Secular Jihadists For A Muslim Enlightenment

Noura Embabi is the current president of Muslimish, an organization that provides a forum for ex-Muslims and questioning Muslims to meet and exchange ideas. In a daring move, Muslimish is holding its December conference right in Dearborn, Michigan—the city with the highest Muslim population percentage in the United States. Noura is from an Egyptian-American family and used to be religious and wear the hijab until a few years ago. Today she is a rising star and riveting public speaker. She talks to us about Muslimish, her journey from Islam to Enlightenment, and how her organization works to bring Muslims and ex-Muslims together in free space for open dialogue. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with y

Ron Miscavige is the father of David Miscavige, the current leader of the Church of Scientology. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, "Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me." In this episode, he tells us of his stunning escape from the Church, gives us breathtaking accounts of what it was like to be part of it for decades, and recounts the riveting—and often heartbreaking—story of his life and his relationship with his son. We draw parallels with mainstream religions, including Islam, and talk about how destructive faith and religion can be, all the way down to the level of ripping apart families and our very sense of self. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with you

The province of Quebec in Canada has passed Bill C62 as law, which bans people from receiving public services while wearing a face covering. Reactions have been swift and heated, with many saying the bill targets Muslim women who wear the niqab, making it discriminatory. In this episode, we're joined by Saudi ex-Muslim and asylee Ghada, and we discuss the bill, niqab, burka, and more. Listen to our conversation and let us know what you think. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review

"I know I’m going to get killed one day for doing this." That’s the reality that Omar Essam, a vocal atheist in Egypt, lives with every day. He’s funny, he’s a great sport, and he has a lot to say. And we mean a LOT. We talk about atheists in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, the political landscape since the Arab Spring, and his unconventional views on democracy in the Middle East. We agreed a lot and disagreed a lot, covered a lot, but more than anything, we laughed a lot. And if there’s anything we missed, Ali will probably tell you immediately he’s got a chapter about it in his book. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe

"In most U.S. states, anything from a single-shot shotgun all the way up to a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle can be purchased at showrooms or through online sales — by way of private dealers — with no background checks, and without requiring either an ID or a gun license." This passage isn’t from a US publication. It’s actually part of an article in Rumiyah — an ISIS propaganda magazine — instructing its followers on how to take advantage of America’s lax gun laws. We saw this in both Orlando and San Bernardino, where Islamic jihad was carried out by American citizens with legally purchased semiautomatic firearms. Is this the price of freedom? In this episode, we discuss Islamic terrorism, the Las Vegas massacre that injured over 600 people, and American gun laws. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly

Nushin grew up in Afghanistan during the Soviet War. She went on to earn graduate degrees from the University of Hamburg in Germany and the University of Cambridge. She has worked for the BBC, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian, and now teaches at UCLA. She is also the author of several books, most recently, “Afghan Rumor Bazaar: Secret Sub-cultures, Hidden Worlds and the Everyday Life of the Absurd.” We talk to her about her amazing journey, her views on Islam and reform, her interest in inter-cultural communication, and her hopes for a more reasoned, open future for all of us. Listen to our conversation.  The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secu

Seth Andrews is the host of The Thinking Atheist, one of the top atheist podcasts in the world which has inspired countless rationalists across the globe. Recently, Seth agreed to speak at a conference featuring a controversial YouTuber. As a result, he was attacked by the rabid far-left. When he withdrew from the event after watching one of the YouTuber’s racist videos, he was attacked by the rabid far-right. Is there a dark side to the modern atheist movement? Should he have just spoken anyway? Was he right to request that this speaker be removed? How should the rest of us navigate these issues? Seth joins us—and doesn’t hold back. Listen to our conversation. Link to the video discussed in this episode: https://youtu.be/une73Vc3z3Q The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please co

Dave Rubin is a friend of the show who has always helped provide a platform to support the voices of secular and ex-Muslims, for which we continue to be grateful. But he is also a tremendously controversial figure who has frequently come under criticism for his interview style and guest choices. In this episode, he talks to us about free speech, his political views, and responds to some of the most common criticisms against him. Love him or not, you don’t want to miss this. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

