The Thinking Youth

The Dark Side of ChatGPT: Who Has Access to The Way You Think?

67K views · 1w ago · 40:16

An Israeli company tried to buy his AI startup. He refused. Now, he's taking on ChatGPT, OpenAI, Claude, and Big Tech. But what makes someone walk away from a successful career in tech to challenge some of the world's most powerful AI companies? And can we really trust the systems we're increasingly sharing our thoughts, questions, and personal information with?

Topics: Meet the 24-Year-Old Challenging ChatGPT · Why Hani Built Thaura AI · From Syria to Germany · Why He Left His Job · Reaching 100,000 Users in Two Weeks · Big Tech, Surveillance and AI Privacy

I Spent 368 Days in ICE Detention. Here's my Story | Leqaa Kordia

4.3K views · 3w ago · 46:17

Guest: Leqaa Kordia

Leqaa Kordia spent 368 days in ICE detention. She joins The Thinking Youth Podcast to share what she endured inside a Texas immigration detention centre and why she believes she was targeted for speaking up for Palestine.

Topics: Introducing Leqaa Kordia · Why ICE Targeted Leqaa · Was Speaking Up Worth It? · Inside ICE Detention · Stories Of Women Detained · The Toll Of Detention

What’s Holding Young Muslims Back? Free Mixing, Bad Politics & Endless Drama | Imam Suhaib Webb

18K views · 3w ago · 35:11

Guest: Imam Suhaib Webb

This might be one of the most entertaining episodes of The Thinking Youth you watch. If you’ve been following the online drama about Muslim women, free mixing, and what really goes on in MSAs and ISOCs, parts of this conversation will feel very familiar.

Topics: Free mixing: opening the conversation · What does “free mixing” actually mean? · Applying definitions to real situations · Can women speak in front of men? · Personal responsibility and gender interactions · “Segregation” and the language we use

How Do We Save the Future of Islam in America?

7.3K views · 1mo ago · 41:44

Guest: Aqil Farooqui

What is the future of Islam in America? Are Muslim Americans really in crisis or is the future of Muslims in America more hopeful than social media makes it seem? Muslims in America are often discussed online as a community struggling with faith, identity, Islamophobia, politics and the pressures of growing up Muslim in the United States.

These UNCOMFORTABLE Truths Will Save Your Marriage | Dalya Ayoub

25K views · 2mo ago · 35:05

Guest: Dalya Ayoub

What actually makes a Muslim marriage work? We spend a lot of time talking about marriage in terms of rights, responsibilities, compatibility and finding the “right person.” But Dr. Dalya Ayoub argues that there is something many of us are overlooking: emotional intelligence.

Uncomfortable Truths EVERY Muslim Should Understand Before 25 | Dr. Yasir Qadhi

27K views · 3mo ago · 32:17

Guest: Dr. Yasir Qadhi

Are young Muslims beginning to confuse nuance with compromise? Dr. Yasir Qadhi joins The Thinking Youth for a wide-ranging conversation on disagreement, politics, sectarian tensions, public life and the future of Muslim youth.

Topics: Why Do We Need Nuance? · Shaykh YQ Are You “Sitting With Innovators?” · Sunnis, Shias: What Do We Do? · Mamdani?

How This Oxford Graduate Found Islam Through Western Politics ft Sean Ramiz

7.3K views · 3mo ago · 1:15:58

Guest: Sean Ramiz

Please note that this conversation was interrupted by a few technical issues in the studio. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. What does it mean to be a young Muslim in Britain today? In this episode of The Thinking Youth, we sit down with Sean Ramiz to discuss his journey to Islam, the rise of anti-Muslim hatred, the far right and why Islam continues to be so deeply misunderstood.

Topics: Sean’s Academic Background and Journey to Islam · Tommy Robinson, the Far Right and the Misunderstanding of Islam · How Access to Knowledge Has Changed · The Demonisation of Islam and the Need for God-Consciousness · Why We Need More Confrontational Conversations · Navigating Muslim Politics in the UK

Who Tried to Kill Nerdeen Kiswani?

3.6K views · 3mo ago · 37:39

In this episode of The Thinking Youth, we sit down with Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani following reports of an alleged attempted assassination plot against her. Nerdeen reflects on becoming a target, the events that unfolded, and the wider questions they raise about political activism, public safety, and accountability.

Topics: The attempted assassination plot: Why was Nerdeen targeted? · Fleeing to Israel: Learning the news through Mamdani's X post · Community reactions and the response from elected officials · How Nerdeen reflects on the attempted assassination · Betar NYC: Public intimidation, threats and ongoing legal action · Standing up to injustice: Supporting the court case against Betar

Shias, Sunnis, and Salafi Mawlid with Imam Tom Facchine

18K views · 4mo ago · 35:44

Guest: Imam Tom Facchine

Sectarian divisions have long shaped Muslim discourse. But in an age of global crises and unprecedented pressure on the Ummah, the real question is this: how do Muslims today, and especially Muslim youth, navigate these differences while facing the realities of the modern world?

Topics: How to get past division · Sunni-Shia divide · Husayn Ibn Ali (R.A) · Calling out wrong · Learning Deen · Message to young Muslims

UNCOMFORTABLE Truths about Masculinity EVERY Muslim Should Understand Before 25

3.2K views · 4mo ago · 28:39

Palestinian MMA fighter and activist Al-Baraa “Abu Ayoub” Atmeh joins us to talk about Islamic masculinity, the men of Gaza, and how the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم redefined what it means to be a man. In a world obsessed with Andrew Tate and “alpha-male” culture, Al-Baraa reminds us that real rajoolah true manhood in Islam s built on mercy, discipline, and care for the Ummah.

Topics: In a world of Andrew Tates, what does it mean to be a man? · What it really means being strong as a man · Displaying real strength in the public eye. · Masculinity cannot be spoken about without the realest men - The men of Gaza · Can you be a real man without caring about the Ummah? · Advice for religious muslim men who don't go to protests

This MAMDANI Endorsed Candidate Will REVOLUTIONIZE New York | Aber Kawas

5.1K views · 5mo ago · 1:07:53

Guest: Aber Kawas

Today on The Thinking Youth we are joined by Aber Kawas 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.

Topics: Should Muslims Run for Elected Office? · The Values Aber Is Fighting For: Politics and the Genocide in Gaza · Is Anti-Israel Sentiment Limited to the Left, or More Widespread? · Are Right-Wing Voters Breaking Away from the Republican Party? · How State-Level Politics Can Change Everyone’s Lives · Discussing AIPAC’s Influence and Money in Political Races