<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The World Of Momus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer | Social Commentator | History Enthusiast]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yUq9!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c8e49ab-d629-40b8-a580-dbb3d841bcf7_1280x1280.png</url><title>The World Of Momus</title><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:02:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theworldofmomus.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[momusnajmi@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[momusnajmi@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[momusnajmi@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[momusnajmi@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Closing down my YouTube Podcast - Exclusive to Substack Only]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, I have been away from social media and YouTube for a few days because of the house move, which is going fine, just a few more bits to do and then it will all be done this coming weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/closing-down-my-youtube-podcast-exclusive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/closing-down-my-youtube-podcast-exclusive</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:07:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!m0_5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7678260c-4e3f-47a2-a49d-8ab4b04ac0d5_6144x8160.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So, I have been away from social media and YouTube for a few days because of the house move, which is going fine, just a few more bits to do and then it will all be done this coming weekend. But as I have been away from it all, I have been happy and more focused in life. </p><p></p><p>I am more convinced than ever that this is worse than any drug. And the addiction is real. I am reconsidering a lot of things these days. </p><p></p><p>I am grateful to all the people who have followed me on YouTube or any other platforms, I have also made some real and good friendships along the way. But I also have to think long and hard about what kind of person I want to be, what lends me to be the best version of myself, so that I am most helpful to those around me. That is what I am keeping in mind most. </p><p></p><p>Because online or social media, whatever, no matter what you do it is not good enough for people. And I am really getting tired of it. It is such bad, toxic, negative energy. If you like apples then the orange loving association will come after you in the most vile way and vice versa. And God forbid if you can like both. They will even find a way to put their negative spin if they agree with you. They don't like your accent, they don't like the way you dress, they don't like what music you like, they don't like that you are making them think of something they rather ignore because it's easier that way.</p><p></p><p>I think this has been a long time coming, and the reason why I deleted my podcast from all other platforms apart from YouTube and Substack. It is tiresome, it eats you up, and makes you a different person. And it makes you ignore the good ones. There are a lot of good people who have followed me, and who interact with me, genuinely nice people, the kind of people who can enjoy a lovely pint with on a warm summer's day. </p><p></p><p>So, I am doing what I think is best. In a month's time I will be shutting down my podcast on YouTube. It will be no more. I will keep my Substack because that runs on my schedule, and writing helps me think better. I will keep having conversations with people on my Substack as well, and that is where you will find my podcast along with my writing. You will also see a lot less of me on X, and my Instagram use is less frequent anyways. </p><p></p><p>If you aren't already following my work on Substack, and you just happen to chance upon this, I hope you decide to subscribe, and that some of you choose to become paid subscribers while there is a discount offer on. 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We also delve into his early life, and the reason why he left England to live in Finland over 20 years ago. <br><br>You can buy the paperback copy from the link below:<br><a href="https://wylfings.com/the-quaker-question/">https://wylfings.com/the-quaker-question/</a></p><div><hr></div><p>In this clip from the main conversation, we discuss the role of religion in the modern world:</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;b826b28d-735f-4eb1-b39e-82366b21aaf8&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p>Main takeaways from the conversation: </p><ul><li><p>The historical origins and influence of Quakerism</p></li><li><p>The similarity between Jewish and Quaker strategies for social cohesion and influence</p></li><li><p>The role of religiosity in human evolution and societal health</p></li><li><p>How ideologies like wokeism and liberalism are rooted in and influenced by religious movements</p></li><li><p>The decline of trust and community in Western societies</p></li><li><p>Cultural traits, genetic heritage, and demographic shifts linked to religiosity</p></li><li><p>The connection between collective psychology, health, and societal stability</p></li><li><p>The impact of immigration, cultural migration, and social trust erosion in Europe</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p style="text-align: center;">Consider becoming a paid subscribe to support my work further: </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>A little snippet of the Quaker Question from the full conversation:</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;299b63e2-8514-411b-ae7e-089951d8e7dc&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p>You can buy the paperback copy from the link below:<br><a href="https://wylfings.com/the-quaker-question/">https://wylfings.com/the-quaker-question/</a></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2Gh4!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0926a9f2-b4c8-4081-b4f2-36708593ec3e_560x786.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2Gh4!