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The Scholar and The Student037 - Firdose Mostakim HabibSEASON FINALE#Marriage #Art #Islam#MuslimAuthors #evolutionoffaith #TheHerosJourney #IslamAndArtWe decided to close off Season 3 with the lady responsible for Mos's change in marital status. Enter Firdose Mostakim Habib (nee Kadri) as she speaks about the journey to marriage, being an author and, of course, being married to Palapye's Prince of Punk Rock.Be sure to check out her socials:Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/firdosefkWattpad (for her books) ➔ https://www.wattpad.com/user/FirdosefkAudio dips a bit from 06:45-14:30. We did our best to salvage it but just use headphones for a better listening experience.Say a prayer and dona...
2024-01-0747 min
The Scholar and The Student036 - Dr Ali HussainArt #Islam #MuslimArtists #TheHerosJourney #IslamAndArt #journeytoislam #evolutionoffaithIn Mos's final episode as a single man, he spoke to the erudite Dr Ali Hussain from the USA about all things art and spirituality. The conversation centred around music (of all types), the obligation of engaging with art meaningfully as Muslims as well as our journeys in reconciling our faith with art.Dr. Ali Hussain is a musician and poet. He has a doctoral degree in Sufism from the University of Michigan, Department of Middle Eastern Studies. In 2018, he founded The Adhwag Center of Spirituality, Culture, and the Arts; an endeavor focused on...
2023-10-282h 13The Scholar and The Student035 - Dr Majid Shaikh (The Atypical Anaesthetist)God #Doctors #rockandrollMalikiMadhab #journeytoislam ##evolutionoffaithWe welcome to the show The Atypical Anaesthetist, Dr Majid Shaikh, all the way from Birmingham, UK. Dr Majid is a medical doctor (who'd have thunk it?) and is largely responsible for Mos taking the Maliki Madhab seriously. He also believes in Android Supremacy, loves Geeking out over tech (especially Linux for some reason) and has a taste for metal music. All those subjects are dealt with in the episode.Be sure to check out his socials:The Atypical Anaesthetist (Podcast) ➔ https://anchor.fm/atypical-anaesthetistX (Formerly Twitter) ➔ https://twitter.com/AtypicalDoctorInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/at...
2023-08-201h 52The Scholar and The Student034 - Religiously NerdyMuslimNerds #MuslimsandPopCulture #manga #art #muslimartist #MuslimManga #animeToyin, Tobi and Elizabeth from the Religiously Nerdy Podcast graced our platform for the first post-Ramadan episode of 2023.Religiously Nerdy is determined to identify #spirituality in anime, manga, and pop culture. Their goal is to further build this community through exciting conversations via their blog, podcasts and videos.Elizabeth Howie (she/her/hers) is an obsessive anime and manga lover. Currently in school for her BA in English to be an editor. On her off days, she enjoys staying home and binge-watching anime and Korean dramas, gaming, listening to...
2023-08-171h 10The Scholar and The Student033 - Sidi Muhammad Iqbal al-MalikiMalikiMadhab #MalikiFiqh #TheSchoolofMadinah #AmalAhlulMadinah #ramadan2023 #quranThe Scholar and The Student goes back to its roots by getting a scholar on board. Moreover, it is a monumental occasion as Mos's own teacher, Sidi Muhammad Iqbal al-Maliki, agreed to grace the podcast with his presence.We spoke to Sidi about how he began his journey in learning, and then teaching, the School of Madinah (AKA the Madhab of Imam Malik bin Anas RA), as well as navigating contemporary rulings and understanding the basics of the Maliki madhab; much was discussed about 'Aml Ahlul Madinah (the actions of the...
