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	Ep 136 - From Morocco To Senegal: How Spiritual Travel Transforms Your Faith With Filmmaker Zoheb	28 Nov 2025	01:18:03
What does it mean to travel for Allah and not just for content or vibes In this episode of Boys In The Cave, Tanzim sits down with filmmaker and Revival Retreats founder Zoheb to unpack how spiritual travel reshapes the heart. From his first work trip to Morocco, to documenting floods in Pakistan, to walking in the streets of Istanbul and the zawiyas of West Africa, Zoheb shares how travel became a mirror that showed him who he really was before Allah. They discuss the ethics of charity media, not romanticising poverty, how to hold Palestinian and global suffering in your heart, and why sohbah and righteous companions may be the most important part of any journey. Along the way, you will hear stories of hidden Moroccan homes, bustling Senegalese streets, and the teachers and scholars who quietly keep the light of the ummah alive. If you have ever felt the urge to pack a suitcase for Umrah, retreats, or a trip that is more than tourism, this conversation will help you make your journeys intentional and rooted in love of Allah, His Messenger and His awliya. What we talk about in this episode • Why "your suitcase is a mirror" is the perfect metaphor for spiritual travel • How filmmaking and faith came together in Zoheb's life • Pakistan, Lebanon, Palestine and the ethics of charity campaigns • How Revival Retreats began and what makes a retreat truly transformative • Istanbul, Morocco and Senegal as lived expressions of Islamic civilisation • Colonisation, travel etiquette and leaving your privilege at the door • Sohbah, righteous companions and making every journey a journey to Allah https://www.humanappeal.org.au/ Zoheb is a UK born filmmaker now based between Cairo and the UK, with a an Hons in Digital Media and Film Production. He has filmed faith centred travel and cultural projects and humanitarian relief projects across the Muslim world, as well as events and music videos. He now leads Revival Retreats, a platform hosting Islamic heritage travel and spiritual retreats. Timestamps 00:11 Salaam intro, Gaza and global suffering 00:49 Who is Zoheb, filmmaker and Revival Retreats founder 01:39 "Your suitcase is a mirror" travel quote 03:52 Zoheb's background and discovering filmmaking 04:54 Why filmmaking became a path of service for the ummah 06:09 First work trip to Morocco and first time in a Muslim country 07:12 Humanitarian travel in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey 08:25 The birth of Revival Retreats and reconnecting Muslims to heritage 09:52 Pakistan trip in depth and what impacted him most 12:12 Listening to Syrian and Palestinian struggles on the ground 18:14 Not romanticising poverty and witnessing tragedy up close 20:29 The ummah as one body and what that really means 27:38 Living in Istanbul and walking in the footsteps of the sahaba 30:25 Zawiyas, scholars and why you must see Islamic civilisation for yourself 35:29 Senegal, West Africa and a lived experience of Islam 43:31 Countries that deepened his faith and the highlights of his travels 44:26 Why Morocco feels like home and a spiritual sanctuary 48:21 Hidden Moroccan homes and the lesson of inner beauty 52:34 Outward aesthetics, barakah and how we have been shaped by modernity 53:06 Teachers and scholars who shaped him on the road 59:57 Why traveling with like hearted people matters 1:02:30 Sohbah and the friendships that form on retreat 1:06:38 Quranic reminders about righteous companions 1:12:19 Fun Boys In The Cave question, three people to share a cave with 1:15:44 Where to find Revival Retreats and how to join 1:16:03 Where to follow Zoheb and his work online 1:16:48 Final reminder about Revival Retreats and Gaza projects 1:17:09 Outro, how to support Boys In The Cave
	Ep 135 - Misyar, Secret Wives, Polygamy, Mut'ah: Halal or Haram? \| Habeeb Akande	24 Oct 2025	02:25:03
Habeeb Akande joins BITC to talk misyar, secret wives, polygamy, passport wives, sex negative culture, and the nafs. We unpack how some men cherry pick fiqh to justify secrecy, how praiseworthy aims differ from loophole hunting, and what real justice and consent look like in practice. We also ask the question, have Muslims adopted a Christian style suspicion of pleasure and projected it onto Islam. Habeeb speaks from classical learning and lived research, Maliki fiqh, usul, erotology, African and Muslim cultures. We cover consent, maintenance, time rotation, publicity, and the harm rule, then end with a practical justice audit couples can use today. Key topics • Misyar, valid form versus wise practice, rights that are commonly waived, housing, maintenance, scheduled nights, publicity • Secret nikah and ghosted maintenance, predictable harm patterns, how to prevent them • Polygamy, justice in time and spending, financial readiness, disclosure, consent, children and custody • Sex negative culture, what Islam actually says about pleasure, reciprocity, privacy • The harm rule and maqasid, when legal form must give way to justice • Online masculinity scripts, cherry picked texts, how to read responsibly https://www.humanappeal.org.au/ Timestamps 0:00 Intro and sponsor, Human Appeal Australia 6:20 Sham marriages and travel examples, Morocco and Indonesia 22:12 Secrecy and first wife, why that is wild 33:30 Utopia myth, gender tension is not new 47:40 Legal versus ethical, muhallil and misuse 1:07:26 Misyar defined, two types in practice 1:08:39 Rights waived, Sauda example and scholar logic 1:26:25 Legalism versus spirituality, closing reflections 1:28:39 Polygamy basics and justice 1:36:39 Misyar and secret marriage 1:46:39 Rights versus responsibilities 1:56:39 Secrecy and predictable harm 2:06:39 Ethics over loopholes 2:16:39 Practical safeguards and consent 2:24:39 Closing counsel and outro
	Episode 126 - MVM: Mobilising the Ummah or Normalising the System? \| Ghaith Krayem & Dr. Yassir Morsi	18 May 2025	02:03:39
Is Muslim political mobilisation in Australia empowering the community — or playing into a system that was never built for us? In this powerful and timely episode of Boys in the Cave, we host a critical dialogue with Ghaith Krayem (national spokesperson of Muslim Votes Matter) and Dr. Yassir Morsi (lecturer, political theorist, and author of Radical Skin, Moderate Masks). Together, we unpack the tension between grassroots activism, electoral politics, and the deeper philosophical questions around identity, power, and belonging in a settler colonial state. One of the most urgent questions facing Muslims in Australia today is: 👉🏽 Are we truly building political power — or just legitimising a broken system? Following the devastating events in Gaza and the growing disillusionment with traditional Muslim institutions, Muslim Votes Matter emerged as a bold new grassroots campaign. Ghaith outlines its origins, strategies, and goals — including the mobilization of Muslim voters across 11 key electorates in a way Australia has never seen before. But with political slogans now echoing those of the mainstream — "cost of living," "housing crisis," etc. — many wonder: Has the focus on Gaza been diluted? That's where Dr. Yassir Morsi steps in. Known for his critical approach to liberal democracy and his deep engagement with Muslim political subjectivity, Yassir offers his critique. Through his framework of Green, Amber, Red, he challenges not just tactics, but the very assumptions beneath Muslim participation in electoral politics. 🟢 Green: Even if we get MPs elected, then what? 🟡 Amber: Let's slow down and question the language we're using — are we naturalising liberal democracy? 🔴 Red: Have we diluted righteous anger over Gaza into civic slogans and softened resistance into vote-counting? Key Themes Explored: The real motivations behind launching Muslim Votes Matter post-Gaza What it means to be a political lobby group — beyond peak bodies and backroom meetings Whether voting creates leverage or limits for Muslims - How the Muslim "bloc vote" operated, and whether it even exists Dr. Yassir's critique of political imagination, civic language, and electoral pragmatism Whether the rage and moral clarity sparked by Gaza has been rechanneled into a system that neutralizes resistance The dangers of "pragmatism" without deeper community discourse Ghaith Krayem is the national spokesperson for Muslim Votes Matter, and is a former head of the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), and former CEO of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, and current operator of Hikmah Consulting. Dr. Yassir Morsi is a provisional Psychologist at Australian international Academy and lecturer in Aboriginal Studies at La Trobe University. With a PhD in Political Science and Islamic Studies, he is the author of "Radical Skin, Moderate Masks". 🎧 Whether you're an organiser, skeptic, or student of political theology, this conversation is a must-watch. It's not just about votes — it's about vision. 🔔 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe to stay connected. Subscribe to Boys in the Cave Podcast for more insightful discussions on politics, culture, and community. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - patreon.com/boysinthecave Follow us on: Facebook – / boysinthecave Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave
	Christchurch Shootings: The Far-Right, Racism & Power \| Dr. Yassir Morsi [Video Episode]	19 Mar 2019	00:42:59
Christchurch, the Far-Right and White Supremacy, Milo and Jordan Peterson, Islamophobia, Racism, Power and the actions of the Muslim leaders. We touch on all these topics with Dr. Yassir Morsi. Dr. Yassir Morsi's main area of research is the critical analysis of contemporary racism and Islamophobia. He is a regular contributor to The Guardian. Dr. Morsi has completed a PhD in Political Science and Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne He was a lecturer at RMIT University in Melbourne and now he is currently lecturer at La Trobe University. His recent book release Radical Skin, Moderate Masks. Host : Tanzim YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6QiPIy0qE Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave
	Christchurch Shootings: The Role of the Government & Media \| Uthman Badar	17 Mar 2019	00:49:12
We touch on the tragic events of Christchurch, discuss how we should react as a community, the roles of the government and media in this event, and the roles of the Muslim leaders and laypeople. Uthman Badar is a writer, activist, student of Arabic, Islamic sciences, Continental Philosophy and works with HT Australia. Host : Tanzim Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aF7q1kMEA Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave
	Episode 38 - Prose & Cons \| Sadi Saifuddin	09 Mar 2019	02:04:52
Secularisation, Justice, nature of past Khilafas, Ottoman history & the power and depth of poetry. We explore all these topics with Sadi Saifuddin. Sadi Saifuddin has been involved in political activism in Sydney for 15 years, and is an avid reader of Ottoman history, and poetry. Sadi is an accountant by training and works in statistics. Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sadi's Online Visibility Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Tafadari ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 37 - Kings & Khilafas \| Shaykh Omar Baloch	23 Feb 2019	01:40:39
Kings of Islam, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Grass roots movements, different readings of the Seerah, Caliphates of the past, Justice in the modern day, how to change society, how a Khilafa would look in the modern day, politics in America. We explore all these topics with Shaykh Omar Baloch. Shaykh Omar Baloch has completed a degree in Islamic Studies from Al Azhar University. Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shaykh Omar Baloch's Online Visibility YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/obaloch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 36 - Unlocking The Self \| Justin Parrott	09 Feb 2019	01:40:50
