The London Circle

| The London Circle | 06 Feb 2025

The World finds itself in a mess of epic proportions, with a future that doesn’t seem much brighter. Why, and what needs to happen to create a new reality?

Civilisational resurgence is a dream that many talk about, but very few manage to structure better than Drs. Hussein Qazzaz and Amr Darrag.

In this two-part discussion, they speak with Anas Altikriti about the foundations of the world’s state today, and how this can be overhauled to bring about a different and more humane reality.

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Guests:

| Hussein Qazzaz, Leader of the Insaan Civilisational Resurgence Project

| Amr Darrag, President of the Egyptian Centre for Studies

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| The London Circle | 30 Jan 2025

With Islam standing as the fastest growing religion in the world, how can a new approach to the propagation of Islam become a tool of addressing the multiple crisis facing all of humanity?

With his unique perspective as a convert to Islam who travelled from a life fighting for social justice in his home in Portugal, to someone who embraced Islam as a faith that fits his interests as a way of life that has the capacity to resolve the many crisis faces society, indeed all of humanity, once structured and framed as such.

Bilal sits with Anas Altikriti to discuss these and many other issues.

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Guests:

| Anaximenis Silva (Bilal), Researcher in Minority Groups

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| The London Circle | 23 Jan 2025

The toll that the Aafia Siddiqui saga has taken on the immediate family is tremendous, but the tenacity to keep going is incessant and drives the family to rally behind this pursuit of justice.

Fowzia Siddiqui was described by Clive Stafford Smith as the sister that anyone in trouble would wish to have. For years, and as Aafia Siddiqui endured the most horrid injustice, her immediate family including her surviving children, her late mother and most significantly her sister, Neurologist and campaigner, Fowzia, have never given up on the pursuit for justice for Aafia.

In this episode, Anas Altikriti catches up with Fowzia before her trip to the US, seeking the release of her sister.

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Guests:

| Fowzia Siddiqui, Neurologist and Sister of Aafia Siddiqui

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| The London Circle | 16 Jan 2025

India’s global importance is beyond doubt, but since the revival of Hindu Nationalism amid the Narendra Modi rule, it’s image as well as its huge Muslim minority have suffered tremendously.

With over 200 million Muslims, India has the most Muslims anywhere in the world. Yet, with Kashmir seemingly further away from a peaceful resolution than any time in the past, and Hindu nationalism (Hindutva) taking grip and manifesting in horrific means, the question regarding India’s global position and role is pressing.

How will India fare in light of a surprisingly receding popularity of Modi in the last elections, and with an imminent Trump presidency?

C. Davood, Managing Editor of one of the biggest and most prominent media networks in India and throughout the GCC speaks with Anas Altikriti in their studios in the state of Kerala.

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Guests:

| C Davood, Managing Editor, MediaOne TV

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| The London Circle | 09 Jan 2025

For almost 22 years, Aafia Siddiqui has been subject to an almost unbelievable series of injustices that speak of the evil of a system that governs today.

Aafia Siddiqui’s story is truly harrowing, yet it’s one that has actually taken place, and Aafia lingers in a high security US prison cell after almost 22 years after it all started.

For no reason whatsoever, Aafia and her three children were abducted and what followed over more than 2 decades will leave everyone in disbelief.

Clive Stafford Smith tells all in this interview with Anas Altikriti.

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Guests:

| Clive Stafford Smith, International Human Rights Lawyer

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| The London Circle | 21 Nov 2024

With Donald Trump achieving a landslide victory over Kamala Harris in the recent US Presidential elections, countless questions emerge regarding what the world, as well as the US itself, can expect from the next 4 years.

Whether, the US economy or the issue of illegal migration, or whether Ukraine, China, the Middle East, the questions surrounding that Trump 2nd term are many and pressing. Without doubt, Israel, Palestine and particularly the ongoing attacks on Gaza and Lebanon are high amongst those questions, as well as the normalization process which Trump launched in his first term.

Few are more capable of dissecting America and forecasting what the world can expect, than Professor Sami Al-Arian, who sits with Anas Altikriti to discuss these questions and more. 

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Guests:

| Prof. Sami Al-Arian, Director of the Centre for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Zaim University in Istanbul

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| The London Circle | 14 Nov 2024

The genocide in Gaza has been met with a widespread societal reaction on many fronts and several levels in Australia. The question remains as to whether this reaction will create a permanent platform, or whether it is just a passing thing.

The genocide in Gaza has been met with a widespread response from almost all sectors of Australian civil society.

In this episode, Anas Altikriti discusses with three Australian activists, their respective involvement in the pro-Palestine movement and their takes on the future thereof as well as of Australian politics, with local and federal elections looming.

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Guests:

| Tasnim Sammak, of Free Palestine Coalition and with Unionists for Palestine
| Sarah Baarini, Board member of the Islamic Council of Victoria and Community Activist
| Monica Compo, a member of Unionists for Palestine and ASU for Palestine

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| The London Circle | 08 Nov 2024

While the outrage over Gaza is palpable, the Australian government remains silent, and to many actively complicit with Israel in the crimes against the Palestinians. But things are changing, or are they?

This discussion with Sue Bolton and Mohammad Helmy is fascinating for a number of reasons, not least because of the decades long involvement of both with bringing to Australia’s attention the crime of occupation in Palestine, and the attempt to make the issue of Palestine a political point of debate.

Anas Altikriti talks with the both of them and discusses the impact of the Gaza genocide on the coming local and federal Australian elections.

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Guests:

| Sue Bolton, Socialist Alliance Councillor
| Mohammad Helmy, Muslim campaigner and activist 

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| The London Circle | 31 Oct 2024

Islamic schools are a prominent feature within Australian Muslim societies, and among the greatest success stories one can tell. However, there are immense challenges within the sector, particularly in attempting to provide an exemplary education to Australian Muslims and Australia as a whole.

Dr. Zacharia Matthews is clearly passionate about his vocation, when discussing Islamic Education with Anas Altikriti.

Not only the brilliant achievements which he proudly speaks of, but also the challenges which cause him deep concern, particularly in terms of the role learners will assume within and at the helm of Australia in the future in all walks of life.

 He also talks about the impact of Islamic education and Islamic schools on Australian society and what real value and benefit this brings to the entire country.

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Guests:

| Dr. Zachariah Matthews, Educational Expert and Headteacher

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| The London Circle | 24 Oct 2024

There’s no denying that Gaza has motivated Australian Muslims, and possibly the entire pro-Palestine movement in Australia to engage with the coming elections in an unprecedented manner. How though? And towards which direction and for what end?

Wherever you go and whoever you speak to, there’s no denying the impact that Gaza has had on every discussion and every event. With the council elections ongoing and the federal elections expected sometime early next year, politics plays a big part in those discussions.

While there appears to be a division of sorts in tactical positioning, the fact remains that now more than ever before, Australian Muslims want real and effective change.

Ramia Abdo Sultan is perfectly positioned to shed light on this and other issues with Anas Altikriti, being a lawyer, a community activist and a leading figure in the pro-Palestine campaign.

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Guests:

| Ramia Abdo Sultan, Lawyer and community activist

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