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The Product.LiveMENA Product Summit: Debunking PM Myths with Ahmed Wafaey - خرافات إدارة المنتجات مع أحمد وفائيIn this special live episode of The Product.Live, recorded on stage at the MENA Product Summit 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, we sit down with Ahmed Wafaey, product leader and thought provoker, for an unfiltered and bold discussion around the most common misconceptions in product management.From the illusion of perfect decision-making to how a roadmap should be followed, we tackle the mindsets, mantras, and myths that often shape (and sometimes misguide) product managers and leaders.💡 Topics Discussed:1. Why a clear vision is the foundation of PM growth2. How product leaders create magic through connection3. Whether a roadmap is a str...2025-04-241h 01

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 156: Understanding the Challenges Young Muslims Face in High School with Mental Health Clinician Ali BishopParvez and Omar kick-off 2025 by finally dedicating an entire episode to a recurring and perennial conversation on the podcast: parenting challenges in today's climate. To help navigate this conversation, they are joined by Ali Bishop, an experienced mental health professional who works as a Mental Health Clinician at a local Bay Area public high school. Topics include the general challenges facing teens in high school today (e.g., mental health, academic and peer pressures, social media, etc.), how these challenges might uniquely affect Muslim youth, and what can parents do to better support their children in navigating these challenges...2025-01-231h 55

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 155: Syrian-American Perspectives on the Syrian Revolution, Overthrowing Assad, and the Future of the Region To close out 2024 Parvez and Omar are joined by two Syrian-American guests to share their perspectives on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the potential implications and challenges facing post-Assad Syria, and how the Syrian-American community is responding to these events. Along the way the show's guests candidly (and humorously!) discuss their experiences growing up as children of Syrian immigrants in the United States. To change things up a bit, the show begins dropping listeners in the midst of a "pre-podcast" conversation about the present challenges of professional life and grind culture in Silicon Valley. Interestingly a...2024-12-292h 02

GråzonenGymnasie reunion & bondemand Ahmed I et afrikansk land har præsidentens efterfølger været sammen med de fleste af landets ministres koner, hans egen kusine, politichefens kæreste og 400 andre kvinder. På video. Ellers har Hassan haft en weekend, med en gymnasie reunion, hvor alle faldt tilbage til deres gamle roller, og en gymnasielære der indrømmet, at han bare ikke "magtet", at ændre hans karakterer til noget bedre i sin tid. Ahmed overnattet på en bondegård, i en ægte "Get Out" situation, og fandt noget af sig selv i naturen.Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2024-11-2031 min

Giving Back - Film & Advertisingمن تصوير الاحداث للبوسترات! !Ahmed Hayman is Giving Backفي الحلقة دي من برنامج Giving Back، بنغوص في رحلة أحمد هيمن الملهمة، المصور الفوتوغرافي اللي اكتشف شغفه من صغره. كان أحمد مش بيعرف يعبر عن مشاعره بالكلام، فلجأ للتصوير الفوتوغرافي، هواية كانت موجودة في عيلته اللي كانت بتصور علشان تحفظ الذكريات. ورغم إنه رسب في امتحانات الفنون التطبيقية، القدر وجهه لدراسة الإعلام، وهناك تألق وسط زملاء موهوبين.رحلة أحمد المهنية اتغيرت تمامًا لما اشتغل في جريدة "أخبار الحوادث"، وواجه مواقف صعبة شكلت مسيرته. منحة دراسية غيرت حياته في الدنمارك في مجال سرد القصص البصرية ساعدت في صقل مهاراته. وبين مصر والدنمارك في ثورة 2011، قدر أحمد يلتقط لحظات تاريخية غنية بالتجارب.بتأسيسه لبيت الصورة مع زوجته ريم، أحمد كان عايز يعلم التصوير بطريقة مميزة. فكرته المبتكرة لتصوير المشاهير في مهرجان الجونة السينمائي بعيدًا عن السجادة الحمراء أظهرت المشاعر الحقيقية وأدت لتعاونات رفعت من محفظته المهنية. التزامه بالأصالة بيظهر في عمله على ملصقات البرامج التلفزيونية، حيث بيغوص في النصوص ويتعاون بشكل وثيق مع المخرجين لالتقاط المشاعر الحقيقية.انضموا لينا وأحمد وهو بيشارك رحلته المذهلة ونصايحه القيمة والشغف اللي بيحرك شغله. الحلقة دي مليانة دروس لكل اللي عايزين يحققوا النجاح في مجال التصوير وصناعة الأفلام.In this captivating episode of Giving Back, we dive into the inspiring journey of Ahmed Hayman, a renowned photographer who found his passion at a young age. Struggling to express his feelings verbally, Ahmed turned to photography, a hobby shared by his family, who used it to capture cherished memories. Despite initially failing the applied arts exams, fate steered him towards mass communication, where he thrived alongside talented peers.Ahmed’s professional path took a pivotal turn when he landed a job at Accident News, facing challenging situations that shaped his career. A life-changing scholarship in Denmark for visual storytelling further honed his skills. Balancing his time between Egypt and Denmark during the 2011 revolution, Ahmed captured historical moments, enriching his experiences and perspective.Co-founding Bait El Sura with his wife Reem, Ahmed aimed to teach photography in a unique way. His innovative idea of photographing celebrities at the Gouna Film Festival, away from the red carpet, showcased genuine emotions and led to collaborations that elevated his portfolio. His commitment to authenticity shines through in his work on TV show posters, where he immerses himself in scripts and collaborates closely with directors to capture true emotions.Join us as Ahmed shares his remarkable journey, valuable insights, and the passion that drives his work. This episode is packed with lessons for a 2024-11-031h 31

