188: What's The Tension Between Evolution & Islam? w. Dr. Shoaib Malik

Does evolution disprove Islam? Was Adam the father of all humans or all hominids? And can the theory of evolution be reconciled with the Qur’an and Islam? In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, Dr. Shoaib Malik, Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh, joins us to explore Islam and evolution, human origins, Prophet Adam, Darwinian evolution, and the relationship between science and religion and science and Islam. We ask some of the biggest questions surrounding Islam, evolution, and the origin of humanity: Where did human beings come from? What exactly does modern evolutionary science tell us about our ancestry? Were there human-like creatures before Adam? Was Adam biologically related to other hominids? And does accepting evolution conflict with the Qur’an?Dr. Shoaib Malik explains his theory of Adamic Exceptionalism, a framework for understanding Adam within the scientific evidence for human evolution while preserving the theological significance of Adam in Islam. Also...are humans related to monkeys or apes?From Al-Ghazali and Islamic philosophy to genetics, common ancestry, apes, hominids, and endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), we explore where Islamic theology and evolutionary biology overlap — and where the limits of science may begin.We also discuss whether believing in evolution is haram, whether there can be such a thing as “Islamic science,” the relationship between humans and jinn, historical Islamic discussions surrounding the Queen of Sheba, and some of the stranger questions surrounding human origins.Can Muslims accept evolution?Did humans evolve from apes?Were there other human species before Adam?Was Adam the first Homo sapiens?Can the Qur’an and modern science both be true?This is a conversation about Islam and science, evolution and religion, Adam and Eve, human evolution, Islamic theology, the Qur’an, genetics, anthropology, and the origins of mankind.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThank You for Your Support!*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.Thedebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Intro01:59 Is There Anything in Science that Says God Doesn't Exist?05:24 Ghazali & Evolution?07:29 Our Partners09:02 Is Believing in Evolution Haram?18:30 Islam and Evolution Don't Disagree29:37 Humans Have Married Jinn?35:39 Was Queen of Sheba Half Jinn?!38:51 Humans, Apes & Jinn47:04 What Type of Human Was Adam?54:53 DEBATE: Is There Such Thing as "Islamic Science"?01:06:28 Final Thoughts01:07:37 Part 2 Sneak Peek*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#Islam #science #Evolution #Jinn #Adam

Former Chief Scientist & Engineer at Google & Uber & prominent artificial intelligence expert explores the promises, dangers, and unanswered questions surrounding AI, and what its rapid development means for Muslims and the future of the Muslim world.The Prophet Muhammed's Hadith...could AI bring an age of extreme abundance? What makes the frontier of AI dangerous, and will Muslims be apart of this rapidly changing world?AI raises profound moral and religious questions. Can we use AI to determine what is halal and haram? What happens when governments and militaries deploy AI? Should Muslims participate in AI-driven warfare, and how should Islamic frameworks approach the technologies shaping our future? What if there's Ai sex robots, Virtual realities where your parents are still alive, falling in love with an Ai - How will Islam answer the questions of the future?We explore AI, artificial intelligence, the future of technology, Islam and AI, AI ethics, AI consciousness, AI psychosis, AI warfare, halal and haram, Muslims and technology, the Muslim world, AI and education, AI and jobs, governments using AI, data centers, AI models, AI investment, and the future of humanity.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThank You for Your Support!*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 The Prophet'sﷺ Hadith: AI & the time of abundance09:08 Debt Clinic/Provision Capital!10:40 Will AI gain Consciousness? 16:13 The Future of AI and Islam: Sex robots & Fiqh22:56 AI & the rise of small business27:32 "We must embrace AI" Ai VS Islam?36:26 Governments: How will Ai change the balance of power41:52 Who does AI Help More? Israel or...?45:47 Is Ai Losing Money? How Dangerous Are Data Centers?53:08 Can Muslims Lead in Ai or Will Ai Destroy Islam?01:05:04 Ansari AI and Other Projects01:11:55 Speed Round Questions01:15:11 Outro*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#AI #DataCenters #hadith #islam #prophetmuhammad #futuretech #prophecy #dayofjudgment

