Sh Abu Eesa Returns and he's got something to say

Is modern Muslim life becoming artificial and disconnected? Shaykh Abu Eesa Niamatullah returns to Unscripted after many years for one of the most wide-ranging and unfiltered conversations we’ve had. From British humour to AI, Islamic learning, parenting, smartphones, manosphere & masculinity, public criticism, Palestine, Iran, boycotts, Hajj, fitness, hospitality and modern Muslim life — this conversation went everywhere. No script. Just an honest catch-up with Shaykh Abu Eesa in full flow. Subscribe to Islam21c for more podcasts, discussions and reflections on īmān, society and the challenges facing Muslims today. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:52 Abu Eesa returns after years 00:05:32 Getting older, health & British humour 00:06:14 Boycotts, brands & everyday life 00:06:58 AI, technology & Islamic learning 00:09:20 Logical Progression 00:10:56 How Logical Progression started 00:15:40 Edutainment & teaching adults today 00:20:18 Can people still commit to long-term study? 00:24:41 Weekend seminars & modern attention spans 00:31:52 Public criticism, maturity & da’wah 00:41:07 Scholars, expertise & current affairs 00:43:40 Iran, geopolitics & online discourse 00:47:38 “Do you support Iran?” – oversimplified politics 00:52:29 Palestine, outrage & emotional reactions 01:00:42 Children, war footage & desensitisation 01:03:50 Principles before emotions 01:07:33 Boycotts, consistency & Muslim ethics 01:12:41 Halal investing & corporate complicity 01:18:13 Why Abu Eesa won’t give his child a smartphone 01:21:54 Parenting in the digital age 01:25:39 The manosphere & young Muslim boys 01:29:52 Water fasting & health experiments 01:33:41 Injury, recovery & getting older 01:37:53 Masculinity, fitness & discipline 01:43:17 Hospitality, courage & older generations 01:44:47 Hajj culture & commercialisation 01:45:40 “That’s not Hajj anymore” 01:51:28 The spiritual purpose of Hajj 01:56:02 Final reflections 🌟 Support Our Mission 🌟 To extend the reach of our impactful content, kindly consider making a contribution (https://islam21c.com/guardians). Your support helps us make a difference. 👇 Stay Connected & Never Miss an Update 👇 1️⃣ Subscribe: Hit the 'Subscribe' button and don't forget to ring the 🔔 bell, ensuring you'll be the first to know when we upload fresh content. 2️⃣ Social Media: Stay up-to-date and join the conversation on our social media platforms: 📸 Instagram   / islam21c   👍 Facebook   / islam21c   𝕏 X   / islam21c   🗨️ Telegram https://t.me/islam21c Thank you for your continued support and engagement.