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The Thinking Youth

Welcome to the Thinking Youth Podcast!We’ve launched our YouTube channel featuring voices like Leanne Mohammad, Sami Hamdi, Shaykh Navaid and Imam Tom, along with scholars and experts. Join us for deep conversations on faith, identity and social justice that inspire enlightened action and meaningful Ummatic change. This is just the start! Bismillah!Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingyouthpod/Follow us on TikTok:

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34:19

Supporting Palestine Past the Protests

The Thinking Youth ·

2026/01/29

Can ordinary people really weaken Zionism?In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we move beyond protest chants and emotional outburst to ask a harder, more strategic question: what does it actually take to dismantle Zionism as a political project?From the global isolation of Israel and shifting public opinion, to supply chains, corporate pressure, and strategic organizing, this conversation examines how youth-led movements have begun to change the terrain. We explore why some targets are

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31:55

Mega-Masjids, Middle Class Islam, and Malcolm X

The Thinking Youth ·

2026/01/22

In this episode of Thinking Youth, we sit down with attorney and activist Musab Abdali, who works with the Oak Cliff Empowerment Center serving one of Texas’ most underprivileged communities. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities facing Islam in America - from the role of dawah in inner-city neighborhoods to the impact of class, capitalism, and community-building on our faith and spirituality.We also reflect on the legacy of Malcolm X and consider what his insights could teach

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51:57

How to Stop Feeling Behind in Life (Muslim Doctor...

The Thinking Youth ·

2026/01/17

In this follow-up conversation with Dr. Daanish Mahmood, the discussion moves beyond productivity and into something deeper: how we learn, how we live, and what we risk forgetting along the way.We begin by unpacking how modern education often confuses memorisation with understanding. Drawing on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Dr. Daanish explains the difference between teaching and learning, why asking how and why matters more than asking what, and how curiosity is slowly being discouraged rather than

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1:09:51

Make Muslims Productive Again | Dr. Daanish Mahmood Pt 1

The Thinking Youth ·

2026/01/08

In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we speak with Dr. Daanish Mahmood about productivity, procrastination, addiction, discipline, and faith.We start by diagnosing why so many people feel lazy, unmotivated, and constantly behind despite knowing exactly what they need to do. Dr. Daanish explains how procrastination is rooted in fear, how modern apps are deliberately designed to hijack attention, and why endless scrolling quietly destroys discipline and focus.The conversation then moves into

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39:36

Do Muslim Women Have to Choose Between Marriage and...

The Thinking Youth ·

2026/01/01

Does marriage stop Activism?In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in Muslim communities today. Does getting married slow down meaningful activism or can it actually strengthen it? Is this even the right way to frame the question?This conversation challenges the idea that Muslim women must choose between marriage and public work. We unpack the pressure to compromise values for platforms, the myth of having it all, and the reality of sacrifice that comes with doing serious

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26:21

Good Muslim, Bad Muslim, Zohran Mamdani

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/12/24

Are Muslims losing agency over their own identity? Who defines what is anti-Islam? Today we are seeing the system label and choose who it considers a "good Muslim" and who it considers a "bad Muslim" in a way that strips agency from Muslims. We are very good at identifying confrontational Islamphobia, but are we identifying the silent secularization of Islamophobia?This discourse happens as New York City elects its first Muslim mayor. Zohran Mamdani — an excellent political communicator, state

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1:06:34

Can Muslims, Christian, and Jews Co-Exist After...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/12/18

What happens when someone who once absorbed Islamophobic narratives is forced to confront history honestly?In this episode of the Youth Show, Pablo opens up about his journey from accepting media-driven stereotypes about Islam to critically questioning them. Through a raw and thoughtful conversation, we unpack why Islamic history is often dismissed as “boring,” how it’s been taught without context or excitement, and why reclaiming history is not about nostalgia, but about extracting lessons that

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37:22

Why is Kings College London Trying to Deport a 22...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/12/04

Usama Ghanem is a 22 year old student at King’s College London. In just a few days, the university intends to revoke his visa and remove him from the country. His “crime” is simple. He spoke out against the genocide in Gaza and criticised his university’s financial ties to companies enabling it.For this, he was doxxed, targeted, beaten by security during a peaceful protest, and is now facing deportation.In this episode, Usama walks us through the full story. From the moment he challenged KCL’s

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41:35

UK vs US Muslims: Who’s BETTER?

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/11/21

This episode is a wild mix of humour, stereotypes, and real talk about the differences between UK and US Muslims. It starts with explosive one-liners and playful accusations about liberalism, sectarianism, SuhoorFest culture, aggression, halal food, free mixing, and even whether women can pray in certain masajid. The jokes are sharp, the reactions are chaotic, and nothing is off the table.But underneath the humour, the episode digs into deeper questions about how communities build identity and how

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47:42

The Islamic Hack to Becoming STRONG in the Face of...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/11/12

Watch this when you’re sad, when you’re hurt, when you’re worried, when your heart feels heavy.Learn how to start the journey of being strong when you’re heartbroken, how to find peace again, and how to build true resilience through faith. In this powerful and emotional episode, Imam AbdulRahman Khattab shares how to reconnect with Allah when life feels unbearable, how to trust His plan when everything falls apart, and how to find strength when you feel like giving up. He takes us through the