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 154: Election 2024 and the Muslim Vote with Zahra BillooMere days aways from Election Day 2024, Parvez and Omar are rejoined by Civil Rights Attorney and Activist Zahra Billoo to discuss the Muslim vote and the 2024 Presidential Election. Are Muslims simply approaching who to vote for with the "lesser of two evils" calculus? Is there a long game and what are the short term consequences of playing the long game? All this and more for the show's special Election 2024 episode! About Zahra Billoo Zahra Billoo serves as the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) office, the old...2024-11-0359 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 153: Instilling Righteous Masculinity in Today's Young Men and the Al Qawwamun Retreat with Imam Jihad MustafaAfter a bit of a hiatus due to busy schedules, Parvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Imam Jihad Mustafa, Founder of the Qawwamun Retreat. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Imam Jihad discussing how socially conscious Hip-hop brought him to Islam, how today's Zeitgest and pop culture has engendered a crisis of defining and exemplifying masculinity to young men, and how the Qawwamun Retreat for young men seeks to address these challenges. About Imam Jihad Mustafa Jihad Mustafa was born JC Wren and converted to Islam shortly after returning home from serving in...2024-10-032h 03

GråzonenLivets svære valg Nogle tager det tungt, andre tarteletter. Vi bliver mødt i livet, med tidspunkter hvor man bør tage et svært valg. Hassan har oftest prøvet at undgå dem, Ahmed er tit blevet tvunget til at tage dem - men hvad er det rigtige? Og hvad fører svære valg til? Nogle vil mene at man voksen, når man glæder sig til at sove, hygger sig I Ikea, eller synes unges musik mest af alt, bare er larm. I dagens episode, får vi tester hvor voksne Ahmed og Hassan er blevet - eller ik...2024-10-0138 min

Giving Back - Film & Advertisingرحله أحمد حسين في الcreative والاخراج مع الاعلانات! Ahmed Hussein is Giving Back!في الحلقة دي من "Giving Back"، بنتكلم مع أحمد حسين، واحد من أكبر مخرجي الإعلانات في مصر! أحمد بدأ وهو لسه في الكلية، واشتغل في Leo Burnett لحد ما بقى مدير قسم الإبداع. رحلته مليانة شغف، جوائز، وحب كبير للنادي الأهلي. هنتكلم عن مشواره والدروس اللي اتعلمها من ناس زي حمد الله، ونصايح لأي حد عايز يبدأ في المجال أو يطوره. ما تفوتش الحلقة، مليانة معلومات ونصايح هتفيدك! In this exciting episode of "Giving Back," we sit down with the incredible Ahmed Hussein, one of Egypt’s top advertising directors! From starting as a senior graphic designer at Leo Burnett Egypt to becoming the head of the creative department, Ahmed’s journey is filled with passion, awards, and a deep love for Ahly Club. Learn how he shaped the advertising industry, the lessons he learned from legendary figures like Hamdallah, and gain invaluable advice for anyone starting out in the field. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation packed with insider tips for your creative career! Follow us IG : https://www.instagram.com/weregivingback/Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@WeregivingbackSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5nvQhgxztaKAMX8EK42AdDFollow Omar A RashedIg: https://www.in 2024-09-241h 40

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 152: Muharram and Āshūrā within the Shīʿī Tradition with Ahmad Rashid SalimClosing out the blessed month of Muharram, Parvez and Omar are back for a timely and important discussion about Muharram, the Day of Āshūrā, and the events of Karbala from a Shīʿī perspective. This is a deep dive into Shīʿī readings of early Muslim history and the centrality of the Ahl-al Bayt (The Household/Progeny of the Prophet Muhammedﷺ) and specifically how the events of Karbala and the venerative rites and traditions of Muharram inform Shīʿī devotional life. About Ahmad Rashid Salim Ahmad Rashid Salim (احمد راشد سليم) is a doctoral candidate and instructor at the Department of Middle Eastern...2024-08-043h 02

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 151: Prophet Abraham, Sacrifice, God's Covenant and the Land of Israel with Dr. Ali AtaieA special discussion for the Haj and Eid-ul Adha season, Parvez and Omar are joined by returning guest Dr. Ali Ataie. The show dives deep into the Prophet Abraham(as) in the monotheistic scriptures/traditions, including Abraham's service of sacrifice, the innumerable blessings bestowed to Abraham and his covenant with God. The conversation then examines how the Biblical and Tanakhic traditions has been co-opted and distorted by Jewish and Christian Zionists alike as it relates to the modern state of Israel. The goal was to release the show a couple of days after Eid so we are s...2024-06-261h 41

GråzonenDilemmaer - "Min kærestes søster er flottere" Dilemmaer er nærmest skabt af gråzoner. Kan man hade sit job, selv om man er en rig fodboldspiller? Hvad med at spørge sin partner om, hvis de vil elske dig, selvom du var en ananas - og forvente et seriøst svar? Efter kæmpe efterspørgelse, er Ahmed og Hassan klar til at svare på lytterdilammaer igen. De kommer også ind på, at Ahmed var på en spontan EM tur i Tyskland og Hassan der har et brændende røvhul, efter at have spist nogle berygtede nudler.Værter: Ahme...2024-06-2038 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 150: Protests, Encampments, and the BDS Movement with Zahra BillooFor the show's 150th episode Parvez & Omar are joined by the second guest ever to appear on the podcast, Zahra Billoo , Civil rights Attorney and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA). Zahra brings her years of tireless Civil Rights work and activism to bear as she discusses the recent protests and encampments taking place across college campuses placing them within the broader Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement and discussing their overall goals and objectives. The conversation also tackles the criticisms that such protests and encampments have garnered from voices outside of and w...2024-05-211h 56

GråzonenBørsen brænder og mænd der græder Den historiske Børsen er brændt ned til jorden, og en tidligere minister løb ud med malerierne, som var det knæk på juleaften. Ahmed og Hassan er begyndt og "vinterbade", noget som Ahmed har lært at forstå, hvorfor det er en kæmpe ting i Danmark, samtidig med at han føler, at der er en del af hans afrikanske baggrund, der dør lidt, for hver dukkert.Mænd græder ikke. Passer det nu? Og hvis det gør, så får i her, en masse forslag til, hvordan man ændre det. Fra den tak...2024-04-1733 min

