The Ansari Podcast

The FIFA World Cup is one of the last events on Earth that can bring billions of people together around a shared experience. Yet as the 2026 World Cup approaches, many fans are asking a difficult question: How safe is the United States? Can we afford these tickets and hotel prices?Dr. Jules Boykoff political scientist, former U.S. Men's National Team player, and author of Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sportswashing, and the FIFA Greed Machine joins us to examine the growing tcorruption between FIFA World Cup and the powerful people that control it.Why was Russia was banned while Israel remains in international competition? Gianni Infantino's increasingly close relationship with Donald Trump, and why some World Cup tickets now cost more than $1,000 per match. We also explore concerns surrounding ICE enforcement near stadiums, expanding surveillance technologies, and what hosting the tournament could mean for America's reputation on the world stage.But this conversation isn't about hating soccer. It's about protecting what makes the World Cup special in the first place. Can fans celebrate the beautiful game while holding its leaders accountable? And what would an ideal World Cup actually look like?Whether you're a lifelong football supporter or someone curious about the politics shaping global sports, this conversation will change how you view the biggest tournament on Earth.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comOR Our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/cw/theansaripodcast*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Why Criticize FIFA?04:46 Was FIFA Less Corrupt in the Past?06:56 Ad08:27 Will the World Cup Wreck America's Reputation?12:35 Russia Banned but not Israel? 17:00 Trump's Fake FIFA "Peace Prize"20:37 World Cup Crazy Ticket Prices!23:37 New York Ticket Prices: Is Mamdani a Wizard?26:30 Gianni Infantino: Who Actually is FIFA's President?30:53 Ad31:38 ICE Immigration & The 2026 World Cup Fears38:13 The World Cup Increases Surveillance?41:49 Top Teams & Best Players to Watch!53:44 Middle Eastern Teams!54:43 Balancing Celebration and Criticism57:55 What Would an Ideal World Cup Look Like?01:03:06 Final Thoughts#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #Trump #israel #worldcup *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Mufti Hussain Kamani is one of the most respected Islamic scholars in America, a qualified Mufti and jurist authorized to issue fatwa, and the former Director of Qalam Seminary joins Ansari on The Ansari Podcast for a powerful conversation on Dajjal, the Antichrist, Surah Al-Kahf, anger, fitna, materialism, and how Muslims can protect their iman in the end times.The world feels angrier, more distracted, more divided, and more spiritually numb than ever before. Is this just the result of politics, social media, trauma, and modern life — or are we watching the stage quietly being set for the greatest deception mankind will ever face? Mufti Kamani explains why rage keeps rising, what happens when the intellect shuts down, how heedlessness destroys the heart, and why the warnings of the Quran and Sunnah feel so urgent in the age we are living through right now.In this deep-dive episode, Mufti Kamani breaks down the Islamic framework for understanding anger, the spiritual danger of ghaflah, the lessons of Surah Al-Kahf, the San Diego tragedy, the moral corruption of the “Epstein class,” and how runaway materialism, distraction, and dunya-worship are preparing people for the fitnah of Dajjal. We also discuss tazkiyah, purification of the heart, optimism in chaotic times, how to stay spiritually awake, and what it means to live with purpose when the modern world is designed to make you forget Allah.Mufti Kamani also opens up about why he left Qalam Seminary after more than a decade, what he is building next, his message to current and former Qalam students, and what it means to serve the Muslim Ummah in a time of confusion, corruption, and spiritual warfare.This conversation is about faith, anger, fear, deception, purpose, and survival — for every Muslim trying to keep their heart alive in the modern age.