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0926a9f2-b4c8-4081-b4f2-36708593ec3e_560x786.png 424w, 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Though it cloaks itself in humble modesty and peace, it has spent its history in war against Western civilization. From feminism to trans, from colonial guilt to Woke, this group has driven four centuries of decadence, manipulating the nations in which it preaches to drive themselves into decline and anarchy.</p><p><em>The Quaker Question</em> boldly unmasks this treacherous sect&#8217;s hold on politics, banking and much else, risking all to expose the QQ as the true subversion, orchestrated by those who signalling virtue moral superiority over societal survival.</p><blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;Professor Edward Dutton and J.O.A Rayner-Hilles deliver a truly remarkable tale of subversion and skulduggery in banking, business, politics and culture dating back to the seventeenth century, emanating from a very specific religious sect; the Quakers. The argument is flawless. From the perversions and inadequacies of their founder, George Fox, to the wrong headedness and hypocrisy of the Bloomsbury set, it is a rollercoaster of revelations most of us are blithely unaware of. Be warned; the Quakers are not your friends, they are the friends of your enemies.&#8221; - Beau Dade, &#8220;History Bro,&#8221; the Lotus Eaters.</strong></p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p>Edward Dutton is a researcher based in Oulu in northern Finland. Born in London in 1980, Dutton read Theology at Durham University and did a PhD in Religious Studies at Aberdeen University, during which he was a guest researcher at Leiden University in the Netherlands. He is titular Professor of the Evolutionary Psychology of Business at Asbiro University in Poland, and Honorary Professor in the Institute of Psychology at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dutton is best known for his channel The Jolly Heretic. 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><p>In the coming months I want to re-evaluate all my content output and the platforms I am using. As most of you would know, I have already taken my podcast off from all platforms apart from YouTube and here. I am not even posting that much on X, and I only post personal stuff on Instagram. Actually, follow me on my Insta as my numbers there are embarrassingly low, same handle; </p><div><hr></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theworldofmomus/">Follow me on Instagram</a></p><div><hr></div><p>The point being that I am trying to assess where my content is best received and where I am wasting energy and time, but most importantly where am I getting distracted most from writing my books. </p><p>I would like those of you who can to take up this opportunity and become paid subscribers over here, because at the moment I am leaning towards ditching my YouTube podcast all together, and concentrate on Substack alone. </p><p>I will still have conversations with interesting people and post them here, but it just means that I do not need to compete for views on YouTube, and tire myself down with maintaining heavy frequency of content. </p><p>This will leave me to write about things more in detail here, and also for me to concentrate more on my books. I have two half finished non-fictions and seven half finished novels that I need to get done. And I feel the happiest when I am writing. </p><div><hr></div><p>So, help me make this my only home. And become a paid subscriber today. Let&#8217;s build something together. Who knows what more might come out from your generous support. Thank you. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. 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url="https://substack-video.s3.amazonaws.com/video_upload/post/194818393/4a835ace-8d1e-4c8c-b7c5-f0305d669376/transcoded-1776703709.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a special segment of &#8220;Silly Questions with Edward Dutton&#8221; released before our full conversation where we discuss his latest book, &#8220;The Quaker Questions&#8221;. </p><p>Hope you enjoy this light hearted silliness. 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Momus Day ! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Momus Day to all.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/happy-momus-day-5bb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/happy-momus-day-5bb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:52:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cae51b0b-7557-44f0-8274-14fcbe960362_1280x720.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Momus Day to all. Yes, it is that time of the year. Crank open your champagnes and take an unofficial bank holiday. I am 40 years old. Really can&#8217;t believe it. How did this even happen. </p><p>There are a lot of self reflections and internal monologue moments for me, but for now I share some thoughts: </p><div id="youtube2-AChtwAksKaE" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;AChtwAksKaE&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/AChtwAksKaE?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware of the fake saviours. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people in the new media are not that different from the mainstream.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/beware-of-the-fake-saviours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/beware-of-the-fake-saviours</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:31:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!m6e0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe057e0ab-88d3-4027-957f-b4d88ddd084b_3024x3024.