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**Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment**

Throughout history, freethinkers have outraged the religious with their wacky ideas about the virtues of free speech, reason, and, of course, eating babies. Now, God is dying—and it’s time to dispose of his remains. From the pits of Hell, Satan sends two puppets of the imperialist West and the Zionist Jews against God, Islam, and tiny kittens to bring you their propaganda and conspire for a new world order. This is Secular Jihadists for a Muslim Enlightenment—with Harris Sultan, Veedu Vidz, & Armin Navabi.

Latest Episodes:

**EP71: Shia Muslims Leaving Islam** Oct 11, 2018
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Watch the video version of this conversation (for patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/shia-muslims-21564006

In this episode, we speak to Zara Kay, a member of the Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Jamaat, a large and very prominent Shia Muslim community spread across the Indian Subcontinent, East Africa, Canada, and London. Zahra speaks to us from Australia. We focus on Shia Islam, and the ex-Muslim experience for those of us from the Shia community, and in Zahra’s case, the Khoja Shia Community. Check it out.

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The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME
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LINKS DISCUSSED:
Zara Kay on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Zarakayk/

Zara Kay on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/zara.kayk

Faithless Hijabi on Instagram: https://instagram.com/faithlesshijabi/

Faithless Hijabi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithlessHijabi

Queen Elizabeth’s lineage from Muhammad: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5587555/Historians-trace-Queens-heritage-Prophet-Muhammad.html

**EP70: Ex-Muslims Rising: Muhammad Syed** Oct 07, 2018
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Watch the video version of this conversation (for patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/ex-muslims-syed-21402575

Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA) is at the frontlines of tomorrow. The organization is only five years old, yet is growing faster than ever, with thousands of members and counting. EXMNA is currently conducting the widely covered #NormalizingDissent college campus tour with ex-Muslim speakers, and features a series of phenomenal, moving personal videos about those who dared to leave the Islamic faith that have gone viral. We are joined by Muhammad Syed, the president and co-founder of the organization. Recently, EXMNA attended the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) conference in Houston, where our very own Armin was part of a small group of ex-Muslims booted from a Starbucks for, well, being ex-Muslims. We will discuss where we came from, where we are today, and where we go from here. Don't miss this!

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME
Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

Ex-Muslims of North America website: https://exmuslims.org/

Ex-Muslims expelled from Starbucks: https://youtu.be/jfuXseuHyko

Sarah Haider joins the Secular Jihadists: https://youtu.be/rTWHpziW84U

Kilian Korth runs 100 miles for EXMNA: https://my.reason2race.com/100forexmna/TejasTrailsSeasonTwo2018

EXMNA Normalizing Dissent Tour: https://exmuslimtour.com/

EXMNA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEPxzERO6Ph7OBypo9UtlQ

**EP69: Muhammad: The Man. The Message. The Mystery.** Sep 28, 2018
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There are some things we know about Muhammad—but what's more interesting is what we don't know. The earliest surviving biography of Muhammad, by ibn Hisham, is from over 200 years after his death. That biography is based on an earlier biography by Ibn Ishaq which did not survive to the present day except in fragments, but itself was written over 100 years after Muhammad's death. Almost everything we know about Muhammad aside from the scant details in the Quran, almost every story we hear, is from these early biographies. The first time Muhammad's name ever appeared on any official state document was on a coin, over 50 years after he died. There is no mention of him in any other state documents, including those of the Umayyad caliphate. All six of the "authentic" hadith compilations began a full 200 years after his death, based on oral traditions passed from generation to generation. The only reliable indicator from his lifetime is the Quran, which mentions him only four times by name, but is also remarkably cryptic about this time in history. Although Muhammad almost certainly existed, the details of his biography are vague. We dug into all of this and more in our continued conversation with Abdullah Gondal. Don't miss this.