Mindfulness, Spirituality, Tasawwuf, Sufism and the Self. We explore all these topics with Justin Parrott. Justin Parrott has BAs in Physics, English from Otterbein University, MLIS from Kent State University, MRes in Islamic Studies from University of Wales, and is currently Research Librarian for Middle East Studies at NYU in Abu Dhabi & Research fellow for Yaqeen Institute. Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justin Parrott's Online Visibility Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JustinAbuAminaElias Twitter - https://twitter.com/AbuAminaElias ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 35 - The Selfish Praise \| Mohamed Hoblos	26 Jan 2019	00:56:18
Social Media, Youth, Selfishness, Ego, Lack of Belief, Atheism, Lost Values, State of the Ummah. We touch all bases with Mohamed Hoblos. Mohamed Hoblos is an international speaker and daee. Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 34 - The Digital Ummah \| Imran Chowdhury & Shihab Hamid	29 Dec 2018	01:17:36
We invite the wise men of the community Imran and Shihab onto our podcast to talk about their Muslim app called 'Go Pray!'. We also discuss all things tech, deen, life and career related. Imran and Shihab are founding members of Go Pray!, app that connects Muslims to prayer places. They are also members of SWMA, who are sponsors of Boys In The Cave. SWMA is a NFP group focused on empowering Muslim youth to give back to the community. Hosts : Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Pray! Online Visibility https://gopray.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/goprayapp/ Imran's Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/imranc https://twitter.com/imranlfc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 33 - A Visionary's Blueprint \| Peter Gould	15 Dec 2018	01:10:46
Modernity, artistic expression, design, creativity & Islam. Peter Gould joins us in the Cave! Peter Gould is a designer, creative entrepreneur and artist. He is the Design Executive Officer at Zileej. Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peter Gould's Online Visibility: http://peter-gould.com/ https://www.instagram.com/petergouldart/ https://www.facebook.com/petergouldart/ https://twitter.com/petergouldart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 32 - HijabiBengaliSisters In The Cave \| Round Table feat. Monika Sarker	02 Dec 2018	01:42:17
Dina Tokio, Muslim Women, Hijab, the YouTube scene and Muslim Businesses. We touch all bases in this round table discussion with Monika Sarker. Monika Sarker is a YouTuber for HijabiBengaliSisters, and is also a Photographer and Videographer. Hosts : Tanzim, Rafael, Josh & Nabila Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monika Sarker's Online Visibility: https://www.youtube.com/user/HijabiBengaliSisters https://www.facebook.com/hijabibengalisisters/ https://twitter.com/HBS_Sisters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 31 - Evolution of Theory \| Subboor Ahmad	17 Nov 2018	01:42:00
Speakers Corner UK, the Evolution of dawah, materialism, Atheism, how to attain Truth and Theory of Evolution. We touch all bases with Subboor Ahmad! Subboor Ahmad is the head of Mission Dawah & an instructor and lecturer for iERA. He is a student of Islamic thought & studies the philosophy of biology. Hosts : Tanzim, Rafael & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subboor Ahmad's Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/subboor.ahmad/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Purchase The Divine Reality by Hamza Tzortzis http://www.hamzatzortzis.com/thedivinereality-2/
	Episode 125 - Fatima Payman, Muslim Representation & The Politics of Hope \| Dr. Yassir Morsi	22 Apr 2025	01:32:57
In this episode of Boys in the Cave, Tanzim is joined by Faraz, Abdulah Hamimi, and Dr. Yassir Morsi for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about Fatima Payman, Muslim political visibility, and what it really means to "represent" the ummah in the Australian political system. We unpack the symbolism surrounding Senator Fatima Payman—Australia's first hijab-wearing MP—and whether her floor-crossing over Palestine was a transformative moment, or simply a reaction to public pressure. We also ask: Why did so many Muslims place hope in Fatima Payman? Can Muslim political activism in Australia ever be truly independent? What are the limits of representation in a system built to subdue dissent? What does true leadership for the ummah look like in an era of crisis? This is not about personalities. It's about power, systems, and our collective psychology as a community. 🔊 Listen in for a candid and critical discussion that goes beyond surface-level analysis to question the very foundations of Muslim activism in the West. 🕳️ This one's for the thinkers, the seekers, and those struggling to reconcile rage, hope, and reality. 👤 About Dr. Yassir Morsi Dr. Yassir Morsi is a prominent political scholar, academic, and public intellectual known for his critical perspectives on race, Islam, and the politics of representation in Western societies. With a PhD in Politics, Dr. Morsi has dedicated his career to examining the intersections of colonialism, Islamophobia, and the lived experiences of Muslim communities in the West. He is a leading voice in challenging mainstream narratives around Muslim identity, democracy, and political engagement, often critiquing the limitations of liberal democratic systems in addressing systemic racism and inequality. Dr. Morsi's work emphasizes the importance of self-determination, community power, and the need for Muslims to rethink their relationship with state structures. As a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Morsi has contributed extensively to academic and public discourse, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible commentary. He is also a sought-after speaker and has been featured in various media outlets, podcasts, and community forums, where he continues to advocate for a more nuanced understanding of Muslim political agency. 🕳️ About the Podcast Boys In The Cave is an independent platform exploring faith, politics, culture, and the pressing issues confronting the modern Muslim mind. Subscribe to join the conversation! 🔔 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe to stay connected. Subscribe to Boys in the Cave Podcast for more insightful discussions on politics, culture, and community. Don't forget to like, share, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave/membership Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:16 Fatima Payman as a Symbol of Hope 06:00 Islamophobia, Critique & Community Pressure 12:08 The Nine Months Before: Disillusionment & Delay 19:00 October 7 and Our Community's Awakening 25:00 The Myth of Breaking the Duopoly 33:02 Visibility, Heroism & the Muslim Psyche 41:00 Subjugation vs Oppression: Rethinking Islamophobia 48:00 Where is Palestine in All This? 55:00 The Valorization of Fatima Payman 58:11 Palestine as Our Generation's Defining Question 1:08:00 The Problem with Nationalist Muslims 1:18:00 Final Reflections: What Are We Really Fighting For? 1:28:00 Outro
	Episode 30 - Ummah In Focus \| Dilly Hussain	03 Nov 2018	02:51:31
Nationalism, Khashoggi, Syria, Geo-politics of Turkey and lets not forget the infamous Maajid Nawaz & Quilliam Foundation. We touch all bases in this monster episode featuring our dear Bangali Brother Dilly Hussain! Dilly Hussain is the deputy editor of British Muslim news site 5Pillars. He is also a blogger for the Huffington Post UK, a freelance contributor for Al Jazeera English, the Ceasefire Magazine, the Middle East Eye and the Foreign Policy Journal. Hosts : Tanzim, Rafael & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dilly Hussain's Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/dilly.hussain88/ https://www.facebook.com/dillysdesk/ Twitter: @DillyHussain88 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 28 - The Maydaan Archer \| Ahmed Karat	07 Oct 2018	01:10:33
Our dear brother Ahmed Karat joins the Boys In The Cave. We delve into archery in the Islamic tradition, veganism, meat consumption, hunting, and Ottoman history. Ahmed Karat is the President of the Maydaan Archery Club Australia. Hosts : Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out Maydaan Archery's page! https://www.facebook.com/maydaanarchery/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 27 - A Realist's Manifesto \| Dr. Mohamed Ghilan	22 Sep 2018	01:17:11
Dr. Ghilan returns back home to the Cave! We delve into veganism, what is true reality, how rationality and science alone cannot lead to real Truth, why Allah created Hell-fire, and the state of the Muslim world in today's day and age. Dr. Ghilan is a neuroscientist, Islamic lecturer, YouTuber, podcaster, writer and is currently studying Medicine at The University of Queensland. Check out our video of this episode on YouTube! Hosts : Tanzim, Rafael & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website - boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Ghilan's Online Visibility: AndalusOnline.org - Join the Andalus Book Club! Support Dr Ghilan on his patreon. https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Search for "Mohamed Ghilan" in iTunes and subscribe to his podcast. Twitter: @MohamedGhilan Dr. Mohamed Ghilan is a Canadian Muslim originally born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to parents from Sudanese and Yemeni backgrounds. He attended high school after immigrating to Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia. Eventually, Mohamed moved to Victoria where he obtained a B.Sc. with a major in microbiology (honours) and a minor in business administration. In 2007, Mohamed began his full-time studies in the Islamic Tradition after having made connections with several Muslim scholars. He has been consistently travelling over the past years to spend intensive extended periods studying various aspects of the Islamic sciences relating to Theology and Creed, Jurisprudence, Hadith, Foundational Principles (Usool), Arabic, Poetry, spiritual purification, and Qur'anic sciences. Mohamed has previously given lectures on the biography of the Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him, Fundamentalism in Islam, Islam and science, the message of Islam, Jesus in the Qur'an, in addition to others. He has also taught an introductory course on Islamic Jurisprudence according to the Maliki School as well as an introductory course on Islamic Theology ('Aqeedah). In 2015, Mohamed earned a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Victoria, where he studied synaptic plasticity in Huntington's disease, as well as the effects and molecular mechanisms of stress on the brain in Fragile X syndrome. He hopes his research can eventually be used to develop new therapies can be used to assist individual with movement disorders or intellectual disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [11:00] Introducing Dr Mohamed Ghilan [12:30] Dr Ghilan's time after touching down in Sydney [14:00] Some Sahaba didn't slaughter meat on Eid-ul-Adha [14:47] Dr Mohamed Ghilan's article on Veganism [15:00] Separation of the legal from the ethical when it comes to slaughtering meat in Islam. [16:30] Taking on the attributes of what we eat [18:00] The Prophet PBUH's relationship with animals and meat [21:30] As a Muslim how do you respond to an Atheist who says there is no hidden meaning to anything in regards to events that play out in life? [26:00] Nature of quality and quantity [29:00] Nature of knowledge being bound by time, space and science being only an instrumentalising tool. [31:00] Truth based on experiential knowledge. [36:00] Religious people are the worst salespeople [36:30] Mind is powerful that it can rationalise something that we already don't believe in. [37:23] Essence of rationality, rationality can be welded to different ends, can rationality be purely be used to find Truth? [40:00] Why is there so much hype of science in the modern world and the nature of technology. [48:40] Why did Allah create the universe when he already knew only a few people would be Believers and go Jannah whereas the rest will be going to Jahannam? Doesn't that mean he is unjust? [56:00] How should Muslims engage with the society, civic, political system? [1:06:00] Muslims need to be more creative in regards to how they approach the world.
