In this webinar aired on Saturday 14th of November, Mustafa is joined by guests from France and the UK to discuss the rising tide of Islamophobia in Europe, what we can do about it, the closing of Muslim organisations in France, and how young French Muslims are responding. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] Watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/t...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, we are joined by Malak Shalabi, a law student and activist based in Washington. We discuss what this election means for Muslims, her thoughts on voting, and much more Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] Watch our podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/themiddlewestpodcast #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Nov 08, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this roundtable episode, we discuss the lockdown, the US elections, and the latest news from France. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, we are joined by Aysha Ingar, the founder of the Muslimah app and a medical student. We discuss entrepreneurship, problems that Muslim women face day-to-day, and balancing studies with running a business. You can download the Muslimah app NOW at www.muslimahapp.com/download Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Sep 20, 2020•57 min•Ep. 47
In this episode of the Middle West podcast, the team sit down to discuss the peculiar case of Shamima Begum. Having been cleared for return to the UK by the Court of Appeal, many issues regarding her and her condition remain unanswered and misrepresented. We attempt to clear some of these misrepresentations and offer new perspectives on an already divisive subject. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast ...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, we discuss faith with Shaikh Mohammad Nizami, we talk about different approaches to religion, how to separate faith from culture, and contentions with dawah. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, we sit with Yahya Birt, an academic, writer, and activist who has been active in the UK for many years. We discuss the history of Muslims in the UK, the role of scholarly guidance in activism, and how Muslims can make strategic alliances. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
Jul 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 44
This episode is a reproduction of a webinar that was streamed live on MAB Youth's Facebook page. We apologise for the technical issues faced as we did the event live. We are joined by four Bosnian speakers, three of them based in Bosnia and one in the UK. We discuss their experiences and perspectives on the Srebrenica Genocide. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected]...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 43
In this special episode for Srebrenica Memorial Day, we are joined by Muhamed Sacirbey, who was the Bosnian Ambassador to the UN during the Srebrenica Genocide. We discuss the background of the war, how genocide was systematically perpetrated, and how Srebrenica was betrayed by the NATO powers, especially the US, UK, and France. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected]....
Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 42
In this episode, we are joined by Tanim Zaman, the co-founder of Golden Touch Academy. We discuss financial futures and wealth building within the Muslim community, how an entrepreneurial mindset can be developed, and the Money Mastery programme. You can buy tickets to the next Money Mastery programme using our affiliate link until the 3rd of July. The link is: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/money-mastery-for-purpose-mindset-shifting-onl-tickets-110389046610?aff=Podcast&afu=455924776416 Foll...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, we are joined by Momodou Taal, an activist and Islamic law student, we discuss his experiences with racism in the British Muslim community, racism in the UK and the US, and how to reconcile racially problematic passages in medieval texts. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BlackLivesMatter #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Jun 09, 2020•47 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, we are joined by the president of the NUS, Zamzam Ibrahim. We discuss her background and what motivated her to give up a potentially lucrative corporate career to go into activism, some of the day-to-day challenges black women face, and why we should stand with the Black Lives Matter protests. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BlackLivesMatte...
Jun 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 39
In this Eid special, the team discuss personal challenges with Eid and Ramadan under lockdown, some Eid plans, and discuss whether or not getting shawerma is an essential journey. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
May 24, 2020•33 min
In this quarantine episode, we are joined remotely by Usama Mujtaba, a strength & conditioning coach. We talk about being in sport as a minority, health and gains during Ramadan, and some tips on approaching exercise. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
May 20, 2020•1 hr
In this episode that we recorded pre-COVID era, we are joined by Hania Chalal, the president of EMF (the French Muslims' student body). We discuss the Muslim community in France, parallels that can be drawn with the UK, and Macron's comments about Muslims. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse...
May 02, 2020•47 min
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Varney, the director of public health for Birmingham City Council. We discuss the factors behind deciding on the lockdown, how long it will likely last, and how the pandemic statistics are collected. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
Apr 12, 2020•59 min
In this roundtable, we are joined by a nurse, an anaesthetist, and a pharmacist based in different parts of the UK. We discuss the pressure on front-line healthcare professionals and the perceived shortages of medicines and PPE as well as dispel some common myths. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Apr 05, 2020•46 min
We speak to Dr. Sufian Ali, a GP and head of advocacy for BIMA (British Islamic Medical Association). We discuss the situation of the NHS in response to the virus, implications for GP visits and health tech, and volunteering for the NHS. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse
Mar 27, 2020•41 min
In our first ever video episode, we speak to Craig Pinkney, a criminologist, urban youth specialist, and the founder and director of the centre for youth violence & conflict. We discuss knife crime, gang exit strategies, and youth sports. You can follow Craig on Twitter @RealActionUK Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this special episode, we speak to two Syrians, one on the ground in Idlib who tells us about the current humanitarian situation, and an activist part of the #WeAretheLove campaign who lives in exile. You can join the campaign @Wearetheloveorg on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ Follow us on Instagram @themiddlewestpodcast Email us at [email protected] with feedback and suggestions. #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Mar 11, 2020•32 min
In this episode, the team are in Scotland with Zara Mohamed, currently the assistant secretary general of the MCB. Zara has served as the ex-president of FOSIS and as part of many other Muslim org's. We discuss International Women's Day, accents, and how the sun is always (never) shining in Glasgow. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWe...
Mar 08, 2020•47 min
In this episode we are joined by Imam Mir-Azam Khan, a locally active Imam from Rochdale. We take a deep dive into his life and journey of becoming an Imam, modern challenges Imams face in today’s political climate, and the struggle of a modern pursuit of knowledge. Yes... it’s about to get deep. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #B...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min
We are joined again by Raghad Al-Tikriti, newly elected as the first female president of MAB. We discuss the various challenges she may face in her new roll, the importance of addressing these challenges and her plans for the future. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse
Feb 02, 2020•53 min
In this episode, we sit with Afzal Khan, member of both the British and European parliaments, as well as Shadow Immigration Minister of the UK. We discuss his early life and how he got into politics, his time on the police force, and double standards. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this bonus episode triggered by the escalation between America and Iran, we are joined by barrister and founder of the Syrian Legal Development Project, Ibrahim Olabi. We discuss his work on the front lines in Syria, the fallout from Soleimani’s assassination, and accountability in international law. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWes...
Jan 08, 2020•52 min
In a roundtable discussion, Thaqib and Assad talk about the new year, Xmas celebrations, blunt force traumas, and what we are hoping to cover on the podcast over 2020. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse
Jan 05, 2020•32 min
In our follow-up episode with Islamic Finance Guru (following on from episode 18), we meet with Ibrahim Khan, one of the founders, and resident pir, of IFG to discuss time management, his vision for a network of Muslim companies/founders, and much more. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse...
Dec 22, 2019•51 min
In a round-up of our election series, Abus-Sami and Thaqib discuss each party's policies and how we think the election will go. Four days left until the 12th December election! Email us at [email protected] with any comments,feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse
Dec 08, 2019•37 min
In this bonus episode, we are joined by Raghad Al Tikriti, the vice president of MAB and head of media and politics. We discuss MAB's general election plans, why they don't endorse a political party, and their work on the ground. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse
Dec 05, 2019•42 min
In our second politics-themed episode, Akiqul Hoque sheds some light on the structures of UK democracy, how he got involved with the civil service, and we try to sway his strictly non-partisan viewpoint on the election. Email us at [email protected] with any comments, feedback, guest/topic recommendations, etc. Follow us on Twitter: @TheMiddleWestPC Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMiddleWestPC/ #BalancingTheDiscourse
Nov 24, 2019•38 min
