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Museum of Kashmir3. Sultanat: Sufi Saints and Game of ThronesIn this episode, we explore Kashmir’s transformation after the arrival of Mir Syed Ali Hamadani and the spread of Islam. Discover how Sufi masters rose to power, shaping both spiritual and political landscapes as rulers sought legitimacy from religious scholars. We also dive into the turbulent 16th century, marked by the fall of Budshah’s rule, foreign interventions, civil wars, and the fierce power struggle among the Chak rulers—a real-life game of thrones in Kashmir’s history.🎙️ Guest: Dr. Zubair Khalid PhD, Centre for Historical Studies, JNU Expert on the Kashmiri Sult...2025-02-151h 21
How to Kashmir: The Internet3. Sultanat: Sufi Saints and Game of ThronesIn this episode, we explore Kashmir’s transformation after the arrival of Mir Syed Ali Hamadani and the spread of Islam. Discover how Sufi masters rose to power, shaping both spiritual and political landscapes as rulers sought legitimacy from religious scholars.We also dive into the turbulent 16th century, marked by the fall of Budshah’s rule, foreign interventions, civil wars, and the fierce power struggle among the Chak rulers—a real-life game of thrones in Kashmir’s history.🎙️ Guest: Dr. Zubair Khalid PhD, Centre for Historical Studies, JNU Expert on the Kashmiri Sultanate, Islam, Sufism, and the region’s material and in...2025-02-151h 21
How to Kashmir: The Internet2. Sultanat: Lal Ded - The Great Mystic (1320–1392)Lala Ded or Lalleshwari or Lala Arifa, Kashmir's iconic mystic poet. In this episode, we explore her profound connection with Sufi saints, her fearless battle against caste and religious hierarchies, and the enduring impact of her vakhs. We also uncover the politics of translating her work during the Dogra Empire. Discover the true essence of Lal Ded, a figure who transcended religious boundaries and continues to inspire generations. Guests: Shakir Mir Kashmiri Journalist who works on history, law and human rights. Dean Accardi Assistant Professor at the Connecticut College, United States, Dean is a historian of religion and politics...2024-08-121h 05
Museum of Kashmir2. Sultanat: Lal Ded - The Great Mystic (1320–1392)Lala Ded or Lalleshwari or Lala Arifa, Kashmir's iconic mystic poet. In this episode, we explore her profound connection with Sufi saints, her fearless battle against caste and religious hierarchies, and the enduring impact of her vakhs.
We also uncover the politics of translating her work during the Dogra Empire. Discover the true essence of Lal Ded, a figure who transcended religious boundaries and continues to inspire generations.
Guests:
Shakir Mir
Kashmiri Journalist who works on history, law and human rights.
Dean Accardi
Assistant...2024-08-121h 05
How to Kashmir: The Internet1. Sultanat: King Zain ul Abidin (Budshah) 1420-1470Welcome to the Museum of Kashmir podcast with Muhammad Faysal We start our new podcast series, 'Sultanat' which does a deep dive into the medieval era of Kashmir. In our premiere episode, we explore the reign of the illustrious King Zain ul Abidin from the 15th century. We are joined by Sameer Hamdani, a distinguished Kashmiri historian and Design Director at INTACH J&K. His expertise lies in Islamic religious architecture in South Asia. He has authored the insightful books “The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th ‐ 18th Century)” and “Shi’ism in Kashmir: A History of Sunni‐S...2024-03-2056 min
Museum of Kashmir1. Sultanat: King Zain ul Abidin (Budshah) 1420-1470Welcome to the Museum of Kashmir podcast with Muhammad Faysal
We start our new podcast series, 'Sultanat' which does a deep dive into the medieval era of Kashmir. In our premiere episode, we explore the reign of the illustrious King Zain ul Abidin from the 15th century.