	Episode 26 - Low Voltage \| The Mad Mamluks	10 Sep 2018	01:13:38
The Mad Mamluks from America invite Tanzim & Josh onto their podcast to make a special announcement!
	Episode 25 - Millennial Muslims \| Suved Siddiqui	25 Aug 2018	01:44:56
It is tough being a student of knowledge whilst dealing with the modern world. So we talk to Ustadh Suved about how to seek ilm in today's day and age, juggling the 9-5 work hustle in the process, differences between the traditional Islamic way of seeking knowledge vs. the university scene and how a layman Muslim can gain more rewards than The Sahaba. Suved studies Commerce at University of Sydney, is a teacher of Hadith sciences. He is prominent in the Sydney MSA circles giving talks and lectures at Universities. Most importantly he is a dear friend of ours. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Donate to our patreon account: patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Suved's Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/Suved.Siddiqui -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [2:00] The Work Life hustle [5:00] How did Suved come to the point of studying traditional Islam? [6:15] Introducing Suved [10:30] Suved's journey about learning biographies of the Scholars [15:20] Is the term "aalim" given to people more easily in this day and age compared to the past? [19:50] How can you proper study Islamic knowledge whilst doing so in the Modern day and age alongside the 9-5 work life hustle for e.g. [26:30] Is the best way to teach Islamic knowledge through the traditional way (i.e. knee to knee), and if so how can we implement this style on a wider scale in today's day and age? [31:22] Is Islamic knowledge decreasing due to the university style of knowledge being transmitted? [33:39] How would we encourage people to get into Islamic tradition? [39:00] Where should you go to acquaint yourself with the Islamic tradition? [43:53] Is it permissible for a Ilm seeker to put a pause on seeking knowledge as life gets hectic? [50:57] How big of a role is rote memorisation in studying Islamic sciences? [55:55] If you want to be studying the Deen overseas in what ways can we fund it to make it happen? [1:02:00] The tough lives of a shaykh [1:08:00] availability of resources online which makes more people intrigued about studying the deen [1:12:00] Can a lay Muslim get immense rewards compared to a scholar of Islam? Our experiences being layman Muslim in the workplace. [1:39:00] What do we aim to achieve as a goal after we have acquired the Islamic knowledge we need?
	Episode 24 - Dynamics of Power & Oppression \| Yassir Morsi	11 Aug 2018	01:20:40
How we look at the world can be broken into power dynamics. We talk with Yassir Morsi about racism, power structures, feminism and oppression. Yassir Morsi's main area of research is the critical analysis of contemporary racism and Islamophobia. He is a regular contributor to The Guardian. He was a lecturer at RMIT University in Melbourne and now he is currently lecturer at La Trobe University. His recent book which he released is titled 'Radical Skin, Moderate Masks'. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Donate to our patreon account: patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yassir Morsi's Online Visibility: Twitter: @YMorsi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [2:00] Introduction of Yassir Morsi [2:48] Boys In The Caves' experience with Yassir [3:30] Muslim community adapting and having conversations [5:00] Tanzim's experience with Yassir Morsi's ideas on Samarqand Facebook page and being exposed to different ideas when getting into the Deen. [8:15] Why do you think racism is such a central issue for muslims to be aware of and understand thoroughly? [11:45] In Yassir's book 'Radical Skin, Moderate Masks' the terms 'apollonian' and the 'dionysian', the two different elements to how we see racism, are discussed. Dionysian is the brute force of the europeans subjugating the rest of the world, and apollonian is how they present themselves as beyond racism now where all it is good, when it's dyonisian violence that created the societies we live in today. [14:30] Racism is modernity. The condition of the world is racism. [15:50] How does racism trickle down to Muslims? Is that what is called Islamophobia? [17:00] Why do you think race is given such importance to uncover the oppressions of the world? E.g. people may say economic reasons may the reason for certain oppressions in the world. [19:35] In regards to power isn't expansionist Jihad by Muslims be the same as colonialism by the Europeans? [22:20] Some people try to make all violence throughout history the same e.g. comparing Ottomans to the Europeans who colonised lands. [24:25] People feeding into the identity politics. [26:20] Dynamics of violence in a Muslim context. [30:00] The effects of poorly run countries leading to worser conditions for people. [31:30] Being short sighted and blaming countries current climate on themselves rather than looking at the structures that were put in place. [36:30] Joe Rogan talking about inbreeding amongst Muslims being the reason for ISIS coming about. [37:30] Muslims falling back on "racism not being part of the religion" [42:00] Making statements about how Islam gave rights to women but not actually doing anything in practice to live up to that statement. [51:10] To what extent can Muslim brothers use theories external to Islam? [56:20] Just because concepts stem from the West does it mean we can't use it in Islam? [1:00:00] Double standards when it comes to policing Brothers and then the sisters in Islam [1:03:57] Differentiating people who speak about feminism like Daniel H with people like Yassir Morsi. [1:14:50] We hear all these terms such as conservative muslim, fundamental muslim, or moderate/good muslim used by non-muslims to frame us. What are the implications of these terms - like we know we shouldn't use them, because that's how they define us. [1:16:57] If you could hang out with three people, who influenced you during your studies, in a Cave who would it be?
	Episode 23 - Unity In Division \| Shaykh Omar El-Banna	28 Jul 2018	01:06:16
It seems like political events cause huge divisions in the ummah. So we talk with Shaykh Omar El-Banna about how we can reconcile political events. He also clarifies the whole takfir incident that happened with him. Shaykh Omar completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in Engineering, attained in ijazah in teaching the Quran, studied for 8 years under shaykhs in Egypt, and also graduated from Al-Azhar University in Cairo from the Faculty of Shariah, Islamic Jurisprudence. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shaykh Omar's Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/Sheikh-Omar-El-Banna-212684098797820/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [1:00] Intro to Shaykh Omar's life [4:00] Shaykh Omar taking Al-Azhar University to court [8:55] The nature of Al-Azhar in regards to be controlled by the government [12:00] How should Muslims react to Muslim political divisions? [17:00] How do we reconcile groups with ideological difference like HT and Muslim Brotherhood? [22:00] Does finding the Haqq in regards to politics boil down to sincerity? [27:00] Does each group have a "portion" of the straight path? [28:00] Tanzim mentions an example of cultish behaviour due to being affiliated with a certain group. [32:00] Can cultish behaviour be excused on the basis of "taqlid"? [34:00] What should our actions be when we witness injustice by the government? Should we stay quiet and obey the state or rebel? [35:25] Are scholars perhaps justifying injustice by the government? [40:00] Tanzim witnessing the different Islamic groups as a youth and the different ideologies that they bring to the table. [45:00] Describing the incident where a person takfired Shaykh Omar [56:00] If you had to hang with 3 people from history who would it be?