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Join Our Community!01:20 Dajjal is Near, the World is Full of Anger07:56 We're Being Attacked from All Sides14:36 What if you have too much anger?16:06 Ad18:07 The Deception of the Antichrist25:22 How Vulnerable are We to the AntiChrist?30:52 What's the Point if the AntiChrist is Coming soon?43:00 Ad43:45 What Does the Quran Say About Surviving?59:43 Purification of the Heart in Era of the Epstein Class01:07:56 How to Be Optimistic in This Chaotic World01:21:54 Why Mufti Kamani Left Qalam Seminary01:33:22 A Message to Qalam Students01:36:28 Member Questions!01:38:19 Speed Round Questions01:44:52 Outro#dajjal #antichrist #muftikamani #qalam #podcast #anger*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Sheikh Uthman ibn Farooq returns to The Ansari Podcast for a powerful conversation on San Diego, Islamophobia in America, the UAE controversy, Iran vs Israel, the Sunni-Shia divide, and how Muslims should respond in a time of rising pressure.In this episode, we discuss the tragic attack connected to the Islamic Center of San Diego, the Muslim Americans who risked everything to protect their community, and the growing concern around anti-Muslim rhetoric, media narratives, and political silence.We also press Sheikh Uthman on one of the most sensitive questions facing Muslims today: how should we think about Muslim countries, the UAE, Iran, Israel, Sunni-Shia tensions, da’wah, aqidah, and unity without compromising truth?This is a serious conversation about Muslim safety, Islamophobia, self-defense, media propaganda, Muslim leadership, Christian-Muslim relations, and what it means to stand with haqq in a confusing time.*The Ansari Team NEEDS YOUR HELP*_Support us on our website!_ https://ansaripodcast.com/*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Join Our Community!02:56 What Happened in San Diego?10:08 Is the UAE to blame?17:28 Ad27:32 The Arrow is Pointed At Iran42:39 Where's the Shia-Sunni Line?51:30 Is Iran Worse Than Israel?01:00:28 Ad01:01:13 Muslim Christian Unity01:05:43 How Do We Defend Ourselves?01:21:47 The Defensive Action Plan01:27:06 Final Thoughts#UAE #SanDiegoShooting #podcast #israel #iranwar #SheikhUthmanIbnFarooq *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Muhammad Faris, author of “The Productive Muslim” and “The Baraka Effect”, returns to the Ansari Podcast at one of the most chaotic moments in modern history. Iran on the brink. Gaza still burning. AI wiping out entire industries overnight. Thousands of tech workers just got pink-slipped. A generation of college graduates can't find a single job. So what do you do when the whole system collapses around you? Is this punishment or a gift in disguise? Can you build Baraka when everything is on fire? Is the 9-to-5 corporate dream already dead? And why are the most successful people in the world taking naps?*The Ansari Team NEEDS YOUR HELP*_Support us on our website!_ https://ansaripodcast.com/*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Ad00:32 You cant find a job12:22 Is Allah is Strengthening Our Generation?15:38 Ad17:18 How to use AI without losing your mind22:30 AI took your job25:15 The Barakah of Owning a Business30:58 The Secret Time of Day Wealth Increases39:45 The Prophetic Work Day42:51 The Lie They Sold Our Parents48:43 Ad49:23 Muslims Must Lead The World01:03:28 How Do You Find Your Purpose?01:13:00 Barakah When Times Are Bad01:17:19 Final Thoughts#ai #barakah #Productivity #motivation #podcast #jobs #purpose *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Sami Hamdi is on the podcast to break down everything. How did he get out from ICE Detention, what should Muslims do if their family gets taken by ICE. Also, do Americans have to choose between Zionists and Muslims? Epstein and Sharia Law? Or do Muslims offer a vision of America that is beautiful and ethical. The Way Zohran Mamdani turned New York into the best city in America! People were saying "he's going to bring Sharia law!". Also, speaking of Epstein, what's up with the UAE?! Is Israel already done with Iran and moving on to Turkey and Egypt? is America's relationship with Zionism about to collapse under its own weight? The entire global order is shifting under our feet, and the people in power are counting on you not noticing.*The Ansari Team NEEDS YOUR HELP*_Support us on our website!_ https://ansaripodcast.com/*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 We need your help to keep going00:32 Sami, Do you Regret Trump?08:00 ICE: Muslims Are suffering.11:22 Ad22:43 Mamdani Proved Sharia law is great?32:14 Are you telling Muslims to love America?! 43:08 How Christians are Israel's real enemy49:35 Ad50:20 What Does the Next 10 Years Look Like?01:01:24 The Evil of the UAE01:13:20 Why The UAE Attacks Western Muslims01:18:48 First Iran, NOW...Turkey?01:29:17 Are Zionists Actually Powerful?01:32:33 Where Is the World Headed in 10 Years?#israel #podcast #samihamdi #america #trump #uae #muslim #christian *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast