The Mad Mamluks

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast in collaboration with West Canada's 'United Islam Awareness Week' (UIAW), Dilly Hussain speaks with Shaykh Mohamed Yaffa. #BloodBrothersPodcast #ShaykhMohamedYaffa #BlackHistoryMonth Shaykh Yaffa explains the daily challenges of being black, Muslim and immigrant in Canada at a time of heightened racism and Islamophobia. He also shares his thoughts on the ignored Islamic history of Africa and anti-black racism which began during the Abbasid Caliphate. Topics of discussion also include Shaykh Yaffa's experience while studying in Pakistan and the forced conversion of African slaves to Christianity by European colonialists. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks Contact SIM on Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast in partnership with West Canada's 'United Islam Awareness Week' (UIAW), Dilly Hussain catches up with Imam Dawud Walid. #BloodBrothersPodcast #ImamDawudWalid #Islamicactivism Imam Walid explains the perimeters of Islamic activism and "enjoining good and forbidding evil" in light of the new ideological challenges facing the dawah. The imam also shares his thoughts on the growing culture of calling out scholars and Muslim public figures on social media, and how that fits into "speaking truth to power". Topics of discussion also include anti-black racism within Muslim communities and sensitivities around discussing black community issues. This episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast is sponsored by Family Events: https://familyevents.org.uk/ Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks Follow SIM on Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM

On this episode, we are joined by Shaykh Umair Haseeb who is a graduate of Al Qarawiyyin University. Al Qarawiyyin was established by a woman named Fatima al-Fihri in 859. It is widely considered as the first functioning university established in the world. Umair Haseeb IG: umair_haseeb Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate Support our sponsors!

Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks Follow SIM on Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM

In this up close episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain host actor, director, producer and spoken word artist Ashley Chin aka Muslim Belal. #BloodBrothersPodcast #MuslimBelal #AshleyChin Muslim Belal shares his thoughts on the strategic importance of different types of dawah, including his specific focus on helping youth involved in gangs, crime and drugs. Belal also gives his brutally honest views on the current Muslim media industry, and how it has failed at creating and providing an alternative to mainstream media, arts and entertainment. Topics of discussion also include the Muslim Belal's upcoming film 'Faith', the ongoing rise of black prisoners converting to Islam, Muslim grime artists and scholars addressing sensitive issues relating to black communities.

In this insightful episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain catches up with the prominent Muslim historian Adnan Rashid. #BloodBrothersPodcast #AdnanRashid #MughalEmpire Adnan shares his thoughts on the recent assassination of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by the U.S. and its implications for the region. He also discusses the current state of BJP-led India, with the rise of institutional Islamophobia and the introduction of various anti-Muslim laws like the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). Topics of discussion also include the formation of Pakistan, India's ongoing occupation of Kashmir, the history of the Subcontinent under Mughal rule, and how Islamic the Mughal Empire was in comparison to the Ottoman Empire.

Akram Shibly is a New York-based independent filmmaker and native New Yorker who runs his own production company. His documentary film about Syrian refugees, "Waiting at the Door," won the Grand Jury Prize at the State University of New York Wide Film Festival in 2016. He currently works as a production assistant for Ramy Show on Hulu. Instagram: @akshibly Twitter: @AkramShibly Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

Robert Dufour is a cofounder the website Islam4Europeans.com Twitter: @robertofcanada Robert Dufour is a Canadian convert to Islam since 2003. He is of French Canadian descent. He is a bilingual customer service agent and trivia show host, currently living in London, Ontario. He completed his Master's Degree in Applied Social Psychology from the University of Windsor. He currently writes articles for islam4europeans.com, which supports a positive Muslim identity for Muslims of European Descent. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

In this raw episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain speak with the well-known hijama practitioner Abdul Hakim, better known as 'Sunnah Remedies'. Abdul Hakim explains how his interest in health and fitness led to him becoming a certified cupping therapist, specializing in sports rehabilitation and holistic and natural remedies. He also shares how he ended up treating famous athletes like the Moroccan UFC fighter Ottman Azaitar, world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua among others. Dilly and Abdul Hakim have a friendly debate about how much meat was part of the Prophet's (saw) diet and whether vegans are weird hippies. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