	Episode 22 - Aesthetic Islamic \| Dr. Samir Mahmoud	15 Jul 2018	01:24:14
Dr. Samir Mahmoud and the team discuss variety of topics related to Islamic architecture, aesthetics, the modern world and philosophy. Dr. Samir Mahmoud, PhD. is a graduate of the University of Cambridge (2012) in Islamic Studies. He is currently Assistant Professor of Architectural History & Theory at the Lebanese American University (LAU). Between 2013-2016 he was Visiting Assistant Professor of Architecture at the American University of Beirut (AUB). He was Postdoctoral Fellow at the Khalili Centre for Research in Art & Material Culture, University of Oxford (2012-2013) and Agha Khan Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT (2012). Dr Samir is also director of "The Living Turath Initiative." Living Turath (Living Tradition in English) is an educational initiative that enables Muslims to discover the wisdom of the Islamic tradition today. Its mission is to educate Muslims on the continued relevance and value of traditional Islamic perspectives and practices for their day-to-day lives. To this end, we organize educational workshops, lectures, & retreats. Dr Samir's interests vary widely and include: art & architecture (Islamic and Western), philosophy (Islamic, Neoplatonism, and Continental), Islamic studies, urban & landscape design, and psychology (particularly the dialogue between Islamic and Western 'therapeutics of the soul'). He has lectured in the UK, Lebanon, & Australia. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Samir Mahmoud Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/samir.mahmoudmerabi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [6:40] Islam and Sci fi discuss ion – of the tradition of storytelling in east and west; How to reconcile imagination and stories to Islam. [18:00] Islamic Architecture Philosophical cultural shifts [23:00] Kant, philosophical traditional onwards, of modernity forgetting and rejecting history. [25:00] What is architectural modernism – break with the past. [34:00] – Architecture is not neutral – it impacts on your lifestyle, happiness – colours, streets, use of materials, size of spaces. [36:00] – Late twentieth century becomes about how do we bring back what was lost – architecture theorists realise it has not been working. The great transformation (book) - capitalism. Before there was a higher ethics controlling the market, now it is the MARKET that creates those norms and codes and ethical values for us. The challenges of modernity are unique; qualitatively different o all that has come before; [38:30] Quranic discourse as universal [40:00] impulse in Islam towards non- figurative art Islam recognizes the truth of other traditions; other traditions not seen as entirely other. Islam is not just a perspective amongst others; it encompasses all in one – this seen in its artistic impulse; a likewise universality in the abstract. [46:30] No concrete image that could represent Islam Islam did not obliterate other culture's forms Western culture had images at centre; in Islam patterns were central. [51:00] Islam took pride in borrowing from other cultures; there was no need to enclose upon ourselves Post-Mongol invasion – Islam rejuvenated and flourished. [56:30] Anecdotes on Hayban Laksan story and encounter with Germans in Spain. Last of the Mohicans – if we are able to communicate more effectively; by explaining our wisdom to others, instead of asking for our right [1:00:00] - Hadith then Plato and Aristotle; scholars though the Greek had revelation, or through their own fitrah were able to discover their wisdoms Islam brought into the 21st century by its fixation on patterns to convey; instead of image. Islamic architecture in the present: Cambridge Muslim College in the UK. Dome has become part of experience and meaning of what a mosque is – creating that continuity. [1:12:00] Mosques become a nexus for identity. A garden as welcoming; [1:15:00] Mystical geometry. Geometry as the realm behind the physical; instils a state of reverie. More accurate representation of reality – the geometry than what we see in reality; what people now call virtual reality. Virtual means something beyond imagination. No images dictated to you
	Episode 21 - Recalibrating the Caliphate \| Uthman Badar	30 Jun 2018	01:31:09
In this episode, we discuss with Uthman Badar a variety of topics related to Islamic activism, political dimensions of Islam and Khilafa. Uthman Badar is a writer, activist and PhD student of philosophy, and also a student of Arabic and Islam. He is member of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Australia. Hosts: Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uthman Badar's Online Visibility: https://www.facebook.com/uthbadar/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [0:00] Podcast - not affiliated with HT, we are talking about the perception of HT prevalent in the media; we have a negative image, of people with big beards - that is the stereotype we see. Preaching something scary; in university scene we see the discussions and panels which are of great benefit, so we see that angle also of the hizbut tahrir personalities. Wassim Doureihi video which went viral on ABC - boosted so much faith in our ability to control the narrative; the constant need to condemn; line of thinking made us realise many things . Playing cricket with uthman; just a regular brother outside of his media personality. Natural that people bring their own personalities and politics to discussion. The media gives us all of it in a negative light regarding HT, as such compelling people to stay away. USYD talk - uthman badar form HT singled out as a radical figure in a negative light without raising any actual discussion. We live in that society where conversation is skewed and not steered towards where it should be. That's sort of a natural consequence of living in this society; normative positions society hold which we have to fight against. Having a debate about God is not too controversial, but about western foreign policy, it will be much more challenging to discuss that in this society - do we stay away or give it the justice it deserves, and what islam demands us to address of it. [10:00] Is islam even part of the political realm? Islamic society in sydney has several realms, of islam becoming about work on yourself, of islam coming to fruition through our internal struggle. Those who try get by in society, doing the obligatory and not too much more. And those who are more politically active and aware. Many more nuances in how muslims go about this, in their particular ways of activism. Different focus of other groups. People can be engaged in various ways; Whole idea of Khilafa - concept we probably haven't heard of living in the West. Are groups of islamic activism a cause of division? How can you claim something to help the whole ummah when the whole ummah is not on board with your vision? Uthman: as long as those efforts are based in something sincere, then its not part of the problem - what is instead is that the vast majority of people don't do much work, in this realm of trying to revive islam. There is nothing much wrong with doing something but in different ways - what counts in the effort. If someone is doing something beyond the personal obligation at a community level, then that is what is good. Collective effort is better. The condition of the ummah wont improve without collective effort. So long as it is sincere and based in islam. Problems exacerbated by the way different groups interact with each other. Going further into the khilafa - what does it mean and how to go about it, and the history behind it. What is it? [18:00] Basically - the vehicle by which islam is implemented; it is not an additional thing for muslims, but the basis. It is the way by which you implement islam completely; The road to implement islam continues after the death of the prophet (saws). The deen in its totality. Not about individuals - who can pray on their own. Certain aspects that individuals can't do - state processes, civil society, etc. Vast area of islam you cannot do without such a state - the contracts in islam, vast majority cannot be done without khilafa - like how interest is haram; the individual cannot do anything about that at a society level unless it is implemented. We live in a time when the dominant paradigms structured our living when we think on individual terms, atomistically, and many muslims have internalised that thinking; of fixing themselves and nothing else. The social and political aspects of islam are considered an afterthought whereas in reality they are central. Historically it was implemented for hundreds of years, over a thousand. [22:00] Do we need to worry about khilafah in our context of comfortable western lives? Don't we just pray and fast and we're good? Allah's pleasure lies in us doing what he wants us to do - and this is how the prophet saws implemented islam. Different contexts require different things for us - the type of test we have changes. We are responsible for what we did or didn't do in trying to strive for the khilafa. Role to pass on - of enjoining good and forbidding evil. We need to learn about our responsibilities here and expand our scope. Learn about political system and strive for it. [26:00] The abyssinian model - our situation in west is not like mecca or medina, but like abyssinia, where we practice only to the extent we can. But that model is a footnote to the prophet's life - not intended as a permanent state, so we can't make an analogy between our situation and them As people only migrated to abyssinia temporarily, to come back to mecca and carry on their Islam. We can't just consider our situation here in the West as here and doing our basic personal prayers and otherwise enjoying life. Society's systems and structures shape us - the colonial invasion of the muslim world. [30:00] European bought ideas of secularism, liberalism - that have influenced us over time. When you migrate to the west its the same thing on steroids, because we are on their own turf. We can't see anything otherwise World structured differently , in how we think. Liberalism discussion. [35:00] Reformation, science, rationality as the starting point for our understanding of RELIGION now. Religion as interior. [40:00] religion fed to us as something that oppresses and limits progress. West sees itself as the only one capable of progress. Religion as limiting everything - the perception. The West Universalizes themselves. They read violence into religion. [46:00] Isis discussion. ISIS makes the discussion more obscure as it is about American foreign policy. [48:00] fulfilling conditions of Khilafa. [51:00] Practicality of the Khilafa in a world dominated by western institutions and states. How can Khilafa fix the ills of the world system already in place? We have to learn our best and understand - but we can't assume all changes to be in our hands. [57:00] How to we reconcile islamic punishments with this age? Certain areas left for people to decide on themselves. European punishments were also cruel not even 100 years ago [1:00:00] Christians in their attempt to reconcile faiths with modern western science. Responsibility to study this and realise the basis of our faith, the difference between science and scientism [1:09:00] The liberal standard cannot be our criteria. Present islam in a way that gives people the best chance. [1:15:00] Jizya and Zakat - jizya can be less than zakat; not unequal as people think it all is, unless you use a western lense. Body of muslim statehood and power - to protect those muslims now who are being persecuted. Needs leadership that is sincere and based in Islam. [1:20:00] Khilafa in the modern day - is it possible, what does it require - material force and public opinions.
	Episode 20 - Faith, Fame & FouseyTube \| Kamal Saleh	17 Jun 2018	01:09:08
Your passion for the faith is important when it comes to dawah. So we talk with the beloved Kamal Saleh in regards to his journey in the dawah scene via content creation, how he "blew up" online, the science behind making videos and also his journey with OnePath Network. Kamal Saleh is a speaker, spoken word poet, director, editor and content creator for Talk Islam & OnePath Network. Hosts : Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kamal Saleh's online presence https://www.facebook.com/kamalsalehkamal Talk Islam https://www.facebook.com/talkislam/ OnePath Network https://www.facebook.com/OnePathNetwork/ Link for 'Last Chance' movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brt6H9MtD2c 'Meaning of Life' video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d16CpWp-ok -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [2:15] Tazim and Josh's initial encounter with One Path. Tanzim falls off a cliff in dramatic fashion. [5.55] Introduction to Kamal Saleh. [8:30] Reasons for wanting to do media, MUMSA's footprint and Kamal's journey to Islamic content production. [13:55] The benefits of the Muslim society on the individual. [17:25] Kamal's Youtube videos and the reception to his content. [22:00] 'Meaning of Life'- how and why Kamal did it and the impacts it has had on people. [30:10] Jaclyn Glenn's response to Kamal's video and counter-responses and etiquette in Dawah. [36:45] Kamal's journey to America and his views on America. [39:40] Keeping the ego in check with the newly found fame and doing things for the sake of Allah. [45:25] Kamal on joining One Path and his current activities with One Path. [47:30] Objectives of One Path and engaging with the audience and giving the audience something of benefit to take home. [52:15] The impressive setup of One Path's studio. [54:10] Kamal discusses One Path's movie, "The Last Chance". [1:01:55] On the history of Youtube user 'lebo2196'. [1:05:45] The importance of having a scholar/shaykh over your shoulder when you do what you are passionate at for the Ummah
	Episode 124 - Is the Special Envoy Combating Islamophobia? \| Dr. Yassir Morsi	10 Apr 2025	01:26:51
We're joined by Dr. Yassir Morsi and Faraz to unpack the controversial role of Aftab Malik, Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. What does this position truly represent? Is it a genuine step toward justice, or is it entangled in state-driven narratives of governance and social cohesion? We explore the political architecture behind CVE (Countering Violent Extremism), the historical context of Islamophobia, and why certain forms of "anti-racism" can actually perpetuate systemic control. From internalized Islamophobia to the policing of dissent within our own communities, this episode is a deep dive into the uncomfortable truths that need to be heard. 📌 Topics Covered: The political function of the Special Envoy role Structural vs. interpersonal Islamophobia CVE, social cohesion, and soft state control Why truth and resistance are sidelined for strategy The economy of representation & Muslim complicity 👤 About Dr. Yassir Morsi Dr. Yassir Morsi is a prominent political scholar, academic, and public intellectual known for his critical perspectives on race, Islam, and the politics of representation in Western societies. With a PhD in Politics, Dr. Morsi has dedicated his career to examining the intersections of colonialism, Islamophobia, and the lived experiences of Muslim communities in the West. He is a leading voice in challenging mainstream narratives around Muslim identity, democracy, and political engagement, often critiquing the limitations of liberal democratic systems in addressing systemic racism and inequality. Dr. Morsi's work emphasizes the importance of self-determination, community power, and the need for Muslims to rethink their relationship with state structures. As a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Morsi has contributed extensively to academic and public discourse, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible commentary. He is also a sought-after speaker and has been featured in various media outlets, podcasts, and community forums, where he continues to advocate for a more nuanced understanding of Muslim political agency. 🕳️ About the Podcast Boys In The Cave is an independent platform exploring faith, politics, culture, and the pressing issues confronting the modern Muslim mind. Subscribe to join the conversation! 🔔 Like, Share, Comment & Subscribe to stay connected. Subscribe to Boys in the Cave Podcast for more insightful discussions on politics, culture, and community. Don't forget to like, share, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave/membership Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:45 Faraz's meeting with Aftab & the ISRA event fallout 10:20 Why Aftab took the role: Good faith or political naivety? 15:30 Structural Islamophobia vs. individual ignorance 20:50 Postmodernism, Marxism & the dismissal of race critics 26:15 Islamophobia as governance, not just hate 31:40 Internalized Islamophobia and Muslim respectability politics 37:00 CVE, counter-terrorism & the state's soft power tools 42:30 Social cohesion or social control? 48:15 Economic incentives: grants, representation & compromise 54:40 Palestine, performance politics & selective solidarity 1:00:05 The illusion of power: managing Muslims through "inclusion" 1:05:25 Community complicity, careerism & soft censorship 1:11:40 Can we engage power without selling out? 1:17:10 Yassir on state-approved anti-racism & Islamic resistance 1:22:30 Faraz: The ecosystem of control & Muslim leadership 1:26:00 Conclusion
	Episode 19 - A Light In The Heart \| Dr. Shadee Elmasry	02 Jun 2018	01:36:23
In this bumper episode, Dr Shadee joins the team to discuss some essential issues. This includes the real role of tasawwuf and purification of the heart, the importance of a 'street' education, the state of academia, how to understand the world from an Islamic lens, and how to practically do dhikr. Dr. Shadee Elmasry was born and raised in New Jersey and studied in the Muslim world in Fez, Hadramawt, Cairo, Makka, and Madina. He completed a Masters from The George Washington University in comparative religion, then a PhD from the University of London, SOAS on "Da'wa in the Works of Imam al-Haddad." Hosts : Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Shadee's online presence https://twitter.com/DrShadeeElmasry https://www.facebook.com/DrShadeeElmasry/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Upbringing and the importance of having passion and putting effort into the din 9:30 - The importance of knowledge; the superiority of the scholar over the worshipper. Discussion of how Muslims cannot just be ideologues; there has to be practical application so we are the complete package. Importance of ibadah, Quran, Tajweed etc. 22:00 - The sanad tradition allows Islam to be preserved and gives us something firm to act upon. 28:00 - Introduction. Dr Shadee talks about his journey coming out of academia and his 'second education' on the streets. The importance of knowing what's affecting the people so you can be effective. The problems with a lot of modern academia; often it is disconnected and has no effect on the world. True knowledge is that which benefits the listener. 44:00 - Career discussions and Dr Shadee's advice on STEM and the liberal arts. 46:30 - The framework we use to understand the world; materialist vs an Islamic framework. The Muslim considers both the asbaab (means) and their status with Allah. The way to think about and act in the face of oppression. 1:02:30 - Islamic conception of spirituality; not usually an escape from reality, but a preparation for it. The importance of remembrance of Allah and ways of doing it. Discussion on doubts, darkness and purification of the heart. 1:11:45: More on the heart and tasawwuf. Discussion on how to come to certainty and rational proofs. Importance of dhikr (remembrance) of Allah again. Practical ways to do dhikr. Importance how you deal with others and the link to your state in the grave. 1:24:15 - Brief discussion on Karamaat. Book reference: Sufis of Andalusia. 1:28:40 - If you were to sit in a cave with 3 people, who would you pick?
