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 – join us this season as we explore these topics and so many more. Featuring special guest experts, our podcast provides a balanced approach to understanding how Islam can provide a pathway that practically demonstrates how its teachings are relevant today and e...

Have you ever been confused as to why there is so much bad press regarding Muslims or why Islam is often scapegoated by politicians and the media? Or do you find it difficult to understand the teachings of Islam in the context of the modern world? Well, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Muslims Down Under Podcast, a podcast presented as part of the Muslims Down Under platform. In this podcast, we seek to enable contemplation by engaging in intellectual conversation about Muslims ...

Most people spend their lives chasing happiness and success, yet never seem to arrive at a happily ever after. It seems as though the only way to become happy is to attain something bigger or better, faster or fancier. We rely on materialistic pursuits to make us happy, wanting more and more. What does it take to acquire true contentment in life? Will achieving standards set by a materialistic society really lead to happiness? In this episode, we explore this present-d...

In the modern world, our life goals are more often than not driven by materialistic standards. The same constructs exist for the relationships we establish in our lives. Since ego-based relationships are based on superficial and temporary qualities, they exert tremendous amounts of pressure to be ‘perfect’ - when in reality no one is really perfect. This is also what causes relationships to fail and for people to experience depression and heartache. In reality, true love is much more th...

There has always been an undefined intersection between religion and culture. Often there is confusion and misunderstandings when we see culture being represented as religion or vice versa. It is important to understand the differences between the two, and where exactly the intersections lie, and more so, how can someone determine whether what they see or hear about is as a result of a particular culture or a teaching of a certain faith. When we start to blur the lines between cultural ...