Podcast appearances and mentions of ibrahim mogra

Several government ministers have called for tougher policing of protests after a row over the police's handling of pro-Palestinian protests at the weekend. Adam and Chris discuss how the day unfolded after the prime minister committed a further £20 million in humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza. And we're joined in studio by Jonathan Wittenberg and Ibrahim Mogra, the rabbi and imam who are working together to unite their communities during the Israel-Gaza conflict. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The senior news editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

This week on Taking The Myth, Stephen Knight (@GSpellchecker) and Iram Ramzan of sedaa.org (@Iram_Ramzan) welcome an extra special guest. Nicky Campbell, a titan of TV and Radio broadcasting will be joining us to talk about BBC's The Big Questions, faith, science, literalism and much, much more! 0:00 Intro 2:37 Start of interview 5:06 The ‘cancellation' of BBC's The Big Questions and its unique format 9:58 The rise and fall of Mo Ansar 14:13 The BBC and impartiality 16:05 Christian Literalism and creationism 18:08 Have any guests been involved in physical alterations? 21:29 Best and worse debates 22:41 More on literalism 23:43 Ibrahim Mogra's very specific claims about the afterlife 34:46 The sincerity of true believers? 36:46 Evolution and Noah's ark 41:35 What do grieving elephants reveal about us? 43:11 Does Nicky have faith? Does he believe in a creator? 45:27 The Qur'anic explanation for life 48:46 Science V Faith 52:20 A resurgence of Christianity? The benefits and problems with certainty 55:33 Being labelled both ‘Islamophobic' and too afraid to question Islam simultaneously 58:59 ‘Cherished liberties', criticising religion and ‘punching down' on theocracy 01:04:51 Anjem Choudhary and Tommy Robinson 01:10:32 Wheel of Fortune revival? 01:11:48 Student unions and Nigel Farage Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify.  

As we enter into the unknown of the new year with all its challenges, Ibrahim suggests we spend some time reflecting on what has been good last year and what we can look forward to this coming year. Wishing you all a new year filled with hope.

Barbara Hume reflects on the meaning of Christmas particularly given the very strange and challenging year we have had with, ups and downs and uncertainties. A glimpse of something beyond ourselves. We are taking a rest next week from producing chaplaincy podcasts, but Ibrahim Mogra will be back on Monday 4th January with his New Year podcast.

Representatives of two religions - Islam and Judaism - come together to discuss the Moses story, as told in the Qu'ran and the Torah... What are the similarities and differences? How should texts be interpreted? Perhaps most importantly, how do we manage difference? With Ed Kessler are Ibrahim Mogra and Rick Sopher... Like this podcast? Please help us by writing a review

The anti-racism campaigner Trevor Phillips has been suspended from the Labour Party over allegations of Islamophobia. Some have described the move as “Orwellian”; others believe he has a case to answer. The issue turns on what we mean by ‘Islamophobia’ – although even to pose that question is to invite denunciation in some quarters; why split hairs when it’s obvious that anti-Muslim bigotry is rife? The Conservative party has been under attack for the allegedly Islamophobic utterances of some within its ranks, but it is waiting to agree on a definition of ‘Islamophobia’ before committing to an inquiry. It is 20 years since the term entered the political lexicon and almost a decade since Baroness Warsi declared that Islamophobia had passed the ‘dinner table test’ and become acceptable in polite society; yet, we still haven’t quite decided what it is and what it isn’t. Some people – including many Muslims – have a problem with the word itself because they think it reinforces the idea that Islam is something to be afraid of. Islam is a religion, not a race, but the definition used by the Labour Party calls Islamophobia ‘a type of racism’, because of the comparable experiences described by Muslims at the sharp end of group discrimination. Meanwhile, free speech advocates are concerned that any formal definition risks blurring the line between the unacceptable hatred of people (Muslims) and the legitimate criticism of ideas (Islam). Once we have our definition, whom should we appoint to decide whether particular words or deeds are Islamophobic? And if there’s a spectrum that runs from insensitivity and disrespect at one end to the most hideous kinds of hate crime at the other, where along that line should the law intervene? With Mohammed Amin, Myriam Francois, Ibrahim Mogra & Fiyaz Mughal. Producer: Dan Tierney.