What if changing your life starts with changing what’s happening within you?If you’re anxious about your future—worried about your job, school, finding a spouse, money, or whether your life is going in the right direction—this conversation is for you.We’re joined by Muhammad Ubaidy to explore how Islam can change the way we understand ourselves, our struggles, and the future we’re so often afraid of.We talk about the Quran, the nafs, self-awareness, sin, spiritual discipline, rizq, dua, destiny, and what it means to truly trust Allah. Muhammad explains why we aren’t simply our thoughts, how our past can shape the way we experience life, and how hardship can become part of our spiritual transformation.What do you do when you’ve made dua but feel like nothing is changing? How do you stop overthinking your future? Can you change your destiny? What does it actually mean to have tawakkul and trust that Allah has a plan for you?We also explore the stories of the Prophets and how their lives can help us understand the different states we experience within ourselves.If you’re struggling with anxiety, uncertainty, your faith, your purpose, or fear about what’s coming next, this episode offers a deeper Islamic perspective on finding peace, strengthening your relationship with Allah, and learning to trust what you cannot yet see.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThank You for Your Support!*The Debt Clinic*: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 The Quran Rewires Your Subconscious11:52 Our Partners13:26 Change what’s within…21:12 Can You Convince Allah to Change Your Destiny?30:20 Can You Speak Things into Existence?40:27 How do You Live with yourself when so Sinful?49:25 What if You've Made Dua but Lost Hope?58:46 What if Your past comes to chase you?01:01:50 Final Thoughts01:02:24 Speed Round Questions01:07:01 Connecting to Quranic Dua01:15:30 Outro#spirituality #islam #motivation #quran #selfimprovement #subconsciousreprogramming #tawakkul #innergrowth #wealth #rizq #islamicmotivation *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

Abdul El-Sayed comes on the podcast to explore what it means to build a political movement in an America defined by deepening political and cultural divides.Together, we discuss winning beyond your political base, navigating Washington in the era of Trump, and creating meaningful change in a system shaped by powerful interests. Abdul also shares his perspective on Muslim representation and rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in American politics.Can a new kind of politics bring people together across America’s growing divides?JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThe Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Why Republican Voters love Abdul10:27 Ad12:01 Taking Lobbyists Out of Government14:19 Ending the Oligarchy16:15 Hassan Piker & the New Progressive Left20:47 Taxes & grocery prices24:41 Medicaid & healthcare for all26:13 Trump28:11 Anti-Muslim Rhetoric30:42 Ad31:34 Members Questions33:54 Final Thoughts#politics #abdulelsayedListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

What happens when you stop imagining yourself in the future?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we explore Islamofuturism and the role of science fiction in shaping how Muslims imagine their faith, identity, and place in the future with Ahmed Elbenni. We discuss the influence of Dune, anime, Gulf futurism, and even aliens and the cosmos, while asking why Islam is so often presented in binary terms despite the breadth of its intellectual and spiritual tradition.We explore what an Islamic science fiction could look like and what happens when people are unable to write themselves into the future. Because when you cannot imagine yourself in the future, do you risk disappearing from it?JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThe Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 What is Science Fiction?06:06 Ad08:12 Dune, Islamo-Futurism, and Islamic Science Fiction20:11 Why Do People of the Future Always Dress Like Muslims?31:53 Ad32:45 Defiant Optimism38:01 What If Someone Wants to Write?41:20 Muslims and Anime50:30 What is Gulf Futurism?55:41 Aliens, UFO's, and Islam01:06:07 Importance of Science Fiction01:20:51 Speed Round Questions01:24:30 Final Thoughts#islamofuturism #islamicsciencefiction #sciencefiction #futurism #islamicartListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we are joined by Hassan Muzzad to explore one of the most significant and misunderstood chapters in Islamic history: the origins of the Sunni–Shia divide.Together, we examine the leadership of Abu Bakr and Ali, the role of the Companions, the tragedy of Karbala, and why the Battle of the Camel may have been the defining moment that transformed political disagreement into a lasting division. Exploring both Sunni and Shia perspectives with nuance and respect, this conversation asks an enduring question: Was the Sunni–Shia split inevitable, or did history take a path that changed the Muslim world forever?JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThe Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 What Caused the Sunni Shia Split?05:54 Why Ali and not Abu Bakr?11:50 Ad13:23 Why Does the Position of Khalifah Matter?19:38 Who Are the Imams?27:11 Who Are the Real Sahaba and are Reliable Sources?39:06 Isn't Abu Bakr the Family of the Prophet PBUH?45:31 Ad46:22 What Happened at the Battle of the Camel?59:09 What Happened with Hussain and Yazid?01:08:14 Who Betrayed Hussain?01:11:15 When did the Actual Sunni Shia Split Happen?01:13:55 When Did Shia Hadith Begin?01:16:42 Who are The 12 Imams?01:24:28 Why Did Allah Allow Abu Bakr to Be the Khalifa?01:33:44 Can Shia Insult the Sahaba?01:36:14 Is the Ayatollah like the Pope?01:49:38 Sunni and Shia are a Part of the Same Civilization01:53:13 Final Thoughts#shia #sunni #iran #islamichistory #muslimunityListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Why would a Uyghur activist visit Israel? And what does that reveal about the way Muslims navigate justice in today's political landscape?In this episode, we are joined by a Uyghur activist to explore China's persecution of the Uyghur people, his controversial visit to Israel, and the difficult questions that arise when every side seeks to claim, or discredit, your cause.Together, we discuss Xinjiang, Palestine, the silence of many Muslim governments, nationalism, the Ummah, and why standing for one oppressed people should never require abandoning another.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThe Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Fleeing Xinjiang to Becoming Uyghur Activist09:53 Ad11:26 Why is China going after the Uyghur People?12:17 Separation or Peace Treaty with China?18:40 Why the Separatist Movement?32:38 His Visit to and Connections to Israel47:40 Ad48:31 Where Do We Focus Gaza or Xinjiang?55:41 Loving Your Country vs Worshipping It01:01:15 What it Means to Stand for the Truth01:14:17 Is Bringing Islam to the Chinese the Solution?01:19:56 How the Uyghur Became Muslim/The story of how islam went to East Turkestan01:25:34 Final Thoughts#uyghur #china #palestine #israel #Xinjiang #EastTurkistanListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

