The Greed For Ilm Podcast

The Generous Deed The morning after I posted episode 92 (The Day I Met Sami Yusuf), I received a call from Katherine who is with the Foundation for Traditional Studies. She complimented me on the episode and then asked me whether I heard how the blind Afghan boy got his VIP ticket. I told her that I... The post EP 93 – Blind Afghan Boy & Upcoming Guest appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

On September 26th of 2014, International Artist Sami Yusuf held a benefit concert at the Strathmore in Maryland. My wife and I were given complimentary concert tickets by Sami’s record label, Andante Records. It was our first time attending a music concert so we were both very excited. It was truly a memorable evening. One... The post EP 92 – The Day I Met Sami Yusuf appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Yasmin Mogahed received her B.S. Degree in Psychology and her Masters in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing her graduate work, she taught Islamic Studies and worked as a writing instructor for Cardinal Stritch University, and a staff columnist for the Islam section of InFocus News. Currently she’s a freelance... The post EP 91 – Yasmin Mogahed, author of “Reclaim your Heart” appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Frank Lindh joins us this episode to talk about his son John Walker Lindh. Mr. Lindh gives a chronological breakdown of what happened with his son John. How John went from a young curious boy who accepted Islam to being unjustly imprisoned by the US Government. About John Walker Lindh John was only 20 years... The post EP 90 – Frank Lindh, Father of John Walker Lindh appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

With the school year just starting and coupled with stress at an all time high, Psychologist Haleh Banani joins us this episode to talk about parenting. From the obstacles in the way of raising kids with good ethics to protecting them from sexual exploits and abuse, we discuss crucial issues that unfortunately are lacking discussion in... The post EP 88 – Psychologist Haleh Banani on Parenting appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode of the Greed for Ilm Podcast, I talk about the upcoming Sami Yusuf concert on September 26th, 2014 at the Strathmore in Maryland. It will be his first time performing in the Washington DC area. Sami Yusuf’s management company, ETM International, generously has given me two “personal guest” tickets to this special event.... The post EP 86 – Upcoming Sami Yusuf Concert in DC appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode of the Greed for Ilm podcast, I speak personally about the full-face veil ban in Europe, Mr. Rachid Nekkaz, and what I believe is the deeper long term negative impact of such useless bans. Mr. Nekkaz is a French business man who has vowed to pay all European burqa fines. In Europe, France was the... The post EP 85 – Rachid Nekkaz To Pay All European Burqa Fines appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode of the Greed for Ilm Podcast, I talk about the unfortunate and tragic killing of unarmed African American, Michael Brown Jr, in Ferguson, Missouri by Darren Wilson, a white police officer. This event sparked massive protests which in turn has lead to cases of police brutality. I discuss the abuse of power, how... The post EP 84 – Ferguson, Police Brutality & the Abuse of Power appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Dan Johnson, Founder of People Against the NDAA (PANDA), joins me this episode to talk about the NDAA. Johnson founded PANDA in January 2012, grew it to the largest Anti-NDAA organization in America, pushing over 18 pieces of state and numerous pieces of local anti-NDAA legislation, then decentralized and created the NDAA Resistance, now a movement thousands... The post EP 83 – Dan Johnson, Founder of People Against the NDAA (PANDA) appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Psychologist Haleh Banani join us this episode to talk about marital issues, and divorce in the American Muslim community. Banani also talks about tools to revive your marriage and how to avoid pitfalls that lead to divorce. For more of Banani’s amazing work, check out her website and follow her on Twitter @IslamPsychology About Haleh Banani Haleh Banani... The post EP 82 – Psychologist Haleh Banani appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Professor Daron Acemoglu join us this episode to talk about his book, “Why Nations Fail” in relation to modern-day Muslims “Nations.” You can find more by visiting the book’s website. Purchasing Acemoglu’s Books: “Why Nations Fail” (2012), can be purchased on Amazon as Paperback. About Daron Acemoglu Daron Acemoglu is a Turkish and American economist. Acemoglu is the Killian... The post EP 81 – Daron Acemoglu co-author of “Why Nations Fail” appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

About Molly Crabapple Molly Crabapple is an artist and writer in New York. Called “An emblem of the way art can break out of the gilded gallery” by the New Republic, she has drawn in Guantanamo Bay, Abu Dhabi’s migrant labor camps, and with rebels in Syria. Crabapple is a columnist for VICE, and has written for... The post EP 80 – Artist Molly Crabapple appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode I had the privilege to speak with Indonesian Actress and Model Dewi Sandra. A listener of this podcast suggested I get her on the podcast so I reached out to Dewi Sandra on Twitter and she was kind enough to accept my invitation. As you will hear, Dewi Sandra is extremely busy with shooting a TV... The post EP 76 – Indonesian Actress & Model Dewi Sandra appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode was inspired by my outspoken teenage daughter. During my daughter’s civics class, the Supreme Court case Tinker vs. Des Moines (1965) was discussed. Mary Beth Tinker was just 13 years old when she protested against the Vietnam War. War has always found opposition from citizens but one would think that someone so young... The post EP 73 – American Free Speech Activist Mary Beth Tinker appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode of the Greed for Ilm Podcast, I talk about the recent news of China restricting fasting during Ramadan in the Muslim Xinjiang province, also known as Uyghur region. The article, by Quartz Asia Correspondent Heather Timmons, is titled: “China has banned Ramadan for many Muslims in Xinjiang.” I address a couple misleading points. One... The post EP 72 – China Bans Ramadan In Muslim Province appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

I came across this NBC article so I decided to do a quick solo podcast. The article is written by Amna Nawaz and is titled: “Ramadan Forces Muslim World Cup Players to Decide: Religion or Sports?” Should Muslim football players fast during Ramadan is not the question here. There are two points I discuss in this episode.... The post EP 71 – Should Muslim Football Players Fast During Ramadan? appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

This episode Abdikadir Omar talks about his life growing up in the world’s largest refugee camp in Dadaab, Kenya. According to UNHCR (as of May 2014), the Dadaab refugee camp has 339,000 registered refugees. Abdikadir estimates that the combined number of registered and non-registered refugees is closer to 500,000. This episode we talk about what... The post EP 70 – Abdikadir Omar Talks About The Dadaab Refugee Camp appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Filmmaker and Author Tariq Jalil joins us this episode to talk about his recent book, “Islam Plain and Simple.” Jalil addresses modern day misconceptions facing Islam in the West. His book offers valuable insight into some of Islam’s most controversial topics such as the Prophet’s life, hijab, polygamy, women’s’ rights and terrorism. Jalil stresses that in... The post EP 69 – Tariq Jalil author of “Islam Plain and Simple” appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

Dale Stephens, author of “Hacking Your Education” and Founder of Uncollege.org joins us this episode. Stephens is what one would call a “hackademic.” He left traditional schooling at the age of 12 but has been acquiring knowledge through unconventional ways ever since. Surprisingly, his college educated parents were, and continue to be, very supportive. Stephens shares... The post EP 68 – Dale Stephens, founder of Uncollege.org appeared first on Greed for Ilm.

John Robbins, author of numerous books related to health, environment, and conscious eating, joins us this episode. He shares his premise on how to be a compassionate consumer.  Robbins walked away from the financial security of the Baskin Robbins ice cream empire. “Money is not God,” he states. He is a man of utmost integrity,... The post EP 67 – John Robbins author of “No Happy Cows” appeared first on Greed for Ilm.