Watch the video version of this conversation (for patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/muhammad-man-21503156

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME
Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

Pakistani Ex-Muslim Abdullah Gondal (with Abdullah Sameer): https://youtu.be/x4u5nPO4XY8

Dan Gibson’s documentary “The Sacred City”: https://youtu.be/qOnGvzVceVo

Tom Holland’s documentary “Islam: The Untold Story”: https://youtu.be/LNihITTZ5HE

Abdullah Gondal with Veedu Vidz: https://youtu.be/wuy2Kt7rlbs

**EP68: Ex-Muslims Expelled from Starbucks—and More** Sep 26, 2018
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In this episode, we discuss Armin’s recent visit to the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) with Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA), where he and a few other ex-Muslims were asked to leave a Starbucks at the Hilton simply for wearing t-shirts saying things like, “I’m an ex-Muslim. Ask me why.” We also discuss how ex-Muslims can engage with Muslims in debate. We also discuss ex-Ahmadi Muslims, the Judeo-Christian roots of Islam, Dan Gibson’s documentary “The Sacred City,” and a variety of other topics.

Watch the video version of this conversation (patrons):
https://www.patreon.com/posts/ali-armin-answer-21385335

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

This is episode is one of our live public Q&A sessions. Here you can find dates and times for all our scheduled live Q&A sessions which includes links to where you can join us live next time and ask your questions: https://www.facebook.com/events/172503603405302/

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME
Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

Armin and other EXMNA expelled from Starbucks (video): https://youtu.be/jfuXseuHyko

Dan Gibson’s documentary “The Sacred City”: https://youtu.be/qOnGvzVceVo

Tom Holland’s documentary “Islam: The Untold Story”: https://youtu.be/LNihITTZ5HE

**EP67: A Young Woman's Escape from Saudi Arabia** Sep 18, 2018
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We speak to Salwa, a young Saudi woman who made her escape from Saudi Arabia at great risk. Now she is a refugee in Canada, a vocal atheist, and her social media posts documenting simple, daily life for a free woman in Canada have drawn tens of thousands of followers from her home country. In this episode, she is joined by her translator friend Mustafa, another Saudi atheist and refugee. We talk about her incredible escape, her life in Saudi Arabia, her views on the Crown Prince, and her destination had she been caught: the Dar Al Reaya, a female prison system where Saudi women who bring "shame" to their family—including victims of rape and abuse—are kept, tortured, and even sold to high bidders. This is a must-listen episode.

Watch the video version of this conversation (patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/escape-from-21095396

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME
Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

Salwa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ms_dimples94

Read about the Dar Al Reaya here: https://medium.com/@feliciathobeka/dar-al-reaya-female-torture-chambers-in-saudi-arabia-f78c16271859

And here: https://www.change.org/p/we-call-upon-humanitarian-organisations-to-intervene-saudi-arabian-girl-trapped-in-the-hands-of-abuse/u/22378916

Armin Navabi and Ali Rizvi — **EP66: Ask Us Anything: Armin & Ali Answer Your Questions** Sep 13, 2018
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In this AMA episode, we talk about engaging with Muslims, Imam Tawhidi, the difference between Sam Harris's and Robert Spencer's approaches to criticizing Islam, the significance of the Arab Spring looking back now, Hindu nationalism, Faith Goldy's mayoral run, Trump's approach to Israel/Palestine, Sunni-Shia differences, and most importantly, whether Armin should reproduce.

Watch the video version of this show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ali-armin-answer-21033897

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

Here you can find dates and times for all our scheduled live Q&A sessions which includes links to where you can join us live next time and ask your questions: https://www.facebook.com/events/172503603405302/

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME

Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

**EP65: The Quran: Questioning Infallibility, Shattering Taboos** Aug 31, 2018
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A key element of the Enlightenment was the emergence of Biblical criticism as an academic discipline. This practice, which arose out of the German Enlightenment in the 1700s, was centered around applying a non-sectarian, reason-based approach to studying scripture in order to avoid dogma and bias. Biblical criticism was instrumental in the neutering of pre-Enlightenment Christianity, challenging and normalizing the notion of Biblical inerrancy and helping shatter taboos like blasphemy. In Islam, the Quran is still seen by the vast majority of Muslims as the inerrant, literal word of Allah, the Creator of the Universe—and criticizing it or even questioning it carries dire penalties across the Muslim world. Fortunately, a new generation of secular Quranic skeptics from the Muslim world, like Abdullah Gondal, are challenging the Quran—its history, its authenticity, its claims of preservation, and its claims of truth and divinity. Join us as we dive into everything you wanted to know about the Quran with this brilliant young talent—you'll learn a lot.

Watch the video version of this conversation (patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/quranic-taboos-20947166

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME

Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

Pakistani Ex-Muslim Abdullah Gondal (with Abdullah Sameer): https://youtu.be/x4u5nPO4XY8

Was the Quran Preserved? (with Abdullah Sameer): https://youtu.be/sO8TynsAL0Q

Abdullah Gondal with Veedu Vidz: https://youtu.be/wuy2Kt7rlbs

Islam's Prisoners of Conscience — **EP64: Islam's Prisoner's of Conscience** Aug 27, 2018
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Armin's viral "Allah is Gay" video at Vancouver's Pride celebrations brought out a barrage of homophobic death threats against him and his family from religious Muslims. Raif Badawi and his recently arrested sister Samar found themselves at the center of an international diplomatic firestorm between Saudi Arabia and Canada. We talk about these and other issues related to Islam's prisoners of conscience. We also answer your questions and discuss a range of other topics related to Islam, Muslims, and the latest happenings around the world.

Watch the video version of this conversation (patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/ask-us-anything-20809335

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME

Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favorite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

**EP63: Religion in US Politics: Is Secularism Under Threat?** Aug 21, 2018
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The Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF) is the largest advocacy group for atheists in the United States. At the organization, constitutional and civil rights attorney Andrew Seidel works to ensure that the government obeys the First Amendment and that Thomas Jefferson's "Wall of Separation" between church and state remains tall and impregnable. Andrew joined us on the podcast to talk about the history of secularism in the United States; the impact of Christianity and Christian fundamentalism on American politics today—especially in light of the Trump presidency and recent events like the Masterpiece Cakeshop controversy and the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy; America's historical and current approach to Islam and Muslims; and more.

Watch the video version of this conversation (patrons): https://www.patreon.com/posts/religion-in-u-s-20361941

Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com

The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME
Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review 😀

Andrew's article, "Why doesn't FFRF ever "go after" Islam or other religions?": http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/answering-fox-news-why-doesnt-ffrf-ever-go-after-islam-or-other-religions/

Andrew's talk about why it's important to challenge even small violations of the Constitution: https://youtu.be/jcrlxqFiS_M

Andrew's article, "The Christian hypocrisy of 'In God We Trust'": http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/the-christian-hypocrisy-of-in-god-we-trust/

Andrew's article, "All you need to know to win an argument about the gay wedding cake case": https://medium.com/@AndrewLSeidel/all-you-need-to-know-to-win-an-argument-about-the-gay-wedding-cake-case-8d72a16e12f3

FFRF's Nonbelief Relief program: https://ffrf.org/outreach/nonbelief-relief-inc

FFRF website: www.ffrf.org

Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewLSeidel

FFRF on Twitter: @FFRF

EP62: Ask Us Anything: Armin & Ali Answer Your Questions Aug 14, 2018

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In this month’s Ask Us Anything episode, we take on your questions about whether Islam was spread by the sword, Pakistan’s recent election results, conservative vs liberal Muslims, the best versions/translations of the Quran for English speakers, the utility (or not) of comparing things to Nazism, the impending release of Anjem Choudary from prison and how to respond to it, the various ideological elements that played into the Iranian Revolution, our views on Tommy Robinson, and much more. Be sure to check out our recent episodes with Matt Dillahunty, Steven Pinker, Jerry Coyne, Maryam Namazie, and more. This podcast is free for all listeners, but patrons do get special perks—consider giving a dollar or more at www.SecularJihadists.com. Here is the link to all our scheduled live Q&A sessions. Join us live next time and ask your question: https://www.facebook.com/events/172503603405302/

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