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people in the new media are not that different from the mainstream. They are just using your fears, your anguish, and your desperation, to build their own businesses and their brands. They will use being &#8220;anti-woke&#8221; or &#8220;woke&#8221;, they will being liberal or conservative, they will use being nationalist, they will use being a Christian, while holding none of the actual values they purport to hold. As long as it makes them money, as long as your outrage is cashable, as long as you remain gullible. </p><p>I am personally tired of it all. Most of them really don&#8217;t give a toss about you. And if some do, it is only an afterthought to them. But as a society deserves the politicians they vote for, so does it deserve the hollowness of their influencer saviours that they blindly venerate. People who care about money first will only care about you as long as you have a hefty dollar sign attached to you. I no longer want to associate with people who would use Christ not to find themselves but to plunge deeper into the pockets of others. </p><p>I endorse no one anymore, I am not a friend to most of the new media or mainstream people anymore, I do not condone and I never have condoned building your own brand over the ashes of a civilisation, I will never agree to use the tears of others to build a canal for my own crops. I can clearly see now why my proposals that puts helping people at the core and only profiting enough to keep helping others sustainable has fallen on many a deaf ears. They really don&#8217;t care if it doesn&#8217;t benefit them. </p><p>People pretending to be patriots will pour millions into political parties, or throwing lavish parties, or whatever else. They would start their own companies and brands. Grow and grow, and keep taking and taking. But not do something that would actually help the people. Some of these people have so much influence and so much reach, what do you think is stopping them from trying to raise funds and starting a world class school in at least one of the deprived areas? Or a scheme to help young British couples get on the property ladder? Or to create free educational media that helps young British kids become winners in later life? Or to help restore churches that CoE have earmarked to be auctioned, or help the current ones who are at least trying to do something? Try to pool together funds to help local small businesses? Or anything which is actually helpful rather than yet another podcast, or something that just benefits them. </p><p>Yes, you won&#8217;t be able to help everyone. But you can help inspire a nation and help some people along the way. That one school can easily become two and then three. You using your influence and reach to help a few local businesses in your area and help inspire others to do the same. This is the main reason why I like Rupert Lowe, because he actually cares enough to understand this and does it himself. </p><p>The best rally and protest that you can have against this oppressor government and these troubled times is to help convert as many losers into winners. Inspire a nation of winner. People who will turn the tide. But nobody really wants to do something, they just want to appear to be doing something. I have tried with many of these people now, and if you are reading it then you know what I am talking about, there is still time to do something. I don&#8217;t think you care enough. I don&#8217;t think you really want to save anything but yourself. You are not built for these times, you are what causes these times. You need to care about, you need to do more, you need to start from ground up. 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isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/the-way-of-the-druid-new-series-on</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:01:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/48pKVgudK5k" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As some of you might know, I have been experimenting with my new channel &#8220;The Wandering Druid&#8221;, on which I have relaxing music and sounds, for those who might want to listen to something in the background as they study, concentrate, read, or just relax. </p><p>I have now started a new playlist series within in titled &#8220;The Way of the Druid&#8221;. Check out some of the videos and let me know what you think. </p><div class="image-gallery-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;gallery&quot;:{&quot;images&quot;:[{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a4f7fa6a-b60d-4bd2-a9fc-bdf083af2df6_1280x720.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/650dfc04-0d56-478d-980d-f0e496a96aea_1280x720.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e40be37e-db57-4e59-9d2e-10f9cb886df9_1280x720.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a568430c-6a11-4fc6-b482-859f37874317_1280x720.jpeg&quot;},{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e23f9021-0570-4090-9ea5-49186484e3eb_1280x720.jpeg&quot;}],&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;staticGalleryImage&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/75ca5bb6-40a9-487e-ae54-dc30be4b3985_1456x1210.png&quot;}},&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>Here are the videos on YouTube below: </p><div id="youtube2-AGTp36llKPk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;AGTp36llKPk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/AGTp36llKPk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div id="youtube2-qR_-T-v8QlE" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;qR_-T-v8QlE&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/qR_-T-v8QlE?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div id="youtube2-k6ha5snkDJc" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;k6ha5snkDJc&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/k6ha5snkDJc?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div id="youtube2-LN0Xn9-FjK4" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;LN0Xn9-FjK4&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/LN0Xn9-FjK4?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div id="youtube2-48pKVgudK5k" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;48pKVgudK5k&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/48pKVgudK5k?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div id="youtube2-LisgHpWXblM" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;LisgHpWXblM&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/LisgHpWXblM?