{"id":2438,"date":"2024-02-17T19:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T19:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/li357-45.members.linode.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/17\/58-gaza-islamophobia-politics-and-piers-morgan-muslim-thought-leaders-shaykh-ruzwan-mcbs-zara-mohammed-media-strategist-osama-saeed-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-17T19:03:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T19:03:38","slug":"58-gaza-islamophobia-politics-and-piers-morgan-muslim-thought-leaders-shaykh-ruzwan-mcbs-zara-mohammed-media-strategist-osama-saeed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/li357-45.members.linode.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/17\/58-gaza-islamophobia-politics-and-piers-morgan-muslim-thought-leaders-shaykh-ruzwan-mcbs-zara-mohammed-media-strategist-osama-saeed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"#58 Gaza, Islamophobia, Politics..and Piers Morgan | Muslim Thought Leaders &#8211; Shaykh Ruzwan, MCB&#8217;s Zara Mohammed, Media strategist Osama Saeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2438-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/api.substack.com\/feed\/podcast\/142343006\/9cb5abf5581a1421f13443d3eb689e3b.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/api.substack.com\/feed\/podcast\/142343006\/9cb5abf5581a1421f13443d3eb689e3b.mp3\">https:\/\/api.substack.com\/feed\/podcast\/142343006\/9cb5abf5581a1421f13443d3eb689e3b.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>A captivating and thought-provoking conversation with esteemed Muslim thought leaders.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, we are honoured to host a panel featuring prominent Islamic scholar Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain Zara Mohammed, and seasoned media relations strategist Osama Saeed.<\/p>\n<p>Together, they engage in an enriching dialogue covering a wide spectrum of topics, offering insights and perspectives that promise to broaden your understanding and stimulate critical thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Topics discussed include #gaza #palestine #islamophobia #muslims #israel #antisemitism #muslimleadership #media #piersmorgan #mainstreammedia #theoryofchange<\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>0:00:00 Introductions<br \/>0:02:00 How has the Gaza war affected you?<br \/>0:03:00 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Zara)<br \/>0:05:19 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Osama)<br \/>0:08:07 How has the Gaza war affected you? (Shaykh Ruzwan)<br \/>0:13:10 Has there been an effective response from the UK Muslim community ?<br \/>0:31:17 Zara&#8217;s experience of the Muslim community after travelling to 300 organisations<br \/>0:36:09 Mosques, Imams and Vision<br \/>0:37:30 UK versus USA Imams and Mosques<br \/>0:38:00 A solution to the Palestine conflict<br \/>0:40:05 Who should Muslims vote for in the UK and USA ? Has the UK Labour party lost the Muslim vote?<br \/>0:44:00 Muslims engaging in politics<br \/>0:47:25 Has the push for Muslims to be involved in politics in the West been a waste of time?<br \/>0:55:00 Osama&#8217;s Theory of Change for peace in Palestine &#8211; the art of persuasion<br \/>0:56:55 Joe Biden and Israel<br \/>1:00:55 Shaykh Ruzwan: The community inflicting this is a traumatised community<br \/>1:01:33 Normalisation of Israel by Saudi Arabia, UAE and other countries<br \/>1:04:00 Muslim countries and their position<br \/>1:06:53 What do Non-Muslims think of the Muslims?<br \/>1:10:10 What does NOT change? Example of Amazon<br \/>1:11:44 What has Zara learnt about the Media Machine?<br \/>1:15:23 Zara&#8217;s response to &#8220;Do you condemn Hummus?&#8221;<br \/>1:17:08 Should Zara appear on the Piers Morgan show? Osama&#8217;s advice from a media relations expert<br \/>1:20:22 The Muslims need a Message. Tackling Islamophobia. Anti-Semitism.<br \/>What needs to happen? What do Muslims have to offer?<br \/>1:23:30 Politicians and Food banks. A loss of dignity<br \/>1:25:25 Shaykh Ruzwan&#8217;s &#8216;controversial&#8217; views on the media, Muslim messaging, communication, Muslims in the civic space, Islamophobia and the Prophetic example<br \/>1:30:30 Challenges of bringing on board Islamic Scholars to address current issues such as Islamophobia<br \/>1:36:00 Solving Zara&#8217;s dilemma &#8211; how to get the right Islamic Scholars involved?<br \/>1:38:24 An alternative solution to Islamophobia &#8211; examples from the LGBT community. Pride, Stonewall and the Rainbow<br \/>1:41:25 The reality of Muslims being victimised and attacked<br \/>1:46:05 A question of courage. Come out of your echo chamber<br \/>1:47:40 Are there intelligent Muslims forming a vision and long-term strategy for Muslims in the UK?<br \/>1:53:57 Concluding messages<\/p>\n<p>Recorded 31 January 2024<\/p>\n<p>USEFUL LINKS<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; SHAYKH RUZWAN MOHAMMED<br \/>Regarded as one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the West.<\/p>\n<p>Desert Island Gems interview: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HuoEr_L_KXw\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/HuoEr_L_KXw<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isyllabus.org\/teachers\/\">https:\/\/www.isyllabus.org\/teachers\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iidr.org\/people\/21-ruzwan-mohammed\/\">https:\/\/www.iidr.org\/people\/21-ruzwan-mohammed\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; ZARA MOHAMMED<br \/>Award-Winning Leadership Strategist, Public Speaker &amp; Consultant<br \/>Regarded amongst the most influential women in the UK today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZaraM01\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZaraM01<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zara_m02\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zara_m02<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zara-mohammed.com\/\">https:\/\/zara-mohammed.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; OSAMA SAEED<br \/>Director of comms, policy and campaigns at Shelter<br \/>Former Amnesty International&#8217;s comms director<br \/>Former Al Jazeera Media Network&#8217;s head of comms<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osamabhutta.scot\/\">https:\/\/osamabhutta.scot\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/osamasbhutta\">https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/in\/osamasbhutta<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/osamasbhutta\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/osamasbhutta<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/osamasbhutta\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/osamasbhutta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>===<\/p>\n<p>SUPPORT US<\/p>\n<p>If you benefited from The MuslimCentric Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, comment and rating.<\/p>\n<p>SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/newsletter-muslimcentric\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/newsletter-muslimcentric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>KEEP IN TOUCH<\/p>\n<p>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/muslimcentric\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/muslimcentric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muslimcentric\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/muslimcentric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/muslimcentricpodcast\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/muslimcentricpodcast<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/muslimcentric\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/muslimcentric<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muslimcentricpodcast.com\">https:\/\/www.muslimcentricpodcast.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A captivating and thought-provoking conversation with esteemed Muslim thought leaders. 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