GråzonenGrænseoverskridende sjovt Ahmed og Hassan får virkelig kiggede på gråzonerne i denne uge. En mand udlever sin store drøm, om at arbejde med døde mennesker til dagligt, til Hassan's store undring.Et Mærsk skib, er sejlet ind i en bro i USA, og konspirationsteorierne om hvorfor, har flydt over alt på internettet - blev skibet hacket?Derudover kigger drengene på eksempler, på hvordan man ikke slider ind i en dame's DM's og vi kommer igennem en lorte oplevelse, som Ahmed blev udsat for - bogstavligtalt.Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hag 2024-04-0339 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 149: A Physician's Medical Mission to the Gaza Strip with Dr. Mohammad SubehParvez and Omar are truly honored to host Dr. Mohammad Subeh who just returned from a five week medical mission to the Gaza Strip, specifically the Rafah Crossing to the south. Dr. Subeh shares his background born to a Palestinian refugee family living in Kuwait and then forced to flee overnight at the start of the First Persian Gulf War and invasion of Kuwait. Dr. Subeh shares in harrowing detail what he witnessed first-hand during his time in the Gaza Strip. It is a sobering listen as he recounts the unprecedented devastation and humanitarian crisis unfolding before...2024-04-021h 56

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 147: Imam Tahir Anwar, His Silicon Valley Roots, Religious Education, and Advice for RamadanIt's not too often that you come across a Silicon Valley raised and Dar-ul-Uloom trained Imam but that's exactly who joins Parvez and Omar to kick-off the blessed month of Ramadan. Imam Tahir Anwar, Imam of the South Bay Islamic Association and Lecturer at Zaytuna College returns to the show! This time around the discussion includes a deep dive into his background, his religious education and training, in addition to having him impart precious gems of wisdom and advice for Ramadan. As always it's a far ranging discussion that we hope you enjoy and benefit from! Ramadan Mubarak! 2024-03-121h 22

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 146: From SoCal to Al-Azhar and Back with Shaykh Jamaal DiwanParvez and Omar are honored to be joined by Shaykh Jamaal Diwan, co-founder and Resident Scholar at The Majlis. This was a wide-ranging conversation with Shaykh Jamaal discussing his personal journey connecting with his faith, his studies at Al-Azhar University, and the principles underlying The Majlis. Beyond his personal journey the conversation touches on parenting, the challenges of nurturing a sense of community in the United States, a "cultural topography" of Southern California, and much more. This is an excellent companion episode to Episode 131 with his wife Shaykha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director at The Majlis. 2024-02-132h 04

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 138: Habeeb Quadri, Educator Extraordinaire Next stop in Chicagoland takes us to Skokie where Parvez and Omar had the honor of sitting with author, educator and school administrator, Habeeb Quadri. We had an in-depth conversation about his experiences growing up in Chicago, what inspired him to become an educator, and his journey from teaching inner city schools in Detroit and Chicago to serving as Principal and Superintendent of a renowned Islamic school. It was also a great opportunity for Parvez and Habeeb, who have known each other for over 30 years to reconnect, reminisce about cutting their teeth as youth activist in the 90...2023-09-052h 02

GråzonenAkavet tøj & identitetskrise Ahmed og Hassan kigger tilbage på deres skoletid, og hygger sig over hvor akavet man kan være i den alder. Hassan glattede sit hår, Ahmed bar en cardigan uden trøje under, og deres identitetskrise startede da de byttede verdener. Hassan flyttede til ghettoen fra et villakvarter, og Ahmed gjorde det omvendte. Hvad gør man, når man går fra at være ham den sjove, til at være ham den sorte. Eller at gå fra at være den sorte, til at være ham den "danske"?Værter: Ahmed O...2023-08-3134 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 137: Ahmed Rehab and ”the Chicago Way”Next stop on Parvez & Omar's Chicago sojourn is the beautiful CAIR offices on historic State Street in downtown where they had the privilege of sitting with Ahmed Rehab. Ahmed's ability to articulate a clear and convincing analysis of contemporary social and political issues while maintaining a fidelity to Islam's normative teachings and practices made for a wide ranging and thought-provoking interview. About Ahmed Rehab Ahmed is Executive Director of the Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations as well as CAIR's National Strategic Communications Director. CAIR is the nation's largest Muslim civil liber...2023-08-221h 58

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 136: Shaykh Mohammed Amin KholwadiaParvez and Omar have the opportunity to sit with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia and learn about his lifelong journey towards Islamic scholarship, from childhood, schooling, coming to America, and ultimately, the establishment of Darul Qasim, an institute of traditional Islamic higher learning headquartered in the Glendale Heights suburb of Chicago. About Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia Shaykh Amin is continually engaged with a diverse following of mentees. His deep knowledge in the Islamic tradition and his aggressive engagement with contemporary issues facing everyday Muslims in the West has endeared him to young Islamic scholars and professionals all...2023-08-061h 47

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 133: Shaykh Jabir Tarin on Islamic Scholarship, Muslim Mental Health, HFSAA and more!Parvez and Omar return from a short post-Ramadan hiatus and meet with Shaykh Jabir Tarin to discuss his path as a young man to scholarship, his work in the growing and important field of Muslim mental health and counseling, as well his involvement with the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America (HFSAA). About Shaykh Jabir Tarin Shaykh Jabir Tarin is a registered associate marriage and family therapist. He has served as a teacher at several Islamic institutions, including Dua Seminary, where he teaches the Islamic Sciences, and Nur Institute. Shaykh Jabir has previously served as...2023-06-101h 46

GråzonenAfsnit #100 Special! Der er jubilæum! 2 år, 42 gæster, tusindvis af grin og utallige tabuer har der været igennem denne podcast.100 episoder af Gråzonen! Ahmed & Hassan fejre det ved, at ringe til en masse lyttere og tidligere gæster, der er grunden til, at drengene er dér hvor de er idag.Værter Ahmed Omar & Hassan HagiGæster over tlf: David Lukunku, Mads Gdahl, Josva, Laila Hjortshøj, Natalie Fabrius, Mehmet(BabasVerden) og Muna Abdimalik Omar 2023-05-1735 min