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div><hr></div><p>If you like my efforts on that channel, then please consider subscribing to it. I think I would like to continue experimenting with it and growing it. It is rather peaceful compared to any other content I do. Thank you. </p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just a rant. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have to say, today has really got me annoyed.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/just-a-rant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/just-a-rant</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:42:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AY3A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F348c55af-bf90-40c1-b779-3ec51e82467f_2085x1570.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have to say, today has really got me annoyed. Apart from the fact that it was a nice sunny day and did enjoy it. But I am still annoyed. I told myself I wouldn&#8217;t do overly negative posts or respond to others in a harsh or negative way, but I seem to have broken that promise today. </p><p>Bank not open on time, can see people having a chit chat in the back. No urgency, no notes on the door, no care for the customers waiting. Went to the post office the other day that is supposed to open till half past 5, already closed by quarter past. The same happens in cafes or restaurants, who start shutting well before their time when there are customers about. Then went for an additional evening walk with the missus, all the bins in the park overflowing with rubbish, and rubbish flown to different parts because of it. Like there was some sort of festival. Obviously, councils can&#8217;t even afford or bothered to have evening clean up on at least days when its expected for the park or town centre to be accessed more. No thought to it at all, computer says no. Went to a restaurant, one of the shittiest customer service, server mumblings, no thank you no nothing, overpaid what it seems like for a subpar meal. </p><p>I know I am just ranting because I have had a disappointing day. But its not one day. And it is not about me having this bad day. It is about the lack of drive and motivation I see in people. It is this public sector mentality I see even within private sector. No one has any pride in their work. They are just doing bare minimum. And by the way, I do not accept the public sector mentality attitude from public sector workers as well, they are being paid via public taxes, they should be more motivated than most to do a great job and have some god damn pride in what they do and deliver. </p><p>This attitude really bugs me, and maybe I don&#8217;t realise how much it bugs me unless I have these sort of days. When the pot starts boiling over. People don&#8217;t even care about going the extra inch let alone a mile. Maybe I spend too much time in Poland and I have picked up their work ethics, but I don&#8217;t remember people literally giving up on life this much even a decade ago. Everyone seems like in a &#8220;what&#8217;s the point attitude&#8221;, &#8220;give me my UBI&#8221;, &#8220;its all going to end anyway&#8221;, &#8220;I don&#8217;t get paid for it&#8221;, or people look to blame wider system issues to excuse away their lack of personal and social responsibilities. Times are hard, and they become even harder, if as a nation everyone just down tools. </p><p>You are not entitled a good life, a safe and clean society, a good economy etc etc. You have to be actively involved and play your part to ensure that is maintained or achieved depending on the current situation of your given society. You may have been wronged but you have to ask yourself how have you wronged yourself. </p><p>Maybe on this last part I am being a bit harsh. But like I said before I just don&#8217;t like this attitude. Its not my problem. Why should I do it. Bare minimum. Nothing more mentality. And what happens is that in an environment like that people who have drive gets it taken out of them and killed. It is not fair to be passing this on to the future generations. Instead of enabling them to be the best they can be, strive for something more, blackpilling them into oblivion. </p><p>Yes, I am only moaning, I am only ranting. And maybe overexaggerating. But I know I am not overly wrong for expecting better standards and drive from any society. Anyway. Rant over. Post muted. And off to bed early. </p><p>It was a beautiful day today. If it wasn&#8217;t England, I wouldn&#8217;t expect much. 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Houston on Politics, Personal Journey, and Building SDP in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Craig Houston shares his unexpected journey from a challenging childhood in Scotland to becoming an influential political figure aiming to shake up the Scottish political landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/craig-houston-sdp-scotland-holyrood-politics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/craig-houston-sdp-scotland-holyrood-politics</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:34:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193441124/25e40594f65231989c2dc8e5f83f0cdc.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Craig Houston shares his unexpected journey from a challenging childhood in Scotland to becoming an influential political figure aiming to shake up the Scottish political landscape. We discuss his insights on campaigning, party building, and the importance of trusting leadership over policies alone.