Do you know what “Systematic Theology” is? In this special episode, we caught up with Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy, Yaqeen Institute’s Director of Systematic Theology, visiting from the US. He distills decades of experience in Da’wah and building Islamic communities, offering valuable insights and advice—from introducing Allah to children, to trends in Da’wah, and much more.

In this special Unscripted episode from South Africa, we speak to two Muslim scholars in Cape Town, where Muslims have lived for over 300 years! They discuss some inspirational stories of historic Muslims in the area, the unique fiqh that developed there, and the significant contributions Muslims made at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid, among much more. Stick around to learn about the inspirational Muslim scholar and mujāhid after whom they named their institute, and discover the parallels between his life, dawah, and the challenges we face today!

Is this a victory for Muslims? Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Imam Tom Facchine about Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris’ track record, whether Trump or Harris are better for Muslims in the US and abroad, and more. This podcast was recorded during their visit to Malaysia for the annual Ummatics conference—subscribe and follow Islam21c to be at the front of the queue as more information and content from the visit comes out, inshāAllāh.

He has worked on the inside for years and now he’s had enough! Azhar Chohan is standing as an Independent parliamentary candidate exposing what Labour really thinks about Muslims and BAME communities across the country. He speaks to Dr. Salman Butt about the alleged contempt that the two dynastic parties have for Muslims, as well as his plans for Slough, where the Muslim vote alone could theoretically make or break an election campaign.

Many Muslims have misunderstood modernity, postmodernism and secularism. US-based Imam Tom Facchine challenges conventional wisdom and takes on contentious topics in today’s Unscripted podcast. From exposing Jordan Peterson’s “intellectual” theories to exploring the intricate concepts of deconstruction, modernism, and postmodernism. Speaking on his personal journey to Islam, Imam Tom shares why Islam emerged as a formidable contender against Western epistemology as he navigated through postmodernist deconstruction, ultimately finding solace and truth in Islam. Learn about the pitfalls modern Muslims face, from falling into societal traps to grappling with secularism, hijab, red-pill, and Tateism.

We sit with Shaykh Bilal Ismail from South Africa and hear about the inspiring work being done for the da’wah there. From training Imams and the realities of the ‘Rainbow nation’, the future of Islam in South Africa is bright inshāAllāh!

In this episode, we sit with Shaykh Ahmed Hammuda, a Palestinian writer, on the last week's events in and around Gaza following Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. Analysts are already describing it as one of the most significant events to have taken place in the region in the last 75 years with long-running consequences that have already reshaped political calculations.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sat down with Mustafa al-Mansur in a deep and honest conversation about life, personal development, and the gap between our ideals and reality. Mustafa shares his journey of self-discovery and the realisation that having knowledge and talking about ideals is not enough to make a real impact on one’s life and the community. Mustafa introduces the concept of a “self-assessment act return” emphasising the importance of assessing one’s progress in various aspects of life, including personal growth, family, and community involvement. They explored the tendency to wait for external forces or extraordinary events to bring about change instead of taking practical steps towards improvement. The conversation explores the idea that knowing where you stand and actively working towards positive change is essential for individual and communal development. Mustafa challenges the notion of complacency and focuses on the need for continuous self-improvement to bridge the gap between aspirations and reality. Watch this episode to gain valuable insights into personal development, self-assessment, and the importance of taking action to make a meaningful impact in your sphere of influence. It’s a candid and enlightening discussion that encourages viewers to reflect on their own journey toward self-improvement and growth. f5mbtgs4

We caught up with Ustadh Mobeen Vaid, one of the foremost researchers on Islamic relationship norms in the US & Yusuf Patel, a veteran campaigner on parental rights amid the UK’s LGBT drive in schools, to discuss how the Pride campaign has been affecting Muslims on both sides of the Atlantic. From American school boards inviting LGBT Muslims to address Muslim students and normalise the concept, to whether du’aat are using the right language and constructs to address the Pride Movement, this podcast was a great opportunity for us to sit with two of the foremost Muslim thinkers and activists on the subject.

Is the Ummah too big to rule? Can a Khilafah really be established in the 21st century? Who is looking after the interests of the Ummah today? In this new episode of the Islam21c Unscripted podcast we are joined by Dr. Ovamir Anjum, founder of the Ummatics Institute, a think tank created to advise the Ummah and create a new type of discourse and thought that puts the Ummah on the agenda.