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Zahack Tanvir on Islam vs Islamism, Radicalization, and Islam's Future in India | Dostcast
from Dostcast · host Vinamre Kasanaa
Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Zahack Tanvir is a Hyderabad-born independent journalist, counter-extremism expert, and the founder and editor of the UK-based media outlet Milli Chronicle. A self-described "anti-Islamist" traditional Muslim, he is one of the sharpest Muslim voices breaking down the difference between Islam as a faith and Islamism as a political ideology, with deep expertise in radicalization, South Asian politics, and the future of Muslims in India.In this episode, Vinamre and Zahack discuss:• Whether Hinduism and Islamism can coexist in India — and the future of Muslims under Modi• How and why Muslims actually get radicalized• The fake narrative being sold to Indian Muslims about persecution• The Heera Gold Ponzi scheme and why South Asian Muslims live a backward life• The caste system inside Islam, Sufism, and why Ismaili Muslims excel at business• India's strategy in the next 5 years amid the West Asia warFollow Zahack Tanvir on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahacktanvir X: https://twitter.com/ZahackTanvir Milli Chronicle: https://millichronicle.comTimestamps:00:00:00 - Coming Up00:00:53 - Can Hinduism, Islamism Coexist?00:04:09 - Future of Islam in India00:07:24 - How Muslims Get Radicalized00:16:11 - Zahack on Nation State Concept00:23:26 - India's 5-Year West Asia Strategy00:27:44 - Why Muslim Ghettos Exist Globally00:33:34 - Heera Gold & South Asian Muslims00:46:42 - Fundamentals of Islam00:57:04 - Caste System in Islam01:00:28 - North African Muslim Countries01:05:44 - Islam vs Islamism Explained01:17:03 - Sufism, Barelvi, Liberal Islam01:22:11 - Why Ismaili Muslims Excel Business01:25:25 - Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]
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Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Zahack Tanvir is a Hyderabad-born independent journalist, counter-extremism expert, and the founder and editor of the UK-based media outlet Milli Chronicle. A self-described "anti-Islamist" traditional Muslim, he is one of the sharpest Muslim voices breaking down the difference between Islam as a faith and Islamism as a political ideology, with deep expertise in radicalization, South Asian politics, and the future of Muslims in India.In this episode, Vinamre and Zahack discuss:• Whether Hinduism and Islamism can coexist in India — and the future of Muslims under Modi• How and why Muslims actually get radicalized• The fake narrative being sold to Indian Muslims about persecution• The Heera Gold Ponzi scheme and why South Asian Muslims live a backward life• The caste system inside Islam, Sufism, and why Ismaili Muslims excel at business• India's strategy in the next 5 years amid the West Asia warFollow Zahack Tanvir on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahacktanvir X: https://twitter.com/ZahackTanvir Milli Chronicle: https://millichronicle.comTimestamps:00:00:00 - Coming Up00:00:53 - Can Hinduism, Islamism Coexist?00:04:09 - Future of Islam in India00:07:24 - How Muslims Get Radicalized00:16:11 - Zahack on Nation State Concept00:23:26 - India's 5-Year West Asia Strategy00:27:44 - Why Muslim Ghettos Exist Globally00:33:34 - Heera Gold & South Asian Muslims00:46:42 - Fundamentals of Islam00:57:04 - Caste System in Islam01:00:28 - North African Muslim Countries01:05:44 - Islam vs Islamism Explained01:17:03 - Sufism, Barelvi, Liberal Islam01:22:11 - Why Ismaili Muslims Excel Business01:25:25 - Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]
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