Imran Ali Malik is an audio producer and journalist based in Oakland, CA. He currently produces a podcast about Islam and Muslims called American Submitter, which centers around his journey in and around Islam, and the search for a life of meaning. americansubmitter.org iamalik.com Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

In this special General Election episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain hosts Abdullah al Andalusi from the Muslim Debate Initiative and Dr Salman Butt, editor of Islam21C. #BloodBrothersPodcast #AbdullahAlAndalusi #DrSalmanButt In this lively discussion, the guests cover: - Is democracy and Islam compatible? - Is it permissible for Muslims to vote in secular democratic elections? - Is voting an obligation, permissible, haram or kufr? - Can Muslims vote for unIslamic political parties based on preventing greater harms and bringing about greater benefits? - Is the issue of voting really a matter of lesser of two evils or necessity? - Is Brexit good or bad for Muslims? - Why should Muslims vote for Labour when their manifesto includes various unIslamic pledges? All the above and much more is discussed in this engaging episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast.

We are joined by Cyrus McGoldrick, before moving to Istanbul, Cyrus worked at CAIR-New York, Coalition for Civil Freedoms (political prisoner campaigns), and some other projects in New York. brothercyrus.com / Twitter @BrotherCyrus @AtTheOutpost on all platforms for the Outpost channels Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

In this very personal and emotional episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki catch up with their childhood friend Imraz Achtar aka 'Babz' from Bedford. #BloodBrothersPodcast #ImrazAchtar

We discuss the fiery UK dawah of the 1990s, challenges of Muslim parenting, and white converts to Islam and institutional racism. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

In this in-depth episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with anti-Islamophobia activist and campaigner Sahar Al-Faifi. #BloodBrothersPodcast #SaharAlFaifi Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate

In this week's episode, we talk to Bassam Zawadi who is known for his writings, debates, and lectures on answering some of the toughest questions regarding Islamic belief to Muslims. www.Call-To-Monotheism.com Link to Bassam's Article https://www.academia.edu/40166753/A_Critique_of_Deism Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks PayPal: themadmamluks.com/donate ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks Follow SIM on Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM

In this insightful episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the Outreach Director of advocacy group CAGE and former Guantanamo Bay detainee Moazzam Begg.

In this episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with Ghulam "Esposito" Haydar from the Manchester-based outreach group the Myriad Foundation. #BloodBrothersPodcast #GhulamEspositoHaydar #Dawah #PR Ghulam explains why the Myriad Foundation declined an invitation from the then Prime Minister Theresa May to attend an Eid party at Downing Street, as well as assessing some of the challenges the group may face as their national 'Taste Ramadan' campaign grows. Topics of discussion also include what "holding power to account" practically means, why engaging with the UK government's controversial Prevent strategy is problematic, and the dangers of Muslim groups doing outreach and dawah projects for the sake of PR. ============== Please support us: Patreon or PayPal Don't forget to Comment, Like and Subscribe on YouTube!

The guys talk to Dawud Walid about his efforts in promoting virtuous Muslim masculinity. Dawud Walid is currently the Executive Director of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), which is a chapter of America's largest advocacy and civil liberties organization for American Muslims and is a member of the Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) Imams Committee. He is also a co-author of the book, "Centering Black Narrative". https://www.meccabooks.com/1528-towar... Hosts: SIM: @ImranMuneerTMM Shaykh Amir: @AmirSaeedTMM Mahin: @mahinTMM

In this up-close episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with journalist and author Hussein Kesvani. #BloodBrothers #BloodBrothersPodcast #HusseinKesvani Hussein explains the challenges of pursuing a career in journalism, and his different encounters with Muslims which inspired him to write his book, 'Follow Me, Akhi'. Hussein also describes the crisis in faith he experienced in his late teens that briefly led to him becoming an atheist. Topics of discussion also include Muslim journalists seeking careers in the mainstream and non-Muslim media, the UK's countering-violent extremism (CVE) apparatus, and deciding to withdraw from the Bradford Literature Festival in July this year. Buy 'Follow Me, Akhi' via: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Follow-Me-Ak... OR https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/... Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks Follow SIM on Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM

Dr. Yasir Qadhi talks to Mahin and SIM about his evolution from his early days in Medina to who he is now. Twitter: Dr. Yasir Qadhi: @YasirQadhi ============== Please support us via Patreon or PayPal! themadmamluks.com/donate patreon.com/themadmamluks Don't forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! ============== TMM Team Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM @AmirSaeedTMM @MahinTMM @MortTMM

This is a short episode we did to promote the podcast of our friend, Ali Abdul Raheem. Make sure to listen to his podcast to find out the juicy details of his story. Maliki Clique Podcast Available on Spotify and https://anchor.fm/maliki-clique https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/maliki-clique/episode-1-the-revert-story-j1YayLzoFvm/ ============== Please support us at Patreon! or via PayPal Help Support us Here!

