In this episode, Ali and Fatima explore why Shia Islam is often seen as the unwavering voice of resistance in the face of tyranny. Drawing on a powerful lecture by Dr. Sayyed Ammar Nakshawani, the episode traces the theological, historical, and moral foundations that shape this identity from the concept of fitrah (innate morality) to Quranic commands, and through the legacies of Lady Fatimah, Imam Ali, and Imam Hussain.

With references to global struggles, contemporary leaders, and eschatological hope in Imam Mahdi, this episode invites listeners to reflect: what would it take for this principled stance against injustice to become a global norm?

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima uncover the long and painful history of Shia oppression, focusing on the region of Parachinar in Pakistan — a place often overlooked in both global and Muslim media.

With insights from Dr. Sayyed Ammar Nakshawani, they explore how historical neglect, sectarian manipulation, and political agendas have shaped a reality of violence and silence. From British colonialism to modern-day media bias, from Taliban influence to grassroots resilience — this episode connects the dots between past injustices and the struggles still unfolding today.

Through it all, one truth remains clear: true Islamic values call for universal justice, not selective empathy.

🔹 What’s behind the violence in Parachinar?

🔹 Why is the suffering of Shia Muslims so underreported?

🔹 And what can we learn from their faith, their history, and their strength?

When people hear "Sunni Islam," they often picture a single, unified group one half of the Sunni–Shia divide. But what if that label hides centuries of internal debate, theological disagreements, and even sectarian rejection from within?

In this episode, Ali and Fatima unpack the deep and often overlooked complexities within Sunni Islam. From the Hanbalis to the Maturidis, the Ash'aris to the Salafis, this discussion explores how diverse and sometimes conflicting these internal schools really are.

This episode is based on insights from a powerful lecture by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, whose analysis sheds light on how sectarian identity, theology, and historical narratives have evolved across centuries.

They explore:

• What Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jama’ah really means
• Key theological differences over God’s nature, predestination, and prophetic infallibility
• Why many Muslims haven’t read their own creedal texts
• How a claim to unity may be more constructed than inherited

This episode is an invitation to go beyond the headlines, question assumptions, and reflect deeply on what religious identity truly means.