	Episode 18 - From Atheism To Allah \| Rafael Bruzzese	19 May 2018	01:21:33
Time for an imaan boost during Ramadan! We bring on our beloved close friend Rafael to talk about his journey to Islam from Atheism, the insane experiences he had before converting and also the struggles he went through after converting. Rafael Bruzzese is currently studying Teaching, majoring in English Literature at The University of Sydney. He was part of a 'Converts Panel' at the University of Sydney and very recently was part of a 'Ins and Outs of Islam' panel, which took place at the University of New South Wales. Host - Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rafael Bruzzese's Online Presence https://millennialmuslims.wordpress.com/2017/04/20/if-youre-muslim-why-are-you-white/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [2:30] Other revert stories and different experiences [8:15] Planting the seeds when giving dawah [12:30] Rafael's upbringing and how his parents influenced him [20:45] When Rafael first encountered Islam [24:00] General perception of religion [29:00] Rafael's initial experiences with Islam [37:00] Objectification of women [38:00] Rafael's experience of alcohol poisoning [40:00] Rafael's encounter with a Muslim Turkish girl [45:00] Rafael's Shahada [47:00] How did Rafael gain certainty in Islam? [51:00] Rafael's experiences and encounters after converting [1:01:00] Where Rafael is currently at in regards to Islamic knowledge [1:05:00] Orientalism & perspectives of history [1:08:00] Rafael's encounters with particular Islamic groups [1:16:00] Perennialism - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_philosophy
	Episode 17 - Deen, Damsel & Distress \| The Salafi Feminist	05 May 2018	01:02:48
Women in Islam is a big topic so we chat with The Salafi Feminist in regards to Muslim women issues that are prevalent in the Muslim community, how we should deal with it, compare our current situation with the Muslim women of The Prophet peace be upon him's time and how as a community we can solve the current issues. The Salafi Feminist aka Zainab bint Younus is a Canadian Muslim woman who has been active in grassroots da'wah and writing about Islam and the Ummah for the last ten years. Her main focus is on gender relations, Muslim women in Islamic history, and combating misogyny in Muslim communities. She can be found posting regularly on her Facebook page (The Salafi Feminist) and her blog TheSalafiFeminist.blogspot.com Host - Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Salafi Feminist's Online Presence; https://www.facebook.com/TheSalafiFeminist/ Twitter: @AnonyMousey thesalafifeminist.blogspot.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [1:30] State of halal food places in Canada & differences between Canada and Australia [6:30] Introducing The Salafi Feminist & her journey as a writer [12:00] Why Zainab chose her moniker as The Salafi Feminist [19:00] Using the term "feminism" to reclaim Muslim rights under Islam [23:20] Stephen Hawkings and how some Muslims reacted to his death [27:30] What are the exact struggles of Muslim women and what can we do to solve them? [29:30] Are women issues only particular to a group of community of Muslims i.e. Arabs, Desis? [33:30] Do women from other faith groups go through similar struggles that Muslim women go through? [36:20] Is the struggles of what the Muslim women face in The West different to the struggles Muslim women face in other parts of the world? [39:30] Comparing the freedom of the women of RasulAllah's time to the times of today [48:00] How did Muslim women's "freedom" become limited in today's day and age? [49:15] Patriarchy that exists in the Muslim community [53:00] How should we look after our Muslim daughters?
	Episode 16 - HELP! My Best Friend Is GAY (part 2) \| Daniel Haqiqatjou	22 Apr 2018	00:44:13
Daniel Haqiqatjou delves deep into the whole concept of being a "homosexual" that is coined in The West, the Islamic position of people who have same-sex desires, the effects of gay marriage being legalised within today's society and also how to approach Muslims who have same-sex desires. Daniel Haqiqatjou attended Harvard University where he studied Physics and Philosophy, has also completed a Masters degree in Philosophy, and has spoken at universities. His work has been featured in outlets such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic, CNN, Aljazeera, Public Discourse. He teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Respect Graduate School, and is also a contributor to the Muslim Debate Initiative, muslimskeptic.com, yaqeeninstitute.org, muslimmatters.org. Host - Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel Haqiqatjou's Online Presence; Website: muslimskeptic.org Email – haqiqatjou@gmail.com Twitter: @haqiqatjou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haqiqatjou/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
	Episode 15 – The Islamic Pursuit of Happiness \| Karim Serageldin	07 Apr 2018	01:37:51
In this episode, we look at the relationship between Islam and psychology with Karim Serageldin. A wide variety of topics are explored including the problems with mainstream psychology, an Islamic conception of the self, depression, happiness, and the importance of one's relationship with Allah. Karim, the founder of Noor Human Consulting, has a BA in psychology & religion and an MA in east-west psychology with a specialization in spiritual counseling. He is a certified life and relationship coach with years of teaching and community outreach experience. He consults with leading scholars of Islam and is working on his own theory of Islamic psychology for Muslims in the west. Karim is also the Host of his own podcast show called 'Coffee with Karim'! Host - Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------- Karim's online presence: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeewKarim/ https://coffeewithkarim.com/ http://www.noorhumanconsulting.com ------------- 1:30 Introduction and about Karim and his work 11:00 Mainstream psychology; issues with it and how it conceives the human compared to Islam. Materialist conception of the self. Problem of consciousness. Free will. 26:00 Religion and spirituality within mainstream psychology. Importance of Islamic understanding of the self. 33:00 Depression; what it is, and how it can be handled, and the Islamic approach. 45:40 Taking knowledge from all sources and the benefit of having multi dimensional knowledge and perspectives. 49:30 Importance of self-care; physically, mentally etc. Eating good food and relation to Islam 58:15 - More on depression and dealing with it. Is it enough to just do Islamic rituals. Importance of addressing deeper issues. 1:07:50 Discussion of those who seek happiness or well-being without regard to any moral constraints; 'whatever makes you happy' kind of thinking. Islam not about whatever makes you happy. How one can harm one's one self. 1:15-50 - Happiness; it's definition and how it isn't a good goal to have. 1:21:00 - The importance of one's relationship with Allah to achieving a good state. Islam being the foundation for everything. 1:25:50 - More on happiness and what kind of state we should be aiming for in this world. How often what we think is difficult leads to good. 1:30:05 If you could meet any 3 people, who would they be?
	Episode 14 – Do You Even Love the Deen, Bro? \| Ustadh Muhammad Al-Bizry	25 Mar 2018	00:34:04
We look at the importance of the Prophet (pbuh) to us today and how we can build a connection with him. We also touch on the miracle of the Quran as well as Isra & Miraj and what we can learn from it. Ustadh Muhammad Al-Bizry studied Islam locally before he travelled to Egypt to pursue further studies, particularly in the Arabic language. He possess a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science, Sport & Exercise Science, a postgraduate degree in education, and is currently completing a Masters of Classical Arabic. He is a well known daee and teacher in Sydney, teaching at various Islamic centres and colleges, specifically at Markaz Al-Imam Ahmad. He is also a qualified primary and secondary teacher and teaches at private Islamic schools in Sydney. Hosts - Aquib & Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ustadh Muhammad Al Bizry's Online Presence: https://www.facebook.com/MuhammadAlBizryOfficial Ustadh's Current Project. Muslim Kid Friendly TV Programs http://one4kids.net/start/ https://www.facebook.com/one4kids/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Introduction to Ustadh Muhammad Al-Bizry and the importance of being approachable 4:50 Importance of having a connection with the Prophet (pbuh) and how we can build this. 10:00 How love for the Prophet (pbuh) manifests and how to learn from the Seerah today 16:00 How we can increase our emaan through the Seerah and the Quran. 19:00 - The Miracle of the Quran and how we can witness it today 23:45 Isra and Miraj; the Night Journey and what we learn from it.