GråzonenAt blive far & sjove fejl man fortryder Vil et barn der blev født af en somalier i 2023, være dansk? Ahmed og Hassan, snakker om nogle af de ting de vil give videre til deres børn.Nogle af de ting de ikke vil give videre, er dem de fortryder. Som f.eks, da Hassan skulle kysse en pige for første gang, eller da Ahmed havde ondt i maven Rema1000.Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2023-05-1127 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 132: Raising Muslim Children: Challenges and Insights with Ustadha Hosai MojaddidiParvez and Omar are joined by Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, as they discuss the challenges (and joys) of raising Muslim children. She shares some of her own experiences growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and also offers insights about how to instill a love of the Deen and a strong Muslim identity in our children. About Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi Hosai Mojaddidi has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor, and mental health advocate. She began her Islamic studies over 20 years ago at Zaytuna Institute in th...2023-04-042h 17

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 131: Shaykha Muslema Purmul’s Journey to Religious ScholarshipParvez and Omar are joined by Shaykha Muslema Purmul, co-founder and Religious Director at The Majlis. They discuss her family’s journey from Afghanistan to Southern California, as well as her motivations to pursue her religious studies at Al-Azhar University, and the work she is doing today as Religious Director at The Majlis. About Muslema Pumul Muslema Purmul was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and raised in San Diego, California. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a double major in Religious Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. During these years she served a n...2023-03-211h 38

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 130: The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC, with Shahan MuftiParvez and Omar are joined by Shahan Mufti, author of American Caliph, The True Story of a Muslim Mystic, a Hollywood Epic, and the 1977 Siege of Washington, DC.The new book is the first full account of the largest ever hostage taking on American soil and of the tormented man who masterminded it. Informed by extensive archival research and access to hundreds of declassified FBI files, American Caliph is a riveting true-crime story that sheds new light on the disarray of the 1970s and its ongoing reverberations. About Shahan Mufti Shahan Mufti is the chair of...2023-03-101h 56

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 129: Spiritual Manipulation, Charismatic Leadership, and the Dangers of Cults, with Yousuf AzharParvez and Omar sit down with Yousuf Azhar who shares his personal experiences joining and then leaving a Muslim cult, the corrosive spiritual manipulation and abuse he suffered, and the patterns to look out for. About Yousuf Azhar Yousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for one year and has studied general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. He now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. Yousuf is a softw...2023-02-142h 49

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 129: The Danger of Cult Mentality, with Yousuf AzharParvez and Omar sit down with Yousuf Azhar to hear about the danger of cult mentality, based on his own experiences. About Yousuf Azhar Yousuf Azhar was born in India and migrated to the USA at the age of two. He studied Arabic at the University of Damascus for one year and has studied general Islamic sciences with various scholars throughout his life. Yousuf now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children and works as a software testing lead at a Silicon Valley tech company. He is also the hos...2023-02-132h 52

The Block CoffeeFrom Pro MMA Fighter to Y Combinator-Backed Startup Founder w/ Odiggo's Ahmed Omar | Block Coffee Chat with FoundersIn this episode of Block Coffee Chat with Web3 Founders, Brian is joined by Ahmed Omar, CEO and co-founder of Odiggo to discuss his journey from fighting professionally to building a YC-backed startup, the smart glasses market, mixed martial arts, and more: (00:00) Episode Intro (01:55) Guest Intro | Omar's journey from Fighting in MMA to Building in Tech (09:41) MMA talk: was Omar more of a striker or grappler? | Favorite MMA fighter? (10:58) The journey of building Odiggo | Omar's co-founder | Why did they pivot? (19:31) What problems are you trying to solve? | Human-computer interaction 2023-01-2250 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 128: Muslims in the Media, with Sue Obeidi and Dr. Eveylyn AlsultanyParvez and Omar take a visit to Souther California to sit down in person with Sue Obeidi and Evelyn Alsultany to discuss the state of Muslims in the media. About Our Guests Sue Obeidi is the Director of the Hollywood Bureau for the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Obeidi ensures that MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau is a partner with the entertainment industry. Evelyn Alsultany is a leading expert on the history of representations of Arabs and Muslims in the U.S. media and on forms of anti-Arab and anti-Muslim racism. Alsultany is an Associa...2023-01-171h 20

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 127: The Power of Storytelling, with Ahmed Khan, from the Creative Minority PodcastParvez and Omar are joined by a fellow podcaster, Ahmed Khan. They sit down at Zaytuna College in Berkeley to discuss the power of storytelling, and the inspiration behind some of their respective work in the world of podcasts. About The Creative Minority Podcast The Creative Minority seeks to engage with contemporary intellectual issues ranging from but not included to politics, philosophy, theology, sociology, metaphysics, ethics, history, medicine and others. Our speakers include world class academics, theologians, scientists, professors, and celebrities who are at the forefront of shaping academia and culture. The Creative M...2022-12-241h 40

GråzonenAhmed og Hassan til parterapi Drengene har inviteret en terepeut forbi studiet, for at give dem en live terapi seance, så de måske kan lærer en masse. Sammen med jer. Der bliver talt om kommunikation, hvorfor der mangler terapi i somalisk kultur, deres forhold til kvinder, om danske eller indvandere forældre er værst, og finder Ahmed mon nogensinde kærligheden?Værter: Ahmed Omar og Hassan HagiGæst: Andreas Kielsgaard 2022-12-1442 min

GråzonenVM elsker Marokko, Twitter er comedy guld og venner der er fjender Ahmed og Hassan har det lækkert efter nogle travle uger, hvor specielt Ahmed havde en lidt for vild torsdag. Danmark er ude af VM, drengenes nye hold skriver historie, Twitter er stadig det sjoveste sted på jorden, og så runder de hele af med historier om, hvordan deres shabab nogle gange, ligeså godt kunne være deres fjender.I Gråzonen er der ingen regler.Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2022-12-0734 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 126: The Midterm Elections & The Problem of Democracy, with Shadi HamidParvez and Omar sit down with returning guest Shadi Hamid to discuss the midterm elections and his new book, The Problem of Democracy: America, the Middle East, and the Rise and Fall of an Idea. In The Problem of Democracy, Shadi Hamid reimagines the ongoing debate on democracy’s merits and proposes an ambitious agenda for reviving the lost art of democracy promotion in the world’s most undemocratic regions. What happens when democracy produces "bad" outcomes? Is democracy good because of its outcomes or despite them? About Shadi Hamid Shadi Hamid is a senior...2022-11-091h 05

