The Thinking Muslim

Sami Hamdi, an expert on Middle Eastern politics, discusses the Gaza crisis and the US's role. Topics include the Israeli state's genocidal intent, the acquiescence of Arab and Muslim states, the Houthis in Yemen, and Lebanon's engagement with Israel. The podcast also explores global trade consequences, back channels between countries, Biden's position on Israel-Gaza conflict, the power of the Muslim vote, Muslim engagement with the system, Zionist lobby strength, the ummah's power and resilience of Bosnian Muslims.

Dr Omar Suleiman, an Islamic scholar and speaker, discusses the lack of Muslim unity, the potential for a revival of Islam, and the importance of resilience and hope in Gaza. They also explore topics like bribery at the border, guilt and inadequacy, boycotts and justice, and strategies for maintaining hope.

Tayab Ali, a criminal trial lawyer and partner at Bindmans, discusses critical legal issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He emphasizes the need for accountability in war crimes and the role of international law in this context. Ali elaborates on the complexities of defining genocide and the implications of UK politicians' complicity in military actions. He also sheds light on the challenges dual nationals face when aligned with the Israeli Defense Forces. His insights highlight the urgency for reform in legal frameworks to ensure justice.

The podcast delves into the myths and realities surrounding Israel's intentions in Gaza and its disruption of peace. It also challenges the perception of Israeli intelligence, discusses US support for Israel, questions the efficacy of Western values, explores the unequal treatment of Arab Palestinians in Israel, and analyzes the role of Arab countries in the conflict. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for Muslim political engagement and discusses the potential impact of AI on society.

Abdureşid Eminhaci, an expert on the Uyghur Muslims, discusses the genocide in East Turkestan. Topics include mass detention, banning of Ramadan, forced marriages, forced sterilization, removal of children from families, and disinformation campaigns. The podcast also explores the challenges Uyghur Muslims face in practicing their religion in China, China's occupation of Turkistan, and the complexities of labeling the Uyghur situation as genocide.

Peter Oborne, journalist and author, joins The Thinking Muslim to discuss the ongoing ethnic cleansing in Palestine and the increase in settler violence. They explore the influence of anti-Semitism charges on political figures' positions, the need for war crimes investigations, and the impact of Western foreign policy on the Palestinian perspective. The conversation also touches on the potential migration of young Muslims from Britain due to a hostile environment.

Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, discusses Kissinger's role in US foreign policy, the efficacy of liberalism, Muslim countries' response to Gaza, and the possibility of establishing an Islamic Union. He also gives advice to the young and talks about tensions between America and China.

In this podcast, Hasan Spiker, an expert in international law and the liberal international order, discusses the hypocrisy of Western liberal values and the unsettling nature of liberalism. The topics explored include the justification of apartheid, the contradictions within liberalism, the relevance of Islamic ethical and political thought, the evolution of tolerance in Western societies, and the historical and religious significance of Palestine.

Wadah Khanfar, former Al Jazeera Director General, discusses the downfall of America's world order and the atrocities in Gaza. He explores the silence of the West, the decline of the United States, the rising power of China, Al Jazeera's success, and the ongoing energy and frustration in the Islamic world. He also examines hope and resilience in the Muslim Ummah.

Dr Asim Qureishi, an expert on Muslim politics in the West, discusses the limitations and compromises faced by Muslim representatives in Western political systems. They analyze the role of Muslim politicians within the UK's Labour Party, explore the careerism of London's Mayor Sadiq Khan, expose the racist nature of the government's Prevent program, and reflect on the hope they find in young activists. They also address the potential negative outcomes of political disenfranchisement and highlight the distraction of visual displays in central London from real issues facing Muslims.