In this episode of The Thinking Youth, we sit down with Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani following reports of an alleged attempted assassination plot against her.

Nerdeen reflects on becoming a target, the events that unfolded, and the wider questions they raise about political activism, public safety, and accountability. The conversation also explores Betar's activities in New York, community responses, legal action, and the realities faced by those speaking out for Palestine in the United States.

Beyond the headlines, Nerdeen shares how these experiences have shaped her personally, the importance of standing firm in the face of intimidation, and the one book that transformed the way she sees the world.

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Is the Sunni–Shia Debate… FINALLY Over?

Sectarian divisions have long shaped Muslim discourse. But in an age of global crises and unprecedented pressure on the Ummah, the real question is this: how do Muslims today, and especially Muslim youth, navigate these differences while facing the realities of the modern world?

In this unflinching conversation, Imam Tom joins us to confront the questions that are too often left untouched:

• How do we approach the Sunni–Shia divide and broader intra-Muslim debates?

• Why is Imam Hussein (RA) so rarely spoken about in Sunni mosques? What do we lose by neglecting his martyrdom?

• Can Muslims confront the painful episodes of Islamic history with honesty and justice?

• Why do we invest more in interfaith dialogue than in intra-faith conversations?

• Who should we take knowledge from, and has the “don’t take from xyz scholar” discourse gone too far?

• Can we pursue a unity of purpose without agreeing on every detail?

At the heart of this discussion lies another crucial question: how do we interact across our differences in a way that does not compromise our Ummatic principle; love for the Sahabah, reverence for Ahlul Bayt, respect for the scholars, the pursuit of justice, and above all the call to Tawheed and love for the Messenger ﷺ?

From Sufi–Salafi debates, to the notion of a “Salafi Mawlid,” to the lighter question of whether chocolate from an “innovator” is really off-limits, this conversation blends seriousness with candid moments while always returning to the central concern: what kind of Ummah are we striving to build?

This is not simply another debate. It is a call to reflect deeply, to stand consistently on principle, and to imagine a stronger, more united Ummah in a divided world.

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Palestinian MMA fighter and activist Al-Baraa “Abu Ayoub” Atmeh joins us to talk about Islamic masculinity, the men of Gaza, and how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ redefined what it means to be a man. In a world obsessed with Andrew Tate and “alpha-male” culture, Al-Baraa reminds us that real rajoolah true manhood in Islam s built on mercy, discipline, and care for the Ummah. As a fighter, husband, businessman, and new father, he connects faith, fight, and family to show that masculinity isn’t dominance; it’s responsibility. We filmed this video in the beautiful mountain city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How the men of Gaza embody strength through compassion

• Why Prophetic masculinity is the antidote to “toxic masculinity”

• Lessons from Khaled Nabhan and Saleh Al-Jafrawi

• What being a man means in the eyes of the Ambiya and Sahabah

• How caring for the Ummah defines true male leadership

• How REAL men are supposed to act and be with their Mothers, Wives, Sisters, and Women around the World

We talk about it’s about faith, sacrifice, and service. Listen now to hear how the Men of Gaza and the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ teach the world what being a real man truly means.

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