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The Ansari Podcast

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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
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E74: Can CAIR Rival AIPAC? The American Muslim Lobby & Palestine w. CAIR President Nihad Awad

CAIR President, Nihad Awad, sits with Ansari to discuss AIPAC, CAIRs' Crisis Strategy, One State Solution, American Muslim Lobby, The Right of Return, is it valid? And more! #muslim #palestine #israel #american #podcast 1:40 What has CAIR done to fight the rising islamophobia in america 4:45 How CAIR is helping Families of Palestinian Americans Killed 6:17 what has CAIR been doing to protect employees rights? 7:51 What's CAIRs' strategy been throughout the conlflict 11:13 why shouldn't American ...

Dec 10, 202358 min

E73: A Miracle At Prophet Ibrahims Home Made THIS U.S Soldier Convert to Islam During The Iraq War w. Br. Larry Yunus

Born & Raised US Soldier Converts to Islam then leaves Islam, He joins US army and goes to fight in Iraq war and Converts back again! #convert #islam #muslim 00:00 Journey to Islam 6:54 ExWife Against Converting 10:43 Taking the Shahada 11:30 Leaving Islam 13:00 Joining Iraq War 14:00 Converting Back to Islam 16:14 Divorcing Islamophobic Wife 25:00 Wife & Mother Convert story 33:00 Why Islam is the truth to nonmuslims

Nov 28, 202335 min

E72: Gaza-Is Allah Punishing The Muslim World? NY Businessman to Dallas Imam w. Ustadh Mohamed Baajour

Ustadh Baajour from EPIC Masjid discusses Palestine, is this punishment from Allah or a test? Why’s Allah not answering our duaas? Ustadh Baajour tells his story how he went from New York Businessman to Dallas Imam. And he reacts to a crazy video on fish making Umrah. @EPICMASJID #palestine #dallas #islam 00:00 Why Isn't Allah Answering Millions of Duaas 12:22 Gaza Has Already Won 20:00 Ustadh Baajours' Umrah Experience 26:00 Dr. Qadhi "Ustadh Baajour Your famous in Russia!" 28:00 From New York ...

Nov 15, 202359 min

E71: U.S Veteran & Imam React To Palestine, Bassem Yousuf & Muhammed Hijab Interview | w. EPIC Mosques' Imam Nadeem and Br. Yunus

A Convert U.S Veteran and an Imam put their minds together and discovered what the Muslim world needed. Islamic Mediation and Arbitration. Br. Younus with a background in law and Nadeem well...an Imam with a background in Islamic theology. Have brought their talents and expertise together to bring to the Muslims an Islamic mediation and arbetration #piersmorgan #muhamadhijab #podcast #palestine 00:00 America Pushed Salafism 7:00 Muhammed Hijab Reaction 15:00 Islamic Arbitration and Mediation Ser...

Oct 31, 20231 hr 14 min

E70: The Terrorist playbook, The Online Wars & Israeli Human Trafficking w. EPIC Mosques' Ustadh Morad Awad

Ustadh Baajour from EPIC Masjid sits with Mahmoud Elansary and discusses Palestine, is this punishment from Allah or a test? Ustadh Baajour tells his story how he went from New York Businessman to Dallas Imam. And he reacts to a crazy video on fish making Umrah. @EPICMASJID #palestine #dallas #islam 00:00 Why Isn't Allah Answering Millions of Peoples' Duaas? 12:22 Gaza Has Already Won! 20:00 Ustadh Baajours' Incredible Umrah Experience 26:00 Ustadh Baajour; You're famous in Russia! 28:00 From Ne...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 8 min

E68: What Is The "Divine Matrix" & How Are Muslims The Key Holders to Unlocking It | w. Ousama MuslimHubClub

A Revolutionary breakdown of "The Divine Matrix", how Muslims are the sole Key holders to unlocking it.How to become a successful Muslim spiritually and physically. Allah (God) has placed us in a Matrix. Can we make our way out? We as Muslims have the key to unlocking that Matrix, finding the riches of the world and even achieving spiritual super powers! Only On The Ansari Podcast

Oct 02, 20231 hr 27 min

E67: Sheikh Reveals He Was A Cartel Member: Debating LGBTQ DAWAH, Theory of Evolution & Yaqeen Drama w. Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farooq

Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farooq was a cartel gang member? Are we addressing LGBTQ+ correctly? Do we believe in The Theory of Evolution as Muslims? Should we Listen to Yaqeen/Dr. Omar Suleiman? All this is revealed on this podcast with Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farooq and Ansari. Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farooq tells his past as a cartel gang member and the lifestyle he lived before Islam. Ansari then debates Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farooq on his stance on Yaqeen/Omar Suleiman, the Theory of Evolution and the LGBTQ+ communi...

