Q&A: Muhammad Jalal Talks Gaza, Elections & US Empire

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

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[@MB.77]

Can you please name the book mentioned @32.12 from a Beirut scholar? Thank you. Your podcast is great!

[@badiyasudah5022]

Palestine has a right to exist free and to decide its own destiny.

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” 3) Colonies is now “territories” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underlying ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen

[@rehenabegum3197]

Salam, I really enjoyed this interview and the story behind The Thinking Muslim ❤

[@iffatarakhanam1872]

Assalamualaikum. I myself is born and brought up in Muslim family and Muslim majority country! But still I am raised by the belief that Prophet SW said that when Qiuamat will be closer Muslims will suffer a lot among them Palestine will be the most crucial!! So sit down and suffer through. Now I was very passionate about Palestine from the first and when October 7th happened I was searching for something, anything to do act to raise my voice. Thank you dear brother Jalal...for this Thinking Muslim I am hopeful for our future. May Allah bless you with Jannatul Ferdaus. May Allah bless you with every success with Thinking Muslim podcast. May Allah bless everyone who are with this channel.

[@sikandarazam8044]

I want Yaqoob Ahmed to stay in podcasts and enlighten us with his intellect, so those who agree with me like the comment.

[@naziraheveryday]

100%

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Exactly! What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” 3) Colonies is now “territories” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underlying ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen

[@mradeelmirza]

Very nice to hear your story Mr Jalal and great that you didn't give up on activism and created this Podcast with your team.

[@lookforward2life]

That non religious person who listens to learn and understand, that’s me too. I’ve learned much, as much how to think and new ways to see things, as actual facts. Thank you.

[@RedSoloCuppppp]

Breaks my heart that the humanitarian conflict in Sudan goes ignored by everyone. At least this channel has one video addressing the issue. More needs to be done just like the conflict in Palestine.

[@HanaHana-ft9li]

Just like how everyone ignored Somalia for forever. I think the reason is our conflict is eternal as opposed to an external entity occupying someone’s land. Israel vs palatine and now Lebanon bcos Israel is the aggressor and the western world are backing them. It’s not a civil war it’s a lot different. Sudan is winning against the stupid militant group inshallah they will keep winning until they stop the war.

[@larabraver]

Absolutely. It upsets me and makes me feel a bit of resentment towards those that have platforms including mosques. I imagine that Sudanese people feel truly hurt by this. I think it must be mainly because the Sudanese are black and mostly non-Arab. As I learn more, I know that the fact that Palestine is under apartheid, plus Al-Aqsa is located there are other important reasons.

[@RedSoloCuppppp]

@@larabraver I remember saying the same thing under a dawah video (not this channel) and getting completely slandered for it. Some Muslims just do not want to hear that the same anti-blackness that plagues other communities is right here too. It doesn't help that Arab Muslim nations like Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are involved in the Sudan conflict and are being just as colonialist and racist as Western nations. It's all just very sad and depressing because how can we begin to help people if we can't even talk about the issue??

[@larabraver]

@@RedSoloCuppppp You’re right, many people have had “an experience “ in a masjid. Racism against black Muslims by non-black Muslims is a sad, shameful reality. Have they forgotten the Prophet’s last sermon??

[@Janat_California_simplifying]

I’m an American Muslim and You have changed my perspective. Thank you for such intelligent conversations! ❤

[@smushtaq]

Not to take anything away from Gaza, we have paid very little attention to the plight of the Rohingya and the Uyghurs. I believe that they are all linked and the same approach can be used to address all these issues. We need to pay more attention to the complicity of the Muslim majority countries and how to effect change there

[@UmMusab-yd2ob]

The Thinking Muslim and Blogging Theology is the best for the English Muslim Community. We can survive on these 2 alone.

[@zak992]

Ageed, they both bring rationality and reason to our religion, which is relevant to our modern world

[@ahmadroshdy1]

Brother Galal, your podcast has been an amazing source of knowledge and revival of the spirit of the ummah, from your guest selection to your insightful questions, it’s all perfectly prepared. May Allah accept your efforts and grant you sincerity and tawfeeq

[@hassanzoaka1418]

Ameen Ya Allah

[@amorshed]

May Allah grant you (and your team) safety and bring more barakah in your efforts.

[@hassanzoaka1418]

Ameen Ya Allah

[@Illudiumqsm]

There is no I in team, and jalal is the epitome of this fact. Jalal you remind us that it takes a village to achieve any grand goal ! We the umma must follow suit and strive to do the same. Our umma is strong but together we are stronger ! May Allah continue to bless you jalal and the whole team behind you. Thank you ❤

[@AcaveAtiger]

I am not a Muslim. I still like and seek out people anywhere who can and will think for themselves.

[@catpyjamas]

While I may not be your sister from Yemen, I definitely am hugely appreciative of brother Jalal. This was one of those rare moments where the person who's usually the host who mainly just asks questions is given an opportunity to speak, and then is in every way on the same level as his greatest guests. I don't want to overpraise brothers but this channel is constantly humbling, and it makes one feel how little they've done, and how they must do more.

[@hassanaminjr8198]

Good thing You don't have to be a sister from Yemen 😅

[@larabraver]

We love you too, but we love our sister from Yemen more 😂😂

[@Marxist2]

I am a Mexican American woman living in the U.S. and I am very grateful for your show, guests, perspective & it's great to know the origin of this enlightening show.

[@noorsaadeh]

I've said it before, finding The Thinking Muslim was a Godsend for me. So agree with all you said. 30+ years waiting for thought like this. Barak Allahu fikum!

[@amj5350]

I watch every episode and love this episode the most. I also loved the fact you brought back Br Ahmed to host this. May Allah swt bless you both and may you all continue to the excellent work

[@UniteforAll]

Great work Jalal 💯🇱🇧🇵🇸

[@AcaveAtiger]

And I love this show. Thank you for doing this. Respect.

[@Nishful5]

MashaAllah! Jalal you got Yaqoob Ahmed back! You two are doing a public service - Jazak Allahu Khayran

[@aatifahussain6521]

I very rarely comment, but for a book on Ottoman Empire by Dr Yaqub, absolutely. It is very much needed and wanted.

[@redman6790]

200k milestone reached mashallah. May it continue to grow and inspire us all inshallah. Nice to see Br Jalal on the other-side and here his thoughts and ideas

[@BRICKERFORGE]

I was listening to a podcast with Yaqoob Ahmad when this dropped 😂 May Allah reward you brothers

[@gafsa53]

AssalaamuAlaikum Brother Jalal, MaaShaaAllaah..... I regularly watch (from South Africa)your podcast .... VERY informative and insightful . Keeping you, your team and your family close in our constant du'aahs - May Ar'Rahmaan, Ar'Raheem protect you , preserve you and reward you in dunyah & especially in Aakhirah Aameen🤲🏽🇿🇦🇪🇭🇿🇦🇪🇭

[@sambaxrock]

As someone on the "tankie" political spectrum with roots on Arab heritage I've always appreciate all your interviews. It's been very illuminating to see different point of views with a good amount of critical thinking. My problem , sometimes, in the faith based podcast world there's not a lot of real depth and critical thinking. When you're in America you must interview brother Butch Ware, he is the embodiment of liberation theology at work in the Americas. And no, we have not forgotten Gaza 🔻🗝🍉

[@poeticandalus9410]

May Allah reward Muhammad and those who stood with him for their hard work.

[@ilhamthreet4283]

Your existence is so much needed and wanted. Thank you for your activism.

[@SHaqq-sm3ei]

I've been listening to your podcast from 2019 when it was just audio, i love your content, alhamdulilah, and you truly are a visionary enlightened thinking muslim! May Allah continue to aid this beautiful project. I would also love to read a book on Ottoman History by Yaqoob Ahmed.

[@bilaldilmi5455]

Very insightful Jazak Allah kheir for both of you, very grateful and I genuinely appreciate all what you do borther 🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼

[@Antizionist17]

This is the best podcast. I listen to it daily.

[@farahnizamani9079]

Love watching every episode Alhamdolillah for having this !!!

[@This_hybrid_reads]

I would definitely read a book about the ottoman empire. I feel like so many Muslims, including myself look back at that period of Muslim excellence (or at least that's how we imagine it) but have no idea of what the Empire was actually like. Please, write that book, inshahallah.

[@bilalsheerzad4011]

Listening from Finland and i can only imagine how the audience of this podcast is getting bigger and wider globally InshAllah ! Finally my Favourite podcaster Jalal being interviewed Mashallah ❤ !! 🎉🎉 Really impressed by this interview, sincere and intelligent thoughts by Jalal, but also we were able to witness hosts genuine beautiful character ! 🇵🇸🕋

[@mariesc5996]

BTW, I am one of those non-muslim watchers. ( 66 yr old white French-Canadian woman). I really enjoy your show and have learned so much. Thank you!

[@ihafidh]

Keep going Jalal. Your podcast is well needed for the betterment of the ummah. May Allah accept it.

[@badiyasudah5022]

The future belongs to the youth. Salaam. Teach the youth right.

[@peacenow6618]

May Allah Accept your works, and make it a means of acceptance and Guidance for the Ummah!

[@mohammadarifkhan4357]

Love the way , how eloquently ideas are expressed here. Thank you very much Muhammad Jalal for increasing our intellectual level.

[@mohammedidris5307]

It's excellent to hearing the prospective of the main producer of this podcast as how it came about and what goes behind in bringing such a Marvelous thoughtful thoughts about how "MUSLIMS THINK". Thank you Br. Jalal for all that you are doing.

[@ToyBodbijl-nt4hv]

A book on Ottoman history would be welcomed! Jazakallah for this podcast! I really enjoyed it. The Thinking Muslim is my favourite. May you grow from strength to strength!❤

[@mizanahmed4167]

Fantastic show this one. Really inspiring for the individual to get up and be part of the Ummatic project. Yes and can you ask Dr Yakoob to to tell us what was the Ottoman's secret sauce. What made this obscure central Asian tribe become the leading Muslim nation on the doorstep of Europe for 500yrs. What inspired this civilization to come into being?

[@tauseefkhan6863]

I have always enjoyed listening to this podcast and learned something new in every episode.

[@fareshtak.touhami412]

Excellent discussion. Thank you brother Jalal for creating your platform. Sorely needed leadership among the ummah.

[@TheThinkingMuslim]

Grateful for your support!

[@aosa1238]

Great interview as always 👏👏

[@larabraver]

Thank you, jazakumullahu khayran for all your tremendous work. Please speak about Sudan, the Rohingya and Uyghurs more. It upsets me and makes me feel a bit of resentment towards those that have platforms including mosques that they are largely silent. I imagine that Sudanese people feel truly hurt by this as there is a genocide and crushing hunger there. I think it must be mainly because the Sudanese are black and mostly non-Arab. As I learn more, I know that the fact that Palestine is under apartheid, plus Al-Aqsa is located there are other important reasons.

[@arshibintaamir121]

JazakAllahu khair for introducing us to gems who are bringing change and challenging the status quo. My request to the thinking Muslim team: Please host Sahil Adeem. He is one of the rare leaders. A sister from India

[@MohammedMustafa-y5h]

As a thinking Muslim like you, I am glad that my thinking process on UMMATIC concept converges with yours on a broader sense with regards to our current World View We have to think beyond

[@ibrahimkarir2815]

Thoughtful and insightful conversation. May Allah SWT keep you both steadfast

[@r.s.nowrin6243]

Enjoyed throughly, Masha Allah. From Atlanta, USA.

[@Marta...8877]

Dzień dobry... dziękuję bardzo ... czekam, wyglądam ... gdy Pański program z bardzo ciekawymi gośćmi się pojawi, gdyż na tym właśnie polega świat i życie w nim aby wysłuchać, co mają różne strony świata do powiedzenia...

[@EastAfricanking]

Mashallah brother and all the Muslims helping you in the podcast,I always had a sense of responsibility to serve the ummah listening to this podcast remembered me to go back on my journey Jzh Allah.

[@TobinFrost]

Thanks for sharing this information

[@monahaque1660]

Excellent conversation! Keep talking! We are listening !

[@marwaal-shafey7955]

May Allah protect you both and reward you immensely. We never get tired of intellectual conversations like those of the Thinking Muslim. I hope we can equally educate the Muslims and build momentum for the next Australian elections.

