Episodes
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Ep 142 - Is Your Halal Meat Really Halal? | The UK's First Halal & Tayib Farm
What does halal truly require from us? Is it only about how an animal is slaughtered, or should it also include how that animal lived? In this episode, Nadeem sits down with Khalil from Willowbrook Farm, the UK's first Halal and Tayib farm, for a powerful conversation about food, farming, animal...
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Ep 141 - "Drones Are Buzzing Around As We Speak": Live From the Flotilla Boat with Kaleem Bullivant
In this unreal episode, we were joined by Kaleem Bullivant, who spoke to us while literally being on the flotilla boat. This was not a normal studio conversation. Kaleem joined us from the sea, in the middle of a real journey, giving us a raw and personal insight into what it is like to be part…
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Ep 140 - Dr. Yakoob Ahmed on How Modernity Rewired the Muslim Mind & The Myth of Modern History
We sit down with Dr Yakoob Ahmed for a deep conversation on how modernity quietly reshaped the Muslim mind, and why so much of what we call "modern history" is built on myths, assumptions, and power. We explore how colonisation and the nation state rewired Muslim memory, identity, and…
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Ep 139 - Sunnah-Centred Manhood vs Online Masculinity Culture, Dawah Bros & Feminism | Habeeb Akande
Habeeb Akande, British-Nigerian writer, historian, and sex educator, joins us to unpack topics many Muslims argue about loudly, but rarely discuss with depth, nuance, and real principles. We talk about the modern crisis of masculinity in Muslim spaces, why "Red Pill vs feminist" has become a…
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Ep 139 - Professor Joel Hayward on The Ghatafān, Sawiq Raids & Banū Qurayẓah
In this deep-dive conversation, Professor Joel Hayward returns to unpack one of the most misunderstood periods of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ life, the politics of Medina under pressure. We explore the Ghatafān confederation and their leader ʿUyaynah ibn Ḥiṣn, how tribal power actually worked in the...
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Ep 137 - How We Got IDF Soldiers Detained in Europe | Haroon Raza Shares Legal Blueprint
In this episode of Boys in the Cave, we sit down with Haroon Raza, a Dutch criminal defence lawyer and human rights advocate based in Rotterdam. We unpack the legal strategy behind pursuing accountability for Gaza, the rise of state overreach across Europe, and how activism shifts when the…
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Ep 136 - From Morocco To Senegal: How Spiritual Travel Transforms Your Faith With Filmmaker Zoheb
What does it mean to travel for Allah and not just for content or vibes In this episode of Boys In The Cave, Tanzim sits down with filmmaker and Revival Retreats founder Zoheb to unpack how spiritual travel reshapes the heart. From his first work trip to Morocco, to documenting floods in…
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Ep 135 - Misyar, Secret Wives, Polygamy, Mut'ah: Halal or Haram? | Habeeb Akande
Habeeb Akande joins BITC to talk misyar, secret wives, polygamy, passport wives, sex negative culture, and the nafs. We unpack how some men cherry pick fiqh to justify secrecy, how praiseworthy aims differ from loophole hunting, and what real justice and consent look like in practice. We also ask...
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Ep 134 - Professor Joel Hayward on Rethinking Medina's Covenant, Treaties & Statecraft
Professor Joel Hayward unpacks how Medina actually worked, the Sahifat al Madinah, parallel pacts by clan, covenant enforcement, and the Prophet's statecraft in moments like the Sawiq raid, the Qaynuqa crisis, the Nadir siege, and the Trench. We dig into source criticism, what the early texts...
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Ep 133 - Shaykh Asim Yusuf on Ghazali's Ihya: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Seekers
Shaykh Dr Asim Yusuf joins Boys in the Cave for a deep dive into Imam al Ghazali's Ihya Ulum al Din, how to read it in our time, and how its spiritual psychology maps onto modern clinical insights. We cover decontextualizing and recontextualizing sacred texts, the metaphysics of eating, marriage...