</p><div><hr></div><p>You can also watch it on YouTube: </p><div id="youtube2-CqQM3Eeozhk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;CqQM3Eeozhk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CqQM3Eeozhk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><div><hr></div><p>Main topics covered:</p><ul><li><p>Craig&#8217;s early life and the socioeconomic challenges in Lynwood and Bathgate</p></li><li><p>Impact of the decline of the Scottish car industry on communities</p></li><li><p>Craig&#8217;s transition from civil service to automotive sales and politics</p></li><li><p>How he became involved with the Scottish Democrats and his leadership ambitions</p></li><li><p>The significance of authenticity and trust in political leadership</p></li><li><p>Challenges faced in party leadership, internal politics, and his arrest</p></li><li><p>The role of social media and direct communication in modern political campaigns</p></li><li><p>Craig&#8217;s outlook on upcoming Scottish elections and grassroots activism</p><div><hr></div></li></ul><p>Listening to Craig&#8217;s life journey was very interesting. Here is a snippet of it from the full conversation: </p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;8d1717da-223b-4b04-b786-f5cc738241de&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><div><hr></div><p>If you are a paid subscriber, then you can also watch the special &#8220;Silly Questions&#8221; segment with Craig Houston: </p><div class="digest-post-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;nodeId&quot;:&quot;60be705f-fdf5-44e4-b13d-b7c1911b4075&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;This is a special members only segment, where I ask silly random questions from the internet, and both me and my guest have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this segment. 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silly Questions with Craig Houston]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a special members only segment, where I ask silly random questions from the internet, and both me and my guest have to answer them.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/silly-questions-with-craig-houston</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/silly-questions-with-craig-houston</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:15:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193372291/4cbfb7ca95e405ba8104d4bb09023767.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a special members only segment, where I ask silly random questions from the internet, and both me and my guest have to answer them. Hope you enjoy this segment. Comment below on your favourite part.</p><div><hr></div><p>Consider becoming a paid subscriber if you are not already to support my work. Or you can become a paid member on YouTube. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><div><hr></div><div id="youtube2-y8J-4GHBXHk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;y8J-4GHBXHk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/y8J-4GHBXHk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Easter ! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Easter, everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/happy-easter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/happy-easter</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:30:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/jl-nlGBtmiw" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Easter, everyone. Here is a video I made a couple of years ago about the whole story of Easter as told in the Bible: </p><div id="youtube2-jl-nlGBtmiw" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;jl-nlGBtmiw&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jl-nlGBtmiw?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><h1>Matthew 28: 1:20</h1><h3><strong>Jesus Has Risen</strong></h3><p>After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.</p><p><strong><sup>2 </sup></strong>There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. <strong><sup>3 </sup></strong>His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. <strong><sup>4 </sup></strong>The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.</p><p><strong><sup>5 </sup></strong>The angel said to the women, &#8220;Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. <strong><sup>6 </sup></strong>He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. <strong><sup>7 </sup></strong>Then go quickly and tell his disciples: &#8216;He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.&#8217; Now I have told you.&#8221;</p><p><strong><sup>8 </sup></strong>So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. <strong><sup>9 </sup></strong>Suddenly Jesus met them. &#8220;Greetings,&#8221; he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. <strong><sup>10 </sup></strong>Then Jesus said to them, &#8220;Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.&#8221;</p><h3><strong>The Guards&#8217; Report</strong></h3><p><strong><sup>11 </sup></strong>While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. <strong><sup>12 </sup></strong>When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, <strong><sup>13 </sup></strong>telling them, &#8220;You are to say, &#8216;His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.&#8217; <strong><sup>14 </sup></strong>If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.&#8221; <strong><sup>15 </sup></strong>So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.</p><h3><strong>The Great Commission</strong></h3><p><strong><sup>16 </sup></strong>Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. <strong><sup>17 </sup></strong>When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. <strong><sup>18 </sup></strong>Then Jesus came to them and said, &#8220;All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. <strong><sup>19 </sup></strong>Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, <strong><sup>20 </sup></strong>and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advance UK Treasurer Defects to Restore !]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode, Edward Oakenfull discusses his political journey across different parties but mainly his defection from Advance UK to Restore Britain, the current state of UK politics, and the rise of Restore Britain as a new political force.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/advance-uk-treasurer-defects-to-restore</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/advance-uk-treasurer-defects-to-restore</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:27:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/192984097/59ae6256dde6e2f81cf0184c77696c20.