On this episode, Salim is joined by Imranali Khaki and Tahira Mahdiyya. This duo has been helping families build a better relationship with the Quran. They discuss different ways of engaging children with both individual Surahs and the Quran as a whole by drawing on short stories and verses with practical lessons to learn from.
The couple shares practical tips that help cultivate a Quranic spirit in our homes and walk us through their personal journeys with the Quran. Join us on this journey as we try to reconnect with the Quran and find ways to make it a core part of our everyday life.

You can keep up with their work on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imranali.khaki or via their website: https://livingthequran.co/
Links to resources discussed:

• Quran o Phonics (YouTube): ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/quranophonics
• ⁠Quran Plan (Instagram): ⁠https://www.instagram.com/quranplan⁠
• My Qur'an Study Journal: ⁠https://www.sunbehindthecloud.com/shop/adult/tafsir/my-quran-study-journal/
• ⁠Learn Quranic Arabic Online: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/arabiq.online
• Something About Scripture: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/somethingaboutscripture

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Salim speaks to Mohammad Taher AKA The Airport Guy about his journey through engineering and how he quickly became one of the most recognisable faces in the aviation industry. They discuss his childhood, overcoming cultural barriers to chase his dream and the skills he needed to help him progress in his career. Alongside his journey through the world of engineering, his social media following quickly grew, with millions of views across his educational videos about aviation across his social media platforms. They discuss the impact this had on him and how he juggled fame with battling his ego. Mo T's reading recommendations: How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie (https://amzn.to/3U09GNz) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (https://amzn.to/48xN5wo) Key Person Of Influence by Daniel Priestley (https://amzn.to/3SksENT)

In this episode, we speak with Mustaali Raj, a graphic designer and visual artist based in Vancouver, Canada. We talk about his journey into the creative industry, his challenges, and his recent 30 Days of Ramadan NFT project.

You can follow Mustaali and his work here: https://www.instagram.com/mraj/

If you have any questions about this podcast or want to join me as a guest, please email haseeb@themuslimvibe.com

On this week's episode of TMV Podcast, Salim talks to Farhan Qureshi, an engineer turned VFX artist turned comic book author. Having worked on projects like Alien Vs Predator, Harry Potter, and Batman Begins to name a few, Farhan discusses his experience in the film industry, and quite particularly, his experience as a Muslim in the industry. They also talk about his journey between careers that's landed him as an author, and his most recent project Digitopia, an action-adventure comic touching on fake news, media double standards, and demonisation.  

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To fund Digitopia on Kickstarter  visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/farhanq/digitopia-1-displaced-dreams-the-paperback-comic, 

To listen to our podcast on representation of Muslims on screen (Ep 49) visit https://anchor.fm/themuslimvibe/episodes/Ep-49---The-Riz-Test-Challenging-how-Muslims-are-portrayed-on-screen-e3f4ge, 

To read about the study conducted on UK media contributing to Islamophobia, visit https://themuslimvibe.com/muslim-current-affairs-news/new-study-shows-uk-media-contributing-to-islamophobia-in-the-country, 

To purchase Farhan's book 'Visual Effects and Computer Graphics Survival Guide' visit https://www.amazon.co.uk/VFX-Survival-Guide-Producers-Filmmakers/dp/1484021541 (the kindle version is free), 

And to support us here at The Muslim Vibe,  visit www.themuslimvibe.com/support.

This week, Salim speaks to Ben, a recent revert to Islam. They talk about how his perspective on Islam has changed over the years; how he went from once holding Islamophobic views, to embracing Islam just a few weeks ago. Ben's story is fascinating, it's about how a girlfriend, a research paper, and a famous football star by the name of Mohammad Salah completely changed his path.

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Salim's recent article: "I experienced it, now research has proved it, Mo Salah is the cure to Islamophobia" https://themuslimvi.be/2IdEp3e

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On this week's podcast, Salim and his new co-host Husam are joined by Hoda Katebi, who is the founder of JooJoo Azad which is an unapologetic, anti-capitalist, intersectional feminist and body-positive political fashion platform. They discuss Hoda's journey into this niche genre and her views on ethical fashion generally. They also talk about her live interview on an American TV station a few years ago that went viral...for all the right reasons!

You can check out her blog here: http://www.joojooazad.com

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If you're based in London, you may have seen adverts on the London Underground for the Palestine Expo, which is taking place on 6th and 7th July at the London Olympia. 