2023-08-172h 06The Scholar and The Student032 - Habeeb Akandehttps://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sexinislam https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/islamicerotology https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/islamicsexed https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/kunyaza https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/positivesexuality https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/feminism https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/redpillRATED 18+ - FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY - EXPLICIT DISCUSSIONS ABOUT SEXHistorian, Sex Educator and Chartered Accountant Habeeb Akande joined us for this loaded episode. Habeeb Akande is a British-Nigerian sex educator whose educational background also includes Al-Azhar High School in Egypt as well as the prestigious Al-Azhar University. He has published works spanning...
2023-06-112h 20The Scholar and The Student031 - Dr. Syed Hammad AliGodIsLove #DeenOfEase #LoveInTheQuran #AkbarianPhilosophy #IbnArabi #SufismWe welcome back to the Podcast Dr. Syed Hammad Ali from Canada! It was a joy to host him again after his last appearance on Season 2.Dr. Syed successfully defended his PhD at the University of Calgary. Building on from our previous conversation, we spoke on the theme of love in the Qur'an, modern Muslims' deviation from this, with references to notable Islamic mystics such as ibn Arabi and Mullah Sadra. There was also a segment on the Qiraat (different recitations) of the Qur'an.Mos was clearly outmatched in...
2023-02-241h 42The Scholar and The Student030 - Kaito Lumieremanga #art #muslimartist #MuslimManga #animeLebanese-American Mangaka and long-time supporter of the Podcast, Kaito Lumiere, finally jumped on.Kaito has been drawing comics since he was 7 years old, from replicating the style of #dragonballz by #akiratoriyama to coming up with his own fan fictions. In High School, he started work on his first original work, Ghost and Spirit, which was only finished last year. He then began 'Sacrifice', which is currently ongoing. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Architecture and works as an assistant project manager in architecture by day before continuing his adventures as...
2023-02-091h 06The Scholar and The Student029 - Arslan MirzaWelcome Arslan Mirza, a brother from Toronto, Canada with a lot of gems to drop. Usually it is us who go hunting for guests, but in this case it was brother Arslan who had messaged regarding his interest. The result was an amazing and insightful session.We spoke about poetry, music, philosophy, fostering open mindedness in religious circles as well as what it means to be 'masculine'.Be sure to check out Arslan's socials: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/mirza_saabbDISCLAIMERHosting any person does not mean a wholehearted endorsement of any of th...
2022-12-291h 13The Scholar and The Student028 - Nkazimulo MoyeniWelcome Nkazimulo Moyeni, an erudite lawyer from Mzansi. We had a blast talking about many interesting topics such as anti-capitalism, indigenous African culture - particularly Zulu culture -, identity within the Muslim community and, of course, the law.Huge shout out to Momodou Taal of #TheMalcolmEffect @Kultural Renaissance for first hosting brother Nkazi and bringing him to my attention.Be sure to check out Nkazi's socials: Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/nkosi_nkazi/Instagram (Ga Seriti Legal) ➔ https://www.instagram.com/ga_seritlegal/Website (Ga Seriti Legal) ➔ https://www.ga-seritilegal.co.za/
2022-11-191h 44The Scholar and The Student027 - Melati LumWe sat down with Melati Lum, Australian author, to kick off the 2nd Cour of Season 3 of Botswana's First Muslim Podcasst.The conversation centred, inter alia, around writing, the arts and representation of Muslims in artistic spaces as well as Melati's background in Criminal Law. She also does an expose on Mos...Be sure to check out Melati's socials: Instagram ➔ https://instagram.com/melati.lum/YouTube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2AkFLABn0Ae8DtQhoho2AFacebook Page ➔ https://web.facebook.com/melatilum.authorWebsite ➔ https://www.melatilum.com.au/DISCLAIM...
2022-10-2148 min
The Scholar and The StudentI Lost My Teacher - My Most Personal EpisodeOn the 1st July 2022, my teacher, friend and mentor, Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef, the founder of @TheDiscoverULife and @AlMaghrib Institute left this world to meet his Lord.Not the easiest of topics.Kindly remember him in your Du'as as well as his remaining family members.
