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The Ansari Podcast
by Mahmoud Ansari
Experiencing God Through History, Science, Theology, Art, Psychology and Human Experience. Join us in this all inclusive experience to discover more about yourself and the Muslim world around you.Don’t forget to Subscribe Please! :)A Muslim and Islamic Podcast. Insta: @theansaripodcast
Episodes
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193: Marriage expert on why so many marriages fall apart w. Imam Bilal Dannoun
Should you keep fighting for your marriage, or is it time to walk away?When a marriage becomes difficult, it can be hard to know whether you're going through a rough patch or facing deeper problems that cannot be ignored. How do you know if your marriage is worth saving? When is enough enough?…
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192: How a Young European Kid Discovered Islam w. Thom Defilet
What happens when you achieve everything the modern world tells you to want, success, wealth, freedom, and comfort, but still feel like something is missing?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, Thomas Defilit shares his journey from European culture and the Western lifestyle to embracing Islam....
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191: "There’s a real chance Allah will give Ai consciousness" w. Islam & Science Professor Dr. Shoaib Malik
What happens to Islam when machines become smarter than us?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, Professor Shoaib Ahmed Malik explores how artificial intelligence could challenge the way Muslims understand consciousness, the soul, human uniqueness, Islamic scholarship, fiqh, and even the...
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190: How a Muslim Woman Influenced America’s President w. Isra Chaker
How does power actually work in Washington....and who really runs things?Isra Chaker has spent her career building campaigns around human rights, refugees, public policy, and social change. In this episode, she explains how influence actually works behind the scenes in DC. Hav eyou heard of the...
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189: Would Prophet Muhammedﷺ use the U.S Dollar Today? w. Finance Expert Shaikh Navaid Aziz
Would the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ use our modern financial system?In this powerful conversation, we explore a much bigger question than whether a Muslim can take out a mortgage in America: Would the Prophet ﷺ have accepted an economic system built around fiat currency, debt, and interest — or would he...
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188: What's The Tension Between Evolution & Islam? w. Dr. Shoaib Malik
Does evolution disprove Islam? Was Adam the father of all humans or all hominids? And can the theory of evolution be reconciled with the Qur’an and Islam? In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, Dr. Shoaib Malik, Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh, joins us to explore...
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187: The Prophetﷺ Hadith…Could AI Bring an Age of Extreme Wealth w. Dr. Waleed Kadous
Former Chief Scientist & Engineer at Google & Uber & prominent artificial intelligence expert explores the promises, dangers, and unanswered questions surrounding AI, and what its rapid development means for Muslims and the future of the Muslim world. The Prophet Muhammed's Hadith...could AI…
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186: Stop Overthinking. Allah is With You. w. Mohammed Al-Ubaidy
What if changing your life starts with changing what’s happening within you?If you’re anxious about your future—worried about your job, school, finding a spouse, money, or whether your life is going in the right direction—this conversation is for you.We’re joined by Muhammad Ubaidy to explore how...
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185: How Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan & Shakes Up American Politics w. Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed comes on the podcast to explore what it means to build a political movement in an America defined by deepening political and cultural divides. Together, we discuss winning beyond your political base, navigating Washington in the era of Trump, and creating meaningful change in a...
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184: Islamofuturism “Science Fiction Is the Most Spiritually Engaged Genre” w. Ahmed Elbenni
What happens when you stop imagining yourself in the future? In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we explore Islamofuturism and the role of science fiction in shaping how Muslims imagine their faith, identity, and place in the future with Ahmed Elbenni. We discuss the influence of Dune, anime,...
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183: The Battle of the Camel: The Turning Point in the Sunni–Shia Divide | Sayed Hussain Makke
In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we are joined by Hassan Muzzad to explore one of the most significant and misunderstood chapters in Islamic history: the origins of the Sunni–Shia divide. Together, we examine the leadership of Abu Bakr and Ali, the role of the Companions, the tragedy of...
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182: Why Kuzzat Altay, a Muslim Uyghur Activist, Looked Elsewhere for Support | China, Israel & the Crisis of Muslim Unity
Why would a Uyghur activist visit Israel? And what does that reveal about the way Muslims navigate justice in today's political landscape? In this episode, we are joined by a Uyghur activist to explore China's persecution of the Uyghur people, his controversial visit to Israel, and the difficult...
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181: Top Chinese Businesswoman Converts to Islam: "Islam Found Me“ w. Sarah Su
In this episode, we are joined by a leading businesswoman and marketer Sarah Su who has worked with some of the world's biggest companies to exploring the unexpected journey that led her to Islam. Together, we discuss growing up in an atheist culture, the search for meaning beyond professional...
