EPISODE 01
Science and Religion: How Can We Know Anything at All?
Released April 15, 2024
PODCAST
The Medic &
The Mufti Podcast
Big Questions About the Human Being — Islam and Biomedicine in Dialogue
A thoughtful podcast exploring how medicine and Islamic wisdom intersect to shape ethics, healing, and human well-being. Join Dr. Aasim Padela and distinguished guests for meaningful conversations on science, spirituality, and the big questions that matter.
ABOUT THE PODCAST
Dialogue for a More
Human Future.
What happens when the expertise of a physician meets the insight of a mufti? The Medic & The Mufti explores ethics, healing, science, spirituality, and the questions that matter most. Through honest and respectful dialogue, the podcast brings together diverse perspectives to foster understanding, not debate — inviting listeners to think more deeply about what it means to be human.
WATCH OUR INTRODUCTIONThoughtful, nuanced, and deeply human conversations on faith, science, and the future of our shared humanity.
PRESENTED BY THE INITIATIVE ON ISLAM & MEDICINE
A Podcast from II&M
The Medic & The Mufti is a production of the Initiative on Islam & Medicine (II&M), a nonprofit research and education organization. For over a decade, II&M has explored the intersection of Islamic tradition and modern medicine through research, dialogue, workshops, and educational initiatives. This podcast extends that mission — bringing these important conversations to a wider audience.
LEARN MORE ABOUT II&M- ResearchEvidence-informed scholarship
- EducationCourses, workshops, and resources
- DialogueBridging communities and perspectives
- ImpactMore compassionate, ethical healthcare
MEET THE HOST
Dr. Aasim Padela, MD, MSc, FACEP
Emergency Medicine Physician. Scholar. Thought Leader.
Dr. Aasim I. Padela is an emergency medicine physician, academic scholar, and international thought leader at the intersection of bioethics, public health, and religion. His research and writings explore how Islamic thought informs contemporary medical ethics and practice. His books, including Bridging Bioscience and Islam, shape many of the conversations on this podcast.
CONNECTED TO EDUCATION
Exploring Bioscience & Islam
Fostering Connections Between Science and Theology for Medical Track Muslim Students
The Medic & The Mufti is part of II&M’s broader educational initiative, which includes a comprehensive curriculum, workshops, and mentorship to help Muslim medical students and healthcare professionals engage deeply with questions at the intersection of science, religion, and the human experience.
EXPLORE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
FEATURED EPISODES
EPISODE 02
How Did We Come About? The Question of Human Origin
Released May 6, 2024
EPISODE 03
What Does it Mean to be Human? Reflections on Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence and the Soul
Released June 3, 2024
EPISODE 04
What is the Future of Humankind? Are we and should we be changing our bodies and brains?
Released July 1, 2024
EPISODE 05
Are Our Lives Pre-determined? The Question of Free Will and Human Agency
Released July 29, 2024
EPISODE 06
Are Humans Unique in the Universe? The Question of Extraterrestrial Intelligent Life
Released August 26, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS & CONVERSATION PARTNERS
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Dr. Mohd Yusof Mohamad
Yale University
Dr. Omar Qureshi
University of Chicago
Dr. Macksood Aftab
University of Oxford
Dr. Shoaib A. Malik
Harvard Medical Corporation
Usama Javed Mirza
AlMaghrib Institute
Dr. Ahsan
UT Southwestern
Shaykh Bilal Ali Ansari
Zaytuna College
Dr. Raudah Yunus
Harvard
WHY THIS SERIES MATTERS
Big Questions for
a More Compassionate World.
Human Origin and Evolution
What it Means to Be Human
Neuroscience and AI
Free Will and Human Agency
Extraterrestrial Life
Faith, Science and Society
Ethics, Healing and Human Flourishing
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Explore Faith, Science & Human Flourishing.
Thoughtful conversations. Deeper understanding. A more compassionate world.