We are joined by Sameer Hamdani, a distinguished Kashmiri historian and Design Director at INTACH J&K. His expertise lies in Islamic religious architecture in South Asia. He has authored the insightful books “The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th ‐ 18th Century)” and “Shi’ism in Kas...2024-03-2056 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetAvraad-e-Fatiha (Hazratbal)This prayer has been recited every morning in Kashmir for over 500 years. Yes, every single morning and in almost all mosques of Kashmir. This prayer was constituted by Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, a Persian Muslim preacher who came to Kashmir in the 14th century. As hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris embraced Islam, he devised this prayer which was performed after every dawn prayer in mosques. Many historians suggest that it was to fulfil the spiritual need as well as a means for local Muslims to remember and recite Quranic prayers.2023-11-0424 min
Museum of KashmirAvraad-e-Fatiha (Hazratbal)This prayer has been recited every morning in Kashmir for over 500 years. Yes, every single morning and in almost all mosques of Kashmir. This prayer was constituted by Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, a Persian Muslim preacher who came to Kashmir in the 14th century. As hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris embraced Islam, he devised this prayer which was performed after every dawn prayer in mosques. Many historians suggest that it was to fulfil the spiritual need as well as a means for local Muslims to remember and recite Quranic prayers. 2023-11-0424 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetArchitecture, Islam and KashmirIslam, architecture and Kashmir are great indicators of the region's history. We take a look at the essential Kashmiri history; from the origins of Islam in Kashmir to the politics of empire and also the history of Shias in Kashmir. Our guest is Sameer Hamdani. He is the Design Director at INTACH Kashmir, whose primary area of research is in the field of Islamic religious architecture in South Asia. He has widely written on the Muslim material culture of Kashmir. The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th ‐ 18th Century) and Shi’ism in Kashmir: A history of Sun...2023-08-0146 min
Museum of KashmirArchitecture, Islam and KashmirIslam, architecture and Kashmir are great indicators of the region's
history. We take a look at the essential Kashmiri history; from the
origins of Islam in Kashmir to the politics of empire and also the
history of Shias in Kashmir.
Our guest is Sameer Hamdani. He is the Design Director at INTACH Kashmir, whose primary area of research is in the field of Islamic religious architecture in South Asia. He has widely written on the Muslim material culture of Kashmir. The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th ‐ 18th Century) and Shi’ism in Kashmi...2023-08-0146 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetChahal-i-Asrar | Mīr Sayyīd Alī HamādanīThis is a verse attributed to Mīr Sayyīd Alī Hamādanī, the Kubrāwiyyā saint from Hamadān who came to Kashmir during the 14th century. After fighting with the Turco-Mongol emperor Timur, he along with his followers visited the country three times and stayed for certain periods in which they not only spread the message of Islam but also established industries that continue to thrive to this day.These Persian verses are part of the Chahal Asrar (the forty secrets) which are written in the Ghazal form. It is believed that one night Hamādanī visited and recite...2021-04-2517 min
Museum of KashmirChahal-i-Asrar | Mīr Sayyīd Alī HamādanīThis is a verse attributed to Mīr Sayyīd Alī Hamādanī, the Kubrāwiyyā saint from Hamadān who came to Kashmir during the 14th century. After fighting with the Turco-Mongol emperor Timur, he along with his followers visited the country three times and stayed for certain periods in which they not only spread the message of Islam but also established industries that continue to thrive to this day.
These Persian verses are part of the Chahal Asrar (the forty secrets) which are written in the Ghazal form. It is believed that one night Hamādanī visi...2021-04-2517 minMuseum of KashmirShruk: Sheikh ul Aalam's SalutationsThis is one of most beautiful shruks - verses- written by Sheikh Noorudin Noorani (1377-1440). He was a preacher and a poet. His contributions and work towards Kashmir has accorded him a saintly status. He is known as Alamdar - the flag bearer of
Kashmiris.
I have had this recording in my phone since 2016 during a session at the Mirwaiz Manzil in Srinagar. I don’t know who recited this beautiful kalaam but it’s been in my head ever since. I tried really hard to fix my broken phone which has this recording. Thankfully, I was ab...2021-04-1903 minHow to Kashmir: The InternetShruk: Sheikh ul Aalam's SalutationsThis is one of most beautiful shruks - verses- written by Sheikh Noorudin Noorani (1377-1440). He was a preacher and a poet. His contributions and work towards Kashmir has accorded him a saintly status. He is known as Alamdar - the flag bearer of Kashmiris. I have had this recording in my phone since 2016 during a session at the Mirwaiz Manzil in Srinagar. I don’t know who recited this beautiful kalaam but it’s been in my head ever since. I remembered this shruk since the day I started working on Sheikh ul Aalam’s kalaam. I tri...2021-04-1903 min
Muaaz RaahiPodcast#43 Women & Society | Women's Day Podcast | Ft. Haya FaysalThis women's day 2021, I invited Haya Faysal for a special podcast to discuss about the topic women and society. This is a special podcast on women's day with a women who is at first a Hijabi cab driver, a vlogger, a single mother. The discussion about her identity as a Hijabi women, how she manages her identity and work. We discussed about her driving experience in the metropolis Karachi. The vlogging journey of Haya was also discussed and her purpose to be into vlogging. The discussion get into depth with the society tags and labels faced by woman who tries...2021-03-0721 min
IdentityTalksKashmiri: Beyond Conflict with Muhammad FaysalJoin us as we discuss the complexities of Kashmiri Identity in today's world with Muhammad Faysal in Episode 8 of "Kashmiri: Beyond Conflict".
