Your Algorithm Wouldn't EXIST Without Muslims - Ustadh Mustafa Briggs (Full Episode)

About this episode

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Briggs discuss the influence of Muslims on Western culture and history.

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West. 00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam?14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma - The House of Wisdom44:50 - Fibonacci & Arabic Numerals45:03 - Zero: The Number That Changed Everything46:47 - What's Missing in Islamic Education48:15 - The Griots - Oral Historians of West Africa52:00 - Muslims Influencing Modern Culture Today56:27 - Muslim Rappers & Urban Culture59:56 - The Qatar World Cup Impact1:00:20 - Ramadan Lights in London1:02:37 - Australia's Favorite Food is Halal1:03:44 - Muhammad - Most Popular Name in the UK1:04:48 - Muslims Are Still Contributing1:07:10 - What Can You Contribute as an Individual?1:12:00 - Knowledge is Power - Final Message1:13:00…

People in this episode

Host: Ustadh Shabbir

Guest: Ustadh Mustafa Briggs

Topics covered

• Muslims in Western countries
• Muslim contributions to the West
• Islam and modern culture
• Immigration
• History of colonization
• Science and mathematics
• Cultural influence

Keywords

• Islam
• Western fashion
• Bayt Al Hikma
• Fibonacci
• Arabic numerals
• Ramadan
• Halal food

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Islam and the Making of the Modern World

Books & works: Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World06:30

Places: West, Britain, Qatar, Australia

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