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Tune in with Hamzah and Sufyan in this exciting new podcast as we explore news and current affairs - both local and global - with a twist!


    • Dec 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 23 - Hijacking a Generation: Twenty Years of the War on Terror

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 85:19


    Episode 22 - Between Mountains and a Hard Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 93:56


    The Convo team along with our guests below examined Pakistan's policy towards Afghanistan in this episode titled:  

    Episode 21 - AFGHANISTAN: Graveyard of another Empire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 71:05


    Episode 20 - Teaching & Learning in Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 68:33


    Episode 19 - Reflections on an Eid in Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 46:37


    In this episode, our Convo was centered around bizarre experience of celebrating Eid in Lockdown. No congregational prayers, no visiting close family members or friends such was the nature of Eid this year. Please tune in to listen to the experiences of our hosts Hamzah and Sufyan.   View the live video on Facebook at Episode 19 - Reflections on an Eid in Lockdown View the live video on YouTube at Episode 19 - Reflections on an Eid in Lockdown   Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod Follow us on Apple podcast @The Convo Follow our YouTube Channel @The Convo Podcast 

    Episode 18 - Islam on the Back of Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 52:07


    Episode 17 - Dean Mousad - Live a day in my Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 43:55


    The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recognises a person as experiencing homelessness if they are living in a dwelling that is inadequate; has no tenure, or if their initial tenure is short and not extendable; or does not allow them to have control of, and access to space for social relations. From this overview the ABS defines six categories of homelessness:   persons living in improvised dwellings, tents, or sleeping out (‘rough sleepers') persons in supported accommodation persons staying temporarily with other households (‘couch surfing') persons living in boarding houses persons in other temporary lodgings persons living in 'severely' crowded dwellings.   Listen to the discussion with our special guest brother Dean Mousad from Brothers in Need.   View the live video on Facebook at Live a Day in my Shoes with Dean Mousad   Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod Follow us on Apple podcast @The Convo  

    Episode 16 - Marriage - Taqwa and Maturity Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 45:13


    THE CONVO - EP 16 - Marriage: Taqwa & Maturity: Part 2 of 2   We are excited to announce Dalya Ayoub from Life Matters Academy will be joining us a second time as we continue on part two of our "Marriage: Taqwa & Maturity" series!   We had such a great discussion in our last episode with Dalya so we will continue with more interesting points that are commonly asked in our community such as:   Ideal age to get married What does it mean to be "ready" for marriage? Protect our daughters or educate our sons? What is an appropriate Mahr/Dowry amount?   View the live video on Facebook at Marriage - Taqwa and Maturity Part 2 of 2 View the live video on Youtube at Marriage - Taqwa and Maturity Part 2 of 2   Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod Follow us on Apple podcast @The Convo    

    Episode 15 - One With Nature - Muslims and Our Connection to the Real World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 42:49


    THE CONVO - EP 15 - One with Nature: Muslims and our connection with the natural world   Joining us in the studio for this episode is the enigmatic Shaykh, teacher, bird-watching enthusiast, fisherman and hunter, Bashir Khan.   We will trek through the following issues and see what, if anything, Islam has to say about:   Caring for the environment Interacting with wildlife Immersing oneself in natural settings Balancing our Islamic obligations with our desire for leisure   View the live video on Facebook at Episode 15 - One With Nature - Muslims and Our Connection to the Real World Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod

    Episode 14 - Marriage: Taqwa and Maturity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 45:13


    In this episode, our Convo was centered around marriage. This is the second part of our marriage podcast series, we are joined by Dalya Ayoub, founder and CEO of Life Matters Academy, where she also plays an active role as relationship Life Coach.   View the live video on Facebook at Marriage: Taqwa and Maturity Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod

    EP 13 - Cybersecurity and WhatsApp Controversies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 31:51


