Boys In The Cave

In this episode of Boys in the Cave, Tanzim is joined by Faraz, Abdulah Hamimi, and Dr. Yassir Morsi for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about Fatima Payman, Muslim political visibility, and what it really means to "represent" the ummah in the Australian political system. We unpack the symbolism surrounding Senator Fatima Payman—Australia's first hijab-wearing MP—and whether her floor-crossing over Palestine was a transformative moment, or simply a reaction to public pressure. We also ask: Why did so many Muslims place hope in Fatima Payman?  Can Muslim political activism in Australia ever be truly independent? What are the limits of representation in a system built to subdue dissent? What does true leadership for the ummah look like in an era of crisis? This is not about personalities. It’s about power, systems, and our collective psychology as a community.