2022-10-0208 minThe Scholar and The Student026 - PanAsian Goes GlobalMana, Mana?It was an absolute pleasure having the influencer and travel vlogger, Mana (better known for her channel, PanAsian Goes Global), on Botswana's First Muslim Podcast. Mana, a.k.a PanAsian, is a Canadian born and bred Singaporean Malay Muslimah living in Tokyo. This is her second time living in Japan, and she has also lived in Korea before as well. Besides her full time job teaching, she has a YouTube Channel/Instagram account where she explores being Muslim in Japan. Her social media includes Mosques, prayer places, halal restaurants and the Muslim experience in...
2022-04-191h 03The Scholar and The Student025 - Sanaa AsimWE FINALLY GOT A FEMALE GUEST!Welcome Sanaa Asim, a British-Pakistani Muslimah who has a Masters in German and Arabic from the University of Oxford and is currently doing her post-grad in Digital Engineering at the University of the Arts, London. She also is really into Japanese culture. Like seriously.The conversation centred around Sanaa's identity as a British-Pakistani Muslimah, what it was like living and working in Japan as a Muslim, what got her into Japanese culture in the first place as well as fashion (think Harajuku).Unfortunately the video got corrupted, but...
2022-04-111h 02The Scholar and The Student024 - Thalib RaziSEASON PREMIEREThat's right, we are back for Season 3!Our first guest hails all the way from Atlanta, Georgia, USA, a man of many talents - some of which are visible from the thumbnail - Thalib Razi.Thalib Razi is a world music singer songwriter who plays guitar, oud, violin, and piano, and is also a fantasy novelist. His music is inspired by cultures from all over the world as well as Islamic spirituality (also known as Sufism), and his writing is inspired by world history and the tropes of the high fantasy genre...
2022-04-041h 23
The Scholar and The Student023 (Season Finale) - The Musical Muslim 2.0 | Celt IslamTalk about ending off with a bang. Our final guest for this season is the one and only Celt Islam, hailing all the way from the UK.The only other full-length interview with Celt Islam after Mindtrap with Mufti Abu Layth :DCelt Islam is an English pioneering artist, producer and peace activist performing high octane Neuro Dub Driven Electro Punk BreakBeat Drum and Bass, transnational dubstep and Future Synthwave electronica with a twist of the Orient. Using a fusion of music which combines Islamic and world grooves to create a dub driven dance crossover. The unique s...
2021-10-292h 05The Scholar and The Student022 - Sociology, Mercy and ibn 'Arabi | Dr. Syed Hammad AliWe are back.This episode was initially envisioned as the season finale, but circumstances have forced us to make it the penultimate ep instead. Please welcome Dr. Syed Hammad Ali, who recently defended his PhD thesis at the University of Calgary. He is one of the many guests poached from Mindtrap with Mufti Abu Layth - in fact he will be going on again soon, which is why we need to compete!The conversation centred around sociology, Dr. Syed's chosen area of research, the multiplicity of Islamic interpretations, the role of the clergy as well as Dr. Syed's posit...
2021-08-312h 31The Scholar and The Student021 - Grounding With The Gambian | Momodou TaalFirst off - it's surreal to think that we have more than 20 eps. Second off, it's even more surreal to have Momodou Taal, an absolutely inspirational figure, on our show.Momodou Taal was born in The Gambia, but grew up in the UK. He completed his LLB from the University of East Anglia before travelling to Egypt to study the Islamic sciences at Al-Azhar Mosque, as well as other seminaries such as Markaz Imam Malik.Currently he is focused on completing his studies before proceeding even further in a field which he is passionate about (we discuss that in...