	Episode 13 – Kickbacks, Catchups & DNMs \| Internal	24 Mar 2018	00:20:41
The Boys were chilling before their episode recording with Ustadh Muhammad al-Bizry so they decided to catchup on what was happening. But as per usual it turns into a dnm. Tanzim talks about his adventures at cricket training, whilst somehow also talking about Islam in the process and Aquib talks about his hiking experiences whilst also sprinkling a dose of his insights of Islam, society and people's behaviour in general. Hosts: Aquib and Tanzim SPECIAL WEEK WITH TWO BACK TO BACK EPISODES RELEASED ON THE SAME DAY! TUNE INTO OUR NEXT EPISODE WITH OUR BELOVED USTADH MUHAMMAD AL-BIZRY (WILL BE RELEASED IN A FEW HOURS). Send us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through Facebook, and please leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave
	Episode 12 – The Love Potion \| Shaykh Bilal Dannoun	10 Mar 2018	00:56:55
We delve into the whole concept of love and Islam's position on true love, whilst talking about how the youth should approach marriage, the issues that husband and wife face in marriage and how to approach it. Shaykh Bilal Dannoun has a degree in Languages majoring in Arabic and English. He has studied Classical Arabic under Sheikhs. He has done enormous amount of dawah work through conducting lectures and videos which are all online and you can check it out on Muslim Central. He has delivered several intensive courses on Jurisprudence, Tajweed and various other Islamic sciences. He is also the co-founder of Al-Firdaus Quran College and is a Arabic and Quran reading instructor. But now he is very well known especially around Sydney as an Authorised Marriage Celebrant and Marriage Counsellor, aka The Love Doctor. counselling people on a daily basis through his office, online and social media. Host - Tanzim & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shaykh Bilal Dannoun's Online Presence; https://www.facebook.com/bilaldannoun Instagram: @bilaldannoun Twitter: @bilaldannoun http://www.muslimmarriagecelebrant.com.au/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [0:00] Introduction [3:00] Bilal Danoun's routine and what he does [7:30] The nature of love; how does it come about in a marriage? [12:00] What is causing the high divorce rates amongst Muslim marriages. What is required to create and maintain a good marriage. [19:00] More on what's required to ensure a good marriage. The importance of your relationship with Allah and how it's linked to your marital life. Other important things to consider. [27:00] Is age just a number? [31:30] Expectations set for young people before they can get married such as a degree, job etc. When should you get married. Considering the Western context and difficulties faced by young people. [36:00] Dealing with issues related to parents. [45:10] Expectations again. Importance of communicating expectations before hand. [48:00] Extravagant marriages [51:50] Intercultural marriages and the Shaykh's experience with them
	Episode 11 – HELP! My Best Friend Is GAY \| Daniel Haqiqatjou	25 Feb 2018	01:14:52
Daniel Haqiqatjou delves deep into the whole concept of being a "homosexual" that is coined in The West, the Islamic position of people who have same-sex desires, the effects of gay marriage being legalised within today's society and also how to approach Muslims who have same-sex desires. Daniel Haqiqatjou attended Harvard University where he studied Physics and Philosophy, has also completed a Masters degree in Philosophy, and has spoken at universities. His work has been featured in outlets such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic, CNN, Aljazeera, Public Discourse. He teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Respect Graduate School, and is also a contributor to the Muslim Debate Initiative, muslimskeptic.com, yaqeeninstitute.org, muslimmatters.org. Host - Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel Haqiqatjou's Online Presence; Website: muslimskeptic.org Email – haqiqatjou@gmail.com Twitter: @haqiqatjou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haqiqatjou/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 5:50 - Reality of Muslim life in the US. Discussing the Trump administration compared to previous administrations, and the tactics of some government agencies. 14:30 - Same-sex desire; is it nature or nurture? Islam's history of recognising same sex desire and fiqh surrounding it. 23:20 - Using our own Islamic vocab instead of the vocab from LGBT/Western thought. Questioning the idea of sexual orientation such as being 'straight' or 'gay', and how this shouldn't form part of one's identity. 31:10 - The negative effects on society of same-sex relations becoming accepted, and how everyone is affected. The social ills that can come of it. How Muslims are also affected by this. The importance of the family as an institution. 42:50 - Story of a child with multiple gay parents. The victims and negative consequences of same-sex relations. Islam's emphasis on importance of knowing one's lineage, having kinship bonds. 50:10 - How Muslims navigate a society where same-sex relations are normalised; in public, in corporate life, MSAs, masjids etc. Maintaining an Islamic position. 55:30 - How can we help Muslims who are struggling with same sex desires, who want to be practicing Muslims? The services that exist and some solutions. Importance of using the correct language again. 1:03:20 - Importance of Muslims discussing this issue and conveying the Islamic position. Importance of how we must be careful when discussing the issue, and bringing our own Islamic concepts instead of taking Western concepts for granted.
	Episode 10 – A Muslimah in Modernity \| Nuriddeen Knight	10 Feb 2018	01:31:42
We discuss with Nuriddeen Knight about the rise of feminism in The West, gender and family roles in traditional Islam, the issues of finding the right spouse in the modern world and women scholarship in Islam. Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight completed an MA in Psychology from Colombia University, studied Islamic knowledge in Jordan including Islamic law, theology, spirituality and prophetic biography. She started nooralshadhili.com, has written the books '40 Hadith of 'Aisha' and Our Mother 'Aisha: 40 Hadith Collection, also has her own blog bythefigandtheolive.com and has her own podcast called 'In The Days of Noor'. Host – Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nuriddeen Knight's Online Presence; Website: nuriddeenknight.com Blog: bythefigandtheolive.com Email – info@nuriddeenknight.com Twitter: @nuriddeenknight @figandoliveblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Knight.Nuriddeen Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight completed an MA in Psychology from Colombia University, studied Islamic knowledge in Jordan including Islamic law, theology, spirituality and prophetic biography. She started nooralshadhili.com, has written the books '40 Hadith of 'Aisha' and Our Mother 'Aisha: 40 Hadith Collection, also has her own blog bythefigandtheolive.com and has her own podcast called 'In The Days of Noor'. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show notes [2:00] - Introduction to Ust. Nuriddeen Knight; her background, studies, living in Jordan [10:45] - Feminism; whether all these online discussion have a point, the use of language, and the risks of debate. [21:00] - How modern ideas about gender like patriarchy, equality etc stand in relation to Islam. Gender roles within Islam [25:45] - The Western historical experience in relation to women vs the Muslim historical experience. [29:18]: "Al-Muḥaddithāt: The Women Scholars in Islam" Sh Mohammad Akram Nadwi [29:27]: "Muslim Women: A Biographical Dictionary" Aisha Bewley [30:35] Navigating cultural Islam vs traditional Islam in relation to women, working out gender roles in the modern world. Importance of looking at fiqh and the historical experience of women. [37:13] Gender roles; what roles women should take on; work, housework, etc. [43:00] Marriage, divorce, and how gender is involved [1:00:08] Perceived lack of female Islamic scholarship; is this the case, and if so, why? Relation to gender roles. [1:24:00] Degradation of the home. The importance of home life vs public life.
