The MuslimCentric Podcast

Nov 09 2024 20 ep. 8
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A podcast to EDUCATE, INSPIRE and ENTERTAIN on all issues related to Muslim life.

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#61 Brother Ali - “I’m at war!” Hip-hop artist on Music, Islam & Cancel Culture

Jun 14 2024
Join us for a deeply personal interview with Brother Ali, a renowned hip hop artist and activist. In this episode, we explore Brother Ali's incredible journey: from growing up with albinism and being embraced by the black community, to converting to Islam at 15, and his outspoken stance on critical issues like Palestine that led to his marginalisation by influential powers.- Early

#60 Isam B of Outlandish | Global hip-hop star on ‘Aicha’, fame, faith, fatherhood & Palestine

May 24 2024
Isam Bachiri is a singer, songwriter and artist who was one of the founders of the award-winning Danish hip-hop group Outlandish. They had a global hit, including a number 1 in Germany, with their cover of the song Aicha and one of their songs even featured on the video game FIFA 07.We explore his Moroccan roots and his relationship with his father, who moved to Denmark in 1967 as

#59 Azeem Muhammad | Comedy, Allah Made Me Funny, Drugs, Gangs and NOI Farrakhan

Mar 01 2024
Azeem Muhammad is an American Muslim comedian celebrated for his role in the groundbreaking comedy tour, 'Allah Made Me Funny'.Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Azeem talks candidly about growing up in difficult circumstances as an introverted young man who loved to read. His life was shaped by the rise of hip-hop and gangster rap. His attempt to become a drug dealer was short-liv

#58 Gaza, Islamophobia, Politics..and Piers Morgan | Muslim Thought Leaders - Shaykh Ruzwan, MCB's Zara Mohammed, Media strategist Osama Saeed

Feb 17 2024
A captivating and thought-provoking conversation with esteemed Muslim thought leaders.In this episode, we are honoured to host a panel featuring prominent Islamic scholar Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain Zara Mohammed, and seasoned media relations strategist Osama Saeed.Together, they engage in an enriching dialogue covering a wide spectrum

#57 Suicide - Myths, Muslims & Mental Health | Prof Rory O’Connor | World Expert on Suicide Research

Jan 06 2024
*NOTE -  This episode discusses suicide. If you are affected by suicide or are worried about someone, please see the links at the end of these show notes*Muslims die by suicide too.This may be an uncomfortable reality for many within religious communities but is an important issue for us to discuss. Research suggests that discussing suicide does not make it more likely but may

#56 Preacher Moss | American Muslim Comedian | Allah Made Me Funny

Dec 01 2023
Preacher Moss is a distinguished American comedian, writer, and educator, best known for his pivotal role as the founder of the groundbreaking comedy tour, 'Allah Made Me Funny.' This tour played a crucial role in boosting the confidence of Muslims worldwide in the aftermath of the events of 9/11 in 2001. Collaborating with fellow comedians Azhar Usman, Mo Amer, and Azeem Muhammad,

#55 Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed | Scottish Islamic Scholar & Theologian | iSyllabus Islamic studies co-founder

Oct 20 2023
Shaykh Ruzwan is one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland (UK), Shaykh Ruzwan obtained a degree in Geopolitics and Arabic before leaving to study in Turkey in the 1990s. He went on to study in numerous Middle Eastern countries including Yemen and Syria. Shaykh Ruzwan graduated from the prestigious Mahad al-Fat’h Islamic Law College in D

#54 Ebrahim Rasool | Friend of Nelson Mandela | South African politician and diplomat

Aug 05 2023
Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool is one of the few Muslim global politicians that has been largely successful in balancing politics and faith. His formative years growing up in the South African apartheid system led him to become involved in student politics in the 1980s. Due to his political activism, he was imprisoned by the apartheid regime. He went on to become a close friend and coll

#53 Peter Sanders | Photographer of the Muslim Ummah

May 04 2023
Peter Sanders is a world-renowned photographer of the Muslim world. If you don’t recognise his name, you will have definitely seen his photos.Born in the 1940s in London, he became a professional photographer and took iconic pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and many more bands of the 1960s.After becoming a Muslim, he took the early photos of the Hajj an

#52 Dr Hany El-Banna | Founder of Islamic Relief, Critical views on Muslim Charities, Sacrifice, Vision, Giving up career as a medical doctor

Apr 17 2023
Dr Hany El-Banna is the founder of Islamic Relief, the global Muslim charity started in the 1980s. He is a legend in the Muslim ummah – a true visionary. He eventually left the charity he founded but remains as active as ever travelling the world to inspire and train individuals.The interview was recorded during Dr Hany’s visit to Glasgow, Scotland as part of a film fes