Faysal is currently a broadcast journalist at TRT World based in Istanbul. He has created and developed digital spaces for over a decade. He was born and raised in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir. He is also curating Made in Kashmir a project about memory and storytelling narratives, check it out here: https://madeinkashmir.org/
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/identity-international/message2021-02-2731 minHow to Kashmir: The InternetRed Square: Magarmal BaghMagarmal Bagh is a small neighbourhood nestled between the busy city centre of Srinagar - Lal Chowk and Batamaloo. It's hidden behind the recently built flyover and the cacophony of the city centre. It has been a witness to some tumultuous events in Kashmir's history over the century. One of them being the Magarmal Bagh Massacre that occurred on 19th of January, 1991 when Indian forces fired upon civilians in its market. At least 16 people were killed and scores were injured.As part of our Red Square series, we speak to one of the survivors of the massacre. M...2021-01-2113 minMuseum of KashmirRed Square: Magarmal BaghMagarmal Bagh is a small neighbourhood nestled between the busy city centre of Srinagar - Lal Chowk and Batamaloo. It's hidden behind the recently built flyover and the cacophony of the city centre. It has been a witness to some tumultuous events in Kashmir's history over the century. One of them being the Magarmal Bagh Massacre that occurred on 19th of January, 1991 when Indian forces fired upon civilians in its market. At least 16 people were killed and scores were injured.
As part of our Red Square series, we speak to one of the survivors of the massacre. 2021-01-2113 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetStorytelling in Kashmir ft. Onaiza DrabuWhy is it important to document oral traditions in Kashmir? In this episode we are going to talk about history and importance of storytelling in the region. It also throws light on how storytelling is tied to our cultural identity. The guest this week is Onaiza Drabu who is an anthropologist, writer and an ethnographer.2020-05-0920 minMuseum of KashmirStorytelling in Kashmir ft. Onaiza DrabuWhy is it important to document oral traditions in Kashmir? In this episode we are going to talk about history and importance of storytelling in the region. It also throws light on how storytelling is tied to our cultural identity. The guest this week is Onaiza Drabu who is an anthropologist, writer and an ethnographer.2020-05-0920 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetMade in Kashmir (Trailer)2020-05-0900 minMuseum of KashmirMuseum of Kashmir (Trailer)2020-05-0900 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetMade in Kashmir: Redeem yourself IndiaMade in Kashmir: Redeem yourself India by Muhammad Faysal2018-12-1525 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetMade in Kashmir: PowerEpisode 2: "Neither do the politicians or the electricity poles have power in Kashmir."Artwork: Suhail Naqshbandi (https://www.artzolo.com/painting/aab-rang-kashmir-16)Music: WithKashmir by Chinaar Kashmir (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoehI4_fUAhc-3L1_ZZRr8w)2017-12-2205 min
How to Kashmir: The InternetHow to Kashmir: The Kashmiri InternetInternet, Kashmir, and the what goes on!Language English/Kashmiri/Downtown2017-08-2108 min
The Greed for Ilm PodcastEP 110 – Muhammad Faysal Talks About KashmirKashmiri Youth Activist Muhammad Faysal joins me this episode to talk about Kashmir. Faysal does an amazing job dissecting the root of the Kashmiri struggle. Despite Kashmir being one of the most militarized areas in the world, they are a people of extremely high hope, dedication, faith and will power. I hope you benefit as much as... The post EP 110 – Muhammad Faysal Talks About Kashmir appeared first on Greed for Ilm.2015-01-251h 14