Episodes

  • The Hormuz Crisis Sharif Abu Laith

    The Hormuz Crisis Sharif Abu Laith
    Apr 25 2026
    Sharif Abu Laith, the host of Political Alchemy, discusses the aftermath of the Iran War and the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. ---------- Chapters 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:02 - Sharif Abu Laith 0:02:30 - The Impending Food Crisis 0:09:34 - Why is America still in the Middle East? 0:11:17 - Proportionality in Iranian Attacks 0:17:13 - Could Iran target essential resources? 0:24:15 - Lessons for the Middle East 0:29:10 - The Sunni-Shi'a Question 0:37:37 - Will UAE break the petrodollar? 0:44:41 - UAE's Currency Swap Deal 0:49:12 - US Debt & the Bond Market 0:57:47 - Fracturing of an Empire 1:07:27 - What is possible for the Muslim world? 1:12:31 - Clarity in Islam & Political Awareness 1:16:53 - Closing Statements ---------- Disclaimer: Speakers' views are their own and are not representative of Islamic Oasis as an organization. This channel does not promote or encourage any illegal activities and all content provided by this channel is meant for educational purpose only. Source: https://www.youtube.com/live/30bWrJ8EYeI?si=GqO5XZ8A-Gb0IiLD Listen to / Download Audio
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Tafseer Surah-Qaf 11-18

    Tafseer Surah-Qaf 11-18
    Apr 24 2026
    These verses move from signs of resurrection in nature, to historical warnings, to Allah’s complete knowledge of the human soul, ending with the reality that every word is recorded. Listen to / Download Audio
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    44 mins
  • Iran, Europe & Space

    Iran, Europe & Space
    Apr 23 2026
    The world is shifting — from the Straits of Hormuz to Brussels to orbit. In this episode of geopolitical horizons, we break down three stories impacting global geopolitics: Rising tensions in the Middle East and the future of the US–Israel alliance The political shockwaves of Viktor Orbán’s defeat and what it means for European populism The return of great power competition — this time in space Is escalation in the Middle East reaching its limits? Is Europe turning away from populism — or just entering a new phase? And is the new space race quietly becoming a military contest? 🎙️ Featuring sharp analysis, grounded insights, and big-picture thinking — this is geopolitics beyond the headlines. Chapters 00:00 – Highlights 00:51 - Intro 01:30 – What’s going on in the Straits of Hormuz? 03:56 - Israel's Role in the Conflict 07:02 - Long-term Implications of Middle Eastern Stalemates 08:23 - The End of the Populist Era in Europe? 10:17 – What now for Right-Wing, Populist Politics in Europe? 12:58 – Are the Far-Right Just in for a Power Grab? 15:56 – Is MAGA Imploding? 19:07 – What’s the Future of Populism in Europe? 20:52 - The New Space Race: Artemis II 24:36 – Is a new Space Arms war beginning? 26:21 - End Source: http://www.thegeopolity.com Listen to / Download Audio
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    27 mins
  • Do We Even Understand Al-Fatihah

    Do We Even Understand Al-Fatihah
    Apr 18 2026
    What happens when people recite Surah Al-Fatihah every day… but never confront what Rabb al-‘Alamin actually means? This talk examines the gap between what we say in prayer and the world order we still accept.
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    31 mins
  • The Burden of Knowledge

    The Burden of Knowledge
    Apr 18 2026
    None Knowledge is not an honor without responsibility—it is a burden, a trust, and a proof either for you or against you. This talk confronts the silence of those who know, the fear that paralyzes truth, and the cost paid by the Ummah when scholars do not speak, leaders do not act, and believers look away. Join the sheik as he examines the burden of knowlege and provides a path for relief.
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    20 mins
  • Tafseer of Surah Al-Kahf (Ayahs 6–9) About Mocking Revelation, Rejecting Truth

    Tafseer of Surah Al-Kahf (Ayahs 6–9) About Mocking Revelation, Rejecting Truth
    Apr 17 2026
    Why do people mock revelation, reject the Messenger, and turn away from what is clearly true? In this continuation of the Tafseer of Surah Al-Kahf, ayahs 6–9, the discussion uncovers the fierce reality of denial, arrogance, and the refusal to reflect on the signs in the heavens and the earth.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Under Intense Pressure

    Under Intense Pressure
    Apr 10 2026
    What keeps a believer standing when the pressure becomes intense, the burden grows heavier, and the soul is pushed to its edge? This talk centers on a question many avoid — and may leave you seeing faith, strength, and steadfastness with a new sense of urgency.
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    27 mins
  • Tafseer of Surah Al-Kahf (Ayahs 1–5) Understanding the Ongoing War Against Al-Haqq Today

    Tafseer of Surah Al-Kahf (Ayahs 1–5) Understanding the Ongoing War Against Al-Haqq Today
    Apr 6 2026
    This Tafseer of Surah Qaf, ayahs 1 to 5, tracing how the early deniers rejected revelation, questioned resurrection, and resisted Al-Haqq not because the message was unclear, but because it threatened their power. It also brings the surah into today’s reality, arguing that the same struggle continues now: truth is still resisted, labels are still used to discredit it, and the conflict between divine guidance and worldly power is still unfolding before us.
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    52 mins