The Ansari Podcast

Ansari Podcast: Colonel Dr. Imam Khaled Shabazz narrates his story from molestation, getting shot, in jail, and being a drunk to converting to Islam, becoming an Imam and climbing up the ranks of the U.S Military to becoming the Highest Ranked Muslim in US Military HISTORY! He has 2 PhDs, 3 masters and has written 6 books. Trust me, you won't want to miss this! This is a tear jerker, Feel-good story.

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and HoopFinesse "Sheikh Halal Bacon" and/or Muhammed Abdul Aleem eat and react to the surprising taste of MRBEAST Chocolate Bars . Hoopfinesse tells us how he met his wife, Stacey, and gives marriage advice for young Muslims. Hoopfinesse & Ansari try Prime Energy Drinks and are SURPRISED. We also hear Hoopfinesse story as a humorous and loving individual who gained fame on Instagram and TikTok. And finally Ansari and Hoopfinesse explore the origin and importance of the hijab.

Ansari Podcast: Author and Activist Moazzam Begg reveals what happened when he was Kidnapped, tortured, and sent to Guantanamo Bay and Bagram by the CIA and MI6 over false intelligence, Moazzam Begg narrates the heart breaking years he spent kidnapped and falsely imprisoned in the worlds most notorious prisons. He answers tough questions like whether he conspired against the United States, what he saw in Bagram and Guantanamo. How Islam helped him through it all, and many other details. Is he an ISIS Supporter. Only at The Ansari Podcast.

Mahmoud Elansary sits with Lisa Vogl, the cofounder of VERONA COLLECTIONS, the 1st hijab company to enter MACYS or any large American retailer. But before that she was a photographer who converted to Islam after making a documentary on the Hijab asking "Why do Muslim Women wear the Hijab?". Lisa Vogl walks us through her conversion story from a devoted catholic to a practicing Muslim. Lisa then reveals the disturbing truth of her marriage to a "Pious" Muslim man who went on to beat her and abuse her. This is a heavy one.

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Muhsin Cason "THEMUSLIMBOXER" talk about his life story as a child of a prominent Imam in Baltimore and how he ended up in the club partying, drinking and girls. Muhsin Cason was embarrassed of being Muslim. Then Boxing brought him back to Allah, and made him "THEMUSLIMBOXER". Now he has a life mission to save others from the sins he's done in the past. Mahmoud and Muhsin then discuss the month he spent in Puerto Rico sparring with Jake Paul and later training KSI for his big fight. His answer may surprise you!

U.S. Staff Sergeant, Lourdes Loyola, Converts to Islam after her deployment to Afghanistan, then her children all convert! 5 years later they all get to watch as their Husband and Father emotionally converts, as well. Later, we discuss the moral dilemma of being a Muslim in the U.S. military, should Muslims become U.S. soldiers? What’s the impact of that on a personal and societal level? Can we really change the Military on the inside as Muslims? All this and more on this weeks Episode! 

Mahmoud Elansary brings some of his best work yet in this captivating Ramadan special with beautiful perspectives to the blessed month of Ramadan and our role as Muslims. It is a dynamic episode from Quran, tafseer to Nasheed, and from decoration to charity. RAMADAN MUBARAK!!! IT'S THE MOST BLESSED TIME OF THE YEAR!

8:30: How do I choose between my Passions and my Career

18: Removing Doubt about Hadith authenticity, addressing the misconceptions about Hadith and how scholars verified it. The Methods of hadith collection

31: The 4 schools of thought and why they must be trusted and respected by All Muslims

47: Introduction to Maleki School of thought

1:12 : My ignorant criticism of scholars today

1:36 Why it’s better to follow a school of thought