In this special episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain kick back with rapper Ard Adz. #TheMadMamluks #BloodBrothersPodcast #ArdAdz Born and raised in south London, Ard Adz explains what led him to join Brixton's infamous 'GAS Gang', as well as sharing stories from his time in prison. Topics of discussion also include solutions to knife crime, and whether or not UK drill music is the main cause of gang violence. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate E-mail us your feedback and questions at: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks Follow SIM on Twitter: @ImranMuneerTMM

Shaykh Amir, Mort and SIM discuss the past week's events. ============== Please support us at Patreon! or via PayPal Help Support us Here!

In this exclusive episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with the legendary wrestling coach Firas Zahabi from Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada. #BloodBrothers #BloodBrotherspodcast #FirasZahabi #ufc #mma As a veteran wrestling coach and MMA trainer, Firas shares his thoughts on upcoming UFC fights, as well as lineups which MMA fans are wanting to see. He also discusses the pros and cons of different diets, as well as explaining why Muslims should train and compete in MMA. Topics of discussion also include people's fear of death and avoiding the discussion of the Hereafter, the challenges of parenting, and why Khabib Nurmagomedov has won the hearts and minds of millions of Muslims around the world. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks Support our sponsors! ============== www.wahedinvest.com Wahed Invest set out with an idea to provide our community with a reliable, transparent, and most importantly, accessible investment product. www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks Make sure income from investments is halal!  https://www.wahedinvest.com/ ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks

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Shaykh Yusuf Rios and SIM debate whether White Supremacy should acknowledged by Muslims. Please Donate to help the Bahamians: Launchgood Campaign ============== Please support us at Patreon! or via PayPal Help Support us Here!

Resources related to the discussion: Ahmed Shaikh article on MuslimMatters: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/08/29/sherman-jackson-cve-uae-and-some-questions/ Ali Al-Arian article: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/political-impotence-muslim-american-community-190820151839919.html Dr. Sherman Jackson's Response: https://www.alimprogram.org/articles/from-demagoguery-into-the-lizards-hole/?fbclid=IwAR3RTAZt7BkOdhtwIWQseZUUJwpc5NLnhyOEW6SXDSkrR3AbG1gL77hinFg Imam Zaid Shakir Response: https://www.facebook.com/imamzaidshakir/posts/10156485066368359 Daniel Haqiqatjou's Analysis: https://muslimskeptic.com/2019/08/26/fighting-for-the-soul-of-american-islam-activists-vs-imams-vs-academics

In this in-depth episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Shaykh Asrar Rashid describes his many encounters with different Islamic groups and movements in Birmingham, as well as his passion for reading books and debating theology from the age of 13. We also discussed the passive glorification of Muslim drug dealers, the current state of the Ummah, and signs of the Day of Judgement.

SIM talks to writer and activist Mobeen Vaid about how he views the recent the recent kerfuffle with Zaytuna and Ali Al-Arian's scathing article. Mobeen Vaid Blog:Medium.com/occasionalreflections Resources related to the discussion: Ahmed Shaikh article on MuslimMatters: https://muslimmatters.org/2019/08/29/sherman-jackson-cve-uae-and-some-questions/ Ali Al-Arian article: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/political-impotence-muslim-american-community-190820151839919.html Dr. Sherman Jackson's Response: https://www.alimprogram.org/articles/from-demagoguery-into-the-lizards-hole/?fbclid=IwAR3RTAZt7BkOdhtwIWQseZUUJwpc5NLnhyOEW6SXDSkrR3AbG1gL77hinFg Imam Zaid Shakir Response: https://www.facebook.com/imamzaidshakir/posts/10156485066368359 Daniel Haqiqatjou's Analysis: https://muslimskeptic.com/2019/08/26/fighting-for-the-soul-of-american-islam-activists-vs-imams-vs-academics ============== Please support us at Patreon! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe on YouTube! ==============

