In this episode, we speak with Dr. Muzzamil Ayyub Thakur about the deeper connections behind today’s biggest geopolitical flashpoints. From Kashmir to Iran, this is not a set of isolated conflicts. It is one system playing out across different regions.

We discuss the situation in Kashmir, rising tensions in Iran, and the strategic alignment between India and Israel.

This comes at a time when tensions are escalating fast. Israel has carried out strikes inside Iran, including near sensitive diplomatic areas. At the same time, indirect talks between the United States and Iran have reportedly taken place through Islamabad, with figures like Steve Witkoff involved in negotiations.

The Strait of Hormuz has once again become a major pressure point, with global energy markets and military strategy tied directly to what happens there.

Within this wider context, we break down how Kashmir fits into the picture and why it cannot be understood in isolation.

This episode covers

Kashmir and why even worship can become a form of resistance

India and Israel’s military and political cooperation

Iran, deterrence, and the importance of hard power

The Strait of Hormuz and global leverage

Why the Ummah feels divided despite having real strength

The difference between reacting and actually thinking ahead

Dr. Thakur makes a strong point throughout the episode. The issue is not just power. It is how we understand power and whether we are willing to connect the dots fast enough.

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In this episode of Thinking Youth Podcast, we speak with Sharghzadeh about the escalating conflict surrounding Iran, the human cost of war, and the intense divisions within the Iranian diaspora.

While global media focuses on geopolitics, sanctions, and military strategy, ordinary people inside Iran are living through drone strikes, missile attacks, and uncertainty about what comes next. Sharghzadeh shares what life looks like in Tehran today, the messages he receives from people on the ground, and why the conversation about Iran is far more complex than the narratives dominating Western (or Eastern) media.

The discussion explores the moral dilemma facing many Iranians today: opposing their government while still rejecting foreign bombing and war against their country. It also examines why some diaspora voices appear to celebrate attacks on Iran, the political movement surrounding Reza Pahlavi, and the growing polarization shaping Iranian political discourse.

Beyond the headlines, the episode asks deeper questions about human dignity, propaganda, and the danger of reducing entire nations to abstract geopolitical conflicts. As Sharghzadeh puts it, “innocent people are people, and haqq is haqq.”

The conversation also touches on the possibility of a wider regional war, the rhetoric surrounding a potential US ground invasion, and what the world often misunderstands about Iranian society and its people. As Kharg Island get's attacked, who knows what happens next?

In this episode we discuss:

- What daily life looks like in Tehran during missile strikes

- Why some diaspora activists celebrate attacks on Iran

- The moral dilemma of opposing a government while opposing war

- Reza Pahlavi and the politics of regime change

- Islamophobia and polarization in diaspora political movements

- The risk of a broader regional war or ground invasion

- What the world often misunderstands about Iran and its people

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In this episode, Ahmad Ibsais joins us to unpack the deeper links between the war in Sudan and the crisis in Gaza. Ahmad is a first generation Palestinian American, a law student, and a poet who writes the newsletter State of Siege, where he analyzes politics, identity, and power in the modern Middle East.

For years, many have treated Sudan and Palestine as separate conflicts. Different regions. Different wars. Different headlines. But the geopolitical realities suggest something more connected. From Israel’s national security doctrine to regional alliances, shifting public perception, and global power politics, the overlap is becoming harder to ignore.

We discuss the Sudan civil war, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Middle East geopolitics, economic boycotts, student activism on university campuses, and the measurable impact of targeted campaigns against companies linked to the Israeli military. We also examine the decline of campus protest movements, the role of institutions like the Norwegian pension fund, and the broader question of Muslim political responsibility. From Uyghurs facing repression in China, to Syrians in exile, to Sudanese families displaced by war, to Kashmiris denied the right to return, many continue to make duaa for Palestine despite carrying their own suffering. That solidarity forces a difficult question.

Are we doing enough for Sudan and Palestine?

This episode explores Muslim identity beyond symbolism, the ethics of political engagement, global Muslim solidarity, international law, and whether awareness of injustice creates a moral obligation to act.

If we can see the destruction in Gaza and Sudan, if we understand the regional strategy at play, and if we recognize the interconnected nature of these crises, then the next question is unavoidable.

What will we do now?

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How organic is the rise of Emirati influencers online?

Is state sponsored influence new in the UAE?

And how have connections formed between the UAE, Israel, and segments of the Western Far Right?

This conversation explores strategy, influence, and power beyond headlines. From coordinated messaging to regional realignments, we analyse whether what we are witnessing is coincidence or coordination.

We discuss the growth of Emirati influencer networks, state linked disinformation strategies, regional foreign policy shifts, and the broader implications for the Ummah.

