altmuslim.com http://podcasts.altmuslim.com Since 2001, altmuslim.com has provided a comprehensive (and irreverent) look at issues throughout the Islamic world. Now you can hear commentary straight from the writers (along with special guests) in altmuslim review, a regular downloadable audio podcast. Each show will review the most interesting recent cultural, political, and religious events regarding Islam and Muslims in a balanced (and humourous) way. It's a Muslim "Daily Show" for your iPod. (Well, almost.) Discussion & analysis of recent happenings in the Muslim world Since 2001, altmuslim.com has provided a comprehensive (and irreverent) look at issues throughout the Islamic world. Now you can hear commentary straight from the writers (along with special guests) in altmuslim review, a regular downloadable audio podcast. Each show will review the most interesting recent cultural, political, and religious events regarding Islam and Muslims in a balanced (and humourous) way. It's a Muslim "Daily Show" for your iPod. (Well, almost.) en-us 2005-2008 altmuslim.com The editors of altmuslim.com editor@altmuslim.com Religion & Spirituality http://www.altmuslim.com/images/podcast.jpg http://podcasts.altmuslim.com altmuslim review altmuslim review altmuslim.com The Muslim media has an opportunity to restore balance to the Muslim media image - if it can get on its feet. In this episode, we explore the state of the Muslim media. Also, an interview with the creator of "Muslim Cafe", Naveed Akhtar. Exploring the state of Muslim media - print, radio, TV, and of course, on the Web The Muslim media has an opportunity to restore balance to the Muslim media image - if it can get on its feet. In this episode, we explore the state of the Muslim media. Also, an interview with the creator of "Muslim Cafe", Naveed Akhtar. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2008_07_04.mp3 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:36:41 muslim Islam media muslim cafe naveed akhtar altmuslim.com Where in the world is altmuslim? This month, we report on the halal industry from the World Halal Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and from Milan, Italy where we talk to Italian Muslims about their struggles. It's a feedback loop - altmuslim reports on the news we're making Where in the world is altmuslim? This month, we report on the halal industry from the World Halal Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and from Milan, Italy where we talk to Italian Muslims about their struggles. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2008_05_18.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:29:14 muslim Islam halal milan rome italy zabihah altmuslim.com This month, we have a special report from the US-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar. Also, an interview with Dalia Mogahed, co-author of the forthcoming book "What Muslims Really Think". Live from the US-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar - it's altmuslim review This month, we have a special report from the US-Islamic World Forum in Doha, Qatar. Also, an interview with Dalia Mogahed, co-author of the forthcoming book "What Muslims Really Think". altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2008_03_07.mp3 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:28:00 muslim Islam doha qatar gallup muslim world opinion altmuslim.com If you haven't noticed, the US presidential race is in full swing, and we discuss Muslim involvement in the campaigns and our attempts at a block vote. Also, a perspective from recently elected San Carlos city councilmember Omar Ahmad. Muslims in US politics - from campaign fodder to winning candidates If you haven't noticed, the US presidential race is in full swing, and we discuss Muslim involvement in the campaigns and our attempts at a block vote. Also, a perspective from recently elected San Carlos city councilmember Omar Ahmad. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2008_01_29.mp3 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:30:17 muslim Islam president election 2008 omar ahmad altmuslim.com We're back with a conversation with Eboo Patel of the Interfaith Youth Corps about the challenges Muslims will be facing in the coming year. Also, a recap of what we were up to in 2007, and a promise for 2008. Talking with Eboo Patel about the challenges we face in 2008 We're back with a conversation with Eboo Patel of the Interfaith Youth Corps about the challenges Muslims will be facing in the coming year. Also, a recap of what we were up to in 2007, and a promise for 2008. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2007_12_28.mp3 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:40:41 muslim Islam eboo patel altmuslim.com The word "Islamist" is thrown around a lot these days, and we make an attempt to dissect it. Also, we speak with Luqman Ali, director of the UK's Khayaal Theatre Company, which explores Muslim themes in its performances. Deconstructing the word "Islamist", so you don't have to The word "Islamist" is thrown around a lot these days, and we make an attempt to dissect it. Also, we speak with Luqman Ali, director of the UK's Khayaal Theatre Company, which explores Muslim themes in its performances. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2007_06_15.mp3 Thu, 15 June 2007 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:22:04 muslim Islam islamist khayyal luqman ali altmuslim.com What exactly is the Muslim "fourth estate", and why is it so important? Also, we suggest policies that can help align Western governments and their Muslim communities against homegrown extremism. Adventures in extremism with Michael Chertoff What exactly is the Muslim "fourth estate", and why is it so important? Also, we suggest policies that can help align Western governments and their Muslim communities against homegrown extremism. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2007_05_14.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:26:10 muslim Islam extremism spying independent media unitedmuslims.org altmuslim.com Bringing you a personal account of the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Plus: the emerging stories of Muslims who fought fascism and helped to rescue Jews from the Holocaust. We return from hajj, spiritually fulfilled and fully caffeinated Bringing you a personal account of the spiritual journey of a lifetime. Plus: the emerging stories of Muslims who fought fascism and helped to rescue Jews from the Holocaust. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2007_02_01.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:40:01 muslim Islam hajj pilgrimage mecca ww2 holocaust fascism altmuslim.com In this episode, we explore the expansion of Muslim artists into the mainstream. Plus, an interview with Yahya Birt, the new director of the UK's newly expanded City Circle group. Muslims singing with musical instruments (It's a dangerous thing) In this episode, we explore the expansion of Muslim artists into the mainstream. Plus, an interview with Yahya Birt, the new director of the UK's newly expanded City Circle group. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_11_23.mp3 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:26:40 muslim Islam music sami yusuf islam azhar usman dawud wharnsby yahya birt brass crescent altmuslim.com What does Ramadan mean to you? Also: Muslims getting blamed for what Muslims didn't do, and a look at (inshallah) the first Muslim congressperson in the US. Muslims blamed for not protesting? (Even in Ramadan, we can't get a break) What does Ramadan mean to you? Also: Muslims getting blamed for what Muslims didn't do, and a look at (inshallah) the first Muslim congressperson in the US. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_10_10.mp3 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:27:08 muslim Islam niqab ramadan ellison altmuslim.com The ghosts of 9/11 are still with us, and we talk about what that means for Muslims in America. Also, a discussion on the Sunni/Shia divide with Zahir Janmohamed. A look back at that fateful day which changed our lives forever The ghosts of 9/11 are still with us, and we talk about what that means for Muslims in America. Also, a discussion on the Sunni/Shia divide with Zahir Janmohamed. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_09_11.mp3 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:24:05 muslim Islam 9/11 sunni shia altmuslim.com In this podcast, we explore the world of Muslim schools in the West - it's not your father's madrassa. Also, a talk with Q-News editor Fareena Alam on the right way to fight terror. A look at Muslim schools in the West (It's not your father's madrassa) In this podcast, we explore the world of Muslim schools in the West - it's not your father's madrassa. Also, a talk with Q-News editor Fareena Alam on the right way to fight terror. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_08_24.mp3 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:27:12 muslim Islam fareena alam q-news london altmuslim.com Our take on the ongoing violence in the Middle East. Plus - it's not your grandmother's youth camp - or maybe it is? Find out more about America's oldest Muslim summer camp. Muslims gather for a week in the mountains (Don't be scared - it's a good thing) Our take on the ongoing violence in the Middle East. Plus - it's not your grandmother's youth camp - or maybe it is? Find out more about America's oldest Muslim summer camp. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_07_28.mp3 Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:25:47 muslim Islam turabi hirsi altmuslim.com In this episode, we discuss the politics of gender - from Hassan Al-Turabi to Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Also, what do our busy lives mean for our podcast schedule and the future of altmuslim? The politics of gender and late podcasts (our wives made us not do it!) In this episode, we discuss the politics of gender - from Hassan Al-Turabi to Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Also, what do our busy lives mean for our podcast schedule and the future of altmuslim? altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_06_18.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:22:43 muslim Islam turabi hirsi altmuslim.com Our fifteeth podcast explores the ramifications of Muslims losing their religion - do people who leave Islam really deserve death? Also, first hand experience with a "no-fly list". A heretical view of apostasy in Islam? (Please don't burn us at the stake) Our fifteeth podcast explores the ramifications of Muslims losing their religion - do people who leave Islam really deserve death? Also, first hand experience with a "no-fly list". altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_04_03.mp3 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:21:29 muslim Islam apostasy terrorism altmuslim.com The Arabs are coming - and they're bringing out the worst in American politicians. Also: taking a look at Danish cartoons (so you don't have to). The Arabs are coming - and they're bringing out the worst in American politicians! The Arabs are coming - and they're bringing out the worst in American politicians. Also: taking a look at Danish cartoons (so you don't have to). altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_02_28.mp3 Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:26:20 muslim Islam hajj altmuslim.com This week, we look for a "New Mecca" in the wake of a growing hajj. Also, we debate the effectiveness of the Muslim Council of Britain (and our criticism of it). Looking for a "New Mecca" (Help us, Vin Diesel - you're our only hope!) This week, we look for a "New Mecca" in the wake of a growing hajj. Also, we debate the effectiveness of the Muslim Council of Britain (and our criticism of it). altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2006_01_20.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:25:02 muslim Islam hajj altmuslim.com Muslims selling liquor in the inner city? Say it isn't so! We also talk about why the Bush administration's terrorist fishing net keeps coming up empty. Coming down hard on Muslim liquor store owners (We'll drink to that!). We also look at the Sami Al-Arian case. Muslims selling liquor in the inner city? Say it isn't so! We also talk about why the Bush administration's terrorist fishing net keeps coming up empty. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_12_24.mp3 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:23:48 muslim Islam al-arian oakland liquor altmuslim.com The media coverage of the lawlessness in France just makes us want to, uh, riot. So does the murder by suicide bombing of Muslim American filmmaker Moustapha Akkad. Rioting over France media coverage (don't worry: nobody gets hurt). Also, a tribute to filmmaker Moustapha Akkad. The media coverage of the lawlessness in France just makes us want to, uh, riot. So does the murder by suicide bombing of Muslim American filmmaker Moustapha Akkad. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_11_20.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:20:50 muslim Islam paris riot moustapha akkad altmuslim.com This week, we look at Muslim lifestyle magazines in the UK, and how they reflect Western Muslim culture. Also, Pakistani rape survivor Muktharan Mai brings her anti-violence campaign to America. Is there enough of a "Muslim lifestyle" to be chronicled in a monthly magazine? This week, we look at Muslim lifestyle magazines in the UK, and how they reflect Western Muslim culture. Also, Pakistani rape survivor Muktharan Mai brings her anti-violence campaign to America. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_10_31.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:19:29 muslim Islam emel salam mukhtar mai altmuslim.com We open Ramadan with our ninth podcast, where we discuss the politics of nuclear proliferation. Also, Muslim lawyers organize in response to legal challenges for the Muslim community. Muslims and nuclear proliferation - from Mohammad ElBaradei to George Bush. We open Ramadan with our ninth podcast, where we discuss the politics of nuclear proliferation. Also, Muslim lawyers organize in response to legal challenges for the Muslim community. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_10_09.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:17:49 muslim Islam bush baradei nobel lawyers altmuslim.com Podcast eight analyzes the Muslim response to the Katrina hurricane, and gets inside the head of journalist Farhan Memon. So just how much self-criticism is too much self criticism? How did American Muslims respond to Katrina? Also, Farhan Memon on destruction of synagogues in Gaza. Podcast eight analyzes the Muslim response to the Katrina hurricane, and gets inside the head of journalist Farhan Memon. So just how much self-criticism is too much self criticism? altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_09_20.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:24:19 muslim Islam jews israelis katrina synagogue altmuslim.com Podcast seven includes a report from the largest Muslim conference in North America. Also, a closer look at Islam in the US prison system. (Warning: "Get Out of Jail Free" card not included.) Islam in prisons - more than just Richard Reid and Malcolm X. Also, a report from ISNA. Podcast seven includes a report from the largest Muslim conference in North America. Also, a closer look at Islam in the US prison system. (Warning: "Get Out of Jail Free" card not included.) altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_09_07.mp3 Mon, 07 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:18:49 muslim Islam ISNA prison altmuslim.com Podcast six explores ongoing PR efforts by both Muslims and the West to promote understanding, and provides some background on the hundreds of small bombs that rocked Bangladesh this week. Breaking down the media spin, both from and for Muslims. Also, "Bangladesh Politics 101". Podcast six explores ongoing PR efforts by both Muslims and the West to promote understanding, and provides some background on the hundreds of small bombs that rocked Bangladesh this week. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_08_22.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:19:32 muslim Islam bangladesh altmuslim.com Podcast five covers Muslim voices in the media - including ours. Who speaks for us? Also, an interview with altmuslim legal correspondent Junaid Afeef on the renewed call for profiling. Muslim voices in the media (including us). Also: putting the profiling genie back in the bottle. Podcast five covers Muslim voices in the media - including ours. Who speaks for us? Also, an interview with altmuslim legal correspondent Junaid Afeef on the renewed call for profiling. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_08_16.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:26:50 muslim Islam profiling altmuslim.com Our fourth podcast features a discussion of recently proposed anti-terror legislation in Britain and Muslim reaction, along with an analysis of Muslims in movies and television. Britain's anti-terror legislation, and TV and movie Muslims. Our fourth podcast features a discussion of recently proposed anti-terror legislation in Britain and Muslim reaction, along with an analysis of Muslims in movies and television. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_08_08.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:25:40 muslim Islam theater mukhtar mai london fatwa altmuslim.com Podcast three features another London update, Professor Asifa Quraishi on the lessons of the Mukhtar Mai case, and some background on the US Muslim fatwa against terror. Guests Naeem Mohaiemen and Asifa Quraishi join us for this podcast. Stumbling towards high fidelity! Podcast three features another London update, Professor Asifa Quraishi on the lessons of the Mukhtar Mai case, and some background on the US Muslim fatwa against terror. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_08_01.mp3 Mon, 01 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:19:58 muslim Islam theater mukhtar mai london fatwa altmuslim.com Our second podcast features an update on the continuing London attacks, the latest on Mukhtar Mai, and a discussion about the new Muslim-American play 'The Domestic Crusaders.' Muslims on stage, bringing Mukhtar Mai to the US, and more London news. Now in high quality! Our second podcast features an update on the continuing London attacks, the latest on Mukhtar Mai, and a discussion about the new Muslim-American play 'The Domestic Crusaders.' altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_07_24.mp3 Sat, 23 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:22:40 muslim Islam theater mukhtar mai london altmuslim.com Our inaugural podcast features a frank discussion about the London attacks: how they happened, the emerging backlash, and what Muslims can do to stop extremism. Why did the London attacks happen? How can Muslims stop this kind of extremism? Our inaugural podcast features a frank discussion about the London attacks: how they happened, the emerging backlash, and what Muslims can do to stop extremism. altmuslim review altmuslim review http://podcasts.altmuslim.com/2005_07.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT Religion & Spirituality no 00:14:23 muslim Islam terrorism london