The Other Ahmed | Muslim Kids Podcast

The Other Ahmed | Muslim Kids Podcast

A Lebanese flag. A piece of fur. An old map of Canada. And... an orange?!

When Ahmed's teacher brings a mysterious trunk into the classroom for Islamic Heritage Month, nobody can figure out what these objects have in common.

Until Ahmed discovers an old document with two names: Ahmad Ali Ferran and Peter Baker.

Wait. How can one person have two completely different names?

With the help of a special guest, Ahmed travels more than 100 years into the past to uncover the remarkable story of a Muslim immigrant from Lebanon who built a life in Canada's North and eventually made Canadian political history.

In this episode, Ahmed discovers a fascinating chapter of Canadian Muslim history and learns how Muslim pioneers helped shape the communities we call home.

🎙️ Featuring Hassam Munir

We're delighted to welcome Hassam Munir, historian and researcher of Islamic history at Yaqeen Institute, to Ahmed's final adventure for Islamic Heritage Month!

Hassam introduces Ahmed to the story of Ahmad Ali Ferran, better known as Peter Baker, and takes our young listeners on a time-travelling adventure through the life of one of Canada's early Muslim pioneers.

We hope this episode inspires families around the world to discover the stories of Muslim pioneers in their own countries, too!