Insightful episode of the Asad Aijaz Podcast! In this edition, we explore the world of ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America), the largest Muslim organization in the US, as we sit down with its esteemed President, Dr. Mohsin Ansari. Gain valuable insights into ICNA's mission, its journey from Pakistan to the US, and its significant role in the American Muslim community. Join us as we explore the challenges, triumphs, and impactful initiatives led by ICNA under the leadership of Dr. Mohsin Ansari. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation!

Timecodes:
00:00 – Highlights of the Podcast
01:15 – Introduction to the guest Dr. Mohsin Ansari, President ICNA
01:26 – Life journey of Dr. Mohsin Ansari
04:06 – Reason to leave Pakistan in 1993
07:00 – The Islamic mission continued in the US
08:00 – How Islamic Circle of North America is the largest Muslim organization in the US?
12:06 – How ICNA was founded in the US?
13:07 – Islamic Dawah and role of ICNA
15:57 – Reason for reverts going back to their old religion?
20:24 – Need for relief work in the US? And role of ICNA
27:27 – Work with youth? Young Muslim ICNA
31:10 – ICNA Members in the US. Friends of ICNA and Core Members
33:36 – Gain Peace and Why Islam Projects by ICNA
35:30 – ICNA Mosques in the US?
38:29 – Helping Hand relief projects in 55 countries around the world
45:16 – ICNA Relief work impact in the US
49:38 – Challenges of Muslims in America
52:30 – Limitations for ICNA in the US
56:11 – Whom should Muslims vote for in US Elections? Biden or Trump?
57:02 - Need for Muslim AIPAC
58:46 – American Jews and Israeli Jews, are they the same?
1:00:14 – Would Protests in the US impact the US Elections?
1:03:37 – Social Media utilization by ICNA
1:06:02 – Omar Suleiman and Yasir Qadhi are part of ICNA
1:07:57 – How Overseas Pakistanis in the US see the current situation of Pakistan
1:10:43 – Indian flourishing in the US and Pakistanis not as such. Why?
1:13:50 – ICNA continuing the legacy and Ideology of Molana Maududi?
1:16:21 – Iqamat-e-Deen route will be different in the US than in Pakistan
1:18:13 – Five circles of Iqamat-e-Deen
1:23:49 – How ICNA helps Muslims of US in financial issues?
1:25:32 – ICNA stance on LGBT
1:29:30 – ICNA's footprint in the world and impact of Islami Jamiat Talaba
1:33:04 – Speech in front of 400,000 protestors outside the White House
1:35:03 – Can Dr. Mohsin Ansari become the President of the US?
1:35:46 – Should Pakistanis move to the US?
1:37:21 – Boycott Campaign in the US? BDS Movement?
1:39:17 – Boycotting OK, but what about the tax money that is utilized to fund the war?
1:40:12 - Outro

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