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Enlightening Pathways and Reflections24. Hasan-i Sabbah and the Rise of Alamut: The Birth of the Nizari Ismaili StateThis podcast explores the life and legacy of Hasan-i Sabbah, the founder of the Nizari Ismaili state in Persia. It traces his journey from his birth into a Twelver Shi’i family to his conversion to Isma’ilism, highlighting his conflicts with the Fatimids and his eventual establishment of an independent Ismaili state at Alamut. The discussion examines his strategic resistance against the Saljuqs and his efforts to support the Nizari Ismailis following the Nizari-Musta’li schism within the Fatimid Empire. Additionally, the podcast delves into Hasan-i Sabbah’s religious and political motivations, his administration of Alamut, and his enduring...2025-01-2024 min
Al Rawiya | The PodcastCrisis, Class, and Ideology in Lebanon with Nizar HasanThe economic crisis that began in Lebanon in 2019 has reshaped society in many ways, shifting people up and down the socio-economic strata. While many families in Lebanon have become dependent on relatives sending remittances from abroad, others have not, redefining the concept of the the working class, the middle class, financial comfort, and privilege. Join Michelle Eid and Nizar Hasan in this episode on crisis, class, and ideology in Lebanon, where they discuss how the economic crisis affects ideology in different communities, bringing rise to some far-right groups such as Jnoud Al Rab. They also talk about how the c...2024-04-141h 03
TERUS BERGERAKTragedi Berdarah Di Hari Asyura Bersama Narasumber Ustadz Nizar Sa'ad Jabal,Lc M.Pd Hafizhahullahu Ta'alaBINCANG ILMIAH USTADZ ALI HASAN BAWAZIER HAFIZHAHULLAHU TA'ALA2021-08-1836 min
Majalis al Hikma - Syedna Taher Fakhruddin TUSHow did the Nizari faction split off from haqq? (English) - Majalis al HikmaIn the previous Majalis, Syedna Fakhruddin TUS explained the cause of the Sunni Shi’a split (Majlis 47-49) and the split of the Zaydis in time of the fourth Imam, Mohammed al-Baqir SA (Majlis 50). He then addressed the split of the Isna-Ashari (Twelver Shi’a) faction following Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq SA (Majlis 51-52). In this Majlis he discusses the split after the 18th Imam al-Mustansir billah Amirul-Mumineen SA.
Some historians argued that Nizar was the eldest son of Mustansir Imam and so he must be the rightful heir. Others contend that Nizar was given...2021-07-0919 min
Perpetual LearningA Conversation on Dealing With Loneliness #32A brief introduction to Nizar and Api. Nizar Hasan - He's a former colleague of mine at GrowthGenius and someone who is incredibly passionate about helping people achieve their maximum potential. He's an engineer by trade, worked in the construction space, did his MBA in Spain and was amazing at building client relationships for GrowthGenius. He's since become a life coach and has started to build out a diverse client base over the past few months. I personally enjoyed his post on the science of well-being - check it out!Apiman Sivakumar - He's a c...2020-04-0427 min
The Lebanese Politics PodcastEpisode 24 - Wherefore art thou cabinet?Cabinet begins at 25:56.
We dared to dream. The twenty-fourth episode of The Lebanese Politics Podcast—recorded slightly later in the vein hope of a cabinet—sees Benjamin Redd and Nizar Hassan analyze the news of the past week, including support for Saudi Arabia among Lebanese politicians following the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the reopening of the Nassib crossing, violent clashes in Mieh Mieh, the resolution of Shaker Berjawi’s case, an STL fine paid on behalf of Ibrahim al-Amin—which he denies—and the US Department of Justice’s designation of Hezbollah as a top transnational organized crime threat.
Als...2018-10-2235 min
The Lebanese Politics PodcastEpisode 23 - ParliamentParliament begins at 16:25.
Timour Azahari joins regular hosts Benjamin Redd and Nizar Hasan in the twenty-third episode of The Lebanese Politics Podcast covering last week’s news, including Nikki Haley's resignation, the results of the Lebanese student elections, an update on the hack of the security forces back in July, more on the military tribunal, and our take on An-Nahar’s blank paper stunt. Also discussed, cabinet formation and how the window of confidence is beginning to close, as well as the leaked list of potential cabinet members.
Our main topic is Parliament, with analysis on what it has achieved sinc...2018-10-1544 min
Viernes CriminalHassassinLos nizaríes,cuyos detractores nominaron Hashshashin, deriv. del árabe "????", tr. "?aš?š" [ha?í:?], orig.), fueron una rama de la secta religiosa chií-ismaelita de los musulmanes en Oriente Medio, activa entre los siglos X y XIII. Se hizo famosa a partir del siglo XI cuando tuvo su máximo poder en la dinastía Fatimí, por su actividad estratégica de asesinatos selectivos contra dirigentes políticos, militares y reyes.
El grupo, en origen, era una comunidad de partidarios del ismaelismo en Irán, (por eso recibió el nombre de Orden de los Ismaelitas) es decir, una secta minoritaria del chiismo, a su...2013-12-1549 min