2021-05-091h 13The Scholar and The Student020 - Islamic Issues in Botswana | Sheikh Ali Abdallah MwimbeIt was an absolute joy hosting a guest who has been a supporter of The Scholar and The Student since its conceptual stages.Welcome Sheikh Ali Abdallah Mwimbe, Imam of Kanye to the show! The conversation centred around issues we both noted to be of importance in Botswana, such as the role of culture, casting away the cult-like mentality, the journey of a person of knowledge as well as a civil war that almost broke out in the Muslim community over KFC (yes that's a REAL issue!).Sheikh Ali Abdallah Mwimbe is a resident of Botswana who finished h...
2021-05-021h 53
The Scholar and The Student018 - Our Journeys in Tabligh | Ismail ShaffiCarrying on from last season's tradition, we got ourselves a Brit for Episode 7 to stir up some trouble.
Welcome to the show, all the way from Leicester, UK, Ismail Shaffi.
Ismail Shaffi - Malawi-born but Leicester-raised - is the host of Ramadan Radio, a programme which airs every year in Ramadan, personal trainer, fitness enthusiast, Islamic speaker and pro-Palestinian activist.
The conversation centred around our experiences with Tabligh Jamaat, an Islamic movement which prioritises self-improvement at a grassroots level for Muslims. However, just like any other...
2021-04-111h 06The Scholar and The Student019 - Ramadan Special 2021 | Sheikh Ismail KamdarWe interrupt our normal programme schedule to bring you a special episode leading up to the month of Ramadan 2021; do excuse any temporary discrepancies in the numbering of the episodes. It was a pleasure to welcome back to the show the most controversial guest of last season.Sheikh Ismail Kamdar began his study of Islam at the age of thirteen. He has been actively involved in Islamic work since the age of sixteen. He has completed a seven-year Alim course in 2007 and a BA in Islamic Studies from the International Open University in 2014. He served as a senior lecturer, as we...
2021-04-091h 04The Scholar and The Student017 - Tea Time with Teezy K | Tjisewa Kahuku(... although we didn't actually have tea...) We welcome back to the show Teezy, who was (coincidentally?) on the 6th episode of last season. We spoke on a range of subjects, from parents to how the pandemic has changed the landscape of the arts. We also briefly spoke about our relationships with God. Tjisewa Kahuku was born in the village of Mahalapye, Botswana. He goes by the stage name, Teezy K, as a hip-hop artist. He is also an actor, comedian, host, creative writer and motivational speaker. Contains some crass humour and language, but nothing would fetch it more t...
2021-04-0430 minThe Scholar and The Student016 - The Musical Muslim | Professor James HodkinsonWe welcome to the show Professor James Hodkinson of Warwick University to discuss a controversial topic we had previously glared over. Being a Muslim musician, we asked James about his own journey to Islam, how he kept on playing music even after embracing the faith as well as the arguments in favour of the permissibility of music from classical scholars. The discussion progressed to larger questions of identity as well as certain genres which may still be deemed taboo.P.S.:- I used the word 'bastards' when translating the name of the band, The Kominas. Be wary if that...
2021-03-281h 08The Scholar and The Student015 - Mufti Gaming | MJ KhanWe welcome to the show MJ Khan to speak about all things gaming, pop culture and how being Muslim impacts one's interaction with these circles. We asked MJ about how he balances his duties as a husband, father, digital marketer and gamer as well as how he intends to raise his child in a multicultural environment.MJ is a PRISA accredited Chartered Public Relations Practitioner, academic, award-winning strategist, Bookmarks judge, public speaker and chocolate eclairs connoisseur. He is the Manager: Group Digital Platforms at Sasol, an international integrated energy and chemicals company. MJ is responsible for social media, online and...
2021-03-211h 06The Scholar and The Student014 - The Beast of Kanye East | Tumisang RamareaIn the 3rd episode of Season 2, we are joined by our very own Tumisang Ramarea, hailing from Kanye East (although he did journey to the West!).We spoke about how Mos and the son of Mos (Ramarea) met, their experiences in debate circles of Botswana, Ramarea's TEDx Talk (YES, I actually interviewed a TED speaker!), Ramarea's proposals on how Botswana can solve some of its glaring problems and last but not least, CANCEL CULTURE :DWith regards to the last point, Ramarea also shares a personal story and why he feels cancel culture is counter-productive to progressing as a so...
