#31 - Tarek El Diwany: The SAD Reality Of Our BROKEN Monetary System
I sat down with the wonderful Tarek El Diwany after the recent publication of the 4th Edition of his hugely influential book: The Problem With Interest. We revisited some familiar themes of his work - namely the great harms of interest-based economies and the ills of fiat money creation - as well as his views on Bitcoin as a form of sound money. Tarek also shared his thoughts on whether there is any hope of saving ourselves from the sinking ship in which we all find ourselves. At Tarek's request, this is an audio only episode.See Tarek's website: https://theproblemwithinterest.com(0:00) Introduction(3:31) Conceptual frameworks(6:31) What is the problem with interest?(11:10) Hasn't capitalism reduced poverty?(24:50) Our broken monetary system(30:42) If Tarek were Chancellor...(41:01) Would a mass transition be painful?(44:01) The power of vested interests(49:24) Is Bitcoin the solution?(59:06) Possibilities in the meantime(1:08:01) Truth will win
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#30 - Dr Jennifer Eggert: NEW REPORT: Policies To Unlock The Full Benefits Of Zero Alcohol
Alcohol consumption has been rapidly declining in Britain, but the full benefits of this trend are yet to be fully understood and unlocked. To discuss what's been happening and what the future could look like, I spoke to the highly experienced Dr Jennifer Eggert, Director of Policy and Research at Equi, about the think tank's new report entitled: "A Teetotal Britain? Learning from Faith Communities." Equi is a new, dynamic, faith-based think tank committed to producing ethically-driven research and policy recommendations on issues affecting the UK.Follow Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-philippa-eggert-6639a553/Read the full report: https://equi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/08-Equi-Report-Teetotal-Britain.pdfDiscover Equi: https://equi.org.uk(0:00) Trailer(1:31) Introducing Equi's work(8:31) Why discuss this topic?(17:10) Calculating cost & data issues(32:15) Why the fall in consumption?(35:22) Reimagining nightlife(51:50) Changing workplace trends(53:49) Better use of cultural spaces(57:51) How research impacts policy(1:07:10) Equi's future(1:11:15) Jennifer's journey(1:16:01) Career advice(1:22:43) Concluding remarks
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#29 - WHY Muslim identity is IRRELEVANT & HOW Muslim strategy is REDUNDANT
One of my central convictions and most contrarian ideas is that the ways in which we use the terms "Islam" and "Muslim" - not to mention their various transliterated derivatives such as "Islamic" and "non-Muslim" - are inauthentic, inaccurate, misleading and divisive. The identity and strategy of what is supposed to be a deeply faithful and universally impactful community has instead become irrelevant, redundant and insular, in large part because of the misunderstanding and misuse of these foundational terms.I realise that these are significant claims with massive potential consequences for the way believers understand, organise and represent themselves. But, based on my learning and experiences over the last decade in particular, I have come to see them as almost indisputable. I only say 'almost' because I always try to keep an open mind, no matter the level of my conviction. So I welcome critical responses, as long as they're shared... in good faith. With thanks to my highly capable guest host Ali Siddiqui, this episode is a thorough exploration of the above ideas. There is always a lot more to say, which will perhaps follow in due course, if God wills. But if you can't wait...- for a detailed exploration of all 72 nominal and verbal references to the root "aslama / yuslimu" found in revelation, see here: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/products/club-revelation/categories/2152673277- for a related article, see here: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/blog/the-problem-with-islam-and-muslims- read The Meaning and End of Religion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Religion-Wilfred-Cantwell-Smith/dp/0800624750(0:00) Trailer(1:07) Review of In Good Faith so far(7:02) Isn't it too late for change?(16:03) Transcending "us and them"(24:10) The tyranny of doctrine(30:17) Tackling our shared challenges(42:32) Universal values & universal concern(51:12) Being deeply in our context(1:17:20) Reconciling revelation with reality(1:34:30) Practical ideas for a better future(1:45:11) The importance of courage
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#28 - Jehangir Malik: How We Can OVERCOME Division And Make Britain GREAT Again!
Jehangir Malik OBE is Interim Director of the Asylum Reform Initiative, the alliance behind the Together With Refugees campaign coalition. He has over 30 years of leadership experience in local and national civil society institutions, notably having run both Muslim Aid and Islamic Relief UK, two of the country's most well-established, faith-based humanitarian organisations. I very much enjoyed Jehangir's well-informed and no-nonsense assessment of topical issues - immigration, political division and the kind of introspection needed by Muslims - as well as his practical advice and solutions for these difficult times. Follow Jehangir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehangir-malik-obe-015a292a/Also: https://togetherwithrefugees.org.ukCheck out the Himmah project from (51:49): https://himmah.org(0:00) Trailer(1:21) Civil society response to populism(7:35) Immigration and integration(14:51) Sensible immigration policy(21:37) Taking the heat out of dialogue(27:59) Growing anti-Muslim narrative(33:29) Is there a Muslim attitude problem?(51:49) Case study: Himmah in Nottingham(55:55) Muslim national-level dysfunction(1:02:55) Start being of service to all (1:07:15) A reflection on Quran 41:34-36(1:11:19) Concluding thoughts
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#27 - Mohammed Nizami: Here’s What Jews, Christians & Muslims Have Forgotten
Could the solution to the woes of modernity lie in an ancient story that Jews, Christians and Muslims have largely forgotten, and of which others may be completely unaware? That’s the view of my guest Mohammed Nizami, founder of the New School for Abrahamic Restoration. The aim of the New School is to revive a way of life rooted in God’s law, aligned with the created order, and capable of renewing both soul and society. Mohammed has completed a range of undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Al-Azhar, LSE, UCL and Warwick. He has expertise and experience in the fields of theology, covenantal law, politics, education and business administration. Find out more: https://www.abrahamicrestoration.schoolFollow on Telegram: https://t.me/shmnizami(0:00) Trailer(1:30) Setting the scene(3:45) Who is God?(15:04) Restoring order on earth(24:25) Abrahamic tradition & legacy(45:15) Message to Jews & Christians(1:06:16) The universal proposition(1:18:52) A coherent approach today(1:36:17) What the future holds
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