Ep 85 - Re-imagining society in a post-pandemic world

03/24/20 • 64 min

Salim is joined by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak as they look at the cataclysmic shift in all our lives that coronavirus has brought about. They explore the shifts in government policy and the lessons we must learn as humanity from this global pandemic. Also importantly, looking at Quranic lessons and shifting the discourse away from the next 6 months towards longer-term reforms that we as a society need to implement. They also discuss the holy month of Ramadan and how we can still maximise benefit in the holy month in isolation.

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Ep 84 - Coronavirus, Conspiracy Theories and a Medical Perspective

Salim (from self-isolation) and Husam are joined by Dr Adam Ali, a long-time friend of The Muslim Vibe as they discuss Coronavirus. The topic needs no introduction, a virus that has led to a global pandemic. We hear a bit more about it from Dr Adam and his experiences working with Public Health England to screen passengers entering from high-risk countries into the UK through Heathrow Airport. They discuss self-isolation, some conspiracy theories involving bats and more.

Here are links to things discussed in the podcast:

NHS officials told me Muslim households are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus – it’s important to understand why: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/coronavirus-muslim-mosque-closure-prayer-nhs-a9411936.html

Why fighting the coronavirus depends on you (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSQztKXR6k0

Coronavirus - The Korean clusters: https://graphics.reuters.com/CHINA-HEALTH-SOUTHKOREA-CLUSTERS/0100B5G33SB/index.html

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Ep 86 - Youth activism, political engagement and the Rotherham 12

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On this podcast, Salim is joined by Muhbeen Hussain, the founder of Rotherham-based organization British Muslim Youth. They discuss how the organisation came into existence and what it stands for. They also talk more broadly about the notion of young being being engaged in politics and activism and where to find the balance between engaging with government and shouting from the outside. They also discuss the town of Rotherham and the historic abuse cases that have taken place in the town, the impact that has had on the local Muslim community and their response. Muhbeen goes into details about the Rotherham 12 Defence Campaign, involving 12 Muslim men in Rotherham arrested for defending their community - listen to hear the full story!

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