	Episode 123 - Do Muslim Votes Matter? \| Dr. Yassir Morsi	23 Mar 2025	01:50:44
We dive deep into the "Muslim Vote Matters" (MVM) movement in Australia. Joined by special guest Dr. Yassir Morsi, a renowned political scholar and critic, we unpack the complexities of Muslim political engagement, the challenges of representation, and the broader implications of voting in a settler-colonial state. From the aftermath of Gaza to the role of democracy in shaping Muslim identity, this conversation challenges the status quo and asks: Is voting enough to create real change? We explore the pitfalls of over-reliance on electoral politics, the dangers of miseducation, and the need for self-determination within the Muslim community. Whether you're a supporter of MVM or a skeptic, this episode offers a balanced, critical, and engaging discussion that will leave you questioning the systems we live in and the power we hold as a community. Key Topics Covered: The rise of the Muslim Vote Matters movement The limitations of electoral politics in addressing systemic issues The role of community self-determination vs. reliance on government The impact of Gaza and Palestine on Muslim political consciousness The dangers of miseducation and victim-blaming in political activism Dr. Yassir Morsi is a prominent political scholar, academic, and public intellectual known for his critical perspectives on race, Islam, and the politics of representation in Western societies. With a PhD in Politics, Dr. Morsi has dedicated his career to examining the intersections of colonialism, Islamophobia, and the lived experiences of Muslim communities in the West. He is a leading voice in challenging mainstream narratives around Muslim identity, democracy, and political engagement, often critiquing the limitations of liberal democratic systems in addressing systemic racism and inequality. Dr. Morsi's work emphasizes the importance of self-determination, community power, and the need for Muslims to rethink their relationship with state structures. As a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Morsi has contributed extensively to academic and public discourse, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible commentary. He is also a sought-after speaker and has been featured in various media outlets, podcasts, and community forums, where he continues to advocate for a more nuanced understanding of Muslim political agency. Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on the Muslim Vote Matters movement? Do you believe voting can create real change, or is it time to rethink our approach to political engagement? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Subscribe to Boys in the Cave Podcast for more insightful discussions on politics, culture, and community. Don't forget to like, share, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave/membership Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:10 The Rise of Muslim Vote Matters 05:00 The Vacuum of Muslim Representation 10:00 Educating the Muslim Community 15:00 Yassir's Critique of MVM 20:00 The Illusion of Electoral Power 25:00 Failure of Interfaith Dialogue & CVE 30:00 The Myth of the Muslim Voting Bloc 35:00 Over-Identifying with Democracy 40:00 Anger and Grief in Activism 45:00 Need for Self-Determination 50:00 Islamic Schools & Palestinian History 55:00 Fantasy of a Muslim Voting Bloc 60:00 Appropriating Gaza's Rage 65:00 Punishing Labor in a Two-Party System 70:00 Community-Building Over Voting 75:00 Internal Community Accountability 80:00 Shaming Muslims into Voting 85:00 The Role of Critics in Movements 90:00 The Need for Community Consultation 95:00 The Psychological Impact of Oppression 100:00 The Failure of Islamic Institutions 105:00 The Importance of Political Education 110:00 Outro
	Episode 9 – Sunnah Six Pack Shortcuts \| Mahir Bhuiyan	27 Jan 2018	00:50:13
We discuss with Mahir Bhuiyan the essence of keeping healthy, how it ties in with Islam, the positive and negatives of gym culture and the rise of steroid use. Mahir Bhuiyan is a bodybuilder, has completed a Bachelors in Health Science, is currently studying Occupational Therapy. Hosts – Tanzim and Joshua Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mahir Bhuiyan's Online Presence; Email – mahir.bhuiyan.mb@gmail.com Instagram: @mhb_31 Mahir Bhuiyan is a dear older brother who we have looked up to within the community. He is a bodybuilder and an avid gym-goer. He has completed a Bachelors in Health Science, and is currently studying Occupational Therapy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [2:05] – Who is Mahir Bhuiyan? [3:10] – How long has Mahir been going to the gym and how did he get to where he is today? [6:35] – What is the point of gym for you and why do you think other people in the society do it? [8:00] – Discussion on the mentality/motivation for others to gym (wrong reasons?) [11:05] – How did the popularisation of gym come about in the community here? [12:32] – What does your gym routine look like? [14:20] – Blessings of waking up for Fajr and starting your day early [16:30] – Finding the religion in everything that you do [17:45] – How big is Big Ramy? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamdouh_Elssbiay [20:02] – What are the exercises that Mahir does specifically? [21:28] – What does Mahir recommend for sisters who want to become fit and healthy? [23:12] – Discussion about Islam's connection to staying fit and healthy (Hadith: https://www.eaalim.com/download/index.php/blog/entry/what-is-the-islamic-stance-on-obesity.html) [25:05] – "Sitting is the new Smoking" (Victoria Health: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/the-dangers-of-sitting) [25:35] – Commercialisation of health and fitness in the modern times [26:41] – Fitness of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. (Hadith: https://theislamicworkplace.com/2011/12/01/follow-the-sunna-of-the-prophet-s-how-exercise-benefits-the-brain-and-overall-performance/) [28:15] – The dangers of becoming addicted or obsessed with everyday tasks such as gym [28:55] – Moderation in Islam (Hadith: https://abuaminaelias.com/moderation-and-balance-in-islam/) [31:40] – Importance of getting young children into sports, especially young girls [34:45] – What is the current prevalence of steroid usage, specifically in the Muslim community? [38:30] – The importance of patience in gym [41:06] – Instagram world creating body image issues for girls [43:45] – Prophet Muhammad's Rural Spirituality Visits – Character Building [44:40] – Environmental factors play the biggest role in shaping who you are [46:36] – "When you're healthy, you're at your best" [47:40] – Islam and physical activity (Hadith: http://www.sunnahsports.org.uk/reference.html)
	Episode 8 – Fantasy Unchecked \| Shaykh Wael Ibrahim	13 Jan 2018	01:02:15
We discuss with Shaykh Wael about the nature and impact of pornography addiction, the root causes for addiction, and how we should help those suffering. Shaykh Wael Ibrahim is an Islamic speaker, founder of MentorPlus, and author of a few books on pornography addiction. Hosts – Aquib, and Joshua Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shaykh Wael's Online Presence Website – http://wael-ibrahim.com/ Email – changewi2015@gmail.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WaelIbrahimHK/ Twitter: @WaelIbrahimHK Shaykh Wael Ibrahim is an Islamic speaker, scholar, professional trainer & life coach. With a BA in Islamic Studies, he is also the Founder & Chairman of Serving Islam Team in Hong Kong. He has published a few books such as 'Change', and 'Beat It: Fifty-Plus Shades of Hope'. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [2:16] – How did Shaykh Wael get into researching and discussing pornography addiction? [5:33] – Delving into the reasons why Muslims do not engage in discussion on pornography addiction in an open and frank manner [9:29] – Emphasising the point of seeking professional help, or encouraging sufferers to get professional help to relieve themselves from addiction [11:52] – Delving into the distinction between sin and addiction, and the nature of the addiction [13:23] – Surah Saba, ayat 13 [https://quran.com/34/13] [13:44] – Surah Ar-Ra'd, ayat 11 [https://quran.com/13/11] [14:12] – Some root causes for pornography addiction [24:07] – Some statistics underpinning the problem among Muslims [27:41] – Continuing to explore root causes for pornography addiction [35:06] – Specifics on how this cycle of addiction works [38:56] – Delving more on the triggers for relapsing [43:52] – The spiritual impacts on pornography addiction, transitioning into Islamic solutions [48:53] – Hadith on Reliance from Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2344; Sahih (authentic) grade according to At-Tirmidhi [51:00] – Surat Al-Mu'minun [https://quran.com/23] [52:24] – Hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah; Vol. 3, Book 12, Hadith 2236 [53:15] – Disrupting the old habit of addiction with new healthy habits to prevent an addict from relapsing [55:45] – Books published by Shaykh that are available for download or purchase [57:04] – A few success stories of people breaking free from pornography addiction
	Episode 7 – Orientalism \| Abida Aura	31 Dec 2017	00:53:06
On this episode, we talk to Sr. Abida about Orientalism and the portrayal of Muslim women throughout history, as well as modern representations that affect Muslims. Abida is a postgraduate student at the University of New South Wales, pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree. She previously occupied the Vice President position at UNSWMSA, the Muslim Students Association on her campus, and has been actively involved in several community initiatives. Her informed interests include sociology, philosophy, as well as the current state of the Ummah. Hosts: Joshua, and Aquib Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [2:33] – The evolution of topics and discussions in the scene for Sydney Muslim Students Associations [5:10] – What is Orientalism and why does it concern Muslims? [8:14] – Charles Hamilton [Wael B. Hallaq (2009). Sharī'a: Theory, Practice, Transformations. Cambridge University Press (Kindle edition). pp. 374–376] [9:09] – Snouck Hurgronje [Algadri, Hamid (1994). Dutch Policy Against Islam and Indonesians of Arab Descent in Indonesia] [14:08] – How have Muslim women been used by certain discourses involving orientalism to further narratives against Islam? [17:03] – How have these depictions, particularly the body and veil constructs, been portrayed in modern times? [19:03] – In what ways are these representations used by media, policymakers, art, literature and in mainstream discourse? [20:04] – https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/dec/18/republican-voters-bomb-agrabah-disney-aladdin-donald-trump [20:49] – http://reappropriate.co/2014/04/hey-air-france-your-orientalism-is-in-the-air/ [21:59] – Returning back to discussions on discourses using Orientalism to advance their views [25:54] – Delving into how Orientalism affects Muslims in their practice of the Deen [39:40] – What are the ways to reconstruct a better and lasting portrayal of Muslims?
	Episode 6 – Reformation \| Bradley Anthony Simmons	19 Dec 2017	01:03:31
On this episode, we talk to Bradley (Abdur-Rahman) about the journey to finding Islam from Christianity, the moments that have shaped his conviction, and delving into some discussions on observations of other beliefs to generate some insights for dawah carriers and activists. Bradley is a regular Jamaat activist with Bonnyrigg Masjid, and offers reverts support, which includes teaching the basics for new Muslims Hosts: Tanzim, and Joshua Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdur-Rahman's Online Visibility: You can contact Abdur-Rahman at Bradley.simmons@live.com for any questions regarding revert support. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [1:29] – Introductions [6:15] – Abdurrahman's life prior to Islam [10:16] – Exploring Abdurrahman's state of belief through Catholic teachings [14:33] – Delving into family dynamics while growing up, and after accepting the Deen [16:30] – High school experiences [22:16] – Living within the two different faiths (Vision compatibility, accountability, morality etc) [24:54] – Encounters of Islam [26:22] – What made Abdurrahman more interested in learning about, and building conviction in Islam? [46:53] – Exploring the clarity of Islam [50:00] – Life after taking the Shahada [58:59] – Future Aspirations
	Episode 5 – Manners Maketh Muslims \| Internal	03 Dec 2017	00:42:13
The boys are back for an internal! On this episode, we discuss the manners, attire, and actions of Muslims and how these elements manifest into one's being in current times. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim Send us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through Facebook, and please leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Ep 5 Shownotes [5:30] – Episode Premise [6:22] – Hadith on good manners [https://sunnah.com/urn/2202730] [6:44] – Some points of exploration on manners perceived in current times [15.38] – Hadith [https://sunnah.com/urn/44800] [16:18] – Tufayl ibn Amr [http://arqadhi.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/095-year-of-delegations-part-2.html] [17:43] – Discussing physical appearance as a means of adhering to good conduct [23:16] – Gearing ourselves to have the physical, mental, and moral elements manifesting in our presence [29:30] – Importance of good manners attained through committing to the Deen, with practical considerations as well as exploring the impact on oneself and others
	Episode 4 – The Halal Hustle \| Mazen Kourouche	19 Nov 2017	01:05:06
We talk to Mazen about the start-up/entrepreneurial scene with some insights into the attitudes and challenges that entrepreneurs face, and how Islam enables us to be entrepreneurs. Maz is Apple mobile application developer, founder of Decoda Apps, and a YouTube content creator. Hosts: Aquib and Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through our Facebook page, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mazen's Online Visibility All social media: @mazfromdecoda Software start-up: https://decodaapps.com/ Recently, famously known for: http://www.afr.com/technology/mobiles-and-tablets/apple/iphone-x-gets-apple-fans-queuing-again-as-it-goes-on-sale-in-australia-20171102-gzdzqv -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [1:22] – Introductions [4:07] – Delving into Maz's inspirations and motivations [14:19] – Episode premise, and exploring some attitudes of entrepreneurship [17:15] – Channelling one's passion into their pursuits [23:24] – Exploring the attitudes surrounding successful start-up pursuits [24:52] – Engaging in entrepreneurship within the spirit of Islam [34:35] – Exploring the feasibility of entrepreneurship for people [42:40] – Returning to Maz's experience and projects [58:17] – Some advice for those interested in pursuing entrepreneurship
	Episode 3 – Rohingya \| Harun Harace	05 Nov 2017	00:43:17
We talk to Harun Harace about the historical and current realities pertaining to the Rohingya people. Harun is a da'ee, and Rohingya community leader. Hosts: Aquib and Joshua Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through our Facebook page, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harun's Online Visibility: http://www.brca.org.au/index.php/contact-us.html - Burmese Rohingya Community in Australia Twitter: @HarunHarace Harun Harace is the president of the Burmese Rohingya Community in Australia, and an active organiser and dawah carrier with The Islam Project. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [2:50] – Introducing the Burmese Rohingya Community in Australia [3:50] – Episode premise [6:31] – What are the Rohingya people going through at this moment in time? [11:43] – Historical presence of the Rohingya [16:07] – Developments that led to modern persecution [28:25] – What are the actions being taken against the oppression? [33:14] – Broader exploration of the atrocities and "selective outrage" witnessed [36:14] – What are the actions that Muslims need to take; what can we tangibly do to help these oppressed people?
