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Raw Islam 76: Should people get Vaccinations?

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This episode of the Raw Islam Podcast opens with Imam Azhar reminding the fans and audience that there is so much coming at you so fast that sometimes we need to slow down and review what is happening, and on the Raw Islam Podcast we do that through the lens of Islam. Which, will hopefully breakdown some of the stereotypes and help bring an end to islamophobia.

This episode of the Raw Islam Podcast opens with Imam Azhar reminding the fans and audience that there is so much coming at you so fast that sometimes we need to slow down and review what is happening, and on the Raw Islam Podcast we do that through the lens of Islam. Which, will hopefully breakdown some of the stereotypes and help bring an end to islamophobia.

After B.C. Dodge reviews this week’s poll, the Imam jumps right into the topic of vaccines.

He points out that in some places, much like the United States, without a religious exception, the vaccinations are required to attended school, play sports, even sometimes travel. However, due to the current measles outbreak, there are some states that are looking to even remove the religious exceptions rule. Are they doing the right thing?

Does this infringe on people’s rights?

What is the danger to society at large?

Make sure to subscribe to this Venn Network production – Raw Islam with Imam Azhar Subedar. This is surely one of the best podcasts to subscribe to if you are looking for facts about Islam and if you want to know what Islam is all about. The Raw Islam Podcast delivers important information about Islam to you weekly, so make sure to subscribe to this Muslim Talk show that isn’t just for Muslims!

And introducing the Venn Network t-shirt and other cool swag, which you can own by heading over to our Swag section. When you buy one of these shirts you help, not only support the network, but you also help support the hosts. The Venn Network is growing, and it is only with support from listeners – like you – that we can reach those in need of hearing our message!

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Raw Islam 75: Are Muslims Anti-Semitic?

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With a late start to the show, which is totally B.C. Dodge’s fault, the Raw Islam Podcast jumps right into the topic on hand which is… are Muslims Anti-Semitic? And not to place spoilers in the write-up of the show, but Imam Azhar answers the question point blank with a simple “No.”

With a late start to the show, which is totally B.C. Dodge’s fault, the Raw Islam Podcast jumps right into the topic on hand which is… are Muslims Anti-Semitic?

With all the things that are happening in the news cycle, Ilhan Omar is what the listeners of the Raw Islam Podcast wanted to talk about, so we will save all the politicians doing blackface for a later date.

In the past few days Representative Omar had come under fire for some of her posts on Twitter. Many people say her comments on pro-Israeli Government as being anti-Semitic. Which really leads to the question of – Can one be anti-Israeli Government and still be “pro-Semitic”? Or are the two mutually exclusive?

And not to place spoilers in the write-up of the show, but Imam Azhar answers the question point blank with a simple “No.”

Islam does not teach anyone to hate anyone else for their beliefs, their skin tone, their location, their income, or any other facet of what makes a person be a person.

But it still does not answer the question – Can one be anti-Israeli Government and still be “pro-Semitic”?

Make sure to subscribe to this Venn Network production – Raw Islam with Imam Azhar Subedar. This is surely one of the best podcasts to subscribe to if you are looking for facts about Islam and if you want to know what Islam is all about. The Raw Islam Podcast delivers important information about Islam to you weekly, so make sure to subscribe to this Muslim Talk show that isn’t just for Muslims!

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Raw Islam 74: Food For Thought

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This episode of the Raw Islam Podcast opens with Imam Azhar addressing the public statements made by Chicago Cubs co-owner Joe Ricketts, in which said he considers Muslims to be his enemy, and we talk eliminating food deserts in America.

This episode of the Raw Islam Podcast opens with Imam Azhar addressing the public statements made by Chicago Cubs co-owner Joe Ricketts, in which said he considers Muslims to be his enemy.

This drives the Imam to state that once again Muslims are forced to defend themselves, their beliefs, and misquoted texts from the Quran. Why must Muslims continue to prove that they are part of the American fabric?

As the show moves forward B.C. Dodge reviews the weekly poll that is given to the followers on Twitter, and an overwhelming 71% of the people that took this poll wanted the topic of this show to be – What’s for Dinner?

Imam Azhar points out that while we talk about what is dinner or breakfast, there are many of our own neighbors that are going without food today. There are some that, for whatever reason, can’t afford the food, and there are those that live in food deserts, and it is hard for them to get heathy food options.  

Make sure to subscribe to this Venn Network production – Raw Islam with Imam Azhar Subedar. This is surely one of the best podcasts to subscribe to if you are looking for facts about Islam and if you want to know what Islam is all about. The Raw Islam Podcast delivers important information about Islam to you weekly, so make sure to subscribe to this Muslim Talk show that isn’t just for Muslims!

And introducing the Venn Network t-shirt and other cool swag, which you can own by heading over to our Swag section. When you buy one of these shirts you help, not only support the network, but you also help support the hosts. The Venn Network is growing, and it is only with support from listeners – like you – that we can reach those in need of hearing our message!