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Edward Oakenfull discusses his political journey across different parties but mainly his defection from Advance UK to Restore Britain, the current state of UK politics, and the rise of Restore Britain as a new political force. He shares insights on party dynamics, policy priorities, and the urgent need for political unity to address national crises.</p><p>Also available on YouTube: </p><div id="youtube2-1n5-FXoodlk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;1n5-FXoodlk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1n5-FXoodlk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Key Topics:</p><ul><li><p>Edward Oakenfull&#8217;s political journey and party changes</p></li><li><p>The state of UK politics and upcoming general elections</p></li><li><p>The rise of Restore Britain and its potential impact</p></li><li><p>Party loyalty versus national interest</p></li><li><p>Key policy issues: immigration, economy, and national security</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islam & Dogs | Is Britain too Dog friendly or too Muslim friendly? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the video made by BBC about the question of Britain being too dog friendly, which might as well be called Al-Jazeera by now, here is my immediate reaction concerning it best encapsulated by Ricky Gervais:]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/islam-and-dogs-is-britain-too-dog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/islam-and-dogs-is-britain-too-dog</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:35:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xlo9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F716a641b-23b0-4783-a5c8-9d04bcc82816_1206x1294.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following the video made by BBC about the question of Britain being too dog friendly, which might as well be called Al-Jazeera by now, here is my immediate reaction concerning it best encapsulated by Ricky Gervais: </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Now, for a more detailed analysis of the situation, listen to my video below: </p><div id="youtube2-13p83JiST4E" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;13p83JiST4E&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/13p83JiST4E?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>In Islam, if you touch the wetness of a dog or it&#8217;s saliva touches you then you have to redo ablution for prayer, they are considered impure animals. Even change clothes if they have been touched by them. They can be kept as guard dogs or hunting dogs but only outside the home. Prophet Mohammad ordered a mass killing of dogs during his time. Most Muslims kids are taught this hatred of dogs from an early age, especially if they are born in the West, but these days it&#8217;s the same as they live in parallel insular communities. If you have dogs in your home then angels don&#8217;t visit your home, was a common thing told to us.</p><p>It is not an Islamist thing to hate dogs, it is an Islam thing, not to maybe hate them but consider them as impure, and so better to not have them in your community. People who say they are Muslims but don&#8217;t even know how to pray or not know much about Islam, do have dogs like any normal people, but they are not an example of their own faith. According to Islam these people are Munafiq - those who say they follow the edicts of Allah but don&#8217;t do it in reality - they are the worst of the worst in the eyes of Allah and a people Allah will never forgive. It&#8217;s in the Quran, in Surah al-Munafiqeen, a whole chapter dedicated to it.</p><p>Equating Christianity with Islam is such a tiresome thing I witness all the time with people who know nothing about either and by extension of what they talk about. These people will see their civilisation be destroyed rather than admit they don&#8217;t know what they are on about. I think it&#8217;s from a place of cowardice. Because they know if they admit reality, it means they might have to physically do something about it down the line. This is the problem I see politically with many parties, from Labour to Tories to Lib Dems to Reform. This cowardice mixed with subversion of their own political niche or personal hunger for power is what drives the need for appeasement to an absolute enemy group that hasn&#8217;t as of yet fully manifested itself.</p><p>Every Muslim is supposed to pray 5 times a day. This is not an Islamist thing; it is an Islam thing. So, obviously the exclusion of anything that makes it harder for them to follow Allah&#8217;s edict is desirable for them. We must understand this to understand that every Islamic problem is an Islam problem that we tend to think is a radical Islamist problem. And people who are decent are actively rejecting the direct edicts of Allah.</p><p>So, good people are bad Muslims, and good Muslims are bad people. As long as people keep associating with this belief system it will exist with every opportunity to exist it&#8217;s in original intended form whether it seems radical to us or not. Decent people should consider disassociating themselves from it to be considered decent people rather than us making allowances for their failure to do so.</p><p>The legend of Qitmir is an add on to the Christian &#8220;Eleven Sleepers of Ephesus&#8221;, it means very little apart from trying to obtain legitimacy of their religion by copying the homework of others.</p><p>&#8220;Allah&#8217;s Messenger ordered us to kill dogs, and we carried out this order so much so that we also kill the dog coming with a woman from the desert. Then Allah&#8217;s Apostle forbade their killing. He (the Prophet further) said: It is your duty the jet-black (dog) having two spots (on the eyes), for it is a devil.&#8221;</p><p>Yes, the order was given and then retaken, and then it only held for culling of dangerous/stray dogs and black dogs. <em>&#8220;In July 2024, the Turkish parliament passed a controversial law aimed at removing an estimated 4 million stray dogs from the streets, often referred to by animal welfare groups as a massacre law.