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 settler-colonial state.

From the aftermath of Gaza to the role of democracy in shaping Muslim identity, this conversation challenges the status quo and asks: Is voting enough to create real change? 

We explore the pitfalls of over-reliance on electoral politics, the dangers of miseducation, and the need for self-determination within the Muslim community.

Whether you're a supporter of MVM or a skeptic, this episode offers a balanced, critical, and engaging discussion that will leave you questioning the systems we live in and the power we hold as a community.

Key Topics Covered:

• The rise of the Muslim Vote Matters movement

• The limitations of electoral politics in addressing systemic issues

• The role of community self-determination vs. reliance on government

• The impact of Gaza and Palestine on Muslim political consciousness

• The dangers of miseducation and victim-blaming in political activism

Dr. Yassir Morsi is a prominent political scholar, academic, and public intellectual known for his critical perspectives on race, Islam, and the politics of representation in Western societies.

With a PhD in Politics, Dr. Morsi has dedicated his career to examining the intersections of colonialism, Islamophobia, and the lived experiences of Muslim communities in the West.

He is a leading voice in challenging mainstream narratives around Muslim identity, democracy, and political engagement, often critiquing the limitations of liberal democratic systems in addressing systemic racism and inequality.

Dr. Morsi’s work emphasizes the importance of self-determination, community power, and the need for Muslims to rethink their relationship with state structures.

As a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Morsi has contributed extensively to academic and public discourse, blending rigorous scholarship with accessible commentary.

He is also a sought-after speaker and has been featured in various media outlets, podcasts, and community forums, where he continues to advocate for a more nuanced understanding of Muslim political agency.

What are your thoughts on the Muslim Vote Matters movement? Do you believe voting can create real change, or is it time to rethink our approach to political engagement? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro 00:10 The Rise of Muslim Vote Matters 05:00 The Vacuum of Muslim Representation 10:00 Educating the Muslim Community 15:00 Yassir’s Critique of MVM 20:00 The Illusion of Electoral Power 25:00 Failure of Interfaith Dialogue & CVE 30:00 The Myth of the Muslim Voting Bloc 35:00 Over-Identifying with Democracy 40:00 Anger and Grief in Activism 45:00 Need for Self-Determination 50:00 Islamic Schools & Palestinian History 55:00 Fantasy of a Muslim Voting Bloc 60:00 Appropriating Gaza’s Rage 65:00 Punishing Labor in a Two-Party System 70:00 Community-Building Over Voting 75:00 Internal Community Accountability 80:00 Shaming Muslims into Voting 85:00 The Role of Critics in Movements 90:00 The Need for Community Consultation 95:00 The Psychological Impact of Oppression 100:00 The Failure of Islamic Institutions 105:00 The Importance of Political Education 110:00 Outro

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 intervention on the frontlines, Kaleem paints a vivid picture of a nation rising from decades of oppression.

We delve into the strategic brilliance behind the revolution’s military victories, including the astonishing tale of 350 fighters taking on 30,000 regime soldiers in Hama.

Kaleem also reflects on the profound spiritual and communal transformations taking place, especially during the first Ramadan in a free Syria, where the echoes of adhan and the spirit of unity fill the air.

This episode isn’t just about Syria - it’s a testament to the power of resistance, faith, and the unbreakable bonds of the Ummah. From the tunnels of Idlib to the streets of Gaza, the Syrian revolution serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that freedom is worth fighting for.

Join us as we explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs of a people who refused to be silenced.

Kaleem Bullivant is human rights activist, and campaigner against the excesses of the war on terror. Winner of the liberty Human Rights Activist of the Year award, Kaleem has worked on many groundbreaking news stories with the BBC, CNN, Channel 4 News amongst others.

Timestamps:

00:00:10 Introduction and lighthearted banter.

00:02:08 Kaleem’s experiences in Syria and the state of infrastructure post-revolution.

00:05:45 Development in Idlib compared to the rest of Syria.

00:13:01 Kaleem’s personal journey and why he felt compelled to go to Syria.

00:17:14 The historic "Party Plane" to Damascus.

00:21:23 Celebrations and emotions upon arriving in Syria.

00:29:15 Stories of oppression under the Assad regime.

00:37:10 Miraculous stories of hope and divine intervention during imprisonment.

00:56:52 The military strategy behind the revolution’s victories, including the battle for Hama.

01:15:38 Addressing accusations about external involvement in the revolution.

01:26:01 The significance of the 13-year revolution and its parallels to Islamic history.

01:29:15 Celebrating the first Ramadan in a free Syria.

01:32:11 The revolution’s connection to Palestine and the broader Ummah.

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 Forward To Health, a holistic wellness clinic and educational initiative.

Dr. Mazen practices vitalistic natural medicine, weaving together homeopathy, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, and nutrition with a specialty in somatic trauma therapy (NARM)

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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 Arabic language and Islamic sciences in Tarim, Yemen for some time, as well as Darul Uloom in Trinidad, West Indies.

He spent 12 years in Amman, Jordan where he focused on Islamic Law, Theology, Hadith Sciences, Prophetic Biography and Islamic Spirituality while also working at the Qasid Arabic Institute as Director of Programs. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies (Alimiyya) and authorization in the six authentic books of Hadith, and has completed one year of specialized training in issuing Islamic legal verdicts (Ifta’).

He also holds a certificate in Counselling and focuses on religious OCD and family/marital issues from an Islamic pastoral perspective. He is the author of the Seerah Song. He is an instructor and researcher in Sacred Law and Theology with the SeekersGuidance: The Global Islamic Seminary.

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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

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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 of the Rhymesayers Entertainment hip hop collective. He has released seven albums, four EPs, and a number of singles and collaborations.

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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 that the Hasina government have committed throughout its history.

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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 Counsellor from Sweden (GPI - Gothenburg Psychotherapy Institute). He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Psychology from the CMC - Cambridge Muslim College (UK).

He is also an IAIP certified Islamic Psychology practitioner, and has ijazah/certification in practicing Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy from the Ibn Haldun University/Khalil Center (Türkiye/US). 

He is one of the co-founders of ISIP-International Students of Islamic Psychology and serves as the Executive Director of the movement. 

He is also the Co-Founder of Al-Balkhi Institute of Islamic Psychological Studies and Research, Rafeeq Counselling, Futuwwah Academy of Sacred Manhood, Shifaa Institute Scandinavia & Amalul Jamal Academy of Sacred Arts.

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Host : Tanzim

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Beauty, Prophetic Way, Masculine & Feminine Energies, Islamic Tradition, Balance, Legacy, Nature, Passion, Meaning, Shariah

We discuss all these topics with Ustadh Rizwan Ahmed Khan.

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Rizwan Ahmed Khan (b. 1991) is a classically trained calligraphic artist who has been practising the scribal crafts since 2015. In 2018 he decided to leave a promising career as a software professional to migrate to Istanbul and train in the Ottoman tradition of Islamic calligraphy. He has trained in Western and Islamic calligraphy under various masters, most notably Gaynor Goffe, Soraya Syed, Ivo Grantins and Efdaluddin Kılıç. In 2022 he was awarded the prestigious icazetname (calligrapher’s licence) by his Islamic calligraphy masters at the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Istanbul. Rizwan currently resides in London, practising and teaching as an artist. Both the Western and Islamic calligraphy traditions are central to Rizwan’s art, having long felt the necessity as a Muslim growing up in Britain to explore avenues that open the doors of cultural, spiritual and intellectual appreciation between the West and the Islamic world.

Hosts : Tanzim & Nadeem

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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 historian, currently working as a professor of history at the University of Arizona. He is known for having written the notable books on the history of India before 1800. 

Hosts : Tanzim & Nadeem

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