2021-03-141h 41The Scholar and The Student013 - Conventionally Unconventional | Dominic FwambaIn the second episode of Season 2, we sat down with Dominic Fwamba, a friend who is more acquainted with Botswana than he lets on.Dominic is the Executive Director of Tanzania Competitive Rhetoric Organisation (TCRO), the first debate organisation in Tanzania. He is also a freelance writer. When he is not juggling the two roles, he enjoys spending time at home.The episode focuses on Dominic's educational journey and formative years in Botswana, the state of debate during the pandemic as well as a few words on how Botswana could potentially improve its Internet services.
2021-03-071h 12The Scholar and The Student012 - Cults and Cancel Culture | Imam Mazhar MahmoodSEASON PREMIEREThe Scholar and The Student, Botswana's first Muslim Podcast, is back for its second season!Our first guest is Imam Mazhar Mahmood, hailing all the way from Canada but currently based in the USA.Imam Mazhar completed the memorisation of the Qur'an at a young under the tutelage of his late father, before studying for a Bachelors of Islamic Sciences under the wing of Mufti Adam Konya of Canada. During this time, he also travelled across different cities extensively and studied under scholars such as Shaykh Hamza Wald Maqbul, Shayk S'ad Baig, Shaykh Yusuf Badat...
2021-02-222h 11The Scholar and The Student011 (Season Finale) - The End, The Beginning | Hashmat CheemaBy the grace of Allah, look at where we are! Once upon a time this podcast was just a dream, now we have already wrapped up the first season! Allahu Akbar!Initially this was conceived to be a chillstream in which we would look back at the episodes this season and see where we could improve. However, we could not help but speak on current events surrounding the death of George Floyd and other atrocities against black people in the USA. It is also in light of this that this episode was delayed. Joining Mos is Hashmat Cheema f...
2020-06-0852 minThe Scholar and The Student010 - The One That Got Away | Sheikh Ismail KamdarIt was an absolutely humbling experience to interview a scholar of such calibre.This episode covers topics that are not the easiest to address, and therefore are seldom spoken about in Botswana. There remains a need to observe the proper decorum and consult the right people with the right knowledge when dealing with them; hence it was a blessing that Sheikh Ismail Kamdar accepted the invitation to be hosted on The Scholar and The Student.Ismail Kamdar began his study of Islam at age 13. Over the next two decades, he completed a traditional Alimiyyah program, as well as...
2020-05-221h 08The Scholar and The Student009 - Boy Meets WorldWe are joined by Odirile Mothoyomotona, a young entrepreneur and entertainer, amongst other things, in Palapye. Join in as we discuss topics such as the entertainment industry in Botswana, monetising art and music; Mos was pleased that for once he was receiving some pushback on his stance!Odirile Mothoyomotona is 19 years of age and schooled at Kediretswe Primary School, where he started debate. Later he went to Rutwang Junior School in Tonota and then Palapye Junior Secondary School in 2016. He got First Place in Debate at a Social Studies Regional and Cluster Fair and also won the Ministry of...
2020-05-1533 minThe Scholar and The Student008 - Learning Through The AgesWe welcome to the podcast Mr. Jannie Kleynhans, former Principal of Kgaswe International High School. Mr. Kleynhans boasts an unprecedented teaching career that came to an end only after 49 years. He has had the privilege of teaching at various schools all over the African continent, including the prestigious Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi and Westwood International School, Gaborone. Kgaswe was where he served his final tenure as principal. It was also where he began a very warm relationship with Mos.As Mos and Mr. Kleynhans have shared thoughts plenty of time before, there is a casual atmosphere in this episode...