The episode also examines the contrast between Dubai’s global image and Abu Dhabi’s political positioning, the idea of the UAE as a strategic political actor, and the boundaries of expression within the state.

Most importantly, we ask a forward looking question. What would it mean for the Muslim world if regional powers pursued legitimacy through reform rather than confrontation?

This is a serious conversation about power, alliances, and long term consequences.

Watch until the end as we explore whether a different political path could reshape regional dynamics.

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In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, we move beyond protest chants and emotional outburst to ask a harder, more strategic question: what does it actually take to dismantle Zionism as a political project?

From the global isolation of Israel and shifting public opinion, to supply chains, corporate pressure, and strategic organizing, this conversation examines how youth-led movements have begun to change the terrain. We explore why some targets are vulnerable and how exposing complicity has already forced real consequences for Zionism.

This is not a discussion about symbolism. It’s about strategy, power, leverage, and long-term impact—and what it means to organise with discipline in a moment of global reckoning.

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How can I do more than just protest?

What can we do to put pressure on ending the occupation?

And what responsibility does this generation carry?

Then this episode is for you.

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We also reflect on the legacy of Malcolm X and consider what his insights could teach Muslims today about unity, division, and claiming greatness in the Muslim American community. Musab shares personal experiences, wisdom, and the books that have shaped his journey, offering a unique perspective on the future of Islam in the U.S.

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We begin by unpacking how modern education often confuses memorisation with understanding. Drawing on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Dr. Daanish explains the difference between teaching and learning, why asking how and why matters more than asking what, and how curiosity is slowly being discouraged rather than cultivated.

The conversation then turns to identity. What does it mean to be unapologetically Muslim in academic and professional spaces? How do we give credit to Islam without turning faith into a branding exercise? And how do intention, goals, and purpose shape whether success feels meaningful or hollow?

Social media, comparison, and false timelines are addressed head-on. Why negativity thrives online, why attention is constantly being pulled apart, and how chasing the wrong metrics quietly distorts our sense of progress.

At the heart of the episode is a question that stops the room:

Do any of us actually have a plan for our parents when they get older?

From there, the discussion tackles the growing feeling of being “behind” in life, why balance is a myth, and how to think clearly about direction rather than speed. The episode closes with practical reflection, including a simple 30-day framework for improvement and a powerful answer to one last iconic question: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?

About Part 1:

In the previous episode, Dr. Daanish Mahmood explored procrastination, addiction, discipline, and faith. We discussed doom-scrolling, dopamine hijacking, habit design, pornography addiction, anxiety, depression, and how Islam provides structure without closing the door on professional help or gradual change. Link to Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5vSeNybmc0

Together, Part 1 and Part 2 form a complete conversation:

from fixing habits, to fixing direction.

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We start by diagnosing why so many people feel lazy, unmotivated, and constantly behind despite knowing exactly what they need to do. Dr. Daanish explains how procrastination is rooted in fear, how modern apps are deliberately designed to hijack attention, and why endless scrolling quietly destroys discipline and focus.

The conversation then moves into practical systems that actually work. Daily planning, breaking tasks into frictionless steps, designing an inviting workspace, managing decision fatigue, habit cues, caffeine timing, and making good habits easier than bad ones. This is not motivational talk. It is behavioural strategy grounded in real life.

We also explore discipline through faith. The role of Fajr in building consistency, why Islam is a religion of structure, and how the Quran is meant for everyone through reflection and tadabbur, not only for scholars. The discussion highlights how routine, identity, and worship shape long-term change.

Difficult topics are addressed directly. Pornography exposure at a young age, addiction cycles, shame, relapse, and why Islam never closes the door on transformation. Dr. Daanish speaks openly about recovery, salah, and how real change happens gradually, not overnight.

We close with mental health. Anxiety, depression, therapy, and faith are not in opposition. Seeking professional help is encouraged, and waiting until things become unbearable is often the real problem.

This episode is for anyone struggling with distraction, burnout, bad habits, or a loss of structure and purpose.

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In this episode, we explore one of the most debated questions in Muslim communities today. Does getting married slow down meaningful activism or can it actually strengthen it? Is this even the right way to frame the question?

This conversation challenges the idea that Muslim women must choose between marriage and public work. We unpack the pressure to compromise values for platforms, the myth of having it all, and the reality of sacrifice that comes with doing serious meaningful things for the Ummah. We need to talk about Muslim women leadership in the Ummah.

Topics discussed include

- Whether marriage limits activism or reshapes it

- How Muslim women maintain their values while engaging in public platforms

- Why knowing who you are matters more than visibility

- The difference between being used and choosing to walk away

- How standing your ground creates new opportunities?

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This discourse happens as New York City elects its first Muslim mayor. Zohran Mamdani — an excellent political communicator, state elected official, and known for his pro Palestine rhetoric — is set to take office in the coming days. What does the Good Muslim/Bad Muslim mean in terms of representation of Muslims in politics?

With us, we have former Zohran intern Hadeeqa Malik, a Muslim student who was suspended for alleged Islamophobia. Her offense was calling on Muslim NYPD officers to respect their names and stand for Palestine. We explore what the Zohran win means for NYC and Muslims at large.

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In this episode of the Youth Show, Pablo opens up about his journey from accepting media-driven stereotypes about Islam to critically questioning them. Through a raw and thoughtful conversation, we unpack why Islamic history is often dismissed as “boring,” how it’s been taught without context or excitement, and why reclaiming history is not about nostalgia, but about extracting lessons that shape how we live today.

From popular historical dramas like Ertugrul and Osman to the responsibility of Muslim historians to remain truthful, this episode challenges myths head-on. We explore overlooked realities such as Muslims, Christians, and Jews living side by side under Islamic rule, Jewish communities welcoming the Ottomans as liberators, and non-Muslims choosing Sharia courts due to fairness and justice.

The conversation spans the Ottoman world, Aurangzeb Alamgir, Sicily as a centre of learning, and the forgotten fact that European students once travelled to Muslim lands to study in madrasas. It also confronts how nationalism and modern propaganda reshaped historical memory.

This is not about “we were once great.” It’s about understanding what actually happened, why it mattered beyond the Ummah, and how truth challenges the narratives we’ve been taught.

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For this, he was doxxed, targeted, beaten by security during a peaceful protest, and is now facing deportation.

In this episode, Usama walks us through the full story. From the moment he challenged KCL’s decision to reward the very company linked to the killing of a Palestinian Alumnus, to the harsh retaliation that followed. He explains how universities across the UK are cracking down on Muslim students, how rules are being ignored, and why speaking truth in this moment carries real personal risk.

We also talk about faith, courage, and conviction. Usama reflects on how Allah strengthens the hearts of those who stand firm, and why he is certain—both about his own case and about the justice of the cause—that victory is near.

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This is a story about repression, resistance, and the price of speaking the truth.

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But underneath the humour, the episode digs into deeper questions about how communities build identity and how these stereotypes form in the first place. We talk about what each side gets right, what each side struggles with, and the habits and mindsets that help a community not only survive but thrive. We explore the role of knowledge, the influence of local cultures, and why conversations about men versus women have become so exaggerated in online Muslim spaces even though that framing does not exist in our faith.

The debate eventually circles back to the big question everyone secretly argues about. Which community is actually doing it better. UK Muslims or US Muslims. The conversation gets honest, self reflective and surprisingly unifying as both perspectives clash and then converge. We must work together, as must Muslims from Canada, France, Australia, Germany, and everywhere else.

A fun episode with humour, tension and meaningful insight into two very different Muslim experiences. Enjoy the debate and decide for yourself who really comes out on top

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Learn how to start the journey of being strong when you’re heartbroken, how to find peace again, and how to build true resilience through faith. In this powerful and emotional episode, Imam AbdulRahman Khattab shares how to reconnect with Allah when life feels unbearable, how to trust His plan when everything falls apart, and how to find strength when you feel like giving up.

He takes us through the stories of believers who never gave up, from the youth who changed empires in Makkah to the barefoot man in Gaza who stands before a tank with nothing but faith. We talked about Musa (AS) and what it means to be chosen through trials, about the bravery it takes to stand firm in the darkest moments, and about the quiet power of Sumud, unshakable steadfastness.

This is not just a conversation; it’s a journey through pain, patience, and the power of believing that the One standing with you is the Unbreakable. Have you ever felt like your duas aren’t being answered? Have you ever felt fake, or felt like a hypocrite?

If you’ve ever felt lost, anxious, heartbroken, or far from Allah, this is the reminder you’ve been searching for. While these issues are complex, complicated, and more than just about slogans and immediate solutions, we hope this eases the hearts of those that watch. And a message to everyone who wants to take that leap of resilience.

Every young Muslim should watch this.

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In this episode of The Thinking Youth Podcast, Imam Tom Facchine explores where the secular mindset comes from, how it reshaped Muslim identity, and why many Muslims today feel pressured to keep Islam “private.”

We dive into:

• Why secularism insists religion stays out of politics

• How colonialism reshaped Muslim institutions

• The impact on Muslim youth and identity today

• What Islam actually says about governance, justice, and public life

If you’ve ever wondered whether Islam is just a personal belief, orr a holistic way of life, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode you’ll learn:

• How the men of Gaza embody strength through compassion

• Why Prophetic masculinity is the antidote to “toxic masculinity”

• Lessons from Khaled Nabhan and Saleh Al-Jafrawi

• What being a man means in the eyes of the Ambiya and Sahabah

• How caring for the Ummah defines true male leadership

• How REAL men are supposed to act and be with their Mothers, Wives, Sisters, and Women around the World

We talk about it’s about faith, sacrifice, and service. Listen now to hear how the Men of Gaza and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ teach the world what being a real man truly means.