On this week's podcast, Salim speaks to Shamiul from FOA (Friends of Al Aqsa), who are the organisation behind the event. They talk about people can expect from the expo itself as well as where the idea came from and struggles they've faced along the way. They also discuss the BDS movement which has been in the headlines both in the UK and USA recently. 

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On this week's TMV Podcast, Haseeb talks to Malik Elarbi about his new EP 8 Years Later, My Bad . Malik spoke to TMV director Haseeb Rizvi about his journey into music, where he started, what he's learned, and how that brought him to where he is today. 

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Khadijah Safari, Muay Thai kickboxing instructor and founder of Safari MMA. Having practised Muay Thai for over a decade, Khadijah spoke to The Muslim Vibe's Chief Editor Salim Kassam on this week's podcast about her introduction to the martial art, her later conversion to Islam, and how the two lead to her being where she is today.

This week, Salim Kassam, Chief Editor of The Muslim Vibe, speaks to Ismail Jeilani, co-founder of Scoodle. Scoodle is an app that connects tutors with students, an idea that was spawned from Ismail's own time in university. We discuss his introduction to entrepreneurship in university, his journey from doing small scale tutoring to co-founding a startup, and why we need more Muslim entrepreneurs.

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Ali Milani, the Labour Party's prospective candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip. Ali Milani is a 24 year-old councillor, Vice President of the National Union of Students and is looking to take on Boris Johnson at the next General Election. We discuss the media's fixation on Ali's identity (as a Muslim immigrant) as opposed to his political stances, and what his thoughts are being boiled down to this label. Note: This podcast was recorded on 24/04/2019.

On this week's podcast, Salim is joined by Jessica as they speak to Ayat from www.MyTenNights.com 

My Ten Nights in an automation platform that allows you to never miss Laylatul Qadr - you pick your charity before the last ten nights comes in, decide how much you want to pay across the last ten nights - and if you want to give more charity in the odd nights of Ramadan you can, and then it schedules it all in, meaning it's all automated, so you can focus on your Ibadah. 

Last year My Ten Nights facilitated donations of over £1.3 million for various charities and this year they intend to smash that target. We speak to Ayat about the journey of the platform so far and also how we can stay authentic in our acts of worship in a increasingly automated and technologically advanced world! 

As the month of Ramadan has blessed us once again, TMV chief editor Salim Kassam sits down with Sheikh Alihusain Datoo to talk about how to make the most of the holy month. The discuss the tradition of fasting within Islam as well as how to balance work and family with optimising the nights. They go on to discuss the last 10 nights of the holy month and the night of Qadr. We pray this month of Ramadan is a beneficial one for all our listeners! 

In this episode of The Muslim Vibe Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking to Dustin Craun Founder of Beyond Borders Studios and Global Muslim life. In this episode, we discussed crypto, NFTs, and media in regards to how they will impact Muslims in the future.   

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On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Justin Mashouf, director of The Honest Struggle,  and Sadiq, an ex-convict turned convert. The Honest Struggle follows Sadiq around after completing his sentence, depicting the trials faced as he re-enters society.

We discuss the issues faced by many converts who leave prison, the lack of effort made by 'born-Muslims' to help them adjust, and the shocking reality that all too many face after their sentence is fulfilled.

The Honest Struggle is will be available on April 8 on Google Play, iTunes, and Amazon in the US, Canada and UK. Outside of those regions it can be watched at honeststruggle.co.  Be sure to check out their trailer: https://vimeo.com/199255597

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Earlier today whilst Muslims in New Zealand were attending Juma prayers, gunmen entered a couple of mosques and shot indiscriminately at worshippers. So far 49 people have lost their lives and dozens more are injured in hospital. The perpetrators are believed to be far-right extremists and one of them filmed the entire shooting on a bodycam which was live streamed on the internet. He also published a manifesto online, citing mass immigration as one of his motives. On this TMV Podcast, Salim speaks to Yaser, a Muslim based in Auckland, about the attacks and his initial reaction as well as the reaction of the New Zealand Muslim community and the public at large.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives. Al-fatiha. 

