The Thinking Youth
Muhammad Jalal
Welcome to the Thinking Youth Podcast! We’ve launched our YouTube channel featuring voices like Leanne Mohammad, Sami Hamdi, Shaykh Navaid and Imam Tom, along with scholars and experts. Join us for deep conversations on faith, identity and social justice that inspire enlightened action and meaningful Ummatic change. This is just the start! Bismillah!Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingyouthpod/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinkingyouthpod?_t=ZN-8yttFNlcoLO&_r=1Subscribe to our Youtube channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/@thethinkingyouthSubscribe to the Thinking Muslim Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThinkingMuslim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 23, 2025 • 42min
I Saw It in 4K — But the NEWS Says It DIDN’T Happen | Mohammad Saleh
In this enlightening discussion, Mohammad Saleh, a young Palestinian journalist with Middle East Eye, dives deep into the role of social media in shaping global narratives. He highlights the stark contrast between real-time atrocities witnessed by citizen journalists and their denial by major news outlets. Saleh advocates for Muslims to become experts in their fields, emphasizing the importance of truth in journalism. The conversation examines the impact of censorship, the balance between representation and tokenism, and the necessity of independent voices in today's media landscape.
Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
The Ultimate Hack to Political Analysis with Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi, a keen political analyst focused on Middle Eastern and Muslim affairs, shares his insights on youth activism in response to global events. He discusses the importance of discerning fact from opinion in today’s media landscape, stressing that understanding headlines requires a diverse network of information. Sami also urges the youth to love their Ummah, update their historical knowledge through travel, and adopt a humble approach to learning, turning themselves into 'empty vessels' to gain deeper political understanding.