	Episode 2 – 'Isms and Schisms \| Dr. Mohamed Ghilan	21 Oct 2017	01:21:19
In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Ghilan a variety of topics within a narrow scope of theology such as philosophy, modern science, existence of God, materialism, and empiricism Dr. Ghilan is a neuroscientist, Islamic lecturer, YouTuber, and podcaster. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr Ghilan's Online Visibility: AndalusOnline.org - Join the Andalus Book Club! Search for "Mohamed Ghilan" in iTunes and subscribe to his podcast. Twitter: @MohamedGhilan Dr. Mohamed Ghilan is a Canadian Muslim originally born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to parents from Sudanese and Yemeni backgrounds. He attended high school after immigrating to Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia. Eventually, Mohamed moved to Victoria where he obtained a B.Sc. with a major in microbiology (honours) and a minor in business administration. In 2007, Mohamed began his full-time studies in the Islamic Tradition after having made connections with several Muslim scholars. He has been consistently travelling over the past years to spend intensive extended periods studying various aspects of the Islamic sciences relating to Theology and Creed, Jurisprudence, Hadith, Foundational Principles (Usool), Arabic, Poetry, spiritual purification, and Qur'anic sciences. Mohamed has previously given lectures on the biography of the Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him, Fundamentalism in Islam, Islam and science, the message of Islam, Jesus in the Qur'an, in addition to others. He has also taught an introductory course on Islamic Jurisprudence according to the Maliki School as well as an introductory course on Islamic Theology ('Aqeedah). In 2015, Mohamed earned a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Victoria, where he studied synaptic plasticity in Huntington's disease, as well as the effects and molecular mechanisms of stress on the brain in Fragile X syndrome. He hopes his research can eventually be used to develop new therapies can be used to assist individual with movement disorders or intellectual disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [4:34] – Why is Dr. Ghilan pursuing medicine after completing a PhD? [8:05] – Discussion between Peter Slezak and Mohamed Ghilan at UNSW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhNdIIJ5o0w) [8:26] – Observations on sectarianism [10:24] – Ayats 31 and 32 of Surah Ar-Rum (https://quran.com/30/31-32) [12:31] – Understanding the ideologies of Atheists [15:55] – Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud 4833; Sahih (authentic) grade according to An-Nawawi [24:08] – Ayat 41 of Surah Ar-Rum (https://quran.com/30/41) [25:12] – Touching on modernism, specifically utilitarianism and capitalism [28:11] – Battle of Hunayn [29:10] - Ayat 32 of Surah Al-A'raf (https://quran.com/7/32) [31:10] – Exploration of science as a framework [38:51] – Ayat 28 of Surah An-Najm (https://quran.com/7/32) [54:12] – Ayat 43 of Surah Al-Furqan (https://quran.com/25/43) [54:36] – Asch conformity experiment [55:55] – Ayats 31-33 of Surah Saba (https://quran.com/34/31-33) [57:52] – Exploration of philosophy, and how to engage with the themes of modernism as Muslims [1:00:32] – Hadith from Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2687; Hasan (fair) grade according to As-Suyuti [1:00:52] – Islam in Liberalism by Joseph Massad [1:14:51] – Hadith from Sahih Al-Albani, Book 14, Hadith 273 [1:16:12] – How do we reconcile modernism with Islam as a means of having a standard of truth?
	Episode 1 - Foundations \| Internal	08 Oct 2017	00:46:12
We explore the current culture among young Muslims, and how society has shaped our identities. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim Send us your comments, feedback, and questions at boysinthecave@gmail.com or through Facebook, and please leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Ep 1 Shownotes [7:25] - What has influenced us to be more practicing Muslims? [13:37] - Observations of society [28:51] - A man asked the Messenger: "Who is the most wise of people O Messenger of Allah?" He replied: "The one who remembers death most often and the one who is well-prepared to meet it; these are the wise" (Ibn Majah, Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4400 - Hasan Grade) [30:11] - Martin Heidegger [32:00] - Reasons for disbelief/dropping in imaan and practice [38:05] - How do we change the landscape to inspire more solid Muslims? [44:11] - "Men returning back to the deen because ..."
	Episode 0 - Enter The Chamber \| Internal	01 Oct 2017	00:34:23
We introduce ourselves and talk about our motivations and plans for this project. Hosts: Aquib, Joshua, and Tanzim Email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shownotes [4:14] – Introductions [8:25] – Tasfir of Surah al-Kahf (Sayyid Qutb, In the Shade of the Qur'an, Volume 11) [11:17] – Personal Motivations [15:25] – Ayat 56 of Surah al-Kahf (https://quran.com/18/56) [20:52] – Why you should be listening to us? [21:22] – Yasir Qadhi Seerah Episode 100 (http://arqadhi.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/100-farewell-hajj.html) [29:19] – What we are excited about with this project
	Episode 122 - Tunnels, Takbirs & Triumphs: The Untold Stories of Syria's Liberation \| Kaleem Bullivant	14 Mar 2025	01:36:30
In this powerful episode, Kaleem Bullivant joins the show to share his firsthand experiences from the heart of Syria's revolution. From the emotional journey of boarding the "Party Plane" to Damascus - the first flight into a liberated Syria - to the miraculous stories of resilience and divine intervention on the frontlines, Kaleem paints a vivid picture of a nation rising from decades of oppression. We delve into the strategic brilliance behind the revolution's military victories, including the astonishing tale of 350 fighters taking on 30,000 regime soldiers in Hama. Kaleem also reflects on the profound spiritual and communal transformations taking place, especially during the first Ramadan in a free Syria, where the echoes of adhan and the spirit of unity fill the air. This episode isn't just about Syria - it's a testament to the power of resistance, faith, and the unbreakable bonds of the Ummah. From the tunnels of Idlib to the streets of Gaza, the Syrian revolution serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that freedom is worth fighting for. Join us as we explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs of a people who refused to be silenced. Kaleem Bullivant is human rights activist, and campaigner against the excesses of the war on terror. Winner of the liberty Human Rights Activist of the Year award, Kaleem has worked on many groundbreaking news stories with the BBC, CNN, Channel 4 News amongst others. Timestamps: 00:00:10 Introduction and lighthearted banter. 00:02:08 Kaleem's experiences in Syria and the state of infrastructure post-revolution. 00:05:45 Development in Idlib compared to the rest of Syria. 00:13:01 Kaleem's personal journey and why he felt compelled to go to Syria. 00:17:14 The historic "Party Plane" to Damascus. 00:21:23 Celebrations and emotions upon arriving in Syria. 00:29:15 Stories of oppression under the Assad regime. 00:37:10 Miraculous stories of hope and divine intervention during imprisonment. 00:56:52 The military strategy behind the revolution's victories, including the battle for Hama. 01:15:38 Addressing accusations about external involvement in the revolution. 01:26:01 The significance of the 13-year revolution and its parallels to Islamic history. 01:29:15 Celebrating the first Ramadan in a free Syria. 01:32:11 The revolution's connection to Palestine and the broader Ummah.
	Episode 121 - Hikmah Medicine, Trauma Therapy & Holistic Spiritual Healing \| Dr. Mazen Atassi	07 Sep 2024	02:53:02
Fitrah, Unani Tibb, Chinese Medicine, Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Spirituality, Vitality, Skepticism, Fear, Vital Force, Qi We discuss all these topics with Dr. Mazen Atassi Dr. Mazen Atassi is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and the founder of Forward To Health, a holistic wellness clinic and educational initiative. Dr. Mazen practices vitalistic natural medicine, weaving together homeopathy, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, and nutrition with a specialty in somatic trauma therapy (NARM) https://www.instagram.com/dr.mazen.atassi/ https://www.forwardtohealth.com/ Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave/membership Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ——————————————————————————————————–
	Episode 120 - New Age Spirituality, Masculinity & Religious Obsessive Compulsive Disorder \| Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra	17 Aug 2024	02:07:59
Hinduism, Psychedelics, False Spirituality, Secular Counselling, Ibadah, Muslim Mental Health, Theology, Waswasa We discuss all the topics with Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra completed a Bachelors in Business Administration. He then traveled overseas in 2005 to study the Arabic language and Islamic sciences in Tarim, Yemen for some time, as well as Darul Uloom in Trinidad, West Indies. He spent 12 years in Amman, Jordan where he focused on Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith Sciences, Prophetic Biography and Islamic Spirituality while also working at the Qasid Arabic Institute as Director of Programs. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies (Alimiyya) and authorization in the six authentic books of Hadith, and has completed one year of specialized training in issuing Islamic legal verdicts (Ifta'). He also holds a certificate in Counselling and focuses on religious OCD and family/marital issues from an Islamic pastoral perspective. He is the author of the Seerah Song. He is an instructor and researcher in Sacred Law and Theology with the SeekersGuidance: The Global Islamic Seminary. https://www.instagram.com/abdullah.misra/ https://www.facebook.com/shaykhabdullahmisra/ https://www.tiktok.com/@abdullahmisra Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave/membership Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ——————————————————————————————————–
	Episode 119 - Mohammed Hijab, Andrew Tate, Dawah Bro Simps, Racism, Far-Right & UK Riots \| Kaleem Bullivant	12 Aug 2024	02:22:05
Islamophobia, Aborigines, Structural Racism, Liberals, Colonial History, Capitalism, Honest Tea Talk, SNEAKO, Jordan Peterson, Right-Wing, Woke Ideology, Feminism, Post Modernism, Revolution We discuss all the topics with Kaleem Bullivant https://www.cage.ngo/ Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave/membership Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ——————————————————————————————————–

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