Muslim Minds- Season 2: Episode 1 - Maulana Muhammad Yasir Al-Hanafi

In this episode we are joined by our guest Muhammad Yasir Al-Hanafi with whom we discuss a variety of issues - based on suggestions from our viewers. Topics include: tackling sectarianism; Mawlid; overcoming doubts in faith and food recommendations, to mention but a few. Join us as we delve into the Muslim minds of today.

Index:
00:43 Please can you introduce yourself?
01:15 Please can you tell us about your Islamic education?
04:35 Are you currently pursuing any higher education?
05:15 As someone who spent some time engaged in polemics, what would say led you there?
06:33 What factors turned you away from polemics?
07:36 Have you ever changed your views?
08:25 How can Muslims from different groups achieve unity in the UK?
09:43 Western Muslims are leaving Islam at a worrying rate. What do you think are the major causes?
11:14 What can be done to bring them back into Islam?
13:01 What can we do to safeguard the Iman of future generations in this part of the world? Do you think this is something the Makatib need to focus on?
14:12 How should Muslims deal with the spiritual/emotional backlash of a previously admired religious figure who has been caught up in a scandal?
16:46 What advice would you give someone who is a practicing Muslim but has internal doubts about his/her religion?

19:15 Viewers’ Questions
19:20 Why do some Muslims celebrate the birthday of Prophet (Peace be upon Him) while other Muslims don’t?
19:57 Can you please mention any contemporary works on refuting atheism?
21:19 Why would a merciful god want to punish his servants for merely not wanting to believe in him?

23:29 Quick-Fire Questions

26:32 Can you sign us off by sharing a verse, hadith or quote with our viewers?

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