[@muhammadyasin1532]

MashaAllah! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@sammu]

Beautiful talk. Br. Muhammad and this podcast have indeed been a powerful force in spreading awareness and having the importance discourses of our lives. I always looked forward to each and every episode. Keep it up Br. Muhammad! On Muslim unity I completely agree with Br. Muhammad once again. Online though, unfortunately there’s a war between the usual suspects and some new ones. Imagine living in a world where the Palestinians are celebrating Iranian strikes on Israel while Sunnis are condemning being happy. May Allah help us.

[@peacenow6618]

جزاک اللہ خیرا

[@NasirsClub]

Awesome, I am Muslime from Dhaka, Bangladesh...

[@enacausmembrane]

Dhaka City?

[@refayatul]

Me from mirpur

[@enacausmembrane]

@@refayatul arehh bhai, ki obostha

[@enacausmembrane]

@@refayatul haire bhai, apni ki pagol hoye gesen, apnar exact elaka bola lagbe na. Internet-e keu tader location emne publicly keu bole?

[@refayatul]

@@enacausmembrane acca vai

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” 3) Colonies is now “territories” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underlying ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen

[@alib7489]

My favourite podcast on the planet

[@LosAngelesCycleVideo]

Well, I bought your mug and I listen to the podcast regularly. I am very impressed by Jalal and the team. This podcast is making a big difference. Inshallah it will meet its goals. I think you should do another one about financing activism and how this can be Zakat or Sadaqah or other forms of charitable giving.

[@badiyasudah5022]

Gaza deserves all of our intense attention. When you look at Gaza you see humanities future.

[@FariedaLukie]

True.We might become tunnelled vision We cannot neglect other con erns .Problems are like fungi

[@zak992]

All people who are oppressed and suffering are our concern

[@denisebeasley-abdalla4942]

Jazakallahu Khairn

[@hoodiecat6421]

I'm a non-Muslim who is now a loyal listener to this podcast because it exposes me to a lot of interesting perspectives I wouldn't normally hear from other media sources in the West.

[@jeninabuhijelh699]

We as muslims deeply appreciate your work. Jazakum Allah Khair.❤

[@furkandogan3674]

thank you for this Q&A

[@mohammedahsan7258]

Salam, very enlightening to know the mission and vision of Br. Jalal. May Allah swt spread your mission.

[@maryannechilds6459]

Thanku both for a great conversation 🎉🎉🎉😊🎉😊😊❤

[@mrsasad1114]

Jazakallah for this brothers

[@fatimah9202]

May Allah protect you both and your team from all sides and grant barakah and qabuliyah in your efforts and unite the Ummah and remove the oppression Worldwide

[@nabilmohjazi4694]

The intention was pure and Barakah start to pour

[@MuslimReverthelp]

Great alternative politics with wisdom, jazak Allah khairan for sharing. In u.s. muslim population is small and a bit timid and much more dunya oriented. The Anti Islam sentiment also Is much stronger than u.k. Your coming to America is great. May Allah bless you and put barakat in your effort.

[@atiqakhairzan1051]

Jazakallah May Allah always enlighten your path. I really love your description of Thinking Muslim term,what it actually means

[@AAF2030]

Love this podcast and wait for every episode

[@DidiDa-v9l]

Brother Jalal, you have to, have to, have to write a book/article about your "ummatic thinking" methodology . It is so smart and so moving! I think it can inspire a lot of young scholars and rising stars in the next generation. Maybe edit your written pieces into a collection with an intro piece on ummatic thinking and voting(?). Honestly, just writing up what you said in this show is powerful. Even if you do it as a history of how gaza changed the media, that would be amazing. We need our young people to know what happened this year all around the globe. I talk too much 😂😂😂 praying for you brothers! ❤❤❤

[@NadiaAfzal-vx6us]

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your story @TheThinkingMuslim

[@faisalak7]

Jzkl Khair brothers for informative podcasts

[@maminurrahman4364]

Assalam o Alaikum wa rahmatullah dear brother Jalal. I would like to request you kindly consider inviting Utadh Ali Hamuda, from Cardiff. A young imam, articulate speaker with plethora of knowledge and ability to engage with youth. Also, Nouman Ali khan, Sheikh Omer Suleiman and Sheikh Haitham. Its grear to see Gaza issue alive on your podcast. Please do keep issues of Uyhgars, Sudan, Rhongya, Syria, and fascisim in Pakistan alive too.

