The Himmah Pod

The Himmah Pod

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The Himmah Pod episodes

  • Himmah Pod - ep.1 Unmasking Normalised Racism and Islamophobia

    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. 

    25 min

About The Himmah Pod

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The Himmah podcast is a platform dedicated to exploring social justice issues, particularly focusing on food poverty, racism, and educational inequalities. As an extension of Himmah, a grassroots community organization based in Nottingham, the podcast aims to amplify the voices of those affected by these pressing challenges while sharing insights and solutions from community leaders, activists, and experts.