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180: Dawah Bros, Debate Culture & the Muslim Intellectual Crisis w. Ustadh Saad Yacoob
Why do so many Muslims feel intellectually insecure today? In this episode, we are joined again by Ustadh Saad Yacoob to explore how the history of debate in the Muslim world, from the influence of Aristotle to the impact of colonialism, has shaped the way Muslims think, argue, and understand…
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179: The Untold History of British Muslims w. Paul Williams
British Muslims are often spoken about as outsiders, immigrants, or a “problem” Britain must manage.But what if the history of Islam in Britain tells a much deeper story?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we sit down with Paul Williams of Blogging Theology to explore the untold history of...
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178: Is AIPAC Losing in Michigan? | Abdulrahman El-Sayed
Why is the Democratic establishment terrified of Abdul El-Sayed winning Michigan? What does a senator funded by individual donors do differently than one answering to lobbyists? How will a Muslim candidate survive the attacks awaiting him in the Senate? When you have $2.3M in foreign PAC money...
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177: Islam Is the Future of China? Why Islam's Growing SO FAST in China w. Imam Abdullah Cheng
Islam is spreading across East Asia — and the rise of Muslims in China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea could reshape the future of the Muslim world. As China becomes a global superpower and the West declines in influence, Muslim immigrants, converts, and native East Asian Muslims may become one of the...
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176: Who Is Gianni Infantino? The Most Corrupt FIFA President in History w. Prof. Jules Boykoff w. Dr. Jules Boykoff
The FIFA World Cup is one of the last events on Earth that can bring billions of people together around a shared experience. Yet as the 2026 World Cup approaches, many fans are asking a difficult question: How safe is the United States? Can we afford these tickets and hotel prices?Dr. Jules…
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175: Mufti Kamani “The AntiChrist Is Coming...What You Can Do Now" w. Mufti Hussain Kamani | E175
Mufti Hussain Kamani is one of the most respected Islamic scholars in America, a qualified Mufti and jurist authorized to issue fatwa, and the former Director of Qalam Seminary joins Ansari on The Ansari Podcast for a powerful conversation on Dajjal, the Antichrist, Surah Al-Kahf, anger, fitna,...
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174: Is The UAE to Blame For San Diego? The War on American Muslims w. Sh. Uthman ibn Farooq
Sheikh Uthman ibn Farooq returns to The Ansari Podcast for a powerful conversation on San Diego, Islamophobia in America, the UAE controversy, Iran vs Israel, the Sunni-Shia divide, and how Muslims should respond in a time of rising pressure.In this episode, we discuss the tragic attack connected...
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173: "You're Not Lost. Allah is Preparing You For Something Big" w. Productivity Coach Mohammed Faris
Muhammad Faris, author of “The Productive Muslim” and “The Baraka Effect”, returns to the Ansari Podcast at one of the most chaotic moments in modern history. Iran on the brink. Gaza still burning. AI wiping out entire industries overnight. Thousands of tech workers just got pink-slipped. A...
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172: "Israel Can't Stop What’s Coming" w. Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi is on the podcast to break down everything. How did he get out from ICE Detention, what should Muslims do if their family gets taken by ICE. Also, do Americans have to choose between Zionists and Muslims? Epstein and Sharia Law? Or do Muslims offer a vision of America that is beautiful...
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171: “You’re Not Behind. God is Keeping You Single For a Reason” w. Lama Aboubakr
Why are so many Muslims struggling to get married and are still single? Lama Aboubakr is a mindset, life, and relationship and marriage coach combining cognitive psychology with Islamic spirituality, and she even uses hypnosis as a therapy tool. This episode breaks down why you're still single…
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170: The "Evil Idiots" Who Betrayed America For Israel w. Scott Horton
Does israel control trump? How? Is it just this administration? How did israel influence previous american administrations? Scott Horton joins us to break down how Israel got the United States to attack Iran and do its bidding in the Middle East. Who exactly was involved and why? This episode...
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169: Strange Jewish Prophecy, Palantir, Ai & The Messiah w. Dr. Ali Ataie
Dr. Ali Ataie, Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Zaytuna College, talks about the dangerous prophecies and religious rhetoric used by Jewish and Christian Zionists to justify their war crimes across the middle east. And to justify what the Israeli's are doing in Lebanon and Iran with the American...