According to Islamic teaching, there will a be a Day of Judgement when all of humanity will be judged by Allah. It will be preceded by divisions within the body of Islam and battles throughout the Middle East, particularly in Syria. Little wonder that some Muslims are speculating that the End Times are upon them. The leader of Islamic State, Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, uses the language of End Times to underpin his organisation's legitimacy. So are we really experiencing the signs of the End Time? Why are the end time beliefs in Islam similar to those in Christianity? Does Islamic State believe they are hastening the Last Judgement? Joining Ernie Rea to discuss the end of time is Ibrahim Mogra, an Imam working in Leicester and Assistant Secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain; Dr Shuruq Nagruib, Lectuere in Islamic Studies at Lancaster University and Dr Rebecca Masterton, Islamic scholar and Director of Online Shia Studies. Producer: Amanda Hancox.

According to Islamic teaching, there will a be a Day of Judgement when all of humanity will be judged by Allah. It will be preceded by divisions within the body of Islam and battles throughout the Middle East, particularly in Syria. Little wonder that some Muslims are speculating that the End Times are upon them. The leader of Islamic State, Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi, uses the language of End Times to underpin his organisation's legitimacy. So are we really experiencing the signs of the End Time? Why are the end time beliefs in Islam similar to those in Christianity? Does Islamic State believe they are hastening the Last Judgement? Joining Ernie Rea to discuss the end of time is Ibrahim Mogra, an Imam working in Leicester and Assistant Secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain; Dr Shuruq Nagruib, Lectuere in Islamic Studies at Lancaster University and Dr Rebecca Masterton, Islamic scholar and Director of Online Shia Studies. Producer: Amanda Hancox.

Peter Hitchens is a well known journalist and Anglican Christian.  Unlike his atheist brother Christopher, he believes Christianity is an essential bedrock for society.  He says Islam will fill the spiritual vaccuum of Britain if secularists have their way. Ibrahim Mogra represents the Muslim Council of Britain.  He says that Muslims are only interested in living harmoniously within society. They discuss Sharia Law, multiculturalism, religious freedom and more. For Peter Hitchens visit http://hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk/ For The Muslim Council of Britain visit www.mcb.org.uk For more Christian/non-Christian discussions visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast or via Itunes. If you enjoyed this show you may wish to listen to Unbelievable? 1 Mar 2008 Sharia law in the UK - Muslims & Christian debate. Unbelievable? 15 Dec 2007 Jihad & terrorism - Does Islam need to be reformed? Join the discussion at the Premier Community

Justin is joined by Ibrahim Mogra of the Muslim Council of Britain and Christan evangelist Jay Smith as they discuss what drives young muslim radicals to become terrorists. Jay says that the Koran needs to be re-interpreted to prevent these acts; Ibrahim argues that the Muslim commuity is already doing a great deal to stop the terrorism in its tracks. To hear more discussions between Christians and non-Christians go to www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable. Join the discussion on the Premier Community www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable.

As the bill to allow same sex marriage makes its way through Parliament, Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether homosexuality is compatible with Islam. The Muslim Council of Britain has voiced its opposition, but what does the Koran say about homosexuality - is the prohibition unequivocal and absolute? Ernie's guests are Ibrahim Mogra, one of Britain's leading Imams; Pav Akhtar, Muslim politician and the director of UK Black Pride and Islamic scholar and Secretary of the Charity "Scriptural Reasoning" Sheikh Dr Muhammed al-Hussaini,.

As the bill to allow same sex marriage makes its way through Parliament, Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether homosexuality is compatible with Islam. The Muslim Council of Britain has voiced its opposition, but what does the Koran say about homosexuality - is the prohibition unequivocal and absolute? Ernie's guests are Ibrahim Mogra, one of Britain's leading Imams; Pav Akhtar, Muslim politician and the director of UK Black Pride and Islamic scholar and Secretary of the Charity "Scriptural Reasoning" Sheikh Dr Muhammed al-Hussaini,.