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Muslim, Actually

Muslim, Actually

By Atlantic Books

What is it really like to be a Muslim in the 21st Century? Join host Tawseef Khan, author of The Muslim Problem, and special guests, as they delve deep into the joys and complications of their Muslim identities. Expect lots of laughter and thought-provoking chat. Music by 2bystudio. Produced by George Ofori-Addo.

Buy Tawseef's book here: tidd.ly/3qKvMSW
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Islam is not a singular: families, fluctuations and female spiritual leadership with Wasi Daniju

Muslim, ActuallyMar 02, 2021

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Muslim, Actually - book launch!

Muslim, Actually - book launch!

In this very special episode of Muslim, Actually, writer and activist Mariam Khan interviewed Tawseef Khan about his book The Muslim Problem: Why We're Wrong About Islam and Why It Matters. Recorded on publication day (4th March 2021).

Feb 03, 202258:60
Approaching the Quran like a Friend: Scripture, Community and the Hows and Whys of Sticking With Faith with Sahil Warsi

Approaching the Quran like a Friend: Scripture, Community and the Hows and Whys of Sticking With Faith with Sahil Warsi

Host Tawseef Khan speaks with Dr Sahil Warsi, an independent anthropologist, about the Scripture, Community and the Hows and Whys of Sticking With Faith

Mar 23, 202154:10
Episode 6 trailer - Approaching the Quran like a Friend: Scripture, Community and the Hows and Whys of Sticking With Faith with Sahil Warsi

Episode 6 trailer - Approaching the Quran like a Friend: Scripture, Community and the Hows and Whys of Sticking With Faith with Sahil Warsi

Episode 6 will be aired on Tuesday 23rd March.

Mar 19, 202101:24
'Is it Godly? Is it Healthy?' London, Labels and the 'Sin' of Insecurity with Hirra Khan Adeogun

'Is it Godly? Is it Healthy?' London, Labels and the 'Sin' of Insecurity with Hirra Khan Adeogun

Host Tawseef Khan speaks with Hirra Khan Adeogun, senior campaigner at Possible and trustee of the Women’s Environmental Network, about labels, London as an identity and the 'sin' of insecurity.

Mar 16, 202151:57
Episode 5 trailer - 'Is it Godly? Is it Healthy?' London, Labels and the 'Sin' of Insecurity with Hirra Khan Adeogun

Episode 5 trailer - 'Is it Godly? Is it Healthy?' London, Labels and the 'Sin' of Insecurity with Hirra Khan Adeogun

Episode 5 will be aired on Tuesday 16th March.

Mar 12, 202101:09
The Struggle Is Real: religious conflict and the Internet with Hussein Kesvani

The Struggle Is Real: religious conflict and the Internet with Hussein Kesvani

Host Tawseef Khan speaks with Hussein Kesvani, journalist, author, and multimedia producer, about struggling with faith and being a Muslim on the internet.

Mar 09, 202148:58
Episode 4 trailer - The Struggle Is Real: religious conflict and the Internet with Hussein Kesvani

Episode 4 trailer - The Struggle Is Real: religious conflict and the Internet with Hussein Kesvani

Episode 4 will be aired on Tuesday 9th March.

Mar 05, 202102:06
Islam is not a singular: families, fluctuations and female spiritual leadership with Wasi Daniju

Islam is not a singular: families, fluctuations and female spiritual leadership with Wasi Daniju

Host Tawseef Khan speaks with Wasi Daniju, photographer and counsellor, about families, doubt, inclusive prayer and female spiritual leadership.

Mar 02, 202139:45
Episode 3 trailer - Islam is not a singular: families, fluctuations and female spiritual leadership with Wasi Daniju

Episode 3 trailer - Islam is not a singular: families, fluctuations and female spiritual leadership with Wasi Daniju

Episode 3 will air on Tuesday 2nd March.

Feb 26, 202101:47
Demanding the World's Acceptance: gender, conversion and sectarianism with Leyla Jagiella

Demanding the World's Acceptance: gender, conversion and sectarianism with Leyla Jagiella

Host Tawseef Khan speaks with Leyla Jagiella, cultural anthropologist and scholar of religion, about gender, sexuality, conversion and sectarianism.

Feb 23, 202147:56
Episode 2 trailer - Demanding the World's Acceptance: gender, conversion and sectarianism with Leyla Jagiella

Episode 2 trailer - Demanding the World's Acceptance: gender, conversion and sectarianism with Leyla Jagiella

Episode 2 will be aired on Tuesday 23rd February.

Feb 19, 202101:24
Muslim, Actually trailer

Muslim, Actually trailer

What does it actually mean to be a Muslim in the 21st Century. Find out in Muslim, Actually - listen to episode 1 now.

Feb 17, 202100:30
"It's Not That Deep": queerness and interfaith with Shanon Shah

"It's Not That Deep": queerness and interfaith with Shanon Shah

Host Tawseef Khan speaks with Dr Shanon Shah, a singer-songwriter, playwright, and journalist, about queerness, interfaith and growing up in a Muslim country.

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