GråzonenBlind dating & at være broke Kunne du finde på at gifte dig med en, du aldrig har set før? Det er der folk, der er villige til i Netflix-hittet “Love Is Blind”. Ahmed og Hassan elsker programmet, og diskuterer, om de kunne finde på det. De går også tilbage i tiden for at kigge på nogle af deres tider som fattige mænd, hvor desparate handlinger var en del af hverdagen. Og hvad er det med, at Ahmed er kommet på forsiden af en bog?Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2022-10-2635 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 125: Zaki Returns to Discuss Polarization in Social Media, Muslim Twitter and More!Zaki Hasan, co-founder of the show, returns to catch up with Omar and Parvez. They discuss the impacts of social media on the polarized state of politics, Muslim Twitter and much more! About Zaki Hasan Zaki Hasan has been a media scholar and critic for more than twenty years. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Philadelphia Weekly, and in 2015 he was inducted into the prestigious San Francisco Film Critics Circle. He also co-wrote Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture, contributed to books on the Star Wars, S...2022-10-211h 12

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 124: A Discussion with a Pioneer in the American Muslim Experience, Dr. Muzammil SiddiqiParvez and Omar make a trek down to Orange County to sit with a pioneer in the American Muslim experience, Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi and learn about his life's journey from India to Madinah to United States and to discuss his legacy and impact on the American Muslim community. About Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi is the imam and religious director of the Islamic Society of Orange County, Garden Grove; he also chairs the Fiqh Council of North America and the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California. Siddiqi has previously led the...2022-09-042h 28

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 123: The Journey of Michael WolfeParvez and Omar sit down with Michael Wolfe to discuss his journey to Islam, his pilgrimages to Mecca, and his work with Unity Productions Foundation (UPF). About Michael Wolfe Michael B. Wolfe is an American poet, author, and the President and Co-Executive Producer of Unity Productions Foundation. A secular American born in Cincinnati, Ohio to a Christian mother and a Jewish father, Wolfe converted to Islam at 40 and has been a frequent lecturer on Islamic issues at universities across the United States including Harvard, Georgetown, Stanford, SUNY Buffalo, and Princeton. He holds a degree in Classi...2022-08-042h 12

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 122: The Great Muslim American Road Trip (And Everything That Came Before It) with Mona Haydar and Sebastian RobinsParvez and Omar are joined by Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins to discuss their upcoming PBS Documentary, "The Great Muslim American Road Trip". About "The Great Muslim American Road Trip" Follow a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66. As they meet new friends and explore more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian weave a colorful story about what it means to be Muslim in America today. About Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins Mona Haydar is a Syrian American Muslim born in Flint, Michigan. Her husband...2022-06-301h 39

Interviews with EntrepreneursIWE (EP 67) How Omar went From Being Unfulfilled to Interviewing $10 Billion worth of Entrepreneurs (Omar Elattar)So In this episode of Interviews with Entrepreneurs Show we're Interviewing Omar Elattar. Omar Elattar is one of the Person i Admire so Much! He's one of those people whose Show kept me Motivated for doing Interviews Shows as well He have Interviewed Over 10 Billion worth of Entrepreneurs in his Show The Passionate Few Including - Founder of Hot Cheetos - Founder of Netflix - Founder of Reebok - Billionaire John paul dejoria - Grant Cardone - Ed Mylett And So...2022-06-2637 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 121: Ramadan Health and Wellness, with Dr. Sofia GhaniParvez and Omar are joined by Dr. Sofia Ghani to discuss health and wellness in this holy month of Ramadan. About Dr. Sofia Ghani Dr. Sofia Ghani started her career as a clinical pharmacist managing patients' drug therapy at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. Being around very sick people on a laundry list of medications was an everyday norm for her. It never failed to surprise her how many medications one human can be on at the same time. In 2010 something shifted. It started with an idea of her doing a weight loss challenge with...2022-04-131h 23

GråzonenRamadan i Danmark & 1 års jubilæum Et helt år er der gået, med Ahmed og Hassan bag mikrofonerne i Gråzonen! Det markerer de, samtidig med at de faster under ramadan måneden, og snakker om hvordan Ramadan er i Danmark, og hvad der typisk sker på det tidspunkt af året. Og så har ahmed en sjov historie med, fra dengang han var alene, med hele DF folketingsgruppe på sit gamle arbejde!Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2022-04-0434 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 120: A Look Behind the Camera, with Aaron Sellers (Part 2 of 2)Parvez and Omar are joined again by Aaron Sellers and dive deep into his path as a Muslim convert, his move from the east coast to the west, to work at Zaytuna Institute, and Zaytuna's transition into a college. This is the second episode of a 2 part conversation. This is a continuation from episode 119, where we talked to Aaron about his early years, his conversion and his early experiences as a Muslim. About Aaron “Haroon” Sellers Aaron “Haroon” Sellars was born in Washington, D.C. and attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where he majored in graphic...2022-03-222h 22

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 119: A Look Behind the Camera with Aaron Sellers, Part 1 of 2Parvez and Omar are joined by Aaron "Haroon" Sellers and dive deep into his early years, his conversion and his early experiences as a Muslim, in part 1 of a 2 part conversation. About Aaron “Haroon” Sellers Aaron “Haroon” Sellars was born in Washington, D.C. and attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where he majored in graphic arts and developed a special interest in film, photography and music. After converting to Islam in 1994, he sought out ways to serve the Muslim community with his multi-media knowledge and interests. This drive inspired his move with his wife and daughters to the C...2022-03-121h 50

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 117: The DR34MParvez and Omar check one off the bucket list, with NBA superstar Hakeem Olajuwon joining them for an in-depth conversation covering his entire career and more. About Hakeem Olajuwon Hakeem Olajuwon, nicknamed "the Dream", is a Nigerian-American former professional basketball player. From 1984 to 2002, he played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets and eventually the Toronto Raptors. He led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. In 2008, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and in 2016, he was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. He is wi...2021-10-202h 32

Crypto Valley Association PodcastOmar Syed | Co-Founder & Blockchain Architect of ShardusOmar Syed Over the past three decades, Omar has been involved with helping large organizations such as NASA, Yahoo, and Zynga build scalable, fault-tolerant, distributed systems for mission-critical applications. Omar has also been involved with several startups including the first matrimonial website and the first stock sentiment analysis website. In early 2016 he started Unblocked Inc., a blockchain consultancy company. In 2017 he organized the Shardus project to build a linearly scalable blockchain. Omar holds a B.S. and M.S. from Case Western Reserve University with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence. Omar along with his son Aamir invented...2021-09-1626 min

GråzonenAfvisninger i byen "Ikke i aften", "På grund af sikkerhedsmæssige årsager" "Du kommer ikke ind med de sko" Undskyldningerne er mange, for hvorfor shabab ikke må joine festen i klubben. Hvad er Ahmed og Hassan's råd til det? Er der noget værre, end folk der udtaler ens navn forkert? Og hvorfor tjekker Ahmed nogle gange kvinders ID i byen? Lyt med, for at få svar på flere af livets gråzoner!Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2021-09-1326 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 115: The Crisis in Afghanistan, with Hamid KhanParvez and Omar are joined by Hamid Khan to discuss the end of the Afghan war and the crisis that followed. About Hamid Khan Mr. Hamid Khan is an accomplished legal professional with 20 years’ experience advancing the rule of law through public policy, global program development, and legal education. Mr. Khan is also an expert in Islamic constitutionalism, issues of Islamic law in armed conflict and post-conflict justice, gender issues under Islamic law, and trends in modern Islamic political thought share his insights on the current crisis in Afghanistan, evacuation and resettlement efforts, an...2021-09-061h 24

GråzonenStudietur, rejser og problemer med politiet Ahmed og Hassan snakker om gamle dage, og husker tilbage til gymnasie tiden. Var studieturen det fedeste på gym? Hvilke rejser er de fedeste at tage på? Og hvorfor har Ahmed altid problemer med politiet, når han kommer ud fra landets grænser?Værter: Ahmed Omar & Hassan Hagi 2021-08-2430 min

GråzonenWessam Abou Ali - Prof. fodbold spiller, om de mørke sidder af berømthed og penge Ahmed og Hassan er tilbage fra ferie, og idag har de besøg af Wessam! Wessam er en 22 årig Superliga spiller, som i sine yngre dage blev anset, som et af landets største talenter, da han fik debut for AaB som 18 årige.Idag spiller han i Silkeborg IF i Superligaen, og er kommet ind i podcasten til en ærlig og meget sjov snak, om det at leve af at spille fodbold og om store nedture med skader. Han fortæller også om en masse negative avisoverskrifter, der kom på alle landets aviser, omkring en sag h...2021-08-0944 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceCure4Aasim: Help Save a LifeCo-host Omar A. Ansari's brother-in-law, Aasim Syed, was just diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which impacts the bone marrow. He has already received an initial round of intense chemotherapy and the doctors have now said a blood (stem cell) transplant is required ASAP. We also learned that there is NOT A SINGLE MATCH in the entire registry for him right now. Unfortunately South Asians (which have the highest chance of matching with him) are overwhelmingly underrepresented in the registry. If you can register to see if you're a match, you could save a life.2021-07-0717 min

More Than a Club - En AGF Fanpodcast#13 Transfertalks med Daniel OrtvedHer i afsnit 13 giver jeres værter – Jonas Roulund og Ahmed Omar – sammen med TV 3's Daniel Ortved og vores egen transferekspert Rasmus Thomsen jer overblikket over denne sommers transfervindue. Få en skøn gennemgang af AGF's muligheder og udfordringer samt bud på emner til AGF her. Værter: Ahmed Omar og Jonas Roulund 2021-06-101h 39

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 112: Women & Gender in the Qur’an, with Dr. Celene IbrahimParvez and Omar discuss Dr. Celene Ibrahim's works on women and gender in the Qur'an About Dr. Celene Ibrahim Dr. Celene Ibrahim is the author of Women and Gender in the Qur'an from Oxford University Press (2020) and the editor of One Nation, Indivisible: Seeking Liberty and Justice from the Pulpit to the Streets from Wipf & Stock Publishers (2019). Her current book project on the concept of monotheism in the Qur'an and Islamic intellectual history is forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. Ibrahim holds a doctorate in Arabic and Islamic Civilizations and a master's degree in...2021-06-081h 46

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 111: Immigrant Stories, with Habibe & Ishrat Husain, from the Rahima FoundationParvez and Omar are joined by Habibe and Ishrat Husain, from the Rahima Foundation. They tell the story of their immigration to the United States, their (inter-cultural) marriage, their migration out West, and the forming of Rahima Foundation. About Habibe Habibe came to the United States in 1962, as a high school foreign exchange student from Turkey. After completing high school, she went on to earn a degree in Pharmacy from Temple University in Philadelphia. In Pennsylvania, she met and married Ishrat Husain and, in 1973, they moved to the Bay Area. While being a mother and wife, she started and ran th...2021-05-041h 54

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 110: Disney Film Director, Lena KhanParvez and Omar are joined by Lena Khan, to discuss her latest achievements in directing films. About Lena Khan Lena is a Canadian American writer and director. Her first feature film, THE TIGER HUNTER, released in over 60 cities nationwide and garnered effusively positive reviews from The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and more. Fresh off of her first film, Disney tapped Lena to direct FLORA AND ULYSSES, a live action family comedy. With a background from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television and experience at noted production companies such as...2021-04-201h 04

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 109: Fifty Years of Community Work in Chicago’s Far South Side, with Imam S. T. IbrahimParvez and Omar welcome Imam Ibrahim to talk about his youth, his transition to Sunni Islam, and his nearly 50 years of needs based community work in the Chicago area for the past 50 years. About Imam S. T. Ibrahim Imam Ibrahim served as the founding Imam of the Mosque of 'Umar, Inc. on Chicago's Far South Side in the Roseland community from 1973 to 2009. He led prayers and all related services, coordinated needs based programs (food panty, youth, voter registration, job training, etc.) and partnered with Muslim merchants to establish a sense of brotherhood in the inner cit...2021-02-161h 31

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 108: Politics, Religion and Culture, with Sana Saeed from AJ+Parvez and Omar are joined by Sana Saeed from AJ+ to discuss, among other things, social media culture, holding Muslims leaders to a standard, the "akh-right" and the transition to the Biden administration. It was an engaging, no holds barred conversation that we hope you'll join us for. About Sana Saeed Sana Saeed is a Host and Senior Producer who has been with AJ+ since 2014, helping launch the channel. A Canadian who has spent most of her life in the United States, she’s interested in politics, religion, culture and working very hard to stay out...2021-01-272h 06

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 107: CelebrateMercy, with Tarek El-MessidiParvez and Omar are joined by Tarek El-Messidi, founder of CelebrateMercy. They look back to the inspiration behind the organization, discuss its genesis and initial launch, and touch on some of the team's current initiatives. About CelebrateMercy CelebrateMercy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s life and character – to Muslims and the general public. They do this through short films, online campaigns, traveling conferences, and webinars that feature world-renowned speakers and scholars on Islam. In 10 years, CelebrateMercy has: • Reached 300 million people through national media coverage • Held 25 events for 200,000 par...2021-01-041h 38

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 106: Premarital Preparation, Healthy Marriages, and Divorce in the Muslim Community, with Sadia Jalali, LMFTParvez and Omar welcome Sadia Jalali, LMFT to start a conversation on marriage and divorce in the American Muslim community. They discuss the importance of premarital counseling, of nurturing marriages from day one, and of getting help before it's too late to save a marriage. About Sadia Jalali Sadia Jalali is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Sadia holds a BA in Psychology from U of Houston and MA in Psychology/Family Therapy from U of H-Clear Lake. In her over 14 years as a counselor, she has worked with hundreds of clients specializing in relationships, parenting, anger ma...2020-12-011h 43

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 104: The 2020 Election, a Discussion with Democratic Strategist Mustafa TameezWith only days left until the pivotal 2020 U.S. election, Parvez and Omar are joined by Democratic strategist Mustafa Tameez, to discuss how we got here and possible outcomes for election night and thereafter. About Mustafa Tameez Mustafa Tameez is Outreach Strategists’ Founder and President. Mustafa began his career in New York advertising for corporate clients, but after moving to Texas he shifted to advising successful campaigns for state legislators, mayors, members of Congress and public institutions. Mustafa is a national opinion leader with over 600 appearances on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and CBSN. The Atlantic names...2020-10-241h 16

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 103: The Exorcist, a Conversation with Kamran PashaParvez and Omar are joined by screenwriter and director Kamran Pasha, to discuss The Exorcist (1973). In addition to being a favorite film of both Parvez's and Kamran's, The Exorcist has had a significant influence on popular culture and has received critical acclaim, with several publications having regarded it as one of the greatest horror films of all time. We hope you enjoy this discussion, part of a recurring series of recordings focused on movies and film. About Kamran Pasha Kamran Pasha was one of the first Muslim filmmakers to succeed in Hollywoo...2020-10-201h 41

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 102: Celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Podcast, with co-founder and former co-host, Zaki HasanParvez and Omar are joined by Zaki Hasan, co-founder and former co-host of the Diffused Congruence podcast. In this episode, commemorating seven years since the launch of the podcast, we catch up and discuss all the craziness of 2020. This episode was recorded on Friday, October 9th, only a few weeks before the upcoming U.S. election. Zaki Hasan has been a media scholar and critic for more than twenty years. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Philadelphia Weekly, and in 2015 he was inducted into the prestigious San Francisco Film Crit...2020-10-121h 19

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 101: Understanding Early Muslim History and Sectarianism, with Dr. Ali AtaieParvez and Omar are joined by Dr. Ali Ataie (professor of Arabic, Qur'an, and Comparative Theologies at Zaytuna College) for a discussion covering early Muslim history, Ahl-al-Bayt, and sectarianism in Islam. This episode is the last in a series we are doing in the month of Muharram. In the previous three episodes, we covered a believer's journey from Sunnism to Shi'ism and Shi'ite theology, history and practices. About Dr. Ali Ataie Dr. Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a M...2020-09-151h 22

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 100: Shi’ism, a Deep Dive (Part 2), with Imam Hadi QazwiniParvez and Omar welcome Imam Hadi Qazwini (a Shi’i scholar and current Ph.D student at USC) as we partake in PART TWO of a deep dive into Shi’i history, theology and common practices. This discussion is the 2nd in a series of conversations on the topic of Shi’ism in this Islamic month of Muharram. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is held to be the second holiest month, after Ramaḍān. The Tenth day of Muharram is known as the Day of Ashura. Sometimes, as part of the Mourning of Muharram, Shia Muslims pra...2020-09-111h 28

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 99: Shi’ism, a Deep Dive (Part 1), with Imam Hadi QazwiniParvez and Omar welcome Imam Hadi Qazwini (a Shi’i scholar and current Ph.D student at USC) as we partake in a deep dive into Shi’i history, theology and common practices. The two part discussion is the 2nd in a series of conversations on the topic of Shi’ism in this Islamic month of Muharram. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is held to be the second holiest month, after Ramaḍān. The Tenth day of Muharram is known as the Day of Ashura. Sometimes, as part of the Mourning of Muharram, Shia Muslims practice...2020-09-081h 53

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 98: A Journey Within Islam, with R. David CoolidgeParvez and Omar welcome R. David Coolidge (former Muslim chaplain at Dartmouth College and Brown University, and current PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA) to discuss his journey into and within Islam, which has taken him through the Sunni and Shia traditions. The discussion was especially timely considering we’re in the month of Muharram. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is held to be the second holiest month, after Ramaḍān. The Tenth day of Muharram is known as the Day of Ashura. Sometimes, as part of the Mourning of Muharram, ...2020-08-311h 52

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 97: Addiction in the Age of Covid, with Dr. Amer Raheemullah, M.D.Parvez and Omar welcome Dr. Amer Raheemullah (M.D.) to put a light on the increasingly important (and sometimes taboo) subject of addiction, a topic perhaps more important than ever in the "Age of Covid". Dr. Raheemullah specializes in opioid and benzodiazepine tapers, and treating substance use disorders in residential and outpatient programs, as well as inpatient and office-based settings. About Dr. Amer Raheemullah Dr. Amer Raheemullah is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Addiction Medicine Consult Service at Stanford Hospital. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and...2020-08-241h 46

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 96: Professor Mohammad Fadel Returns to Discuss the Current Political Climate, SCOTUS, the Election, and more!Parvez and Omar welcome Professor Mohammad Fadel to discuss the current political climate in light of COVID-19, the recent Supreme Court decisions involving various hot button issues, and the upcoming election, which is less than four months away. Mohammad Fadel is a Professor and Toronto Research Chair for the Law and Economics of Islamic Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. 2020-07-281h 35

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 95: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Joins Us to Talk Basketball, the National Anthem, BLM and moreCo-hosts Parvez Ahmed and Omar Ansari are joined by a very special guest, former NBA player, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, for an in-depth conversation covering his early days as a youth in Mississippi to his ascension to the NBA, his acceptance of Islam, the national anthem controversy, current events, and his future plans. Join us for this long-awaited conversation! 2020-07-081h 53

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 94: Bringing in (a very unique) Ramadan, with Shaykh Faraz RabbaniCo-hosts Parvez Ahmed and Omar Ansari are joined by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, founder of SeekersGuidance. They dive deep into what Ramadan will look like this year, given the stay at home orders, and Shaykh Faraz shares his thoughts on, among many things, how to take advantage of the month's blessing despite the disruption. 2020-04-251h 52

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 93: The Public Health Impact of COVID-19, Panel DiscussionCo-hosts Parvez Ahmed and Omar Ansari are joined by Dr. Umair Shah and Dr. Mir Alikhan in a discussion covering the public health impact of the coronavirus crisis. Dr. Shah is Executive Director and Local Health Authority for Harris County Public Health (HCPH) – a nationally recognized $100 million agency serving the nation’s 3rd largest county (4.7 million). Dr. Alikhan is a private practice pulmonary & critical care physician on staff at Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital, where he also serves as Medical Director of the Respiratory Care Department. 2020-04-131h 09

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 92: Immigrant Stories, featuring Ahsan SyedJoin hosts Parvez Ahmed and Omar Ansari as they sit down with Ahsan Syed to hear about his journey from India to the United States half a century ago, and all the ups and downs that came with being an immigrant in America. This is the first in a series of episodes where we'll hear the stories of Muslim immigrants to the United States. Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis. 2020-04-091h 17

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 91: The Coronavirus CrisisJoin Parvez Ahmed and Omar Ansari as they catch up (virtually) from their homes in the bay area to discuss their experiences self-isolating and socially distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-03-311h 22

Omar MuharramMuharram & Ahmed El Oraby - Samurai (Original Mix)Out Now On ITunes: http://smarturl.it/iSamurai Muharram Facebook: www.facebook.com/MoharramOfficial Twitter: @OmarMuharam Soundcloud: @omar-moharram Ahmed El Oraby Facebook: www.facebook.com/AhmedElOrabyOfficial Twitter: @Ahmed_El_Oraby Soundcloud: @ahmed-el-oraby 2015-07-1506 min

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 23: The Team From Islamica!Diffused Congruence welcomes in July with a fun and funny conversation with the jokesters at satire site Islamica News! Founded in 1999, Islamica revels in combating Islamophobia through a humorous lens, while also poking fun at some of the humorous eccentricities that those of us within the Muslim community are all too familiar with. We're happy to be joined by co-founders Azher Ahmed and Mirza Baig as we discuss their earliest collaborations (including a video that Zaki had a cameo in), the company's founding, their general approach to figuring out what's funny, and sharing some of their most popular "news" stories. D...2015-07-031h 14

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 4: Rehan JalaliWe encountered a slight delay thanks to various unforeseen technical difficulties, but nonetheless, the Diffused Congruence team is back to help you ring in 2014! And for this, their very first episode of 2014, co-hosts Parvez Ahmed and Zaki Hasan are joined by world renowned fitness expert Rehan Jalali, who has plenty of advice to offer on how to make 2014 the healthiest it can be, how he's achieved all the success he's achieved, and the role that his Muslim faith plays in that success. You can download or stream the show below, as well as via iTunes (don't forget to leave us a r...2014-01-171h 06

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 2: Zahra BillooFor our second episode, hosts Parvez Ahmed and Zaki Hasan are joined by Zahra Billoo, executive director of the San Francisco-Bay Area chapter of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations), for an in-depth conversation on the goals, history, and criticisms of the venerable civil rights organization (it marks its second decade next year), and her own efforts to bridge interfaith understanding both before and after becoming a part of it. You can download or stream the show below, as well as via iTunes (don't forget to leave us a review!). Also, many thanks for all the feedback and comments on episode 1! Ple...2013-11-011h 23

Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 1: Usama CanonWelcome to Diffused Congruence, an all new podcast celebrating the many facets of the American Muslim experience. With new episodes slated to drop the first Friday of every month, the goal of our show is to highlight and focus on unique and interesting personalities from both within and without the American Muslim community, and engage them in what will hopefully be a worthwhile and invigorating conversation not only for the guests, but also for listeners. For the first episode, hosts Parvez Ahmed and Zaki Hasan are joined by Usama Canon, founding director of the San Francisco Bay Area-based Ta'leef Collective, a...2013-10-041h 29