In this episode, we are joined by a leading businesswoman and marketer Sarah Su who has worked with some of the world's biggest companies to exploring the unexpected journey that led her to Islam. Together, we discuss growing up in an atheist culture, the search for meaning beyond professional success, life as a Muslim in China, and how Islam challenged everything she thought she knew about purpose, identity, and healing. After achieving the career so many aspire to, she discovered that success alone couldn't answer life's deepest questions.What happens when, instead of searching for Islam, it feels like Islam finds you?JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThe Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Sarah’s Convert Story05:07 Growing Up in an Atheist Culture09:12 Ad10:44 Why Choose Islam and not Chinese Religions?13:09 Entering a Masjid For the First Time19:11 Islam's Effect on Feminine Energy23:16 Does Islam Oppress Women?28:12 Life After Conversion30:24 Ad31:17 Islam in China Past Present and Future44:46 Finding Spiritual Healing in Islam51:12 Speed Round Questions55:54 Final Thoughts56:58 Outro#china #revertstory #convertstory #islam #muslimListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Why do so many Muslims feel intellectually insecure today?In this episode, we are joined again by Ustadh Saad Yacoob to explore how the history of debate in the Muslim world, from the influence of Aristotle to the impact of colonialism, has shaped the way Muslims think, argue, and understand their faith today.Together, we discuss righteousness, justice, revelation, the thought of Muhammad Iqbal, and why the modern culture of debate may reveal a deeper crisis: many Muslims have come to defend Islam on someone else's terms rather than their own.Has modern debate brought Muslims closer to the truth? … or further away from it?JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.comThe Debt Clinic: https://www.mydebtclinic.com/ansariProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Intro00:44 The History of Muslim Debates05:44 Ad07:15 Importance of Aristotle in Muslim Debates14:07 Why are Modern Debates So Bad?31:36 Ad32:28 The Source of Muslim Insecurities38:46 European Insecurities41:12 The Struggles of Muslims in Recent History46:00 Muhammad Iqbal’s Thought57:10 What is the Point of Revelation?01:00:44 What are We Doing With the World?01:03:07 What Makes Islam Different that Every Other Religion01:10:57 How to Raise a Generation of Muslims that aren’t Insecure?01:14:54 Mamdani’s Significant Role01:23:49 23. Does the Future of the Ummah Include Shia?01:29:07 Final Thoughts01:29:52 Outro#debate #history #dawah #philosophy #civilizationListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

British Muslims are often spoken about as outsiders, immigrants, or a “problem” Britain must manage.But what if the history of Islam in Britain tells a much deeper story?In this episode of The Ansari Podcast, we sit down with Paul Williams of Blogging Theology to explore the untold history of British Muslims — from early Muslim presence in the UK, to the hundreds of thousands of Muslims who fought for the British Empire, to the postwar workers from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and other former colonies who helped rebuild modern Britain through factories, mills, transport, the NHS, small businesses, mosques, and working-class communities.We discuss Islam in the UK, British identity, post-Christian Britain, immigration, anti-Muslim panic, Tommy Robinson, Christian nationalism, the Pakistani grooming gangs scandal, poverty among UK Muslims, Palestine, Israel, Zionism, and whether Britain is facing a deeper spiritual crisis than it wants to admit.British Muslims did not build Britain alone. But Muslims helped build the Britain we know today.So why are so many treated as if they don’t belong?00:00 British Muslims Built Britain04:15 The Growing Muslim Problem10:58 DebtDoc X Provision Capital12:30 How Poor Are UK Muslims?22:50 Is the UK a dead Empire?27:30 UK History & The Immigrant problem today31:33 Become an Ansari!34:30 American Christians VS UK Christians36:39 What happened to christianity in the UK44:15 History of Christianity in UK & America47:49 The UK is no longer a democracy?51:00 Who Secretly Runs the UK? 54:12 The Truth on Pakistani Grooming gangs1:02:30 History of European #uk #muslim #immigration #britishhistory Support The Ansari Podcast and help us build independent Muslim media:Become a member of the channel and join the Ansari community.JOIN OUR WEBSITE MEMBERSHIP! @ https://ansaripodcast.com/Follow The Ansari Podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X : https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast