In the first episode of the Himmah Pod, host Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ahmed, alongside guests Sajid Mohammed and Sheikh Ibrahim Whitney, delve into the pervasive issue of Islamophobia, in the context of the current rise in violence. Highlighting the acceptance of it amongst the middle class and language, the origins of Islamophobia being linked to events like the Bosnian genocide and Oklahoma bombings. It also examines Edward Said's "Orientalism" and it's definition of racism, media portrayals of riots and the role of politicians in perpetuating Islamophobia.