This podcast explores President Erdogan's complex political journey, from his nod to the liberal West while appealing to the Conservative East. It delves into his relationship with the army and the threat of coups, as well as his consolidation of power and potential Muslim Brotherhood ties. The podcast also discusses Erdogan's foreign policy, media control, and his shift towards Shia Islamism.

Explore President Erdogan's rise to power and his alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Learn about his humble upbringing in Istanbul and his decision to pursue a career in politics. Discover the ideology of Kamalism and its influence on the Turkish army. Understand President Erdogan's early education, involvement with Imam Hottap schools, and the rise of Islamism in Turkey. Delve into the transformation of corruption under Erdogan's leadership and his views on democracy.

Delving into the Muslim Brotherhood's ideology, the podcast explores their influence in Saudi Arabia, the clash and repression in Egypt, the misinterpretation of Islamism, and the idea of establishing a mandatory caliphate. The episode wraps up with a focus on President Erdogan's connection with the organization.

The podcast explores the controversial nature of the Muslim Brotherhood, their rise to power in Egypt, and their global influence. It discusses the clash between Islamism and liberalism, the complexity of the Muslim Brotherhood's organizational structure, and their stance on democracy and Islamic ideology.

If the start of Sayyid Qutb’s life was defined by the evolution of his thought, the second part was defined by a calcification of his beliefs. With revolution brewing in Egypt following the Second World War, Qutb turned from analysing the aesthetics of the Quran to Islamism, explicitly calling for a new socio-political and economic order based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet. Following a trip to America, where he saw decadent Western society in stark relief, he returned to preach it at home, joining the Muslim Brotherhood and eventually coming up against the new regime of Gamal Abdul Nasser. It was in prison that he would write his most famous works.In this second episode on Sayyid Qutb’s life, we plot the end of his journey, showing how he became the most influential Islamic thinker of the modern era. We also round off our series looking at the antecedents to modern Salafi Jihadism, showing how their thought has come together to influence terrorists in the modern era. Because to understand the mind of fundamentalists today, we have to understand their legacy.Join our FB Discussion group to get exclusive updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450486135832418Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflictedAnd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflictedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesJoin the Conflicted Community hub on Discord to discuss all things Conflicted with fellow dear listeners, get exclusive content, bonus episodes and ad-free listening. Register your interest through the link: http://www.levellr.com/conflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to the modern era, no Islamic intellectual has influenced modern Salafi Jihadism more than Sayyid Qutb. This unlikely Egyptian, steeped in Western literature and poetry, would come to define the ideological basis for modern Islamism. He was a poet, a writer and an aesthete who was a classic product of the tumult of the early twentieth century. How he became the most significant Islamist thinker today is quite the story…In this first of two episodes on this radical romantic, we take a look at Qutb’s formative years in Egypt, a time which saw his anti-Western thought grow and his intellectual prowess and writing flourish, as Egyptian nationalism went into full throttle and the spectre of the Second World War began to rear its head.Join our FB Discussion group to get exclusive updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450486135832418Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflictedAnd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflictedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesJoin the Conflicted Community hub on Discord to discuss all things Conflicted with fellow dear listeners, get exclusive content, bonus episodes and ad-free listening. Register your interest through the link: http://www.levellr.com/conflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab gained the patronage of Muhammad Ibn Saud, it was a fusing of ideology with power on the Arabian peninsula. This was the time when Wahhabism really took shape, and the militancy of Ibn Abdul Wahhab’s mission became clear. As the Emirate of Diriyah expanded, war and conquest against the Ottomans came with it, as they sought to dominate Arabia with their new radical doctrine.Join us as we explore the second half of Ibn Abdul Wahhab’s life, to discover how these thrilling events of the 18th century with secured the legacy of Ibn Abdul Wahhab as a militant mujaddid whose teachings would live on through the centuries, still held onto by salafi jihadists to this day.Join our FB Discussion group to get exclusive updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450486135832418Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflictedAnd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflictedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesJoin the Conflicted Community hub on Discord to discuss all things Conflicted with fellow dear listeners, get exclusive content, bonus episodes and ad-free listening. Register your interest through the link: http://www.levellr.com/conflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While many trace the roots of Saudi Arabia to Muhammad Ibn Saud, its ideological roots can be traced to his contemporary - the radical, militant and hugely controversial, Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab. This was a man who provided the doctrinal backbone to the burgeoning state, and created the ideology which bears his name: Wahhabism.While many now see it as a derogatory term, Wahhabism has been hugely influential in salafi jihadist circles. Wahhabi texts are frequently quoted by jihadi scholars and leaders, who see themselves as heirs to the Wahhabi tradition.Continuing our search for the ideological forebears of modern jihadism, this is the first of two episodes about the fascinating life of Ibn Abdul Wahhab. We’ll see him emerge from the Najd mountains of Saudi Arabia, develop his doctrine, face great opposition, and finally find a patron to help spread his radical message.Join our FB Discussion group to get exclusive updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450486135832418Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflictedAnd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflictedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesJoin the Conflicted Community hub on Discord to discuss all things Conflicted with fellow dear listeners, get exclusive content, bonus episodes and ad-free listening. Register your interest through the link: http://www.levellr.com/conflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the life and legacy of Ibn Taymiyyah, a medieval scholar and warrior. Explore his zeal against irreligion, confrontations with Mongol hordes and Sufi mystics, and his influence on modern Salafi jihadists. The podcast explores the complex character of Ibn Taymiyyah, his controversial beliefs, the impact of his writings, and the ongoing debates in the Muslim world. Discover how his fundamentalist ideology continues to shape the Middle East today.

Explore the life and influence of Ibn Taymiyyah, a significant pioneer of militant Sunni Islam. Reopen the gates of Istihad, and discuss the contradictions in Ibn Taymiyyah's life. Learn about the time of mob rule and suspicion towards religious minorities during his era. Discover the historical context and enemies faced by Ibn Taymiyyah and his fellow Sunnis.