    THE CONVO - EP 13 - Cybersecurity and WhatsApp Controversies. There has been a lot of discussion recently in regards to the privacy of your information online, on the back of a change in privacy policy from WhatsApp.   Please listen in as we delve through this complicated area and attempt to separate fact from fiction.   View the live video on Facebook at EP 13 - Cybersecurity and WhatsApp Controversies   Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod  

    Ep 12 - Recap 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 43:32


    THE CONVO - EP 12 - 2020 Recap - A Snapshot of Key Developments in 2020.   2020 has been a year unlike any other we have experienced. Many events have occurred so we thought it's a good time to dissect through some of them.   View the live video on Facebook at Ep 12 - Recap 2020 Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod  

    Ep 11 - Queensland Police - Armed and Dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 40:41


    Recent days have brought many developments worthy of our attention, but none as deeply distressing as the passing of our dear brother, the late Raghe Abdi, may Allah have mercy on him.   Listen in to know the other side of the story.   View the live video on Facebook at Ep 11 - Queensland Police - Armed and Dangerous Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod  

    Ep10 - Muslim Marriage Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 57:23


    In this episode, our Convo was centered around Muslim marriages. Sheikh Bilal Dannoun aka "the love doctor" was our special guest for the episode. Sheikh Bilal is an experienced marriage celebrant, marriage counsellor and divorce facilitator. Please listen in to be enlightened with his knowledge, experiences and insights.   View the facebook video live at Muslim Marriage Matters Follow us on the Instagram @theconvo.pod

    Ep 9 - Straight Outta High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 53:26


    In this episode, our Convo was centered around the life after leaving high school. Listen to the podcast for a intriguing discussion on the experience of leaving high school and the multitude of problems going through the big transition to the world outside school.   View the live video on Facebook at Straight Outta High School.   Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod  

    Ep 8 - Trump and the US Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 51:44


    | ANALYSIS: Trump and the US Elections | The world's eyes are on the USA as they vote for their next president. In this episode, we're having a Convo about the Donald Trump, the US elections, and what this means for the rest of the world. “View the live video on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6jgqTnAbdc&ab_channel=TheConvoPodcast Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod

    Ep 7 - News Wrap - Sudan and the Armenian-Azerbaijan Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 44:53


    Covering the latest developments in Sudan and the Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict

    Ep 6 - Are Charities Making Poverty History ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 49:36


    In this episode, our Convo centered around charity and charitable organizations. We discussed role of charitable organization in the community to eradicate poverty. We discussed in depth whether charity can really eradicate poverty or not.   “View the live video on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/podcastconvo/videos/645505416383786/?vh=e&extid=RcW6UwlSYI3xp7Bj Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod”    

    Episode 5 News Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 70:28


    Discussing the latest developments in Yemen, the Uyghur plight and the UAE/Israel agreement.   View the live video on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/podcastconvo/videos/313192666450943/ Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod

    Ep 4 - Special Needs in the Muslim Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 68:25


    In this episode, our Convo was centred around the unique struggles that families with special needs experience.  We were joined by experts in the field as we discussed the role of society, policy makers, professionals, and families in providing the best care for those with special needs. View the live video on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/podcastconvo/videos/3328384054053551/ Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod

    Ep 3 - The Lebanese Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 81:23


    Following the devastating explosions in Beirut, Lebanon was spiralled into further chaos, adding on to the political and economic crises the people have been suffering throughout the year. We were joined by political experts from Beirut, while also taking live calls, to dissect this issue and its aftermath. View the live video on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/podcastconvo/videos/670579263669483/ Follow us on Instagram @theconvo.pod

    Ep 2 - The 'I' in Eid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 55:58


    Join us this week as we discuss the Hajj that went viral, the pennies behind pilgrims, Eid blues, and more!    During this unique episode, live calls were taken from our viewers on Facebook + Instagram.

    Ep 1 - China Might

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 74:10


    Join us in our pilot episode as we introduce ourselves and our vision.    This episode delves into the rise of China as a global power, relations with Australia, COVID-19 reactions, and ideologies.

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