Sep 12, 20231 hr 7 min

E66: The Islamic Origin of the Iconic Movie "The Lion King”, African Muslim History, Converting to Islam & More. | w. Sheikh Mustafa Briggs

Ansari Podcast: Were Ali & Umar Ibn Khatabb Black? You won't believe the origin story of "The Lion King" Movie. Sankore University, Ubadah Bin Samat, and others! Sheikh Mustafa Briggs narrates The Stories of Multiple Muslim Historical Figures with FASCINATING stories. #islamic #history #podcast #islamichistory #muslimhistory #islam

Aug 08, 20231 hr 13 min

E65: U.S Soldier Converts to Islam & Becomes The Highest Ranked Muslim in the Military AS AN IMAM with a MUST HEAR PAST w. Colonel Khaled Shabazz

Ansari Podcast: Colonel Dr. Imam Khaled Shabazz narrates his story from molestation, getting shot, in jail, and being a drunk to converting to Islam, becoming an Imam and climbing up the ranks of the U.S Military to becoming the Highest Ranked Muslim in US Military HISTORY! He has 2 PhDs, 3 masters and has written 6 books. Trust me, you won't want to miss this! This is a tear jerker, Feel-good story.

Jul 19, 20231 hr 4 min

E64: MrBeast Bars, MUSK VS. ZUCKERBERG, Marriage, OceanGate, PRIME Energy Drinks & More w. HOOPFINESSE AKA Sheikh Halal Bacon

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and HoopFinesse "Sheikh Halal Bacon" and/or Muhammed Abdul Aleem eat and react to the surprising taste of MRBEAST Chocolate Bars . Hoopfinesse tells us how he met his wife, Stacey, and gives marriage advice for young Muslims. Hoopfinesse & Ansari try Prime Energy Drinks and are SURPRISED. We also hear Hoopfinesse story as a humorous and loving individual who gained fame on Instagram and TikTok. And finally Ansari and Hoopfinesse explore the origin and imp...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 17 min

E63: The Story of Kidnap Interrogation Torture at Guantanamo Bay and Bagram, U.S Guards Convert to Islam, and Extremist Groups in Middle East w. Moazzam Begg

Ansari Podcast: Author and Activist Moazzam Begg reveals what happened when he was Kidnapped, tortured, and sent to Guantanamo Bay and Bagram by the CIA and MI6 over false intelligence, Moazzam Begg narrates the heart breaking years he spent kidnapped and falsely imprisoned in the worlds most notorious prisons. He answers tough questions like whether he conspired against the United States, what he saw in Bagram and Guantanamo. How Islam helped him through it all, and many other details. Is he an...

May 30, 20231 hr 17 min

E62: A Road of Bumps & Bruises: Lisa Converts to Islam, Gets Abused By Her ExHusband & Becomes a Hijab Fashion Icon | w. VeronaCollection Founder Lisa Vogl

Mahmoud Elansary sits with Lisa Vogl, the cofounder of VERONA COLLECTIONS, the 1st hijab company to enter MACYS or any large American retailer. But before that she was a photographer who converted to Islam after making a documentary on the Hijab asking "Why do Muslim Women wear the Hijab?". Lisa Vogl walks us through her conversion story from a devoted catholic to a practicing Muslim. Lisa then reveals the disturbing truth of her marriage to a "Pious" Muslim man who went on to beat her and abuse...

May 09, 202349 min

E61: Tale of "THEMUSLIMBOXER" - "Boxing Led Me to Islam". Muhsin Cason Reveals The Truth About His Sparring vs Jake Paul and KSI

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Muhsin Cason "THEMUSLIMBOXER" talk about his life story as a child of a prominent Imam in Baltimore and how he ended up in the club partying, drinking and girls. Muhsin Cason was embarrassed of being Muslim. Then Boxing brought him back to Allah, and made him "THEMUSLIMBOXER". Now he has a life mission to save others from the sins he's done in the past. Mahmoud and Muhsin then discuss the month he spent in Puerto Rico sparring with Jake Paul and later tra...