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20:54

Is Politics REALLY a part of Islam? With Imam Tom...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/11/05

Has anyone ever told you “don’t speak up about politics?” Has anyone told you “don’t bring religion into this?” Is secularism compatible with Islam? Can a Muslim truly separate their faith from politics?In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, Imam Tom Facchine explores where the secular mindset comes from, how it reshaped Muslim identity, and why many Muslims today feel pressured to keep Islam “private.” We dive into:• Why secularism insists religion stays out of politics• How colonialism

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48:14

To Be a Leader, YOU Need to Come Out of Your Comfort...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/10/29

In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we sit down with Danial Farrukh - former national director of Young Muslims, an author and community organiser. In this episode we unpack what it truly means to be a leader in today’s world. We explore the courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone, stand on the right side of history, and embody the principles you preach. Danial reflects on the essence of sacrifice - reminding us that Allah does not need our sacrifices, but that through them, we

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28:37

How Palestine REDEFINED Masculinity

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/10/22

Palestinian MMA fighter and activist Al-Baraa “Abu Ayoub” Atmeh joins us to talk about Islamic masculinity, the men of Gaza, and how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ redefined what it means to be a man. In a world obsessed with Andrew Tate and “alpha-male” culture, Al-Baraa reminds us that real rajoolah true manhood in Islam s built on mercy, discipline, and care for the Ummah. As a fighter, husband, businessman, and new father, he connects faith, fight, and family to show that masculinity isn’t dominance;

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1:01:55

How Kashmir EXPOSED India and Israel’s TWISTED Bromance

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/10/15

We sat down with Dr. Muzzammil Ayyub Thakur — one of the world’s leading Kashmiri activists, historians, and freedom advocates.The son of Dr. Ayub Thakur, one of the only people ever exiled by the Indian government, Dr. Muzzammil continues his father’s legacy — even after surviving a crazy assassination attempt on his life.In this explosive conversation, we spoke about:- How Kashmir exposed India and Israel’s weird relationship — and what it reveals about modern-day occupation- The Pulwama attack

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20:31

Microsoft FIRED her for Palestine - With Ibtihal...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/10/01

In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we sit down with Ibtihal Abousaad. A key Organiser behind the campaign against Microsofts complicity. Microsoft recently announced that it will no longer supply cloud services to Israel’s cyberwarfare unit, the infamous Unit 8200. This significant move is the first time Microsoft has suspended services from Israel, due to mounting pressure over their complicity in Israel’s atrocities in Gaza.Follow us on: IG: / thinkingyouthpod TikTok: /

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41:50

How to Get RICH as a Young Muslim

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we sit down with Shaykh Navaid Aziz, a Canadian Imam, scholar, and Director of Public Relations at the Islamic Information Society of Calgary and is with Yaqeen Institute. Known across the world for making classical Islamic knowledge accessible, Shaykh Navaid brings his experience as a community leader and teacher to help us understand money from an Islamic lens.We talk about everything from building the ABCs of financial literacy, saving, budgeting,

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36:49

The Ummah has ABANDONED the Uyghurs and Gaza - With...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/09/17

The Ummah was afflicted by 2 occupations in 1948, the occupation of Palestine and the occupation of East Turkestan. Yet, the Ummah speaks very little about the Uyghur cause for their homeland, and the two causes have very clear parallels that we often overlook. How come we don't speak about the Uyghurs in the same framing as Palestine? We invited Guzelya Marisova, an Uyghur author and activist, to help us answer this question.Follow us on: IG: / thinkingyouthpod TikTok: / thinkingyouthpod

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27:38

Meet the YOUNGEST American Politician Standing Up to...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/09/11

In this episode, we sit down with Representative Munira Yasin Abdullahi, the youngest American politician ever elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, the first Muslim woman, and one of the first Somali Americans to serve in the state legislature.Munira speaks boldly about the issues most politicians avoid: • Why is American taxpayer money funding Israel while millions of Americans struggle at home? • What does it mean to be a Muslim in politics today? • Can the Democratic Party survive in the

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35:44

Is the Sunni-Shia Debate… FINALLY Over? With Imam Tom...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/09/03

Is the Sunni–Shia Debate… FINALLY Over? Sectarian divisions have long shaped Muslim discourse. But in an age of global crises and unprecedented pressure on the Ummah, the real question is this: how do Muslims today, and especially Muslim youth, navigate these differences while facing the realities of the modern world?In this unflinching conversation, Imam Tom joins us to confront the questions that are too often left untouched:• How do we approach the Sunni–Shia divide and broader intra-Muslim

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41:48

I Saw It in 4K — But the NEWS Says It DIDN’T Happen |...

The Thinking Youth ·

2025/08/23

This episode features Mohammad Saleh, a young Palestinian journalist with Middle East Eye, whose fearless reporting challenges mainstream narratives and exposes the truths often hidden from public view.He speaks about the incredible importance of journalism and why we must re-approach the conversation in a world dominated by outlets like CNN, BBC, Fox News, GB News, and others. We also discuss the urgent need for Muslims to become true experts in their fields— so skilled, knowledgeable, and

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