SIM talks to Faruq Ibn Qaysr about how Islam would heal the problems ailing western Capitalist societies. Comparative Economics: Islam's Panacea to the Maladies of Capitalism https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1721130039/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks

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SIM and Hossam Gamea talk to Ali Al-Arian, his father Dr. Sami Al-Arian was imprisoned in solitary confinement for three years with secret evidence used against him. Ali Al-Arian is a journalist who formerly was with Al-Jazeera and is now creating a documentary regarding BDS. Recommended by Ali: https://www.civilfreedoms.org/ Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks Make sure income from investments is halal!  https://www.wahedinvest.com/ ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram &

Mahin, Mort, Sh. Amir and SIM discuss recent happenings around the world and some drama from the previous episode.

In this comical episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain kick back with the CEO of muzmatch, Shahzad Younas. #BloodBrothers #BloodBrotherspodcast #muzmatch #marriage #dating

In this up-close episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with nasheed artist Omar Esa. Omar explains how his journey into the mainstream music industry began, which artists influenced him when he was young, as well as the reason why he decided to leave instrument-based music. Topics of discussion also include the Islamic ruling on instrument-based music, beef with instrument-based nasheed artists, Muslims' general love for music, and UK charities paying hundreds of thousands of pounds to artists for tours. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks

Ismail Royer and Raja Abdulhaq faceoff on the issue of Hamza Yusuf joining the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's Commission on Unalienable Rights. Raja is a Muslim Palestinian activist and community organizer. Executive Director of @ShuraNewYork. Ismail Royer serves as Director of the Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute Twitter: @ismailroyer @raja48 Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks Make sure income from investments is halal!  https://www.wahedinvest.com/ ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks

In this absolutely mental episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with YouTuber Zeeshan Ali aka Smile 2 Jannah. #BloodBrothers #BloodBrotherspodcast Smile 2 Jannah discusses in great detail his deep interest and thoughts on secret societies, the dark arts, and how they have influenced the world we live in today, including our governments. Topics of discussion also include 9/11 conspiracies, the Free Masons, the occult, and the power of media propaganda. ============== This operation CANNOT exist without your support! Please support us at Patreon! ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks

Abdullah El-Haddad is an activist and a former spokesperson of the Muslim Brotherhood in the United Kingdom. We talk to him about the recent death of President Morsi, the imprisonment of his father and brother and the future direction of the Muslim Brotherhood after the failed revolution in Egypt. Twitter: @abdelhaddad www.freehaddad.org Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks Make sure income from investments is halal!  https://www.wahedinvest.com/ ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks

We are joined by writer, activist, and lawyer Ahmed Shaikh to talk about how Muslim organizations are designating themselves as Zakat eligible under the cloak of dawah. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks Support our sponsors! ============== www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to sign up with MyWassiyah.com http://6mywassiyah.refr.cc/themadmamluks

In this epic episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with Shaykh Mohammed Osman (Abu Safiyyah), CEO of S.A.L.A.M Initiative. Shaykh Osman for the first time shares in great detail his journey to fight with the Taliban against coalition forces, and his subsequent time in prison upon returning to the UK. Topics of discussion also include the Islamic legitimacy of today's rulers, and the historical and contemporary contexts of rebelling against regimes in the Muslim world to bring about Islamic change. ============== This operation CANNOT exist without your support! Please support us at Patreon!

On this week's episode, we are joined by longtime guest and friend of the show Dr. Mohamed Ghilan live in studio! ============== This operation CANNOT exist without your support! Please support us at Patreon!

In this episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with YouTuber Ali Dawah from S.A.L.A.M Initiative. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks

In this episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain catch up with YouTuber, apologist and Speakers' Corner debater Mohammed Hijab from S.A.L.A.M Initiative. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks Support our sponsors! ============== E-mail us your feedback and questions at: info@themadmamluks Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @TheMadMamluks

In the first episode of the Blood Brothers podcast, Dilly and Aki Hussain clash with Imran Muneer (aka SIM) from the Mad Mamluks about why Muslims in Britain are more enduring with their Islamic identity than American Muslims. Also in the podcast, Dilly and Aki explain why the Blood Brothers is unique to every other Muslim podcast currently out there, and what listeners and viewers should expect in future episodes. Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks