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Boys In The Cave

Boys In The Cave

Reviving Islamic Discourse.

A Muslim Podcast Facilitating Intellectual Discourse & Dialogue with Academics, Activists, Shaykhs & Influencers from all around the world.

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  • 146 episodes
  • Updated July 26

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  • Feb 19, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min

    Episode 102 - China, Authoritarianism & The Uyghurs | Arslan Hidayat

    Oppression, Chinese Communist Party, Islamophobia, Politics, Muslim World We discuss all these topics with Arslan Hidayat. Arslan Hidayat is an Uyghur rights activist, from Sydney, Australia. He is the General Secretary of the Uyghur Revival Association (URA), an Uyghur rights organisation which sheds light and raises awareness on the plight of Uyghurs in Chinese-occupied East Turkistan. Arslan also runs 'Talk East Turkestan,' the most popular Facebook page highlighting the Uyghurs' plight in the English language. Arslan has been invited to share his expertise about the Uyghur's plight by giving live studio interviews and his insights on mainstream news media outlets like the BBC, the Guardian, Al-Jazeera, CNN, TRT WORLD, AFP and many others. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arslan's Socials https://www.facebook.com/arslan.hidayat.12 https://twitter.com/arslan_hidayat https://www.instagram.com/arslanhidayat/

  • Jan 29, 2022 · 1 hr 56 min

    Episode 101 - The Cultural Imperative of Islam, The Metaphysical Dimension & The Trad Bros | Roundtable

    Spirituality, Experiences, The Four Temperaments, Dawah, Cultural Islam, Seerah, Traditional Islam, Muslim Converts We explore all of this with our hosts Tanzim, Rafael & Josh. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave

  • Dec 18, 2021 · 2 hr 43 min

    Episode 100 - Issues with Mohammed Hijab - Jordan Peterson Podcast & Khabibian Dawah | Roundtable

    Defensive Jihad, White Anxieties, Peace Treaties, Nuclear Family, Theology, Racism, Masculinity, Postmodernism, Marxism In this jam packed episode, The BITC team explore all the issues in the Mohammed Hijab - Jordan Peterson Podcast. Hosts: Tanzim, Rafael, Sadi & Mahmoud Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Dec 13, 2021 · 2 hr 4 min

    Episode 99 - Impacts of Activism, Representation in Media & Politics of Sport | Ryma Tchier

    Institutionalised Racism, Protests, Media Corporations, Climate Change, Lockdowns, Muslim Community, Representation, Azeem Rafiq We discuss all these topics with Ryma Tchier. Ryma Tchier is a reporter and researcher for The World Today and PM based in Sydney. She previously worked out of the Melbourne and Sydney newsrooms before moving to ABC Legal in the prepublication team. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryma's Socials https://twitter.com/rjtchier https://www.instagram.com/rymatchier/ https://www.facebook.com/ryma.tchier

  • Nov 28, 2021 · 2 hr 38 min

    Episode 98 - Ibn Hazm, The Unconscious Mind & Love | Rafael & Tanzim

    Liberalism, Feminism, Behaviours, Activism, Firasa, Archetypes, Beauty, The Four Humours, The Metaphysical Tanzim and Rafael sit down and discuss these wide array of topics. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Nov 13, 2021 · 2 hr 9 min

    Episode 97 - Islamic Bioethics, Gene Editing & Linguistics | Heraa Hashmi

    Embryos, DNA, Ethics, Secularisation, Science, Philosophy, Language, We touch on all these diverse topics with Heraa Hashmi. Best known for her project, Muslims Condemn. Heraa Hashmi is a law student based in the US with a background in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and Linguistics. Her interests include the Islamic sciences, cognitive linguistics, and bioethics. She is also a founding member and contributor at Traversing Tradition, an online publication geared towards examining modern society through an Islamic worldview. Hosts : Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Sep 12, 2021 · 2 hr 7 min

    Episode 96 - Post-9/11 World, War on Terror & Travelling Home | Dr. Yassir Morsi

    Community Leaders, White Anxieties, Political Discourse, CVE, Alan Jones, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Afghanistan We touch on all these diverse topics with Dr. Yassir Morsi. Dr. Yassir Morsi's main area of research is the critical analysis of contemporary racism and Islamophobia and he is a lecturer at La Trobe University. Yassir has completed a PhD in Political Science and Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. Hosts : Tanzim & Sadi Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Aug 30, 2021 · 2 hr 29 min

    Episode 95 - Narcissism, Healing & Red Flags | Naureen Ahmed

    Trauma Bonding, Love Bombing, Gaslighting, Attachment Theory, Codependency, Islamic Psychology, Parenting, Marriages, Husn Al-Dhan We touch on all these diverse topics with Naureen Ahmed. Naureen Ahmed is a financial analyst, podcaster, public speaker, writer, and has been featured in NPR, PBS Newshour, Psychology Today, and American Muslim Today. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Counseling Psychology at Northwestern University. Naureen is a co-founder of SEEMA, a mental health organization for Muslims. ​She runs several online support groups for MyUmmah pertaining to mental health, self-development, and for single Muslim women. She is currently a Board of Advisor for the International Students of Islamic Psychology. Naureen is also a member of both the interfaith and the revert committees at her local masjid. Host : Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naureen's Online Visibility https://www.naureensahmed.com/ https://seemamentalhealth.com/ https://twitter.com/naureenTMM https://www.instagram.com/noor524/ https://www.facebook.com/noor524

  • Aug 15, 2021 · 4 hr 27 min

    Episode 94 - Political Future for Islam, Biblical Scriptures, William Lane Craig & The Mujassima | Abdullah Kunde

    Hizb-ut Tahrir, Political Engagement, Islamophobia, Media, Seerah, COVID, Christianity, Dr. James White, Maimonides, Theology We touch on all these diverse topics with Abdullah Kunde. Abdullah Kunde is a paediatric doctor, and has been a member of the Labor Party for over 10 years. He has engaged in several interfaith dialogues and debates and facilitated courses on Islam and interacting with other religions. Hosts : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Aug 1, 2021 · 2 hr 22 min

    Episode 93 - The Akh-Right, LGBTQ & Liberalism | Asadullah Ali

    Alt-Right, Capitalism, Andrew Tate, Masculinity, Reactionary Politics, Dawah Experiences We touch on all of this with Asadullah Ali. Asadullah Ali Al-Andalusi is the founder of the Andalusian Project. He is also a research fellow for Yaqeen Institute and a member of the Muslim Debate Initiative. He holds degrees in both Western and Islamic Philosophy and a Masters in Library and Information Science. He is an academic librarian by profession. Host : Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ------------------------------------- Asadullah Ali's Online Visibility https://www.facebook.com/AsadOfAndalus

  • Jul 3, 2021 · 3 hr 13 min

    Episode 91 - Systemic Oppression, Colonisation & Neo-Traditionalism | Nadeem Dawud

    Low-Socioeconomic Class, The South-Asian Diaspora, Aborigines, Male Privilege, Islamic Ideals & Language. We explore all this with Nadeem Dawud. Nadeem is an activist and studied History at Oxford University and later King's College, London. Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nadeem's Online Visibility https://www.facebook.com/nadeem.dawud

  • Jun 21, 2021 · 2 hr 28 min

    Episode 90 - Masculinity, Feminism & Racism | Rafael & Tanzim

    Misogyny, The Four Temperaments, Privilege, Simping, Patriarchy, Critical Race Theory, Social Media, Islamic Ideas Rafael & Tanzim speak their mind in this laidback internal episode. Let us know if you like this style of internal episodes. Message your thoughts on our social media. Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave

  • Jun 5, 2021 · 2 hr 17 min

    Episode 89 - Miracles, Awliya & Tariqas | Danish Qasim

    Murabit al-Hajj, Spiritual Experiences, Mauritania, Karamat, Shariah, Worship, Narcissism, Spiritual Abuse and much more! We touch on all of this with Danish Qasim. Danish Qasim is the founder of In Shaykh's Clothing. He has 11 years experience working with victims of spiritual abuse. Danish began a formal study of the Islamic sciences locally in 2006. Upon graduating in 2010 from U.C. Berkeley, he dedicated himself to full time traditional Islamic studies. His overseas studies include Teumerat, Mauritania in the school of Murabit al-Hajj (رحمه الله) and studying with scholars in Istanbul. In 2019 he finished his Masters focusing on spiritual abuse in the Muslim context. Host : Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ——————————————————————————————————– https://inshaykhsclothing.com/

  • Apr 18, 2021 · 1 hr 56 min

    Episode 88 - Spirituality, Rationality & Reason | Shaykh Abdurraheem Green

    Atheism, Christianity, Truth, Dawah, Theology and much more! We touch on all of this with Shaykh Abdurraheem Green. Abdurraheem Green is a founding member and chairman of iERA. has been delivering talks nationwide including universities during this time, and also on international platforms. Host : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ——————————————————————————————————– Abdurraheem Green's Online Visibility https://www.facebook.com/AbdurraheemGreen https://twitter.com/abduraheemgreen/ https://www.instagram.com/abdurraheem_green_official/

  • Apr 4, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min

    Episode 87 - Fifty Shades of Disbelief | Abdulah Hamimi

    Atheism, Christianity, Debating, Evolution of Dawah, Theology and much more! We touch on all of this with Abdulah Hamimi. Abdulah Hamimi is an iERA Australia Outreach Specialist & TEDx Speaker. Host : Tanzim & Rafael Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: info@boysinthecave.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our website – boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave ——————————————————————————————————– Abdulah's Online Visibility https://www.facebook.com/abdulah.hamimi/ https://www.instagram.com/mr.hamimi/ Check out Abdulah's TEDx Talk below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQTKV6qY1Y8

  • Mar 6, 2021 · 2 hr 33 min

    Episode 86 - Socio-Political Realities, Postmodernism & Hizb ut-Tahrir | Dr. Yassir Morsi

    Political Thought, Complex Modern Realities, Power Structures, Colonisation, Regressive Politics, Moral Relativism, Culture Wars, Truth, & Critical Race Theory We touch on all of this with Dr. Yassir Morsi. Dr. Yassir Morsi's main area of research is the critical analysis of contemporary racism and Islamophobia and he is a lecturer at La Trobe University. Yassir has completed a PhD in Political Science and Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. Hosts: Rafael & Tanzim Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • Feb 13, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min

    Episode 85 – Human Rights, Morality & Modern Legal Systems | Dr. Salim Farrar

    Hudud, Islamic Governments, Sharia Law, Islamophobia, Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, Culture, Converts We touch on all of this with Dr. Salim Farrar. Dr Salim Farrar is Senior Lecturer, and Associate Director of CAPLUS at Sydney Law School. His teaching and research interests are in Islamic Law, Malaysian Law, Law and Development, and Criminal Justice. Before moving to the Sydney Law School in 2009, he was Associate Professor at the International Islamic University, Malaysia, where he had taught since 2004. Hosts: Rafael & Josh Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter – @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave

  • Jan 31, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min

    Episode 84 - From Bodybuilding Champion To Da'ee | Ahmad Wadi

    Ahmad Wadi details his journey of living in Jordan, being a national bodybuilder and tennis player, to coming to Deen and doing dawah in Sydney. Hosts: Tanzim & Fida Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ahmad's Visibility https://www.facebook.com/ahmad.wadi.792

  • Jan 16, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min

    Episode 83 - Mind Palace, Imagination & The Power of The Mind | Tansel Ali

    Memory, Visualisation, Memorisation Techniques, Visual learning, Psychology, Locus, Emotions, Gratitude We touch on all these diverse topics with Tansel Ali. Tansel Ali is a 4 time Australian Memory Champion and executive memory coach. He is a KeyNote speaker and is famously known for memorising 2 Yellow Pages phone books in only 24 days. An international bestselling author of the books, 'The Yellow Elephant', and 'How to Learn Almost Anything In 48 Hours', Tansel is a Celebrity Ambassador for Crohn's and Colitis Australia and Managing Director of Tansel Institute organising professional development events and mentorship programs. Tansel possesses two Masters Degrees in IT and MBA and works with high profile organisations and individuals to significantly enhance their mental performance to achieve success. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Follow us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/boysinthecave/ Instagram – @boysinthecave Twitter - @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https://www.patreon.com/boysinthecave -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tansel Ali's Visibility https://www.tanselali.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNbNHIpyWcefiXS7dINMJA https://medium.com/@tanselali https://twitter.com/tanselali/ https://www.facebook.com/TanselAliMemory/