Yuvonne Ridley - Qaid Se Rihai aur Eisaaiat Se Islam tak Ka Safar || Adil Raja Exclusive

In this exclusive English-language interview, award-winning journalist, author and human rights advocate Yvonne Ridley joins Adil Raja for a powerful and deeply personal conversation.

Yvonne Ridley’s life changed in 2001 when she was captured by the Taliban as a journalist. That experience sparked a spiritual transformation that eventually led her to embrace Islam — a decision that challenged media narratives, political power structures, and even her own family dynamics.

In this informal yet hard-hitting conversation, we explore:

🔹 Yvonne’s spiritual journey from captivity to Islam
🔹 Family challenges, societal backlash & Islamophobia after 9/11
🔹 Tony Blair, Iraq War & Western foreign policy failures
🔹 Media manipulation, propaganda & the cost of speaking truth
🔹 Gaza, Palestine and the collapse of Western moral authority
🔹 Afghanistan under Taliban rule — then vs now
🔹 Challenges faced by Muslim women in the West
🔹 The fight for journalistic integrity in the digital age
🔹 Whether humanity is heading towards conflict or awakening

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction
02:10 – Yvonne Ridley’s early life & journalism career
05:30 – Captivity in Afghanistan: What really happened
10:40 – Spiritual reflections & journey toward Islam
15:25 – Family reaction & societal backlash
19:00 – Islamophobia in UK media after 9/11
23:40 – Tony Blair, Iraq War & Western accountability
29:10 – Women, Islam & empowerment narratives
34:18 – The Gaza genocide & Western double standards
41:00 – Afghanistan: Then and now
47:45 – Muslim youth in the West: Identity challenges
53:30 – Journalism, propaganda & digital misinformation
01:01:15 – Final reflections & Yvonne’s message to the world

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This episode is a blend of personal storytelling, political insight, spirituality, and global analysis — a unique look into the life and mind of one of Britain’s most courageous voices.

⭐ About Yvonne Ridley

Yvonne is a British journalist, political commentator, author of “In the Hands of the Taliban,” and globally recognised human rights advocate. She is known for her fearless critique of Western foreign policy and her advocacy for Palestine, civil liberties, and women’s rights.


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