&#8221;</em></p><p>The point of abrogation of verses/edicts is important to understand for people who only quote the Makkah phase verses of peace and harmony in Islam thinking that is Islam, whereas true Islam is the Madinah phase.</p><p>It also does not abrogate the rules around ablution or having them as pets in home. You can only have them as guard or hunting or farming dogs. And if their saliva or wetness touches you then you have to redo your ablution, and if it touches your clothes then you have to change that as well before performing prayers. Muslims have to pray 5 times a day. It is an inconvenience for them to be accommodating to an animal that causes them so much hassle.</p><p>Try to understand Islam in its fullest context of submission to the will of Allah, and not in the piecemeal stories and offerings they have to ensnare non-Muslims to their faith through false sense of security which will all be gone once the Islamisation is complete.</p><p>Islam is a total submission to the Will of Allah. You are not a Muslim unless you follow what is required of you. Your will of association is only so far as you submit to Allah&#8217;s will. There are no cultural Muslims, there are no gay Muslims, there are no moderate Muslims, there are no ex-Muslims, while still keeping your association with Islam. All of these are either Munafiqs (the unforgivable hypocrites) or Murtadds (those who turned their backs are so dead to Islam). And Kafirs are those who are yet to be converted or culled.</p><p>The Western appeasers and apologists of Islam are worse than the most radical of Muslims. Without them you wouldn't have to worry about the Islamisation of Britain.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funny Memes | March 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here we go again, time for a bit of funny.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/funny-memes-march-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.theworldofmomus.com/p/funny-memes-march-2026</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Momus Najmi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:45:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TlUz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6e13d7a-78ab-4b72-be88-e2234965a713_1604x1870.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here we go again, time for a bit of funny. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TlUz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6e13d7a-78ab-4b72-be88-e2234965a713_1604x1870.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TlUz!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd6e13d7a-78ab-4b72-be88-e2234965a713_1604x1870.png 424w, 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There Jesus sent two of the disciples on ahead </p></li><li><p>with these instructions: &#8220;Go to the village there ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied up with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to me. </p></li><li><p>And if anyone says anything, tell him, &#8216;The Master needs them&#8217;; and then he will let them go at once.&#8221;</p></li><li><p>This happened in order to make come true what the prophet had said:</p></li><li><p>&#8220;Tell the city of Zion,<br>Look, your king is coming to you!<br>He is humble and rides on a donkey<br>and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.&#8221;</p></li><li><p>So the disciples went and did what Jesus had told them to do: </p></li><li><p>they brought the donkey and the colt, threw their cloaks over them, and Jesus got on. </p></li><li><p>A large crowd of people spread their cloaks on the road while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. </p></li><li><p>The crowds walking in front of Jesus and those walking behind began to shout, &#8220;Praise to David&#8217;s Son! God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise be to God!&#8221;</p></li><li><p>When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was thrown into an uproar. &#8220;Who is he?&#8221; the people asked.</p></li><li><p>&#8220;This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee,&#8221; the crowds answered.</p><div><hr></div></li></ol><div id="youtube2-MQoz9jkzgxI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;MQoz9jkzgxI&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MQoz9jkzgxI?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>In this episode, Sophie Spital and I discuss the story of the resurrection and the important of that story. I hope you enjoy this discussion and also hope you all have a good Easter.</p><div><hr></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.theworldofmomus.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The World Of Momus is a reader-supported publication. 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And I have been very negligent over here on Substack. Many times I have felt the urge to pack it all in, to close down all my online platforms, delete all my social media accounts, and just vanish into irrelevance. </p><p>My mind has been foggy and my heart has been heavy. There are many things that are going on and I am not okay with a lot of them. A lot to do in society and a bit to do in my personal life. </p><p>My own health is of very less concern to me than that of my wife. No matter what anyone says, that&#8217;s just how I am built. I would happily die a thousands deaths just to see her smile. We are having to go private. And in a couple of months or so we will know whether we will ever be able to have kids or not. So, my concern is concentrated solely on my wife&#8217;s health and mental wellbeing. </p><p>So, forgive me, if I haven&#8217;t posted much here. I haven&#8217;t even been able to work on my book much these days as well, the short book which I should have finished writing last Christmas. A lot of everything is on hold. </p><p>It is not something I actually wanted to share much with anyone. But it is something that has changed my mindset towards a lot of things, forced me to look at things from different perspectives, and to re-analyse and re-evaluate my priorities in life. 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