Our guest today is Dr Hammad Khan, who, by Profession, is a Consultant Neonatologist at St Thomas & Evelina Children’s Hospital, London. He is also the Director for Medical Services at Humanity First UK. Aside from his medical duties, Dr Hammad hosts the Weekend World, which is a Current Affairs show on the Voice of Islam UK Radio.

He is also an avid Coffee lover, Coffee drinker, and some may argue a connoisseur. He is a coffee aficionado/enthusiast!

We discuss the Origins, Cultivation, Coffee culture & types of Coffee around the World, and How to make the Brew…

[00:00] Welcome

[00:23] Introduction

[02:10] Origins of Coffee & How Caffeine changed the World

[04:45] An Ethiopian Legend: Kaldi discovered Coffee

[07:16] The Cultivation of Coffee across the Arab world

[09:50] Coffee as a part of Culture

[11:05] Sufi monasteries in Yemen employed Coffee to concentrate during Prayers

[12:58] The rise of Coffee houses & why was Coffee banned

[14:08] Tea - British Empire brought Tea to the Indian subcontinent

[17:35] The British Empire & Coffee vs Tea

[21:02] The Lost Cultural significance & rituals around Coffee

[23:28] Neurobiology & the effects of Coffee on the Brain

[25:59] Medical uses of Caffeine

[30:40] The optimum time to drink Coffee

[34:54] Caffeine 'crash' & Neurochemistry

[36:42] Dr Hammad's Journey to Coffee

[40:34] Good Coffee SHOULD NOT be bitter

[41:50] What makes a good Coffee - how to make the prefect brew!

[44:53] Coffee from around the world

[46:16] Different types of Coffee flavour

[49:08] Concluding remarks

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Joining our podcast is Amjad Mahmood Khan, Partner & Chair at Brown, Neri, Smith & Khan (BNSK) LLP. He is also an Adjunct Professor UCLA Law, and Co-Founder of Global Lawyers for Refugees (GLR) which is an innovative collaboration of lawyers from leading international law firms, and works by Empowering Refugees Through State of the Art Legal Advocacy.

He is also the National Secretary of Public Affairs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, and has provided a written testimony on the subject of “Discrimination and Persecution Against Muslims Worldwide.”

We discuss his faith inspiring journey and relationship with His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the current and fifth leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, officially known as the Fifth Caliph of the Messiah.

We also discuss Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws, Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims, and the Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of Human Rights and International Law.

[00:00] Welcome

[00:45] Introduction

[01:35] How does Islam guide you as a Lawyer?

[06:39] Faith inspiring Journey & Relationship with His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the the Fifth Caliph of the Messiah

[39:44] Pakistan's Blasphemy Laws & Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims

[53:53] Experiences with His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, during his historical visit to Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. in 2012, and in relation to Fathe Azeem Mosque in Zion, Illinois, USA in 2022

[1:05:38] Israel-Palestine conflict through the lens of Human Rights and International Law

[1:23:42] Concluding remarks

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Joining our podcast is Professor Sohail Husain, Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Stanford University in California, USA.

He is a physician-scientist whose lab focuses on determining areas related to the Pancreas. Professor Husain has authored over 100 scientific papers, 12 book chapters, and has filed several patents related to pancreatic disorders. He serves as Past Chair of the North American Pediatric GI Society’s Pancreas Committee and Research Committee, and a Councilor of the American Pancreatic Association (APA).

Professor Husain also serves as President of the Association of Ahmadi Muslim Scientists USA. His most recent research paper, published in 'Science Translational Medicine', reveals a novel, unexpected discovery that might compel you to eat your carrots more often! It has been widely picked up by various news outlets.

We discuss if Islam & Science go hand in hand in the 21st Century, and what value religion has to offer for scientific research. We also explore his latest research discovery regarding Vitamin A.

[00:00] Welcome

[00:03] Introduction

[01:03] Do Islam & Science go hand in hand?

[03:09] Accepting the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Personal journey through Science & Religion

[07:21] Professor Clement Wragge’s first meeting with the Promised Messiah

[08:10] The Holy Quran encourages you to 'ponder' and 'reflect'

[09:59] Science needs purpose. The Holy Quran gives us purpose

[10:33] The Holy Quran eludes to scientific discoveries

[11:01] Surah An-Nahl: Milk which is Pure and a total nutriment

[14:13] How important is it for Muslim Scientists to research & study the Holy Quran?

[18:07] What is the Pancreas?

[20:29] Problems with the Pancreas - Pancreatitis

[21:50] Understanding Diabetes & Prevention Habits for the Youth

[26:54] New Discovery: Vitamin A may reduce Pancreatitis

[33:48] Eat More Carrots... or Liver

[34:42] Concluding remarks

[35:20] Parting thoughts - "Purpose, Clarity & Data"

Links related to the discussion:

Association of Ahmadi Muslim Scientists USA (AAMS USA)

https://www.muslimscientists.org/sohail-husain

Professor Clement Wragge’s first meeting with the Promised Messiah

https://www.alhakam.org/professor-clement-wragges-first-meeting-with-the-promised-messiah/

A systems approach points to a therapeutic role for retinoids in asparaginase-associated pancreatitis

https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.abn2110

Vitamin A may reduce pancreatitis risk during ALL treatment

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/982812

Dietary Vitamin A Can Reduce the Risk for Chemotherapy-Induced Pancreatitis

https://www.gastroendonews.com/Pediatric-GI/Article/02-23/Dietary-Vitamin-A-Can-Reduce-the-Risk-for-Chemotherapy-Induced-Pancreatitis/69358

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