🎙️This week on the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with Aymann Ismail, journalist, storyteller, and father, to explore how identity, faith, and truth-telling intersect in a time of moral crisis. A staff writer at Slate, the author of Becoming Baba, and president of the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA). Aymann has spent years documenting ho ... Show More
Jun 26
Misan Harriman: Inside ‘Shoot the People’ | Sumud Podcast
🎙️ In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, Dr. Ed Hasan sits down with acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, and activist Misan Harriman for a powerful conversation on storytelling, identity, justice, and the responsibility of bearing witness. Misan reflects on his journey from growi ... Show More
1h 30m
Jun 12
Said Durrah: From Comedy Stages to Community Impact | Sumud Podcast
In this episode of the Sumud Podcast, we sit down with comedian, humanitarian, and community organizer Said Durrah for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, service, storytelling, and purpose. Said reflects on growing up Palestinian-American, balancing comedy with humanitar ... Show More
1h 31m
May 2025
“Fight for your happiness, or the world will crush you” -Mustafa Briggs 150
Mustafa is an author, historian, and creator of the acclaimed ‘Beyond Bilal’ lecture series, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, identity, and the often-overlooked contributions of Black-Muslims throughout history. Mustafa shares the personal story of how his journey into I ... Show More
1h 41m
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
Oct 2025
The Untold Story of the Gaza Ceasefire - Thomas Small
Thomas Small is a historian and filmmaker best known as co-host of the Conflicted podcast, where he explores Middle Eastern history, geopolitics, and religious thought alongside ex-jihadi Aimen Dean. He also writes on ancient Christian spirituality and global conflict dynamics. T ... Show More
1h 23m
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