The Muslims Down Under Podcast

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#ChangingTheNarrative one conversation at a time

• Education • Social Cohesion • Dialogue

A platform run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia.

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Does Islam Oppress and Subjugate Women?

The concept of feminism is probably one of the biggest ongoing phenomena of the 21st century. Furthermore, we live in a society where the discussion around Muslim women, their rights, and the teachings of Islam in regards to women is often a hot topic of conversation. But, are the concerns regarding the rights and equality of Muslim women legitimate? And, what role does feminism in the teachings of Islam? In reality, the advocacy and establishment of women’s rights were granted well before moder...

Jan 08, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Islam and Australia - A Clash of Values?

Unfortunately, a large portion of Australian society harbors a misunderstanding that people from different faiths or cultures don’t contribute or integrate within Australian society. More specifically, there is also a common misconception that Australian values clash with the values of Australian Muslims. As a result of this confusion, Muslims experience ongoing prejudice and discrimination. To eradicate these false impressions, the concept of integration and assimilation needs to be understood ...

Jan 01, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Religion and Culture - What's the Difference?

There has always been an undefined intersection between religion and culture. Often there is confusion and misunderstandings when we see culture being represented as religion or vice versa. It is important to understand the differences between the two, and where exactly the intersections lie, and more so, how can someone determine whether what they see or hear about is as a result of a particular culture or a teaching of a certain faith. When we start to blur the lines between cultural practices...

Dec 25, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

What Is The Meaning Of Love In The 21st Century?

In the modern world, our life goals are more often than not driven by materialistic standards. The same constructs exist for the relationships we establish in our lives. Since ego-based relationships are based on superficial and temporary qualities, they exert tremendous amounts of pressure to be ‘perfect’ - when in reality no one is really perfect. This is also what causes relationships to fail and for people to experience depression and heartache. In reality, true love is much more than what s...

Dec 18, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2

The Pursuit of Happiness: How to be happy?

Most people spend their lives chasing happiness and success, yet never seem to arrive at a happily ever after. It seems as though the only way to become happy is to attain something bigger or better, faster or fancier. We rely on materialistic pursuits to make us happy, wanting more and more. What does it take to acquire true contentment in life? Will achieving standards set by a materialistic society really lead to happiness? In this episode, we explore this present-day phenomena in detail and ...

Dec 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Season One: Contemporary Topics

Have you ever been confused as to why there is so much bad press regarding Muslims or why Islam is often scapegoated by politicians and the media? Or do you find it difficult to understand the teachings of Islam in the context of the modern world? Well, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Muslims Down Under Podcast, a podcast presented as part of the Muslims Down Under platform. In this podcast, we seek to enable contemplation by engaging in intellectual conversation about Muslims and...

Oct 07, 2020•1 min

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