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Jessica (TMV Deputy Editor) and Shaf, a co-founder of The Riz Test. Taking their name from British-Muslim actor Riz Ahmed, they took inspiration from his now famous speech at the House of Commons in 2017. We discuss how The Riz Test came to be, the need for more Muslim representation in film and television, and the surprising number of films and television shows that fails in terms of accurately portraying Muslims onscreen. Be sure to check out www.riztest.com ------ You can support The Muslim Vibe at www.themuslimvibe.com/support

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim spoke to Shane Atkinson, an American convert to Islam and self-described "redneck Muslim" about his journey to Islam, his role as a white "redneck" in the Muslim community and combating white supremacy.  You can watch the PBS documentary about Shane here: http://www.pbs.org/filmfestival/2018-festival/redneck-muslim/ ----- Click here to support The Muslim Vibe: www.themuslimvibe.com/support

After being detained without charge by the FBI for 10 days, held as a 'material witness', we were joined on a special podcast by Sister Marzieh Hashemi who talked to Salim and Haseeb about her ordeal. She discusses the events of the last few weeks as well as her struggle to observe her faith whilst detained, being deprived halal food and having her hijab removed and she also has a message for young Muslim activists across the West. --------- You can support The Muslim Vibe here: www.themuslimvibe.com/support

On this week's TMV Podcast, Salim is joined by Sheikh Alihusain Datoo as they talk about Surah Yusuf, exploring both the depth of the story of Prophet Yusuf as well as the human element of this Surah that remains so empowering to this day.

Berak Hussain, a Muslim mental health speaker and Islamic counsellor and therapist, is pioneering the way for not only opening up discussions around mental health in general, but to also help Muslim communities break away from cultural taboos around ignoring mental health issues as well. Speaking to The Muslim Vibe's Chief Editor Salim Kassam on this week's podcast, Berak touches on important issues such as the link between faith and mental health, why men are typically not as involved in mental health discussions, and finally how to help survive mental illnesses such as depression and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder).

Jae Deen, a convert to Islam and part of the popular Muslim hip-hop group Deen Squad, is no stranger to controversy. Converting to Islam while still attending his Catholic high school and navigating his way through the complicated world of balancing religion with hip-hop, Jae Deen recognizes the power in both being an influencer as well as staying grounded. Speaking to The Muslim Vibe's Chief Editor Salim Kassam on this week's podcast, Jae Deen reflects on his personal journey through Islam and music, the role of Muslim influencers and their responsibility, and finally the inspiring Quran project that he recently undertook. Read more here: https://themuslimvi.be/2rw8Dqq

Lisa Vogl, an award-winning American fashion photographer, is the co-founder of the immensely popular modest fashion brand Verona Collection. Converting to Islam in 2011 and a proud supporter of hijab, Lisa spoke to The Muslim Vibe's Chief Editor Salim Kassam on this week's podcast about her journey through the entrepreneurial world with modest fashion, why conversations around hijab must be lead by women and not men, and her own experience of being a survivor of domestic violence and how she used her platform to speak out against it.

This week Salim has a chat with Sajjad Shah, the founder of popular Instagram account: Muslims Of The World (www.instagram.com/muslimsoftheworld1). They discuss where the idea for the page came from and how it grew to become the successful page it is today, boasting over 260K followers and having recently published their very own book with unique stories from Muslims around the world. Sajjad talks about the most memorable and mindblowing story he's encountered over the last few years and they also discuss armchair activism amongst many other things. You can purchase the book now on Amazon: http://amzn.eu/d/9FExouH ----- Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: bit.ly/themuslimvibe or find us on Android podcast apps by searching for 'TMV Podcast'

In this episode, we speak with Abdul-Rahman Abbas, on how the future of tech like crypto and the metaverse will impact Muslims in the future.   

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This week Salim is joined by Emily Garthwaite, a 25-year-old photojournalist from London who returned back from Iraq a few weeks ago having travelled to photograph the Arbaeen pilgrimage. The Arbaeen pilgrimage is one of the largest peaceful gatherings that takes annually and it marks 40 days after the day of Ashura, which commemorates the death of Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. He was killed alongside his family members and close companions in the city of Karbala in the year 61 After Hijra. Every year millions of pilgrims flock to Iraq to remember Imam Hussain and the stand that he took against the tyrant Yazid. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: bit.ly/themuslimvibe

Syed Rizvi speaks with Hooman Keshvarzi, founding director of the Khalil Center, the largest provider of mental health for Muslims in the U.S. Syed has followed Hooman’s work since he was an undergraduate in Psychology attempting to better understand the overlap of Islam, as a spiritual discipline, and Psychology, as a set of principles designed to help individuals with unseen diseases. Specifically, the integration of the two and how the linking of spirituality and psychology could be the missing piece for what each was lacking. Psychology failing to understand the role of the ‘spirit’, and spirituality failing to account for neurological, biological, or societal deficits which may impair one’s spirit from ever flourishing in the first place. For more information on the Khalil Center, please visit: https://khalilcenter.com/ Thank you to Islamic Society of North America Convention for facilitating this conversation!

Right-wing activist James Goddard debates Muslim scholar Sheikh Jaffer Ladak on a variety of concerns and issues. 1:22 - Intro & Islamophobia 33:59 - Israel/Palestine 54:45 - Is Islam Inherently Violent? 1:07:01 - The Right Wing Movement 1:30:30 - Immigration

On the TMV Podcast this week, our chief editor Salim Kassam is joined by Sheikh Azhar Nasser as they discuss social media, dealing with hate and his new book entitled 'The Grand Tour: Quranic Descriptions of Paradise'. Sheikh Azhar Nasser was born and raised in Michigan, USA and has a degree in cultural anthropology. Sheikh Azhar has a deep passion for the study of the Holy Quran and is also the religious director of CBE, an organization which specializes in the production of short, spiritually-uplifting videos. Only last year he began posting on Twitter and has quickly amassed a following of over 50,000 people. You can find him on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/ShaykhAzhar His book is now available to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Tour-Quranic-Descriptions-Paradise/dp/1986733629

This emotional spoken word is in tribute to Razan al-Najjar and every innocent Palestinian soul killed fighting for their rights. Scroll down for the video and full lyrics. Razan al-Najjar was a Palestinian medic from Gaza who was brutally killed by an Israeli sniper as she heroically tended to the wounds of injured protesters. Though she was clearly wearing a white medic coat, Zionist occupation forces still pulled the trigger from a sniper which pierced her chest leaving her coat soaked in blood. Razan al-Najjar isn’t the first innocent civilian to be killed by the genocidal forces of Israel, and certainly will not be the last until Palestine is free from the occupiers.

Salim is joined by Arzu Merali as they discuss the origins and work of one of the longest standing Islamic activist groups in the UK, the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC). Arzu Merali is a writer and researcher based in London. She is one of the co-founders of the IHRC and recently authored a research paper on Dominant Counter-Narratives to Islamophobia, co-funded by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme of the European Union.

Salim is joined by Imran Shah and Haseeb Rizvi as they discuss the notion of Muslims facing a potential genocide in the West given the heightened levels of Islamophobic narrative found in some parts of the media and in online dialogue, alongside increased anti-Muslim attacks and hate-crimes across the region. Imran Shah is currently the head of the Muslim Public Affairs Committee UK (MPACUK) team. Haseeb Rizvi is the co-founder and director of The Muslm Vibe. You can subcribe to our podcast on iTunes here: www.bit.ly/themuslimvibe

Salim is joined by Tufyal Choudhury, as they discuss moving the Muslim narrative away from terrorism and towards recognising the richness, diversity and plurality of Muslim culture. Tufyal is an Assistant Professor of Human Rights Law at Durham University and Director of MFest - a festival of Muslim cultures and ideas taking place in London this April. You can find out more about MFest here: http://mfest.org/

Salim is joined once again by Berak Hussain, a qualified counsellor and a registered psychotherapist to try and deal with your issues and questions. There is no topic off the table and we promise complete anonymity. We sat down this week with Berak to answer some of the questions sent in via our website. If you have any questions for next month's Mental Health podcast, feel free to send them in anonymously here: themuslimvibe.com/realtalk

Salim is joined this week by Malia Bouattia and Sabah Choudhry, two panellists on British Muslim TV's discussion show 'Women Like Us'. On this podcast they discuss the issue of access to Islamic centres for women, the discrimination faced by Muslim women in the public sphere, the rise of the modest fashion industry and much more... Subscribe to The Muslim Vibe podcast on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/themuslimvibe

In this episode, we discuss how to spot a covert narcissist. This is obviously a very sensitive subject which is why our guest today wished to remain anonymous. If you need help with this issue please feel free to contact me with the email below. Please be safe and enjoy your day. 

email: haseeb@themuslimvibe.com

Art is an incredible avenue for activism. We're joined by Usaama Minhas and Asiya Elgady to tell us about their incredible talent and how they use it to make a difference. Usaama is the Hammer and Tongue Nations Slam Champion of 2018. You can find Usaama on social media here: YouTube: https://t.co/tdI1wKMrY1 Twitter/IG: @yoUsaama Facebook: www.facebook.com/yoUsaama Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes here: http://apple.co/2jjdjJo

If you're having trouble with your marriage, this podcast is for you. Salim sits down with Abbas Merali, co-author of 'From Marriage to Parenthood: The Heavenly Path', to discuss the essential relationship rules that couples must follow to enjoy a healthy marriage.