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Episode 132 - Dr. Yasir Qadhi on Rethinking Western Islam: Institutions, Salafism & The Tradition
Dr Yasir Qadhi joins us to unpack Salafism, sectarianism, and how Muslims in the West can move from labels to leadership. We talk about what healthy disagreement looks like, why unity does not mean uniformity, and how communities can build real capacity, from mosques and schools to media,...
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Episode 131 - The Future of Western Muslims: Resistance, Sufism & Activism | Dr. Shadee Elmasry
In this episode, Dr. Shadee Elmasry joins us for a powerful conversation about the challenges and responsibilities facing Muslims in the West today. We reflect on whether Muslims are in an "Abyssinia phase" or if the time has come to invest fully in building lasting institutions that can preserve...
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Episode 130 - Jungian Psychology & Ibn Arabi Metaphysics: The Secrets of the Soul | Dr. Samir Mahmoud
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Samir Mahmoud joins us for a deep dive into the intersections of Islamic spirituality and Jungian psychology. We explore how classical Islamic thinkers like Ibn Arabi, Al-Ghazali, and Ibn Sina understood the soul, and how their insights resonate - and…
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Episode 129 - False Flags & Manufactured Enemies: Unmasking Iran, Israel & Pakistan's Shadow Wars | Ibrahim Moiz
We're joined by political analyst Ibrahim Moiz to dissect the unfolding chaos in the Middle East. From Israel's escalating war rhetoric against Iran to Pakistan's cynical geopolitical manoeuvres — we explore how narratives are weaponised, enemies are manufactured, and resistance is co-opted. We...
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Episode 128 - Who Decides If You're Muslim? Faith, Government, or Community? | Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown
What makes someone a Muslim? Is it personal faith, government ID cards, or the community's judgment? In this profound discussion, Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown explores the tensions between Islamic identity, state power, and social expectations—from Malaysia's laws defining "who counts" as Muslim, to…
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Episode 127 - Decolonizing Islamic History: From Constantinople to the Mughals (feat. Mustafa Briggs)
In this deep and enlightening conversation, Mustafa Briggs joins us to discuss the rich and often overlooked history of Islam and its profound impact on the modern world. From the contributions of Muslim civilizations to the legacy of figures like Muhammad Iqbal and the Ottomans, we explore how...
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Episode 126 - MVM: Mobilising the Ummah or Normalising the System? | Ghaith Krayem & Dr. Yassir Morsi
Is Muslim political mobilisation in Australia empowering the community — or playing into a system that was never built for us? In this powerful and timely episode of Boys in the Cave, we host a critical dialogue with Ghaith Krayem (national spokesperson of Muslim Votes Matter) and Dr. Yassir…
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Episode 125 - Fatima Payman, Muslim Representation & The Politics of Hope | Dr. Yassir Morsi
In this episode of Boys in the Cave, Tanzim is joined by Faraz, Abdulah Hamimi, and Dr. Yassir Morsi for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about Fatima Payman, Muslim political visibility, and what it really means to "represent" the ummah in the Australian political system. We unpack the...
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Episode 124 - Is the Special Envoy Combating Islamophobia? | Dr. Yassir Morsi
We're joined by Dr. Yassir Morsi and Faraz to unpack the controversial role of Aftab Malik, Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. What does this position truly represent? Is it a genuine step toward justice, or is it entangled in state-driven narratives of governance and social...
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Episode 123 - Do Muslim Votes Matter? | Dr. Yassir Morsi
We dive deep into the "Muslim Vote Matters" (MVM) movement in Australia. Joined by special guest Dr. Yassir Morsi, a renowned political scholar and critic, we unpack the complexities of Muslim political engagement, the challenges of representation, and the broader implications of voting in a...
