The Creative Minority

The significance behind a healthy community is critical because they serve as an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. But how do we build healthy communities?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shadee ElMasry to discuss how to create thriving communities, the importance of building masjids and the role of MSA’s.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Building Communities in the West
6:29 Influence and Concern
8:18 Engaging Communities
15:10 The Importance of Mosques
24:51 1st Gen vs 2nd Gen Muslims
29:06 Diversity
33:33 The Power of Umrah
39:11 Fitrah
41:49 Mirroring Those Closest to You
44:03 MSA
46:50 Financing Mosques
57:16 Conclusion

In this special podcast, we are collaborating with prominent Muslim podcast, Diffused Congruence, on a discussion on the importance of storytelling.
We discuss Ahmed's journey to resolving his identity crisis, Parvez and Omar's dedication to narrating the remarkable stories of our pioneers and analyzing the current discourse surrounding Muslim podcasts today.

Muslims regard the Prophet Muhammad (S) as the greatest human to walk upon this blessed Earth. Within his life, there are parables and examples that illustrate his (S) greatness and the deep love he (S) had not only for his companions, but for all of humanity as he (S) was sent "as a mercy to all the worlds." 
In this podcast, we discuss how we can nurture a deep love for the Prophet (S), the devout loyalty of his companions and how that love can fill the spiritual void that many are searching for. 
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Importance of the Prophet (S)
6:04 Preferring the Prophet (S) Over Yourself
8:45 The Conqueror of Hearts 
12:20 Loyalty & Mindfulness 
28:32 Being Content with What You Have
40:12 Loving the Prophet (S) After Death
46:38 Developing Love of the Prophet (S)
50:17 Instilling Prophetic Love into Children
55:56 Love & Mercy
1:00:45 Love of God and Love of the Prophet (S)
1:08:55 Conclusion

Islamic Bioethics is a relatively new discipline that seeks to address ethical issues emerging from advances in biology, medicine and technologies within an Islamic paradigm. It seeks to answer many contemporary issues related to Islam and biology. 
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Aasim Padela, prominent researcher on Islamic Bioethics to discuss the discipline of Islamic Bioethics and contemporary issues such as Islam and Artificial Intelligence, Islam's view on end of life treatment, and organ transplant. 
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:11 Islamic Bio-Ethics is More than Fiqh
9:09 The Paradigm of Islamic Bioethics
19:29 Contemporary Bioethical Issues
22:25 Dealing with Artificial Intelligence
27:23 Bioethics and Near Death Treatment
39:11 Pulling the Plug on Death
50:27 Solutions for Near Death Treatment
1:00:17 Emotions Must Be Tamed
1:03:25 Preparing for Death
1:07:08 Conclusion

In recent years, the popularity of anime has increased dramatically and has become mainstream. It is a powerful medium that seeks to impart moral lessons through the use of visual images. But can Anime also be used to impart Islamic teachings?
In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Naoki Yamamoto to discuss the similarities between Islam and anime, the rise of upcoming Islamic Animes, and the relationship between Naruto and Islam. 
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:20 How Naoki Became a Muslim
4:53 Sufism through Anime & Manga
15:42 Anime is Global
19:00 Naruto Through the Islamic Lens
24:59 Using Indigenous Language for Spreading Islam
31:16 The Power of Anime
41:00 Reception to Virtue
46:35 Mastership & Discipleship 
50:51 The Hero Archetype
57:35 Process to Greatness
1:05:30 Hero's and Fathers 
1:13:24 Popularity of Naoki's work
1:20:19 The Journey Anime
1:23:52 Conclusion