Apr 27, 202339 min

E60| Battle of the Hearts: U.S. Soldier Converts to Islam after Trump & Afghanistan War - w. Lourdes Loyola

U.S. Staff Sergeant, Lourdes Loyola, Converts to Islam after her deployment to Afghanistan, then her children all convert! 5 years later they all get to watch as their Husband and Father emotionally converts, as well. Later, we discuss the moral dilemma of being a Muslim in the U.S. military, should Muslims become U.S. soldiers? What’s the impact of that on a personal and societal level? Can we really change the Military on the inside as Muslims? All this and more on this weeks Episode!...

Apr 04, 202353 min

E59: Good Morning Ramadan! w. Mahmoud Elansary

Mahmoud Elansary brings some of his best work yet in this captivating Ramadan special with beautiful perspectives to the blessed month of Ramadan and our role as Muslims. It is a dynamic episode from Quran, tafseer to Nasheed, and from decoration to charity. RAMADAN MUBARAK!!! IT'S THE MOST BLESSED TIME OF THE YEAR!

Mar 23, 202318 min

E58: Pain & Passion: The Genius of Ramy-How to Become a Star Muslim Actor in Hollywood w. Laith Nakli

The Ansari Podcast: Star Actor Laith Nakli gives a secret inside into acting that you won’t find anywhere else. What makes Ramy a genius and how he and others got there. And then how Laith himself made it as an actor as a Muslim in America and what it takes to become a great actor, as a Muslim, in Hollywood. Laith tells his backstory from how he went from Leo from America to Laith from Syria, a proud Muslim American. And His starring role as Uncle Naseemi in the popular show Ramy,

Mar 15, 202337 min

E57: CAN HADITH BE TRUSTED? The 4 Schools of Thought & An Intro to Maleki School - The Methods of Hadith Collection w. Harun Saleh

8:30: How do I choose between my Passions and my Career 18: Removing Doubt about Hadith authenticity, addressing the misconceptions about Hadith and how scholars verified it. The Methods of hadith collection 31: The 4 schools of thought and why they must be trusted and respected by All Muslims 47: Introduction to Maleki School of thought 1:12 : My ignorant criticism of scholars today 1:36 Why it’s better to follow a school of thought

Feb 27, 20231 hr 53 min

E56: Modern & Ancient Egypt, Your Destiny & Filming in Hollywood | W. Star Actor Amr Waked

The Ansari Podcast: Amr Waked describes overcoming all odds to following his dreams of becoming an actor in Egypt, a society that may not support people's dreams. Amr Waked reimagines ancient Egypt and his personal theory on Ancient Egypt. Amr Waked then talks on Secret Societies, Al-Jazeera Decoded, Aliens and Making Movies. Amr Waked talks on filming with Scarlett Johannson, The film Lucy and making Ramy. #ancientegypt #trendingnow #conspiracy #podcast #secretsociety

Feb 13, 202348 min

E55: "My Father Wanted Me to Take Off My Hijab - I Got Bullied By Muslims for My Hijab, Not Others." - w. Comedian Nina Kharoufeh

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Popular Comedian Nina Kharoufeh talk about a wide range of topics ranging from seriously hating the new identity tv shows and movies they're making about Muslims/minorities all the way to Nina's first time smoking weed with Dave Chappelle, working with Katt Williams. Her father not wanting her to wear the hijab, her getting harassed online by Muslim men telling her to taker her hijab off, death of her "brother" and so much more! #comedy #islam #podcast...

Jan 30, 202356 min

E53: History of The Ottoman Empire - World Famous Sultans & The Enslaved Elite w. Professor Nabil Al-Tikriti

The Ansari Podcast: Ottoman Empire History Professor Nabil Al Tikriti, breaks down the mind blowing system of the Ottomans enslaving their elites. He narrates extravagant stories of the most Prestigious Ottoman Sultans. And discusses the general history of the Ottoman Empire and how it shaped Islamic thought, philosophy, spirituality and the modern day Sunni - Shia dynamic.

Dec 20, 20221 hr 20 min

E52: Finding Islam Through the Stars & the Universe | American Teenage Girl Converts to Islam

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Ronnie breakdown her life journey to Islam as to how and why she chose Islam as a young women living in the most desire stricken country on earth. Veronica unveils the drastic measures she has to take to hide her Islam from her family, who are deeply unaccepting of Islam and Muslims. What made her convert to Islam is beautiful. Also what is gravity??? #Islam #science #podcast

Dec 06, 202252 min

E51: Comedy & The Untold History of the Black Muslim | w. MosesTheComic

The Ansari Podcast: This weeks guest is Moses the Comic! As a comedian, professor and businessman. Moses the comic travels back in time to his childhood growing up in Philadelphia, a City with over 300K Muslims. as a child of 6 to 2 Black Muslim converts. He then speaks on the untold history and stories of the Black Muslim contribution to Islam in all formats. He highlights for us the life and accomplishments on Mensa Musa. Then discusses his comedy life, being on the new Ramy season 3. Working ...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 51

E50.Pt.2: The Backstory of Hamza Khan | What Inspired His Brilliant Muslim American Spirit?

The Ansari Podcast: Hamza Khan Breaks down his life story in an elaborate and telling style. He speaks of moments of deception on the Israeli Apartheid because of his upraising with many Jewish friends. He gives the inside as to what he values (Islamically or not) and how that shaped the world he came to know as a Muslim American. He shares how diversity of cultures, religions and ethnicities positively influenced his way of viewing humanity. This is a deep and reflective story a brilliant Musli...

Oct 31, 202240 min

Ep.50! The Man Who Helped Free Adnan Syed - "Prosecutors Were HIDING Evidence" | w. Hamza Khan

Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary brings on the man who passed the bill that freed Adnan Syed, he tells us all the context of the case and why/how Adnan got out. He breaks down the 4 examples of Muslim democracy - failed and successful. Mahmoud presents his interesting theory on fictional characters and how they led to atheism in America. Will our American brothers and sisters go to hell if they don't become Muslim? Finally, Hamzah Khan ends the conversation with an elaborate break down of Muslim...

Oct 25, 202257 minEp. 50

E49: Becoming the Top Celebrity Barber in the Nation | The Inspiring Story of Youssef Barber | w. Youssef Barber

Youssef barber tells his back story of growing up in the streets of PG County to becoming THE Best Barber in the country with dozens of Celebrity Clients, product lines/Inventions, shops and a huge online following MASHALLAH - May Allah protect ALL of it and grant him paradise through it, Ameen. (You can even check out his recent viral video of "kicking" a client off to cut Quavos' hair haha) Follow him on insta: @youssefbarber or go visit one of his shops in Atlanta @diamondcuts or buy one of h...

Oct 11, 202231 min

E48: Life of a Stand Up Comedian from Brooklyn - Comedy's Moral Dilemma | w. Ismael Loutfi

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Comedian Ismael Loutfi discuss his upbringing and how it brought him to comedy, like how he got married to a white girl in high school for 6 months. How Ramy Youssef advised him to pray 5 times a day. His struggles with the Moral dilemmas in the world of stand up comedy and Hollywood. Which leads to an interesting question, should Muslims enter Hollywood?

Sep 27, 20221 hr 9 min

E47: 9/11 - How One Act of Terror Led to The WAR OF TERROR - The Execution of Saddam Hussein | w. Iraqi Expert Ruba Al-Hassani

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Iraqi Expert Ruba Al-Hassani speak on the hidden reasons why America entered Iraq. The GRAPHIC, rarely heard about, war crimes committed by the United States in the Iraqi prison, Abu Ghraib (A MUST WATCH). The rise and fall of Saddam Hussein. The execution of Saddam Hussein. And they end with a brief history of Iraq and where the country is today.

Sep 12, 20221 hr 23 min

E46: Choosing a Career Path, Mental Health, and Cool Stories! w. Career Coach Arif Kabir

The Ansari Podcast: Arif Kabir and Mahmoud Elansary talk about the way a Muslim should choose their career path and what their mindset should be for it. They strike examples and share stories to illustrate how a Muslim or non muslim can be successful in their life. They talk Muslim apps and business. They talk about Mental health and therapy, especially within Marriage. They talk about cool stories of The Prophet PBUH, Hamzah Yusuf, a highway robber story and more!

Aug 23, 202258 minSeason 3Ep. 46
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