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This Ramadan we talk about what it feels like to drift and slowly find your way back. Basel Gazi joins me to unpack Islamic history in a way that feels honest and real and shares how his app Archives is helping a new generation reconnect with Islam.00:00 Intro 02:15 The Man Who Hated Islam… and Became a Lesson Forever (Abu Lahab)06:00 Why Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Story Hits Different06:50 The Moment Basel Felt Islam Was Actually Personal10:25 If You’re Questioning Your Faith — Listen to This11:50 How Do You Believe in God When There’s So Much Evil?14:45 The Real Peer Pressure No One Talks About in Ramadan18:20 Did Islam Really Spread Peacefully? Let’s Be Honest.22:05 Why the First Mosque Was a Power Move24:34 The Persian Man Who Crossed the World for Truth (Salman Al-Farsi)28:30 The Best Way to “Start Over” This Ramadan (Qur’an + ChatGPT?)31:45 Why Olives Are Mentioned in the Qur’an34:28 Life Before Alarm Clocks: The Musa7arati Era36:50 What We Hope You Actually Take From This40:00 Archives Islamic App Quick +Muslim Pop Culture QuizDownload the Muslim Archives App to learn more about Islamic History : https://archiveszone.appIf you enjoyed this episode, it would mean a lot if you can follow and share with a friend.

Join Hani in the studio for an interview with Noor Taher! Noor unpacks what it was like playing a complex character in Netflix's Alrawabi in 2021, the hard conversations our culture tends to avoid, and advice for young girls today. She also opens up about life with epilepsy and why she decided to raise awareness. Enjoy! 00:00 Intro02:08 What’s new with Noor lately04:50 From child actor in Jordan to AlRawabi09:15 Playing the “villain” and being bullied in real life13:44 Layan vs Regina George: who would actually win14:35 Is Layan really the villain or just misunderstood18:55 Playing a heavy role: honor, culture, and family contrast21:21 What AlRawabi taught Noor about herself23:35 The pressure young girls face today and Noor’s advice26:30 The conversations our culture avoids and bringing back “3eib”29:45 Living with epilepsy and breaking the stigma40:30 A hard truth Noor learned the long way43:23 What people romanticize that isn’t actually that great45:35 Advice Noor would give herself five years ago46:08 What Noor hopes listeners take away from this conversationIf you enjoyed this conversation, it would mean a lot if you can please follow the podcast and rate it