Shownotes: Senator Ghazala Hashmi representing Virginia District 10, the first Muslim elected to the Virginia State Senate, represents historic political change and joins us today to discuss how 2017 rhetoric propelled her from education to politics. How does a normal Muslim American mom make change like this and why is it important for Muslim immigrants and ... Show More
May 8
SERIES: Seasons of Change: Being a Defiant Working Woman With Dr. Qaali Hussein (And Without DEI!)
"Keep your promises, especially to yourself." That's been the carrot I've been dangling for myself as I put together this May's Season of Change Series for the podcast.First on this month, Dr. Qaali Hussein, double board certified surgeon, whom I've wanted to come on for a long t ... Show More
45m 4s
Jan 2026
Resolutions & Reparations
🥳🥳🥳Happy New Year!2025 was hard for me. I'm so grateful for a new year, new slate and I pray yours is even better than I pray for you all.There's a short "episode" today. Big kudos to @faizifortexas running for Texas Comptroller. Do BIG things, y'all, even if you have to do th ... Show More
8m 16s
Sep 2025
Lessons from the Life of Sawdah bint Zama'a (RA)
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. Not the end of a horror film, but the end of a troubling journey of work, life and love lost with a happy ending. Don't be scared.I owe you the completion of the Sahabiya Series, so here's this week's episode on Sawdah bint Zam’a (RA), the second wife of ... Show More
32m 45s
Jun 2025
128: Muslims Are Winning Like Never Before In America w. Mohamed Gula
In this episode of the Ansari podcast, Mohamed Gula, a political strategist, national organizing director at Emgage, and co-founder of the Virginia Muslim Chamber of Commerce, joins the discussion. They talk about Emgage’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, Muslim politicians, Muslims ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2020
The US elections and the Muslim Community - with Mohammed Hannini
To an outsider, the United States looks like it is in meltdown. In what seems like months, the farce of the US elections has dwarfed coverage of huge Coronavirus deaths, with most political pundits predicting a Biden victory. But with talk of potential challenge to the result, al ... Show More
54m 35s
Oct 2024
Q&A: Muhammad Jalal Talks Gaza, Podcasts & US Empire
Please subscribe ** Dr Yakoob Ahmed interviews your host, Muhammad Jalal. The genocide in Gaza and the need for enlightened activism was captured by the guests and content that came out on The Thinking Muslim. We had become accustomed to calls for immediate action, some of which ... Show More
1h 35m
Jan 2025
How Waqf Endowments Built The Foundation of Muslim Society with Maulana Tahir Talati
The Waqf, or endowments, is an age-old Islamic method of supplying public services. Throughout Islamic history, this third space enabled entrepreneurs and the monied to donate to causes that would multiply their reward. Many of the key services from health to education in history ... Show More
56m 29s
Oct 2025
DEENTOUR 131 - Being Black and Muslim: Separated by Race, United by Islam
In this powerful episode, we explore the intersection of race, religion, and identity—unpacking the lived experiences of Black Muslims navigating Western societies. We examine how Islam addresses racism and prejudice, both historically and spiritually, and confront the challenges ... Show More
35m 50s