As he prepares to launch his counter-terror organization Quilliam in the US this month, Maajid talks to us about topics isn't often asked about: Is reform in Islam realistic or plausible? What are his own personal/religious beliefs? Does he think the Quran is infallible? Was Muhammad an Islamist? How receptive are different Muslim communities to these ideas? You don't want to miss this. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

She is an author. She is a mother. She is a full-time activist, working tirelessly for the release of her husband Raif Badawi, the blogger imprisoned in Saudi Arabia with a sentence of 10 years and 1000 lashes for simply speaking his mind. It has now been 6 years since her three children saw their father, a two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Ensaf updates us on Raif's health, morale, and the need for all of us to do more. Listen to our conversation. Raif's book: 1000 Lashes: Because I Say What I Think http://a.co/1JUxHA9 The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave

He stopped two ISIS members-to-be from joining ISIS by convincing them to give up Islam for reason and freedom. We speak with Mohammed Al Khadra about his inspiring, emotionally charged speech at the Secular Conference that went viral. As the wave of atheist freethinkers grows in the Muslim world, Mohammed doesn't hold back as he speaks to atheists in the Western world, asking: "Where are your priorities? Over there we're dying, and over here you're worried about being called Islamophobic?" This riveting episode will leave you inspired. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or y

When you're an atheist from the Muslim world, you get it from all sides. Muslims call you apostate. The far right calls you Muslim. The far left calls you Islamophobe. Nazis & anti-Muslim bigots want you out of the country because you share your name and origin with other Muslims. And often, we're accused of being both Nazis and Zionist agents in the very same DAY. Are we doing something wrong? Or—more likely—doing something right? In our post-Charlottesville episode, we get into all of this and more.   The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

They say Islam is a religion, but Islamism is a political ideology. How different is Islamism from Islam? Isn't Islam inherently political? Or is the political aspect separate from Islam in 2017? Is "Islamism" an accurate term, a practical term, both, or neither? This one got a little heated. Listen to our conversation!   The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

A group of atheists meeting for a chat and a couple of laughs in Kuala Lumpur triggered a disproportionate government crackdown with the minister calling for them to be hunted down. We chat about what this incident means for the future of atheists in Malaysia and how that will reflect on Malaysia's so called "moderate" image. Listen to our conversation!   The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

He grew up under Gaddafi. He was in Benghazi when the attack happened. He was a Muslim. Now he's an atheist living in the West. This is a perspective you don't hear every day. Listen to our conversation with the fascinating Bilal Bettamer. Listen to our conversation! The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

In this episode, we speak to Jenn Sutton, who was raised Mormon, then left her faith to become a devout Muslim, and then, liberated herself from the shackles of religious mythology altogether to become an atheist. Her story is amazing, and parts of it surprised us. Check it out.   The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

In this episode, we answer questions from our patrons on topics like how much the government should be involved in fighting Islamism. Should the West make alliances with Middle Eastern and North African countries to fight Jihadists? Are some Muslims responsible for the lack integration into western society? And more. Listen to our conversation!   The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

Imam Tawhidi has been called a reformer and innovator by some, and a Shia opportunist and anti-Muslim by others. But one thing he's not, as we learn, is soft-spoken. He enjoys dialogue and respects argument even with those who disagree, as we frequently did in this often heated exchange. Listen to our conversation! The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

Left, right, up, down. What does it matter? The left says any criticism of Islam is bigotry against all Muslims. The right says that because Islam has problems, all Muslims must be banned, profiled, or targeted. Secular and former Muslims get caught in the middle. Should we ally with others' platforms or create our own? In this episode, the Secular Jihadists grab the conversation by the... well, you get the idea. Listen to our conversation!   The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D

The founder of Ex-Muslims of Sweden, Omar Makram‏ discusses the situation in Sweden first hand, tells his story of escape from Islamists in Egypt and teaches us the intellectual way to desecrate the Quran. Listen to our conversation. The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME Subscribe The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review :D