his first day, to being protected by those under fire, to hearing the adhan in the middle of chaos—Robert was forced to confront a reality far removed from the narrative he had lived with for years. But the deeper shift wasn’t just political—it was personal. The same people he had once misunderstood became the reason he changed, not only in what he believed about the world, but in what he believed about life itself. This episode is not just a conversation—it’s the story of what happens when truth breaks through years of conditioning, and the cost of ignoring the voices closest to you. Support our work: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/

  5. Mar 2

    Bangladesh: Real Reform or Another Rerun? | Rezaul Karim

    Bangladesh held major elections after the fall of Sheikh Hasina, but as Amar Hussein and barrister/political activist Razul Karimalam explain, the real story is bigger than who won. In this episode, they unpack the July 2024 uprising, why many people wanted structural reform—not just another election—and how that pressure shaped a BNP landslide alongside a growing Islamist vote. They also explore the deeper awakening driving public sentiment: frustration with decades of corrupt party politics, demands for justice and accountability, and the geopolitical reality of foreign influence and regional pressure—especially India’s expanding ambitions and Bangladesh’s refusal to remain a “satellite state.” Finally, Razul argues the uprising isn’t “over,” but entering a new phase where youth-led expectations will force real change—or punish any government that tries cosmetic politics again. We need your help to continue to bring relevant content that matters. Please consider supporting our work by donating at: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/

  6. Feb 22

    Hijacked in International Waters: A Night of Lasers and Prayer | AbuBakir

    In this powerful episode, AbuBAkir, a young activist from Sydney—the only Muslim from Australia to join the Gaza Flotilla—recounts the faith-driven motivation that pushed him from local protests to the open sea, driven by the fear of being questioned before Allah about what he did for the oppressed. He describes the tense interception at sea, his detention, and the dark reality of Israeli custody—while emphasizing that what Palestinians endure is far worse. The conversation then widens into a sharp critique of influencer silence and community complacency, ending with a direct challenge to the audience—especially the youth—to decide what role they will play and to make principled action part of their daily lives. We need your help to continue to bring relevant content that matters. Please consider supporting our work by donating at: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/

  7. Feb 11

    5Pillars’ Founder on Muslim Media, Media Complicity & Muslim Power | Roshan Salih

    What is the role of Muslim media in an age of genocide, censorship, and narrative warfare? And why has the information space become one of the most decisive battlegrounds of our time? In this episode of the Narrative House Podcast, Roshan Salih — veteran journalist and Founder of 5Pillars — delivers a sharp, unapologetic analysis of media complicity, state influence, and the urgent need for a serious Muslim media infrastructure. We examine how mainstream outlets claim neutrality while reflecting government policy, why platforms continue to amplify Israeli officials while marginalizing Palestinian voices, and how censorship on mainstream networks has exposed the fragility of so-called “free speech.” If over 50% of people now consume news through social media, who controls that pipeline — and what happens when the switch is turned off? Support our work: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narrativehouse/

  8. Jan 28

    Why This Father Dumped His Son In Egypt At 16 | Ali Khan

    In this deeply emotional and honest conversation, a son sits with his father to reflect on faith, parenting, sacrifice, struggle, and love. They speak openly about growing up between two worlds, about being raised with little material comfort but immense compassion, wisdom, and purpose. They explore what Islamic parenting really means — not just teaching rules, but building character, resilience, vision, and a lifelong relationship with Allah. From Umrah at age eleven to being left in Cairo at sixteen, from building resilience to navigating doubt and pain, this episode explores how strong foundations are formed — in the heart before the mind. They also reflect on Gaza, resilience, and what true iman looks like in the face of suffering. This is a reminder for parents and young people alike: parenting is about relationship, leadership, and mercy — and with sincerity and patience, Allah can heal what feels broken. All good is from Allah. Any shortcomings are from ourselves. Support our work: https://narrativehouse.com/donation/ https://narrativehouse.com/ /narrativehouse https://x.com/narrativehouse /@narrativehouse1680 /narrativehouse

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Narrative House is a creative platform that empowers Muslim speakers to share impactful, thoughtful, and inspiring content. Our goal is to highlight the beauty, wisdom, and dignity of Muslim identity through meaningful conversations, documentaries, and creative expressions. We create space for Muslim voices to flourish, blending faith, intellect, and emotion, to explore our heritage, reflect on the present, and contribute to a brighter future for all humanity. Subscribe to join us in a journey of creativity, connection, and uplifting history.

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    narrativehouse
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
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