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168: The Sahaba’s Civil War: The Real Sad Story Behind The Sunni/Shia Breakup w. Harvard/Azhar Scholar Hamza Raza
If you're wondering why Sunni and Shia have been divided and if unity is even possible, this is the interview for you. What caused the Sunni VS Shia divide? What made it religious? Are Shia's Muslims? Can Sunnis and Shias live together? Who did this to us? We're FINALLY going to talk about the…
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167: Top American War Expert: "Iran Will Become a Superpower. Trump Made a HUGE Mistake" w. Professor Robert Pape
The government says we're winning. Iran is launching missiles every day. One of them is lying, and the man who has run this war in simulations for 30 years just told us exactly how it ends.Professor Dr. Robert Pape, political science professor at the University of Chicago, 30-year architect of…
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166: Israel's Founder's Grandson “This is the end of Israel” w. Miko Peled
In this episode we interview Miko Peled, son of Israeli General Matti Peled, born into the heart of Israel's Zionist military elite. He says what most are too afraid to say: Zionism is antisemitism, what the true foundation of Israel is, and how the one-state solution is the best option.Miko's...
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165: Reverts Get Married & Create The LARGEST Muslim Kids' Film w. Flordeliza Dayrit & Michael Milo
We sat down with Director Flordeliza Dayrit and Producer Michael Milo the husband-and-wife team behind “Time Hoppers: The Silk Road” and MuslimKids.TV to talk about their revert/convert stories, building a muslim kids movie from scratch, and why movies for Muslim kids are very important in…
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164: Self Hating Iranians, Muslim NATO & WW3 w. Sharghzadeh
Is Iran on the brink of collapse, or is the West making its biggest mistake yet?Brother Sharghzadeh returns to break down the recent attacks on Iran and what they mean for Muslims in the East and the West. We get into the secular Persian mindset, what ordinary Iranians actually think about their...
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163: The War Inside Your Mind: The Self VS The Devil EXPLAINED w. Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Are you stuck in a cycle of sin, scrolling, and spiritual emptiness and can't figure out why? In this powerful Ramadan episode of the Ansari Podcast, we sit down with Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, Tajweed and Spiritual Sciences teacher at Zaytuna College to talk about why you keep falling back into…
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162: Latino Convert “I Used To Shove Bacon in Muslim’s Faces & Bully Them” w. Jalil Navarro
Jalil Navarro is a Mexican-American Muslim convert who went from a crazy life before Islam to finding faith in one of the most unexpected journeys you'll ever hear. In this episode, he opens up about what led him to Islam, the moment he first heard the Quran and how it changed everything, and…
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161: Spiritual Healing Expert “The Healing Powers of Ramadan During Satanic Times” w. Saiyad Ahmed
Dr. Saiyad Salahuddin Ahmed returns to break down the REAL science and spiritual benefits behind Islamic practices and how Ramadan could be the most powerful health reset of your year. We cover the healing power of Islamic prayer, the neurological and physiological effects of reciting the Quran,...
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160: Education Expert: “How to Protect Your Child From Their School’s HIDDEN Agenda” w. Rasha El-Haggan
Every school has an agenda whether it’s public, private, or Islamic. The real question isn’t whether your child is being shaped, it’s who is shaping them, and with what values?In this episode of the Ansari Podcast, we welcome back Sister Rasha El-Haggan, CEO of Tarbiyyah Academy and board member…
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159: How and Where to Find a Spouse That’s Right for You in 2026 w. Naima Robert
Finding a spouse today feels harder than ever. Work, eat, sleep, repeat. Remote jobs. Isolated lifestyles. Endless standards. Fewer real connections. So how are Muslims supposed to meet someone in 2026? In this episode, we’re joined again by Sister Naima Robert, award-winning author, coach, and...
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158: $190m Fund Manager “Muslim Markets Are Thriving Right Now” w. Ibrahim Khan
We sat down with Ibrahim Khan, co-founder of Curate Capital and Islamic Financial Group, a fund manager overseeing more than $190 million in assets, to talk about what Muslims should actually be doing in times of uncertainty. We break down whether to hold cash or invest, what to expect heading…
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157: Meet the Mayor of America’s Most Muslim City w. 'DearbornDad' Abdullah Hammoud
The Mayor of Dearborn, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, is the mayor of the city with the largest arab population in America. Fox News says Dearborn is becoming the “Sharia capital of America.”Twitter says Muslims are “refusing to assimilate.”Politicians say immigrants are the reason you can’t afford a...
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156: Depression Isn’t What You Think - How To Feel Joy Again w. Saad Yacoob
Why do I feel depressed? What if I dont have any hope in the future anymore? How do I feel joy again? What if I have suffered trauma or great loss? All of these are questions many of us go through and ask ourselves at some point in life. How do you love Allah when you’re exhausted, anxious, or...
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155: Investor “Most People Regret Never Trying Their Business Idea” w. Arshan Ahmed
Right now is the best time for Muslims to follow their dreams and build businesses. We discuss how to start a business, what it takes to build a startup, how do you start a business if you have a 9-5? When do you take the risk in a business idea? How to get Muslim billionaire investors to believe...
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154: Resident Scholar "Music Was Never Haram. We've Been Tricked." w. Dr Ali Hussain
Dr. Ali Hussain comes back for another deep, thought provoking and historically grounded conversation on the rich tradition of music, instruments, and melodic recitation in Islam, and how colonialism, cultural rupture, and fear-based theology severed Muslims from their own artistic heritage. Dr....
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Fmr Amazon Exec - How To Find Work That You Love To Do | e153 w. Omar Altalib
What if you’re living your entire life without ever stepping into the purpose God created you for? Most people drift through life without direction. Not because they lack talent, but because they never discover why they were made.In this Ansari Podcast episode, Omar Altalib, former Amazon…
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152: Finance CEO & Ousama “So Many Feel Broke, Stuck & Spiritually Empty”
The Western financial system is full of interest that ruins so many lives and ultimately ruins our afterlife as well. But what if there was a way to leave the system and build your wealth in an ethical and spiritually clean way? We need to build islamic financial institutions that can back…
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151: The Hijab Story Nobody Ever Tells w. Ustadha Reem Shaikh w. Ustadha Reem Shaikh
Is the hijab really just for helping men lower their gaze? Or is it a doorway to something far deeper, a spiritual practice that connects a woman directly with God, identity, dignity, and purpose?In this powerful and honest conversation, Ustadha Reem Shaikh (who memorized the Quran at the age of…
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150: Historian “There’s Ottoman History No One Dares To Talk About” w. Alen Bašić
Who were the Donme Crypto Ottoman Jews? Who Was Kamal Ataturk? Who were the Young Turks? What happened when the young turks took over the ottoman empire? What happened to Muslims in eastern Europe, like Bosnia? Why is Turkey the country it is today and have the poltics and ideologies it has…
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149: Education Expert "Many Kids Leave Islam After Islamic Schooling" w. Rasha El-Haggan
Do Islamic schools turn kids away from Islam? Rumors that students turn gay or leave the religion! Should girls and boys be in the same class? Are young children in a dream state? Is homework bad for learning? Are grades holding our children back from being the dreamers that could save the world?…
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148: Muhammed’sﷺ Diet Expert "They’re Poisoning Our Food" w. Saiyad Ahmed
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147: Why Keeping Your Job Might Be the Riskiest Thing You Do w. Asheq Hoque
Are you tired of your day job and feel stuck in your 9-5? Feel like you are in a rat race against time. Not spending enough time with your family. And the bills keep rising but you need to keep your job? If you want to find a way to leave your 9-5 day job and follow your dreams, building a…
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146: Discovering Gravity, Brotherly Wars, Hindus & The British w. PabloTalks
What is the REAL story of Islam in the Indian subcontinent? Were Hindus oppressed by Muslim rulers or did they seek legal counsel from them over their own courts? Did the Muslims have better technology than the French? In this episode we dive into the history of Muslims in India, how they got...
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145: How Social Media is Defeating Israel w. Yusuf Omar (SeenTV)
Yusuf Omar, founder and CEO of Seen TV, is fighting back by training journalists in Gaza. He joined Greta Thunberg on a flotilla to bring aid to Gaza. Listen to the amazing story of the people who are risking their lives to bring aid to Gaza and defy the occupation. Learn how Seen TV is…
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144: Who Will Save Gaza? w. Dr. Omar Suleiman and Ousama AlShurafa
In this special episode of the Ansari Podcast, Shk. Omar Suleiman and Br. Ousama Al Shurafa came by the studio for an impromptu conversation about how to mobilize and awaken our souls to become the generation that establishes justice for Gaza and the entire Ummah. This is how to internalize...
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Experiencing God Through History, Science, Theology, Art, Psychology and Human Experience. Join us in this all inclusive experience to discover more about yourself and the Muslim world around you.Don’t forget to Subscribe Please! :)A Muslim and Islamic Podcast. Insta: @theansaripodcast
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