Today on The Thinking Youth we are joined by Aber Kawasor a wide-ranging conversation on faith, politics, organizing, and the future of progressive movements in America.

Aber Kawas is a community organizer, democratic socialist, and candidate for the New York State Senate. In this episode, we discuss what motivates her political work, the role of Muslim ethics in public service, the impact of the genocide in Gaza on American politics, and whether a new political realignment is emerging across the country.

We also explore the influence of money in politics, AIPAC's role in electoral races, the rise of the "Mamdani Moment," state-level policymaking, voter perceptions, and Aber's personal experience navigating the ICE deportation process. The conversation concludes with advice for young people looking to enter politics and the books that have most influenced her worldview.

Whether you're interested in grassroots organizing, electoral politics, or the intersection of faith and public life, this episode offers an insightful look into the ideas shaping a new generation of political leaders.

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In today’s episode of Thinking Youth, we are joined by political commentator and global affairs analyst Sami Hamdi for a personal and reflective discussion on the challenges and inspirations shaping the Muslim world today.

Together, we explore whether the Ummah has truly been fragmented over the past century, the importance of studying contemporary Islamic thinkers and influential Muslim voices, and how young Muslims can stay intellectually and spiritually connected to their history and identity in the modern world.

The conversation also dives into the vision and inspiration behind Pakistan, with a special discussion on the legacy of Allama Iqbal and why his ideas continue to resonate with Muslim youth across generations. Sami Hamdi also shares his thoughts on the companions of the Prophet PBUH, discussing which companion he finds most inspiring and why their examples remain timeless today.

Towards the end of the episode, the discussion becomes deeply personal as we reflect on a powerful question: if we had the opportunity to speak directly to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), what would we say?

This episode is filled with insight, sincerity, history, and reflection - offering young Muslims meaningful perspectives on faith, identity, leadership, and the future of the Ummah.

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In this episode of The Thinking Youth, we sit down with Mahfuz Talukder for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on the changing global order, the decline of unipolar Western dominance, and the emergence of China as a civilisational and geopolitical superpower. As the balance of power shifts eastward, we explore what this transformation could mean for the Muslim world politically, economically, and strategically. Especially on today's key visit of US President Trump to China... the world is watching closely.

Together, we examine whether the world is entering a catastrophic shift and whether Muslim-majority nations are prepared to navigate it with clarity and long-term vision. The discussion explores China’s growing influence, the opportunities this presents for Muslim states, and the difficult moral and political questions that inevitably arise alongside strategic alliances.

We also confront some of the most pressing issues of our time: the treatment of Uyghur Muslims, the question of Taiwan, Xi Jinping’s long-term ambitions, and whether China’s current restraint on the global stage is temporary or strategic. Beyond statecraft and diplomacy, the conversation reflects on hard power, economic leverage, civilisational confidence, and the realities of building alternative alliances in a rapidly changing world.

As global instability intensifies and old assumptions begin to collapse, this episode asks a critical question: are we witnessing the beginning of a new world order - and if so, what place will the Muslim world occupy within it?

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