Ustadh Shoket Aksi is a mentor, youth worker, chaplain, Islamic Studies and Arabic teacher who was one of the early Scots to have travelled abroad to study Islamic sciences. He has worked with prisoners and those from vulnerable backgrounds. In this interview, Ustadh Shoket discusses his experience of living and learning in Madinah; the key to connecting with young people; and lessons from caring for an ill child. *RELATED LINKS https://www.iidr.org/people/32-shoket-aksi/ https://twitter.com/sho...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 30
Julie Siddiqi is a community activist known for her efforts to ensure Muslim women have an active role in society. She was previously listed in the Times Newspaper’s 100 Most Influential Muslim Women in the UK and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4’s Thought For The Day. In this interview, Julie discusses her journey to Islam; how Muslim converts need to be supported; women and mosques…and the song that makes her cry! Recorded in 2017 *RELATED LINKS https://www.srebrenica.org.uk/lessons-from-sreb...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 29
Dr Imran Kausar is an entrepreneur and medical doctor. He is the co-founder of UK based food brand Haloodies and the Halal Food Festival, London. In this interview, Imran discusses the move from Medicine to business; the nature of the Halal meat industry and lessons from his childhood experiences. *RELATED LINKS Haloodies: https://haloodies.com/ Article: The Haloodies by Imran Kausar: https://criticalmuslim.com/issues/26-gastronomy/haloodies-imran-kausar Interview: https://youtu.be/6kaE8ae1KEc *...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 28
Osama Saeed is currently the Director or Marketing & Communications at Amnesty International. He is a PR expert and formerly Head of Communications at Al Jazeera. Osama has been involved in politics and was at the forefront of the campaign against the war in Iraq/Afghanistan after 9/11. In this interview, Osama discusses working at Al Jazeera at the time of the Arab Spring; engagement with politics and the efforts for Scottish Independence; and his experience of racism at school. *RELATED LI...
Jun 07, 2020•57 min•Ep. 27
Naeem Raza is a leading charity consultant, entreupreneur, motivational speaker and broadcaster. In this interview, he shares his journey from being a DJ to a local community Muslim radio station (Radio Ramadhan Glasgow); working with celebrities and dealing with the loss of close friends. *RELATED LINKS About Naeem Raza: http://www.naeemraza.com/about-me/ *YOUTUBE Watch a video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/Lt2lv6EIPPI *ABOUT DESERT ISLAND GEMS Season 1 was recorded in 2017 for ...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed is an Islamic scholar and educationalist. He is a renowned global speaker and author. In this interview, Shaykh Abdul Aziz discusses getting thrown out of school; his close friendship with Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) and dealing with some of the hardest time of his life. *RELATED LINKS About Shaykh Abdul Aziz: http://www.madinainstitute.org/instructors/shaykh-abdul-aziz-ahmed-fredericks/ *ABOUT DESERT ISLAND GEMS Season 1 was recorded in 2017 for Radio Ramadhan Glasgow, a c...
May 19, 2020•58 min•Ep. 24
Ebrahim Rasool is a South African politician, diplomat and anti-apartheid activist. A close friend of Nelson Mandela. He was imprisoned due to the apartheid regime. South African ambassador to USA during 9/11. A senior member of the African National Congress. Title: Our Ramadan conversation with God under conditions of danger. Organised by Islamic Society of Britain View video on https://youtu.be/AeQLU5VPDb4 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambassadorasool *SUPPORT US If you benefited from The Musli...
May 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 26
Habib Malik is a humanitarian who has worked with some of the leading global charities. He is a motivated, energetic and motivating speaker. In this interview, Habib discusses charity work; growing up in rural Pakistan and you will NEVER guess his luxury item! He was presented with the prestigious Robert Burns Humanitarian Award in 2010. *RELATED LINKS About Habib: https://www.habibmalik.com/about-me.html *ABOUT DESERT ISLAND GEMS Season 1 was recorded in 2017 for Radio Ramadhan Glasgow, a commu...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 23
Shaykh Sohaib Saeed is an award-winning scholar of the Quran and translator of Fakhr al-Din al-Razi's The Great Exegesis (Al-Tafsir al-Kabir) volume 1. He is also the Head of Research at Bayyinah. In this interview, Shaykh Sohaib shares his journey from Glasgow to Al-Azhar university in Egypt. He talks about Nouman Ali Khan, Bayyinah and connecting with the Quran. *RELATED LINKS http://quranica.com/ The Great Exegesis *YOUTUBE Watch a video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/1dfpTjqMg...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 22
Adeem Younis is an entrepreneur and founder of the matrimonial website www.SingleMuslim.com and the charity Penny Appeal. In this interview, he discusses how he established SingleMuslim.com, the importance of charity work and the success of chocolate curry! *RELATED LINKS www.SingleMuslim.com Penny Appeal. http://adeemyounis.com/ *ABOUT DESERT ISLAND GEMS Season 1 was recorded in 2017 for Radio Ramadhan Glasgow, a community radio station. More info at www.radioramadhan.scot Desert Island Gems is...
May 13, 2020•58 min•Ep. 21
Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has been instrumental in the UK dawah scene since the early 19...
May 08, 2020•26 min•Ep. 20
Religious and Social imperatives of a RAMADAN like no other - The age of Covid-19. Organised by iSyllabus UK View video on www.facebook.com/iSyllabus *SUPPORT US If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please leave a review and 5-star rating on the Apple Podcasts page *KEEP IN TOUCH Facebook: muslimcentric Instagram: muslimcentricpodcast Twitter: @muslimcentric Email us at muslimcentricpodcast@gmail.com...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 19
Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has been instrumental in the UK dawah scene since the early 19...
Apr 26, 2020•27 min•Ep. 18
Iqbal Nasim is CEO of the National Zakat Foundation, a UK based organisation that ensures Zakat donated by UK Muslims is distributed locally. In this interview, Iqbal discusses leaving his promising career within the heart of the London financial 'City' to head up NZF; the personal journey of seeking a life of meaning and purpose; and how we should reframe our whole understanding of Zakat. *RELATED LINKS https://nzf.org.uk/ *YOUTUBE Watch a video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/k_i...
Apr 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 17
Dr Asim is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Islamic Scholar. He is also popularly known by his nasheeds, where he uses his pen-name Talib al-Habib. He is an expert in Islamic spirituality and mental health. In this interview, he discusses his path to scholarship; the relationship between psychiatry and spirituality; and how he went from being in a Boys' choir to a world-famous nasheed artist! *RELATED LINKS https://www.facebook.com/shaykhasimyusuf/ http://www.bbsi.org.uk/ http://www.lightonthedawn....
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 16
Aunty Salma, as she is affectionately known, is an inspirational woman who established an organisation in Scotland to meet the Islamic educational and social needs of women and children. She has positively influenced thousands of individuals since establishing Al-Meezan in 1999. In this interview, she discusses her love for the Quran; meeting the needs of Muslim women in mosques and wider society; and the amazing story of Al-Meezan. *RELATED LINKS https://www.almeezan.co.uk/ *YOUTUBE Watch a vid...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 15
Shaykh Amer Jamil is a Scottish-born Islamic Scholar and co-founder of iSyllabus UK, an educational institute that has taught 7000+ students across 15 UK cities over the last 10 years. He is a specialist in Islamic family law and provides guidance and support for those experiencing family and marital difficulties. He has been described as one of the Scotland’s most prominent and respected Muslim thinkers by the Scottish media. In this interview, he discusses his early life at school and universi...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 14
Babar Ahmad is from London and was imprisoned for 11 years without charge as part of the war on terror after 9/11. He was eventually released in July 2015. In this interview, he discusses being assaulted by the police; how he coped in a US Supermax prison and how he saw dreams and visions which became true. *RELATED LINKS https://babarahmad.com/ https://latinhoneyshop.com/ *YOUTUBE Watch a video version of this interview at https://youtu.be/B1w0ImzOr-0 *ABOUT DESERT ISLAND GEMS Season 1 was reco...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 13
On the eve of the 15th of Sha'ban, Shaykh Dr. Munir reviews references within the Qur'an and hadith of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) which relate to the virtues of the night as well as recommended acts of worship not only specifically on the night itself but throughout the blessed month of Sha'ban. Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloo...
Apr 14, 2020•12 min•Ep. 12
Discussion and Q&A broadcast by www.isyllabus.org.uk on Facebook Live Host: Shaykh Amer Jamil, www.iSyllabus.org.uk Guests: Shahid Akram (Muslim Funeral Director from Bristol) and Rizy Mohammed (National Burial Council Coordinator for Scotland) Topics discussed include death of loved ones in hospital alone; not being able to attend janazah and burial; use of PPE by funeral directors; permissibility of cremation and mass graves; advice for doctors dealing with death of covid patients. View vi...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 11
Funeral rights during COVID-19 Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has been instrumental in the UK...
Apr 09, 2020•22 min•Ep. 9
Maintaining Mental Wellbeing in times of Crisis Shaykh Amer Jamil, iSyllabus.org.uk Dr Sahira Dar, GP and Wellbeing practitioner Dr Aman Durrani, Consultant Psychiatrist Our lives have changed dramatically within a short period period of time. As social beings, we are being asked to maintain social distancing. How do we cope with this change from an emotional, psychological and spiritual perspective? What about anxieties about health, finances and empty supermarket shelves? How should our young ...
Mar 28, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 10
A reminder for these difficult times (COVID-19) Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has been instr...
Mar 23, 2020•12 min•Ep. 8
Online Khutbah due to COVID-19 Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has been instrumental in the UK...
Mar 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 7
Jummah Khutbah at Altrincham Islamic Cultural Centre, UK Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has b...
Mar 15, 2020•27 min•Ep. 6
Jummah Khutbah at Altrincham Islamic Cultural Centre, UK Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has b...
Mar 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 5
Jummah Khutbah at Altrincham Islamic Cultural Centre, UK Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has b...
Mar 15, 2020•29 min•Ep. 4
Jummah Khutbah at Altrincham Islamic Cultural Centre, UK Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has b...
Mar 15, 2020•29 min•Ep. 3
Jummah Khutbah at Altrincham Islamic Cultural Centre, UK Shaykh Dr. Munir Ahmed (Imam and Khateeb) has studied Islamic sciences for over 30 years, taking him from the UK to Damascus and Cairo. He has studied extensively in the field of Aqeeda & Firaq, Uloom-ul Qur'an, Uloom-ul Hadith, Usool-ul Fiqh & Comparative Fiqh under various scholars, receiving ijaazah from Sheikh Abdullah Yusuf al Judai - a leading Muhadith & Faqih on the European Council for Fatwa and Research. Dr Munir has b...
Mar 15, 2020•32 min•Ep. 2
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Mar 11, 2020•33 sec•Ep. 1