2020-05-0844 minThe Scholar and The Student007 - Harry Potter and Islam (and Lord of The Rings and Ertugrul)Welcome Salahuddin A. Mazhary, our first international guest to the podcast! All the way from the UK, Brother Salahuddin comes from a very diverse background and has always been eager to further delve even further into various cultures. He runs a blog called Adventures In Fashionistan on Instagram.Join us as we delve into the lessons that Muslims can learn from the Harry Potter series. This is basically two Potterheads coming together and allowing their passion to ebb through!DISCLAIMER It goes without saying that there will be MAJOR spoilers for the entire Harry Potter series. Do...
2020-05-041h 21The Scholar and The Student006 - Passion and BalanceWelcome our first guests to be interviewed on the podcast, T.K. and Teezy from Kahawa Entertainment!We speak about the entertainment industry, how Kahawa came about and the challenges the youth face in Botswana in pursuit of their passion.Kahawa Entertainment is a multimedia company. You can find out more about their activities on this episode. Be sure to like their Facebook page as well!https://facebook.com/kahawaentDISCLAIMER:- Hosting any person does not mean a wholehearted endorsement of any of their views, be they religious, political or otherwise. The team behind...
2020-04-2625 minThe Scholar and The Student005 - Book Review 3: House Of Many WaysIn this third book review, we go through the final instalment in the Howl's Moving Castle series, House of Many Ways. After almost 20 years, Diana Wynne Jones once again enchants us into believing in this universe which she created.All your beloved hallmarks are of Jones' writing are here; the colour blue vs. the colour purple, dogs and a character undertaking a journey in self-discovery. Make yourself a cup of tea as we walk in the shoes of Charmain Baker amongst the hydrangeas and gentians.The foreshadowing which Diana Wynne Jones has expertly weaved into the...
2020-04-191h 30The Scholar and The Student004 - Islam and ArtThis episode was recorded on the 28th of November, 2019, the day after the Muslim Youth Movement (MYM) of Botswana organised 'The Revivers' event in conjunction with the ILM Arts Festival. Mos had attended that and this was him unpacking his raw thoughts.Each of the speakers' presentations are analysed with a key reference to art in the Islamic sphere as well as the importance of being passionate in the quest for Ihsan (excellence).Joining Mos is a brother who goes by the name Is'haq. He is a professional sound engineer, cinematographer and media expert who runs a small...
2020-04-1142 minThe Scholar and The Student003 - Book Review 2: Castle In The AirIn this second book review, we take a look at the sequel to Howl's Moving Castle which was published 4 years later in 1990. Castle In The Air, also written by Diana Wynne Jones, shifts the scene to the Arabian-inspired lands south of Ingary, and explores the themes of fate and destiny albeit from a different angle to the first book. If you had a heart attack the last time, have an even bigger one today :D There's plenty of romance and magic to go around. That being said, Mos does have more than a few words to say about th...
2020-04-061h 14The Scholar and The Student002 - Howl's Moving Castle (Book) ReviewIn this first book review on The Scholar and The Student we review Howl's Moving Castle, written by Diana Wynne Jones and published in 1986. We discuss magic, romance and the importance of reading fiction from an Islamic perspective. WARNING Some minor and moderate spoilers are abound in this video. If they bother you refer to the timestamps below or refrain from listening.Minor Spoilers (Basic Plot Review of 1st Act)24:43-25:3529:28-35:25Moderate Spoilers (Although I kept it in, I'd recommend skipping these sections until you've finished the book)48:28-49:155...
2020-03-2858 minThe Scholar and The Student001 - Pilot: Propelling Passion and FaithIn this first episode we cover the basics of what podcasts are in general and what we aim to do specifically with this one. The interplay between creativity, passion and faith is also explored.We are joined by Sheikh Jawad Dalabani, one of the two resident Imams of Palapye Islamic Centre. He is an active member of the Youth Committee and the Halaal Commitee, amongst others. He completed his Alim course at Darul Uloom Zakariyya, South Africa.
2020-03-2029 min