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The son of Dr. Ayub Thakur, one of the only people ever exiled by the Indian government, Dr. Muzzammil continues his father’s legacy — even after surviving a crazy assassination attempt on his life.

In this explosive conversation, we spoke about:

- How Kashmir exposed India and Israel’s weird relationship — and what it reveals about modern-day occupation

- The Pulwama attack (2019), the recent Pahalgam attack, and how they reshaped India–Pakistan tensions and what that REALLY means for the Kashmiri people

- Pakistan’s role in the Kashmiri freedom struggle and its global political ripple effects

- The use of pellet guns, torture, and mass detentions under Indian rule

- Gaza and Palestine — and why their struggle mirrors Kashmir’s

- The Modi–Netanyahu alliance and how both states share a playbook of repression, propaganda, and control

- And the ultimate question: what does liberation truly mean for Kashmir, for Palestine, and for the global Muslim Ummah?

This isn’t just politics, it’s resistance, legacy, and survival.

From Srinagar to Gaza, the struggle is one: faith, freedom, and the fight for dignity.

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We talk about everything from building the ABCs of financial literacy, saving, budgeting, and investing, to understanding why the Sahabah like Uthman ibn Affan (RA) were wealthy and how they used their money for the Ummah. Shaykh Navaid also shares how Islamic finance can fight inequality, how to escape the modern rat race, and why money should always be a tool, not the ultimate goal.

If you’ve ever wondered whether wealth is a good or bad thing in Islam, how to avoid riba without falling behind, or what financial habits you need to build as a young Muslim, this conversation will give you both practical steps and spiritual perspective; including amazing duas that you don't want to miss!

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Munira speaks boldly about the issues most politicians avoid:

• Why is American taxpayer money funding Israel while millions of Americans struggle at home?

• What does it mean to be a Muslim in politics today?

• Can the Democratic Party survive in the face of genocide?

• How do you become a poltiicain that DOESN't sell their values?

Along the way, we discuss Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, Zohran Mamdani, AOC, and Bernie Sanders, and how they all reflect the shifting landscape of American politics.

From Gaza to Washington, from endless wars to domestic decay, this is a conversation about politics, power, and principle. And what it really means to answer to God while serving the people.

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Sectarian divisions have long shaped Muslim discourse. But in an age of global crises and unprecedented pressure on the Ummah, the real question is this: how do Muslims today, and especially Muslim youth, navigate these differences while facing the realities of the modern world?

In this unflinching conversation, Imam Tom joins us to confront the questions that are too often left untouched:

• How do we approach the Sunni–Shia divide and broader intra-Muslim debates?

• Why is Imam Hussein (RA) so rarely spoken about in Sunni mosques? What do we lose by neglecting his martyrdom?

• Can Muslims confront the painful episodes of Islamic history with honesty and justice?

• Why do we invest more in interfaith dialogue than in intra-faith conversations?

• Who should we take knowledge from, and has the “don’t take from xyz scholar” discourse gone too far?

• Can we pursue a unity of purpose without agreeing on every detail?

At the heart of this discussion lies another crucial question: how do we interact across our differences in a way that does not compromise our Ummatic principle; love for the Sahabah, reverence for Ahlul Bayt, respect for the scholars, the pursuit of justice, and above all the call to Tawheed and love for the Messenger ﷺ?

From Sufi–Salafi debates, to the notion of a “Salafi Mawlid,” to the lighter question of whether chocolate from an “innovator” is really off-limits, this conversation blends seriousness with candid moments while always returning to the central concern: what kind of Ummah are we striving to build? 

This is not simply another debate. It is a call to reflect deeply, to stand consistently on principle, and to imagine a stronger, more united Ummah in a divided world.

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He speaks about the incredible importance of journalism and why we must re-approach the conversation in a world dominated by outlets like CNN, BBC, Fox News, GB News, and others. We also discuss the urgent need for Muslims to become true experts in their fields— so skilled, knowledgeable, and beneficial that their voices cannot be ignored. We need to bring back the importance of Truth in our Journalism.

In this conversation, we explore:

- What it means to witness atrocities in real time, yet see them denied by major outlets.

- How social media journalism is reshaping the global information war.

- The power — and cost — of telling the truth as a Palestinian journalist.

- Why independent voices now reach millions, while traditional media struggles to maintain credibility.

This episode is dedicated to Anas Al Sharif (رحمه الله), his family, and all the courageous journalists and heroes of Gaza who risk — and sacrifice — their lives to keep the world informed.

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