The Muslims Down Under Podcast
#ChangingTheNarrative one conversation at a time
• Education • Social Cohesion • Dialogue
A platform run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia.
Episodes
36 episodes
Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities - With Tanja Hagedorn
In this insightful episode, we explore the power of education to combat societal norms and encourage critical thinking. Tanja Hagedorn, a leading voice in ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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24:19
A Critical Need for Justice - Raising Voices For Peace
As the drums of war beat louder, a clarion call echoes: raise your voice for peace and absolute justice!In this episode, we dissect the urgent need to challenge media bias, deepen our understanding of human rights struggles, and s...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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18:31
Faith, Hope, and Healing: An Interview with Ali Faraj, Australian Mental Health Prize Winner
During Mental Health Month, celebrated across Australia, Muslims Down Under had the privilege to speak with Ali Faraj, winner of the 2023 Australian Mental Health Prize Winner as a Community Hero.Ali Faraj is a prominent Muslim mental h...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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27:31
Navigating the Nuances: Finding Balance in a Polarised World
In a world of black and white opinions, where nuance is often lost in the cacophony of opposing voices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. But what if there was a way to navigate this polarised landscape, to find balance and unders...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:23
The Silent Epidemic Taking Over the Internet Generation
With the advancement of technology, the internet, and social media, is society experiencing a different type of social injustice?In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the impact of a silent epidemic that is slowly wreaking havoc acr...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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30:21
The Breakdown of the Nuclear Family and Rise of Identity Crises in Youth
Are female mothers and male fathers really necessary to have a nuclear family? What is the impact of non-traditional family structures?Find out in this episode of our podcast as we discuss the nuclear family to discover its role, value,...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:09
Rising Voices: Empowering Muslim Women in Australia for Authentic Leadership and Advocacy - A conversation with Maha Abdo OAM.
In this episode of our podcast, join us for a thought-provoking discussion and inspiring story of leadership and advocacy from Muslim women in Australia as we speak to Maha Abdo OAM, a passionate advocate for empowering women. We d...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:18
The Australian Dream: Conversations on Refugee Rights, Equality and a Fair Go
How can Australia provide support and protection for refugees, and what steps can be taken to create a more just and compassionate society? In the latest episode of our podcast, we chat with Kamljit Athwal, a renowned community adv...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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57:51
Are we De-Humanising Muslims? A Conversation with Rita Markwell
Are we de-humanising Muslims in Australia by not recognising their worth and value within Australian society? Do our stereotypical assumptions about Islam and Muslims halter our pathway to progress as a united society?In the latest epis...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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35:02
#IWD - Empowering or Erasing Women?
Every year, International Women's Day brings an outpour of feminist activism aiming to promote the role, impact, and value of women across the globe. In the latest episode of the Muslims Down Under podcast, we discuss these concept...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:18
Social Justice - Whose Responsibility Is It?
In this episode of our podcast, we discuss social justice responsibility. Who is responsible for maintaining social justice to create a more harmonious and peaceful society?We had the privilege to speak with Imam Hadi, who provides an i...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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49:43
Race Discrimination in Australia - A Special Chat with the Australian Human Rights Race Commissioner
In this episode we had the privilege to speak to Mr. Chin Tan, the Australian Human Rights Race Discrimination Commissioner. We discuss the progress of tolerance and unity in Australia since the tragic Christchurch Mosque att...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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48:41
Time to Talk Racism with Tasneem Chopra
In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Tasneem Chopra OAM, ambassador of ‘Racism. It Stops With Me’- a campaign launched by the Austral...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:32
More Than Just My Hijab - In Conversation with Senator Fatima Payman
In this episode, we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Senator Fatima Payman.Senator Fatima Payman is the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman in the federal Australian Parliament. Elected to the Senate for Western Australia, in...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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30:37
Understanding Discrimination and the Indigenous Australian Struggle for Social Justice
In this special interview with Senator Pat Dodson, we understand discrimination and how it can affect those struggling for social justice. Coinciding with NAIDOC week in Australia, this episode explores the issue of discriminati...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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29:54
The Power of Prayer
These days, with a rise in stress, anxiety, and general unrest, many turn to practices such as yoga or meditation, to regain their sense of peace and calm. But, do these practices really provide them with the contentment they crave...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:20
The Practice of Fasting in Islam
In recent times, the practice of fasting has become popular for its physical health benefits. Although these benefits of fasting are numerous, when observed as a spiritual discipline, the practice of fasting nurtures both the physical and the s...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:20
Season 3: The Muslims Down Under Podcast
Welcome to the Muslims Down Under Podcast, a podcast presented as part of the Muslims Down Under platform. Whether it’s learning how to fast or pray, or recognising the importance of tolerance, social inclusion and human rights – j...
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1:18
Positivity Despite War - A Special Interview With A Palestinian War Survivor
Staying positive is always easier said than done. In this special episode, we interview Karamah, a survivor of the recent Palestinian war crisis. She shares her unique and incredibly exceptional life perspective on how her faith keeps her optim...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:13
Living A Minimalist Life
Everyone has a natural drive to achieve and acquire more, but living a minimalistic lifestyle is much more than owning fewer possessions. In this episode, we discuss ways to live a simple, meaningful life that is based on our own se...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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33:46
Living A Healthy Life - Part Two
Besides our physical and mental health, developing social and behavioral health is also relevant to our overall health and wellbeing. In part two of this episode, we discuss why maintaining social and behavioral health is crucial to...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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40:55
Living A Healthy Life - Part One
Living a healthy life requires that all aspects of our health are nourished. Each aspect of our health supports and affects other aspects, and they all act as a resource for our function. A healthy lifestyle also provides the means to lead a fu...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:21
Managing Your Money
Managing money is more than just making ends meet. Ensuring that your financial future is based on crucial financial skills and knowledge is fundamental. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss practical strategies on how to man...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:02:15
Strategies for Effective Parenting
Parenting is probably one of the most challenging, yet rewarding endeavors one can do in their lifetime. The importance and value of proper parenting are unquestionable, as it lays the foundations for societies. How do we establish ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:02
Establishing Work-Life Balance
It is no easy task to achieve work-life balance in today’s unpredictable and fast-paced world.As we grow increasingly more connected through technology and social media, it is becoming more and more difficult to separate work from our p...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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57:09