[@siyavashbeyk155]

Iran's involvement in Syria has been a strategic move to support the Assad regime, which is seen as a key ally in the region. Syria's geographic location has made it a crucial transit point for Iranian-backed groups, including those involved in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Some argue that the fall of the Assad regime could jeopardize the interests of Palestinian resistance movements and potentially compromise the security of Palestinian holy sites.

[@fariahmayet1710]

Great episode always, mashallah. Also, a book on Ottoman History by Yaqoob Ahmed would be awesome!

[@syedmaricar9946]

Certainly woke me up, Although I helped south Africa in a small way from my student days it worked at the end.

[@MrGemma2010]

I would love to read a book on Ottoman history by Yacoob Ahmed. May Allah increase your wisdom and knowledge of that what can benefit us.

[@badiyasudah5022]

Education is the key!

[@irmeenfatima9887]

Can you please tell the name of the book written by the beirut scholar that you mentioned?

[@JhaiAlam]

Allahumma Barik 🖤

[@nasrullahsohawon5398]

Love your programme. Political Islam in the West and how we can make changes as this is now our future and we need to realise that going back to where we came from is not an option for future generation .

[@hse914]

Assalamualaikum A few thoughts that I wanted to share. Pre-9/11 I was a compulsive Radio 4 listener. I would wake up with the Today Programme and go to sleep after their 10pm news broadcast. During the War on Terror (War of Error) I found it increasingly difficult to listen to their prejudiced rubbish that was now pumping out anti-Muslim propaganda almost 24/7. I abandoned Radio 4 and most mainstream news outlets around 10 years ago and whilst I was relieved at the lack of poison, I missed their intellectual conversation. The Thinking Muslim as well as Blogging Theology has filled that void. So Jazakallah Khair for that. I also wanted to support the idea of both a youth version of Thinking Muslim (there is a huge need for this). A reliable history book written by a Muslim historian about the Ottoman Empire is also very necessary. Wassalam.

[@shamimaabdulgaffar7917]

Alhamdulillah

[@FCGLITCHES]

I would recommend adding on your website a section where we can put our ideas for helping the Ummah or active steps to change and be more acitve. Perhaps once in a while you get a guest who goes over it with you and discusses such topics. Perhaps when you mention people's ideas someone will take that idea and implement it.

[@Meccabestplace]

Allah❤

[@baay81]

thanks for sharing

[@maryannechilds6459]

Gaza has changed how i view the world its become transformative n powerful skilful means to realise duality n murderous intentions of usa n allies.

[@mu51im]

Dr Yakoob, please do write that book on Ottoman history. Anecdotally though I believe this issue may be systemic, I have found that most Muslims around the 25-35 mark have absolutely no realistic conceptual understanding of what an Islamic civilisation looks like. Either it is the overzealous approach where there are hand-amputation stations on every street corner or conversely they have given up on the idea due to pessimism. A work that informs the common reader of the methodologies and the approaches found within an Islamic civilisation like the Ottoman Caliphate would go a long way towards bringing the idea back into the minds of the common Muslims who have long ago accepted, internalised and dare not question the status-quo.

[@houzydjazair5501]

Please, post a video teaching us the different "ism"? The need for education and clarification is really important

[@MB.77]

What is the name of the author and scholar from Beirut @32.12? I would love to find the book mentioned but could not find it.

[@rihamelbadri1399]

I'd like a Muslim perspective and analysis on the move to multi-polarity and BRICS

[@rihamelbadri1399]

I recommend Syriana Analysis for a guest on your show. Excellent insight and perspective on social justice as a descendant of the Armenian Genocide.

[@kamranchida13]

Very inspiring

[@mazzmarymaria]

Cant wait for the youth podcast🤲

[@TheMaslakomMovement]

Great video. Allah bless you. The Maslakom Movement Podcast on Spotify

[@HarrmGrotto]

Question: How can someone help contribute to the youth podcast? I noticed an American Muslim volunteer, and I was wondering if international support was possible.