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Raw Islam 73: MAGA Hats

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On this episode of the Raw Islam Podcast with Imam Azhar the guys talk MAGA Hats. Just in case there is any confusion, we are talking about those fun little red caps that say MAGA or Make America Great Again across them.

On this episode of the Raw Islam Podcast with Imam Azhar the guys talk MAGA Hats.

Just in case there is any confusion, we are talking about those fun little red caps that say MAGA or Make America Great Again across them.

Imam Azhar starts the show by talking about how he is on a little bit of a news cleanse. He noticed that following the news hour by hour was not good for his physical or mental health. And he might be on to something, as this seems to be a growing trend among people to turn off their social media and unplug for a short while.

Next he addresses the issue of the Government Shutdown, which had just ended and he talks about the time and the money that had been lost. And he asks what was it all for? What good really came out of it? Or was hurting people, really, all that happened?

But no matter how much you unplug from the news, somethings tend to pop up. Enter the story of a Native American elder, Catholic schoolboys from Kentucky, and the Black Israelites.

Make sure to subscribe to this Venn Network production – Raw Islam with Imam Azhar Subedar. This is surely one of the best podcasts to subscribe to if you are looking for facts about Islam and if you want to know what Islam is all about. The Raw Islam Podcast delivers important information about Islam to you weekly, so make sure to subscribe to this Muslim Talk show that isn’t just for Muslims!

And introducing the Venn Network t-shirt and other cool swag, which you can own by heading over to our Swag section. When you buy one of these shirts you help, not only support the network, but you also help support the hosts. The Venn Network is growing, and it is only with support from listeners – like you – that we can reach those in need of hearing our message!

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thoughts on the show?

Drop us an email at rawislam@vennnetwork.org
Or leave us a voicemail by calling 202.930.5175

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Raw Islam 72: Being Muslim at Christmas

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On this episode of the Raw Islam Podcast with Imam Azhar he addresses being Muslim when everyone around you is observing Christmas.

On this episode of the Raw Islam Podcast with Imam Azhar he addresses being Muslim when everyone around you is observing Christmas.

The theory around Muslims (and liberals too) is that we don’t want anyone to celebrate or observe Christmas. We don’t ever want to hear the phrase “Merry Christmas,” and the truth of the matter is that this just isn’t the case. This, as one might say, Fake News!

This does lead to the question – are there some people that feel it is simply wrong to even talk about this? Should Muslims even be giving a nod to the fact that Christmas is thing? (Here is hint, if you have listened to the show before you should already know the answer to this question.)

But should there be boundaries for Muslim at Christmas? Should we be helping to decorate the tree or how should be behave towards the “people of the books” while they are practicing their religion?

Make sure to subscribe to this Venn Network production – Raw Islam with Imam Azhar Subedar. This is surely one of the best podcasts to subscribe to if you are looking for facts about Islam and if you want to know what Islam is all about. The Raw Islam Podcast delivers important information about Islam to you weekly, so make sure to subscribe to this Muslim Talk show that isn’t just for Muslims!

And introducing the Venn Network t-shirt and other cool swag, which you can own by heading over to our Swag section. When you buy one of these shirts you help, not only support the network, but you also help support the hosts. The Venn Network is growing, and it is only with support from listeners – like you – that we can reach those in need of hearing our message!

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Raw Islam 71: Being a Good Parent in 2019

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On this episode of the Raw Islam Podcast with Imam Azhar – a 2017 Podcast Award nominated podcast – with all that is going on in the world today, how do we be good parents to our children?

On this episode of the Raw Islam Podcast with Imam Azhar – a 2017 Podcast Award nominated podcast – with all that is going on in the world today, how do we be good parents to our children? 

There seems to be so much going on in the world today… with hate, racism, wars, poverty, climate change, and the list goes on and on. 

But with all of this, how to we continue to be good parents and raise our children in a correct way, so that will be good people? 

Is it how much we force them to pray, or should we force them to read more Quran, or maybe we just take their phones away from them forever?

While it is a good idea to unplug for a few hours a day – not Tuesdays at 8pm – we must remember that part of being a good parent is to lead by example. So, what kind of example are you setting for your children? 

The Imam also reminds us that this podcast is just the start to the conversations. While our audience – that is you – gets to pick the topic of conversation from week to week, we do hope that you continue talking about things with your family, friends, and community. It is through conversation that we get to know our neighbors better and come closer together. 

Make sure to subscribe to this Venn Network production – Raw Islam with Imam Azhar Subedar. This is surely one of the best podcasts to subscribe to if you are looking for facts about Islam and if you want to know what Islam is all about. The Raw Islam Podcast delivers important information about Islam to you weekly, so make sure to subscribe to this Muslim Talk show that isn’t just for Muslims!

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Do you have questions for the Imam or
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Drop us an email at rawislam@vennnetwork.org