Today marks one hundred years since the first women were given the right to vote in the UK. On this week's podcast, Salim is joined by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak as they discuss everything from gender roles within the household, female leadership in our mosques and the modern feminist movement. This podcast is one not to be missed! Subscribe on iTunes here: https://apple.co/2jjdjJo You can find Sheikh Jaffer Ladak on social media below: https://www.facebook.com/SheikhJafferLadak https://twitter.com/jafferladak

We're joined by Berak Hussain, a qualified counsellor and a registered psychotherapist to try and deal with your issues and questions. There is no topic off the table and we promise complete anonymity. We sat down this week with Berak to answer some of the questions sent in via our website. If you have any questions for next month's 'Real Talk' podcast, feel free to send them in anonymously here: https://themuslimvibe.com/realtalk

Have you set New Years Resolutions that you're struggling to stick to? This week, Salim is joined by Mahmood Mawjee, a motivational speaker and life-coach. They discuss how to achieve happiness in life, setting goals in life that are achievable and how to stick to those goals! Mahmood has spent the last few years inspiring local communities about getting in good physical & mental shape as well as, importantly, how to maintain that lifestyle. You can follow Mahmood on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/mahmoodmawjee79/

Inayat is joined this week by author, peace activist and transformational life coach Mamoon Yusaf to discuss his new book 'Inside The Soul of Islam'. They discuss Mamoon's fascinating personal journey as his first book, which offers a unique view into the love, beauty and wisdom of Islam for spiritual seekers of all faiths. You can get your copy of the book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inside-Soul-Islam-Spiritual-Seekers/dp/1781809127/ Also be sure to follow Mamoon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MamoonCoach/

This week Inayat discusses disability and inclusiveness in our community centres. Joined by Sukaina Dada from SMILE Canada and Maisam-Reza Khaku a London-based deaf activist, they explore how much our centres currently cater for those with physical and mental disabilities and what more can be done. Note: We are always learning and raising awareness and even this discussion is a prime example as we have learned to be more aware of the words we use - people live with disabilities but that doesn’t mean they are ‘suffering’ You can find out more about SMILE on their website http://www.smilecan.org/ or on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/unitedwesmile

Inayat is joined by Siddika Jaffer from Halal Dining Club and Fizzah Sayed from London Haloodies as they discuss everything halal food related in this week's podcast!

This week Inayat is joined by journalist Assed Baig as they discuss his journey working in the media and pose the questions: do we need more Muslims within the mainstream media? Are there obstacles for minority groups getting into media positions? Can we work within the mainstream media without compromising their values? And much much more!

Inayat is joined by Saraiya Bah and Sakina Lenoir to discuss the UK's Black History Month

In this episode, we discuss the connection between what we eat and our spirituality. Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Zainali Panjwani provide a deep insight into the Islamic traditions about the food we eat, the impact it can have on our bodies and souls, and most importantly how it can help us get closer to Allah. As it is the month of Ramadan, a month of spirituality but also a time when come together as families and friends to break our fast with food, it’s a great time to be a little more conscious of the food decisions we make in order to have a spiritual diet.

As The Muslim Vibe turns 3 years old(!), Inayat is joined by Haseeb and Nouri as they discuss the Las Vegas shooting, the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Dove's recent racist advert and the future of The Muslim Vibe!

This week Inayat is joined by Islah and Rob from YouTube's Cornershop Show. They talk about the story behind the show that has amassed thousands of subscribers and have a wider discussion about Muslims in creative spaces! You can watch Cornershop on YouTube here: http://bit.ly/2jNqhF1

This week Inayat is joined by The Muslim Vibe editors Salim and Afrah. They discuss the plight of the Rohingya Muslims in Burma, the Parsons Green terrorist attack as well the rise of the podcast.