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Episode 122 - Tunnels, Takbirs & Triumphs: The Untold Stories of Syria's Liberation | Kaleem Bullivant
In this powerful episode, Kaleem Bullivant joins the show to share his firsthand experiences from the heart of Syria's revolution. From the emotional journey of boarding the "Party Plane" to Damascus - the first flight into a liberated Syria - to the miraculous stories of resilience and divine...
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Episode 121 - Hikmah Medicine, Trauma Therapy & Holistic Spiritual Healing | Dr. Mazen Atassi
Fitrah, Unani Tibb, Chinese Medicine, Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy, Somatic Trauma Therapy, Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Spirituality, Vitality, Skepticism, Fear, Vital Force, Qi We discuss all these topics with Dr. Mazen Atassi Dr. Mazen Atassi is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and the founder of...
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Episode 120 - New Age Spirituality, Masculinity & Religious Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra
Hinduism, Psychedelics, False Spirituality, Secular Counselling, Ibadah, Muslim Mental Health, Theology, Waswasa We discuss all the topics with Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra completed a Bachelors in Business Administration. He then traveled overseas in 2005 to study the...
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Episode 119 - Mohammed Hijab, Andrew Tate, Dawah Bro Simps, Racism, Far-Right & UK Riots | Kaleem Bullivant
Islamophobia, Aborigines, Structural Racism, Liberals, Colonial History, Capitalism, Honest Tea Talk, SNEAKO, Jordan Peterson, Right-Wing, Woke Ideology, Feminism, Post Modernism, Revolution We discuss all the topics with Kaleem Bullivant https://www.cage.ngo/ Please email us your comments,...
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Episode 118 - Language of Resistance, Communal Islam & The Nation of Islam | Brother Ali
Black Communities, Islamisation, Malcolm X, Colonisation, Spirituality, Capitalism, Culture, Theology, Modern Islam, Tasawwuf, Shariah, We discuss all the topics with Brother Ali Ali Douglas Newman, better known by his stage name Brother Ali, is an American rapper, community activist, and member…
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Episode 117 - Comprehensive Analysis of the Bangladesh Student Quota Protests
The Hasina Regime are murdering, abducting, arresting, torturing innocent Bangladeshi students. We as a collective Ummah need to stand up for justice. Tanzim comprehensively breaks down the current situation in Bangladesh, the socio-political affairs of Bangladesh and also explains the crimes…
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Episode 116 - Escaping Capitalist Mysticism & The Pitfalls of Western Psychology | Seyed Jamaluddin Miri
Westernisation, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, ADHD & OCD, Temperament Theory, Ancient Traditions, Capitalism, Counselling, Acceptance & Commitment, Islamisation, Psychoanalytical Tools, Spirituality We discuss all these topics with Seyed Jamaluddin Miri. Br. Seyed Jamaluddin Miri is a licensed...
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Episode 115 - Spirituality, Artistry & Islamic Calligraphy | Ustadh Rizwan Ahmed Khan
Beauty, Prophetic Way, Masculine & Feminine Energies, Islamic Tradition, Balance, Legacy, Nature, Passion, Meaning, Shariah We discuss all these topics with Ustadh Rizwan Ahmed Khan. https://www.scribblyscribe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/art_of_khan https://www.instagram.com/scribblyscribe...
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Episode 114 - Sufis & Politics of the Mughal Empire | Professor Richard M. Eaton
How Islam Spread in Bengal, Agrarian Sufis, Social Liberation Theory, State Religion of the Mughals, Shah Jalal, Syncretism, Mughal Law, Economics, Hindu Cosmology, Raja Ganesh, Nur Qutb ul Alam We discuss all these topics with Professor Richard M. Eaton. Richard Maxwell Eaton is an American...
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Episode 113 - Metaphysical Reality & Quranic Truths | Mohammed Isaaq
Relationships, Love, Hope, Natural World, Desires, Reflections, Humility, Ego, Nafs, Temperaments, Augmented Reality, Nature We discuss all these topics with Mohammed Isaaq. Mohammed Isaaq is a student of knowledge, and has studied the science of the temperaments alongside his traditional…
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Episode 112 - Palestine, Narratives & Alliances | Dr. Uthman Badar
Hamas, Israel, Zionism, Activism, Media, Victimisation, Human Shields, Historical Analysis, Protests, Oslo Accords, Secularism, Ummatic Approach We touch on all these diverse topics with Dr. Uthman Badar. Dr. Uthman Badar is a student of the Islamic Sciences and Western Continental Philosophy. He...
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Episode 111 - Palestine, Oppression & Navigating Political Discourse | Dr. Yassir Morsi
Double Consciousness, Piers Morgan, Condemnation, Racism, Whiteness, Self Determination, Capitalism, Liberation, Ethical Consumption, Edward Said, Decolonisation, Morality, Liberalism, Secularism, The West We touch on all these diverse topics with Dr. Yassir Morsi. Dr. Yassir Morsi's main area of...
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Episode 110 - Salvation, Martin Luther & Christian Theology | Abdullah Kunde
Spirituality, Theology, Interfaith Dialogue, Intentions, Arianism, Dawah, Exclusivity, Heraclius, Najashi We touch on all these diverse topics with Abdullah Kunde. Abdullah Kunde is a paediatric doctor, and has been a member of the Labor Party for over 10 years. He has engaged in several…
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Episode 109 - Path of Empathy, Anger & Unconscious Behaviours | Tanzim
Good and Evil, Thoughts, Psychology, Self-Knowledge, Spirituality, Experience, Truth, Ideals, Seerah We explore all these topics in this solo episode. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: [email protected], and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our...
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Episode 108 - Political Figures of Hindustan, Decolonising the Mind & Reflections | Tanzim, Josh & Rafael
Political Realities of Islam, Emotional Intelligence, Revolutions, Shah Waliullah Dehlawi, Radical Politics, Ibn Abdul Wahab, Theosophical Society, Gandhi We explore all these topics with the BITC Team. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: [email protected], and leave a...
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Episode 107 - Is Decolonisation Possible Without Love? Healing In A Secular World | Mohamad Tabbaa
Scholarship, Academia, The Greeks, Socrates, Philosophy, Ego, Spirituality, Activism, Sufism, The Metaphysical, Zizek We explore all these topics with Mohamad Tabbaa. Mohamad Tabbaa is a Criminologist and community activist. His research is an investigation into whether and how Muslims can speak...
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Episode 106 - Jihad, Caravan Raids & The Jews of Medina | Professor Joel Hayward
History of Early Islam, Reliability of Seerah, Islamic Polity, Offensive Wars, Hadith, Assassinations, Ka'b ibn al-Ashraf, Tribalism, Treason, Treaties, Abu Sufyan We explore all this with Professor Joel Hayward Professor Joel Hayward is a New Zealand/British scholar, writer and poet who…
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Episode 105 - The Legacy of The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ | Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy
The Ummah, Pre-Islamic Arabia, Jahiliyyah, Tribalism, Prophetic Miracles, Prophecies, The Spread of Islam, Truth We explore all this with Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy Mohammad Elshinawy is a Graduate of English Literature at Brooklyn College, NYC. He studied at College of Hadith at the Islamic...
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Episode 104 - Is Islam Political & Spiritual? | Tanzim & Rafael
Banu Qurayza, Tribalism, Islamophobia, Seerah, Spiritual Perfection, Prophetic Character, Nuclear Family, Masculinity We explore all this with our hosts Tanzim & Rafael. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: [email protected], and leave a review and 5-star rating on...
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Episode 103 - Why Do Good People Go To Hell? | Tanzim & Rafael
Good & Evil, Morality, Reality, Rationality, Behaviours, Nature, Reason, Allah's Justice, The Four Temperaments, Alliances, Racism, Seerah We explore all of this with our hosts Tanzim & Rafael. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: [email protected], and leave a review...
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Episode 102 - China, Authoritarianism & The Uyghurs | Arslan Hidayat
Oppression, Chinese Communist Party, Islamophobia, Politics, Muslim World We discuss all these topics with Arslan Hidayat. Arslan Hidayat is an Uyghur rights activist, from Sydney, Australia. He is the General Secretary of the Uyghur Revival Association (URA), an Uyghur rights organisation which...
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Episode 101 - The Cultural Imperative of Islam, The Metaphysical Dimension & The Trad Bros | Roundtable
Spirituality, Experiences, The Four Temperaments, Dawah, Cultural Islam, Seerah, Traditional Islam, Muslim Converts We explore all of this with our hosts Tanzim, Rafael & Josh. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: [email protected], and leave a review and 5-star rating...
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Episode 100 - Issues with Mohammed Hijab - Jordan Peterson Podcast & Khabibian Dawah | Roundtable
Defensive Jihad, White Anxieties, Peace Treaties, Nuclear Family, Theology, Racism, Masculinity, Postmodernism, Marxism In this jam packed episode, The BITC team explore all the issues in the Mohammed Hijab - Jordan Peterson Podcast. Hosts: Tanzim, Rafael, Sadi & Mahmoud Please email us your...
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Episode 99 - Impacts of Activism, Representation in Media & Politics of Sport | Ryma Tchier
Institutionalised Racism, Protests, Media Corporations, Climate Change, Lockdowns, Muslim Community, Representation, Azeem Rafiq We discuss all these topics with Ryma Tchier. Ryma Tchier is a reporter and researcher for The World Today and PM based in Sydney. She previously worked out of the...
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Episode 98 - Ibn Hazm, The Unconscious Mind & Love | Rafael & Tanzim
Liberalism, Feminism, Behaviours, Activism, Firasa, Archetypes, Beauty, The Four Humours, The Metaphysical Tanzim and Rafael sit down and discuss these wide array of topics. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: [email protected], and leave a review and 5-star rating on...
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Episode 97 - Islamic Bioethics, Gene Editing & Linguistics | Heraa Hashmi
Embryos, DNA, Ethics, Secularisation, Science, Philosophy, Language, We touch on all these diverse topics with Heraa Hashmi. Best known for her project, Muslims Condemn. Heraa Hashmi is a law student based in the US with a background in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and…
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Episode 96 - Post-9/11 World, War on Terror & Travelling Home | Dr. Yassir Morsi
Community Leaders, White Anxieties, Political Discourse, CVE, Alan Jones, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Afghanistan We touch on all these diverse topics with Dr. Yassir Morsi. Dr. Yassir Morsi's main area of research is the critical analysis of contemporary racism and Islamophobia and he is a…
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Episode 95 - Narcissism, Healing & Red Flags | Naureen Ahmed
Trauma Bonding, Love Bombing, Gaslighting, Attachment Theory, Codependency, Islamic Psychology, Parenting, Marriages, Husn Al-Dhan We touch on all these diverse topics with Naureen Ahmed. Naureen Ahmed is a financial analyst, podcaster, public speaker, writer, and has been featured in NPR, PBS...
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Episode 94 - Political Future for Islam, Biblical Scriptures, William Lane Craig & The Mujassima | Abdullah Kunde
Hizb-ut Tahrir, Political Engagement, Islamophobia, Media, Seerah, COVID, Christianity, Dr. James White, Maimonides, Theology We touch on all these diverse topics with Abdullah Kunde. Abdullah Kunde is a paediatric doctor, and has been a member of the Labor Party for over 10 years. He has engaged...
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Episode 93 - The Akh-Right, LGBTQ & Liberalism | Asadullah Ali
Alt-Right, Capitalism, Andrew Tate, Masculinity, Reactionary Politics, Dawah Experiences We touch on all of this with Asadullah Ali. Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi is the founder of the Andalusian Project. He is also a research fellow for Yaqeen Institute and a member of the Muslim Debate Initiative.…
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