Sami Shah

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Sami Shah |Bec Cushway

Across cultures and centuries, what we do with our dead has varied dramatically -- from sky burials in Tibet to multi-day tangihanga in Aotearoa, to green burials and cremation in contemporary Australia. These practices are more than just logistics. They express deep beliefs about the body, the soul, and what, if anything, comes next. God Forbid explores how burial traditions across faiths are shaped by theology, ecology, and culture.

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Sami Shah |Bec Cushway |Nadyat El Gawley |Katie O'Neill

From fallen angel to Netflix anti-hero, the Devil has had quite the makeover. In this episode of God Forbid, Sami Shah leads a devilishly good panel exploring the many faces of Satan — from ancient Hebrew texts to modern Satanism. Is the Devil a cosmic villain, a cultural scapegoat, or a misunderstood metaphor? We unpack how different religions and movements have shaped — and reshaped — the Prince of Darkness over time. Why did monotheism need a Devil when polytheism didn’t?

1 month ago | medium.com | Sami Shah

Machine Learning Operations — or MLOps — is a powerful convergence of Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and DevOps. While each discipline brings value, their integration introduces a new layer of complexity that can be challenging to navigate. A typical machine learning lifecycle involves stages like training, testing, deployment, and maintenance. As engineers iterate to find the best-performing model, they often conduct dozens of experiments.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Sami Shah |Bec Cushway

In Australia, we like to think of ourselves as a multicultural success story, where freedom of religion, expression, and democracy coexist without conflict. But what happens when religion moves from the private sphere into political activism? Muslim Votes Matter is a new political advocacy group calling on Muslim Australians to vote not just as individuals, but as a community united by shared values, priorities, and frustrations.

Jan 10, 2025 | abc.net.au | Sami Shah |Mariam Chehab |Amanda Roberts

The monotheist God is worshipped by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike. But who is he? What does he look like? How and why does that view of him change over history? And why has he mostly been assumed to be a "he"? GUESTS:Francesca Stavrakopoulouis a Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Religion at the University of Exeter and the author of “God an Anatomy”.