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The AMI Podcast

Al-Mahdi Institute
Qur'an
Islam
Sufism
Islamic Legal Theory
Quran
Islamic Studies
Philosophy
Gender Roles
Muharram
Islamic Jurisprudence
Sharia
Islamic Tradition
Karbala
Shi'ism
Artificial Intelligence
Al-Mahdi Institute
Transhumanism
Shia Islam
Imam Hussain
Islamic Fintech

AMI Podcasts explore a range of different topics including the latest cutting-edge research within the field of Islamic Studies, book reviews by prominent authors and academics, and discussions among scholars of diverse faiths and denominations within Islam.

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In this presentation, Mishaal Javed and Miguel Farias present original qualitative research into how practitioners of salat and dhikr experience heart-centred insight and clarity. Comparing Islamic devotional practice with mindfulness meditation, and... more

In this presentation, Syed AmirHossein Asghari develops a Sufi account of fiṭra — humanity's innate God-orientation — as a genuine mode of non-conceptual, presential knowledge. Drawing on Qur'anic verses and later thinkers like Mullā Ṣadrā and ʿAllām... more

In this presentation, Liana Saif interrogates the now-automatic pairing of Sufism with the word "mysticism." Tracing this label back through Orientalist, Traditionalist, and Perennialist thinkers, she argues that "mysticism" obscures more historicall... more

In this presentation, Aiyub Palmer traces how Sufi epistemology's heart-centered theory of knowledge became intellectually mainstream — made possible only once Ashʿarī theology, culminating with Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī, developed a way to describe the s... more

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Khadija Sulaiman
Lead chaplain for West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police
Episode: Shepherding the Police: The Journey of a Female Muslim Chaplain to Multifaith Police Chaplaincy Lead by Dr Mansur Ali & Khadija Sulaiman
Dr Mahmoud Abdallah
Scholar and advocate for Islamic pastoral care and Basraqiyya studies in Germany
Al-Mahdi Institute / German Islamic Studies Community
Episode: Traditional Forms of Care and the Challenges of Modern Society: Islamic Spiritual Care as an Emerging Field from Germany by Dr Mahmoud Abdallah
Dr Sulaimon Owoseni
Speaker presenting on Islamic ethics of care and burnout
Al-Mahdi Institute
Episode: Between Khidmah and Exhaustion: An Islamic Ethical Model of Care for Muslim Care Practitioners by Dr Sulaimon Owoseni
Nazila Isgandarova
Scholar in Islamic studies and speaker on Islamic spirituality
Al-Mahdi Institute (implied)
Episode: Islamic Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at the Intersection of Theology and Social Sciences by Dr Nazila Isgandarova
Zahra Ladha
journalist and researcher reporting from the Middle East; geopolitical analyst focusing on ritual politics and collective memory
Episode: Ashura in a Wartime World: Karbala, Resistance & Geopolitics with Zahra Ladha | Thinking Islam Ep.16
Justin Jones
Professor, University of Oxford, historian of South Asian Islam
University of Oxford
Episode: Shi'a Islam in Colonial India with Prof. Justin Jones | Thinking Islam Ep.15
Fatemeh Sadeghi
Sociologist and Political Theorist at UCL's Institute for Global Prosperity
University College London
Episode: Who Controls the Story of Power? Islamism & Narrative with Dr Fatemeh Sadeghi | Thinking Islam Ep.14
Robert Wintemute
Professor of Law discussing religious rights and LGBT rights in comparative constitutional and human rights law
Professor of Law (unspecified institution)
Episode: Muslim Rights, Same-Sex Marriage & the Future of Tolerance by Prof. Robert Wintemute | Seminar
Dr Hassan Abbas
Professor of International Relations at the National Defence University, Washington DC
National Defence University, Washington DC
Episode: Why Imam Ali Still Matters: The Prophet’s Heir with Dr Hassan Abbas | Thinking Islam | Ep.13

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Confusing

    While the presentation of this series appears to be an in depth, nuanced, modern reflection of Shia Islam, several of the topics addressed are confusing to listeners. Semantics and linguistics often override a clear summation of the core beliefs of Shia Fiqh. I prefer the Thaqlain app, which provides extreme clarity in terms of lectures, videos and content on mainstream Shia beliefs.

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High-level discussions with strong historical grounding.
Guest mix is impressive, but some topics require patience to follow.
Scholarly and thoughtful, though occasionally dense for newcomers.
Rigorous analysis that rewards repeat listening for context and nuance.

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The Making of British Shia Islam: Ritual, Migration & Belonging with Dr Jaffer Mirza | Thinking Islam Ep. 17
Q: So what is original Islam, and how does that affect your reading of Qur'an and Sunnah?
Original Islam is presented as the Quranic faith and Sunnah as practiced by the Prophet, characterized by five core beliefs and basic practices, with any extra additions treated as historical developments rather than essential creed.
Shi'a Islam in Colonial India with Prof. Justin Jones | Thinking Islam Ep.15
Q: How did Shi'a leadership in India evolve after the 1856 disruption of the Awadh state?
The guest describes a re-crafting of leadership from state functionaries to community leaders, including the establishment of madrasas, public institutions, and a Hindustani Shi'ism that could organize the community independently of Iraqi centers.
Shi'a Islam in Colonial India with Prof. Justin Jones | Thinking Islam Ep.15
Q: What sparked your interest in South Asian Shi'ism and how did your focus develop?
Jones explains that a shift away from drawing Shi'a identity solely from Najaf and Karbala toward studying the indigenous forms of Shi'ism in India emerged from noticing local urban and political realities in places like Lucknow, especially in the context of post-colonial and global scholarly trends.
Who Controls the Story of Power? Islamism & Narrative with Dr Fatemeh Sadeghi | Thinking Islam Ep.14
Q: Can you tell us your understanding of political narrative and how does that play a role specifically in the Muslim world?
Political narratives in the Muslim world are diverse and historically have acted to legitimize or delegitimize power. They range from traditional religious narrations like hadith and rivayat to modern, politicized stories that mobilize people, sometimes under colonial or anti-colonial banners. In the contemporary era, narratives both challenge and reinforce regimes, and their quality—whether inclusive or exclusive—depends on the social and political context; the goal is to imagine a future that sustains dignity and equality beyond coercive power.
Muslim Rights, Same-Sex Marriage & the Future of Tolerance by Prof. Robert Wintemute | Seminar
Q: How have different legal systems approached the wearing of religious symbols in schools and public spaces?
There is a spectrum from accommodation in the UK and Canada, to stricter bans in France, with the European Court of Human Rights recognizing consensus-based limits in some contexts while allowing broad interpretation of secular neutrality in others.

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What is The AMI Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, scholarship-forward series exploring Islam, particularly Shi'a history, law, and modernity through interviews with university scholars, legal experts, and theologians. Episodes frequently examine how religious narratives, political legitimacy, and social change intersect in Muslim communities worldwide, with topics ranging from colonial South Asia and minority identity to secularism, tolerance, mourning rituals, and digital religion. Notable is the willingness to tackle contentious issues—such as religious rights, post-Islamist thought, and the ethics of AI in religious discourse—while grounding discussions in primary sources and historical context. This makes it a compelling fit for listeners who want rigorous, idea-driven co... more

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2. Dr Mahmoud Abdallah
3. Dr Sulaimon Owoseni
4. Nazila Isgandarova
5. Zahra Ladha
6. Justin Jones
7. Fatemeh Sadeghi
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