Due to his speciality in Islamic qadā and jurisprudence, many often ask Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad to cut through the social media noise and provide guidance on how to think, feel, and behave when faced with sins, crimes, allegations, and scandals involving Muslims.



In this episode, he discusses ten Islamic principles to bear in mind and how they are often very different from social media norms.



He also discusses the genius of the Sharī’ah and Islamic culture and civilisation, when it comes to preventing some of the worst and most oppressive crimes against vulnerable people.

In today’s episode, Imam Tom Facchine talks to Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad on the subtle tentacles of modernity, Liberalism and secularism that we don’t realise we’ve absorbed.



They discuss how to fill the gap in values exposed by the genocide, how to build Muslim power, and more.

Do you know what “Systematic Theology” is? In this special episode, we caught up with Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Yaqeen Institute’s Director of Systematic Theology, visiting from the US.



He distills decades of experience in Da’wah and building Islamic communities, offering valuable insights and advice—from introducing Allah to children, to trends in Da’wah, and much more.

In this special Unscripted episode from South Africa, we speak to two Muslim scholars in Cape Town, where Muslims have lived for over 300 years! They discuss some inspirational stories of historic Muslims in the area, the unique fiqh that developed there, and the significant contributions Muslims made at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid, among much more. Stick around to learn about the inspirational Muslim scholar and mujāhid after whom they named their institute, and discover the parallels between his life, dawah, and the challenges we face today!

Is this a victory for Muslims? Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Imam Tom Facchine about Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris’ track record, whether Trump or Harris are better for Muslims in the US and abroad, and more.



This podcast was recorded during their visit to Malaysia for the annual Ummatics conference—subscribe and follow Islam21c to be at the front of the queue as more information and content from the visit comes out, inshāAllāh.

He has worked on the inside for years and now he’s had enough!



Azhar Chohan is standing as an Independent parliamentary candidate exposing what Labour really thinks about Muslims and BAME communities across the country.



He speaks to Dr. Salman Butt about the alleged contempt that the two dynastic parties have for Muslims, as well as his plans for Slough, where the Muslim vote alone could theoretically make or break an election campaign.

Many Muslims have misunderstood modernity, postmodernism and secularism. US-based Imam Tom Facchine challenges conventional wisdom and takes on contentious topics in today’s Unscripted podcast.



From exposing Jordan Peterson’s “intellectual” theories to exploring the intricate concepts of deconstruction, modernism, and postmodernism. Speaking on his personal journey to Islam, Imam Tom shares why Islam emerged as a formidable contender against Western epistemology as he navigated through postmodernist deconstruction, ultimately finding solace and truth in Islam.



Learn about the pitfalls modern Muslims face, from falling into societal traps to grappling with secularism, hijab, red-pill, and Tateism.

We sit with Shaykh Bilal Ismail from South Africa and hear about the inspiring work being done for the da’wah there. From training Imams and the realities of the ‘Rainbow nation’, the future of Islam in South Africa is bright inshāAllāh!

In this episode, we sit with Shaykh Ahmed Hammuda, a Palestinian writer, on the last week's events in and around Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Analysts are already describing it as one of the most significant events to have taken place in the region in the last 75 years with long-running consequences that have already reshaped political calculations.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sat down with Mustafa al-Mansur in a deep and honest conversation about life, personal development, and the gap between our ideals and reality. Mustafa shares his journey of self-discovery and the realisation that having knowledge and talking about ideals is not enough to make a real impact on one’s life and the community.



Mustafa introduces the concept of a “self-assessment act return” emphasising the importance of assessing one’s progress in various aspects of life, including personal growth, family, and community involvement. They explored the tendency to wait for external forces or extraordinary events to bring about change instead of taking practical steps towards improvement.



The conversation explores the idea that knowing where you stand and actively working towards positive change is essential for individual and communal development. Mustafa challenges the notion of complacency and focuses on the need for continuous self-improvement to bridge the gap between aspirations and reality.



Watch this episode to gain valuable insights into personal development, self-assessment, and the importance of taking action to make a meaningful impact in your sphere of influence. It’s a candid and enlightening discussion that encourages viewers to reflect on their own journey toward self-improvement and growth.



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We caught up with Ustadh Mobeen Vaid, one of the foremost researchers on Islamic relationship norms in the US & Yusuf Patel, a veteran campaigner on parental rights amid the UK’s LGBT drive in schools, to discuss how the Pride campaign has been affecting Muslims on both sides of the Atlantic.



From American school boards inviting LGBT Muslims to address Muslim students and normalise the concept, to whether du’aat are using the right language and constructs to address the Pride Movement, this podcast was a great opportunity for us to sit with two of the foremost Muslim thinkers and activists on the subject.

Is the Ummah too big to rule? Can a Khilafah really be established in the 21st century? Who is looking after the interests of the Ummah today?



In this new episode of the Islam21c Unscripted podcast we are joined by Dr. Ovamir Anjum, founder of the Ummatics Institute, a think tank created to advise the Ummah and create a new type of discourse and thought that puts the Ummah on the agenda.

Discussing changes in ‘the Dawah scene’ and how it has progressed in Pakistan, this episode looks at what they mean for the future of the Ummah. Watch Shaykh Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad and Hamza Tzortzis join our co-hosts – both present and past – Dr. Salman Butt, Umer Suleman and Aadil Ali.

In this episode, we discuss women’s rights, feminism and equality with Sally-Anne Burris, Director of Split the Difference CIC.

Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversay of the abolition of the Ottoman Empire? Join us as our History Editor, Ustadh Kashif Zakiuddin, and our Chief Editor, Dr. Salman Butt, speak with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed, a prominent expert on late Ottoman history, as they delve into some surprising facts about the events that led to the fall of the Empire.

Can Muslims in the West lead the revival of Islamic civilisation? That’s what we discuss in today’s #Unscripted podcast, with Yahya Birt. He is the author of the recent report by the Ayaan Institute think-tank, titled: Ummah at the Margins: The past, present and future of Muslim minorities.



His report argues that strategies to enhance the freedoms and prosperity of Muslim minorities requires urgent attention and these have often been overshadowed by interstate rivalries in the Muslim majority world that sees these minorities as either national assets or liabilities.



He argues that Muslim minorities have strong soft power potential to revitalise Islamic civilisation as globally connected to all multipolar powers in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, provided that Ummah solidarity is nurtured in ethical terms rather than neutered in service to religious nationalisms.



Click here to learn more about the report:



https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/ayaan-institute-paper-urges-global-muslim-minority-co-operation/



https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/ayaan-institute-welcomes-its-latest-report-during-launch-event/

Welcome back to the new series of the Unscripted podcast. Today we have a very interesting guest: he is half Sri Lankan and half Welsh, you heard me right! A very rare breed! We should make an NFT out of him! It’s none other than our brother Roshan Muhammad Salih, the Editor of 5Pillars News.



Roshan and his team are Muslim journalists with an Islamic ethos. They don’t just report news but break stories relevant to Muslims, travelling to places all around the country to bring us the real story!



Mainstream Western media is a renowned disseminator of Islamophobia. How do we win this battle?



How is mainstream news culture affecting Muslims?What will happen as news media culture moves more and more online?Why do we need Islamic journalism?What are the dangers of going into journalism?What are the challenges faced by Muslim journalists?

Two educationalists and colleagues Sh Shaqur Rehman & Usman Qureshi critically analyse the current educational model in the Muslim community, comparing it to what’s needed to transform the Muslim mindset, behavior and lead on social change: tarbiyah.

Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c!



Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with none other than Sh Ali Ahmed, who holds a PhD in Qadā’.



What are his views on gun laws? Guess—he’s Afghani and American – a deadly combination he says!



He talks about how Sharia looks today and how you can’t apply classical Fiqh in courts today. A memorable podcast hitting right at the heart of implementing Sharia in our daily lives from Divorce, Inheritance and even whether you are duty bound to pay for your wife’s medical bills!



How does the Islamic Judiciary work for Muslim minorities? A practical look into some of the problems we face living here in the West today and how many of those problems are brought on by ourselves.



We hope you enjoy it with loads of amazing guests and topics coming up in the next few weeks! Unscripted brings you hard hitting topics with some light hearted banter to help soften the blow with none other than your favourite host – Dr. Salman Butt!



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Unscripted 2.0 – The new revamped Podcast from Islam21c!



Welcome back to our next instalment of our new Unscripted Podcast, with one of our latest editors to join the Islam21c Editorial team. Shaykh Kashif Zakiuddin our resident expert on History a Masters graduate from SOAS in the field – he talks about his own history with Dr. Salman and how the history of the da’wah has grown and changed over time. An interesting look into history and insights in what is to come in the future of Islam21c.



We hope you enjoy it with loads of amazing guests and topics coming up in the next few weeks! Unscripted brings you hard hitting topics with some light hearted banter to help soften the blow with none other than your favourite host – Dr. Salman Butt!