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Connotasians#036 - Success and Faith, Making Haram Money, Halal Investing, Muslim Businesses & MoreConnect with us:
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#1 - Notes from a Sacred Land — Tales of Hope from Pakistan
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Notes-Sacred-Land-Tales-Pakistan-ebook/dp/B07311KBHZ/
#2 - Land of Beauty, Land of Pain – Seeking the Soul of Pakistan
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Land-Beauty-Pain-Seeking-Pakistan-ebook/dp/B07KS878JZ/
"So what is Pakistan like?"
A country widely held to be little more than a hotbed of violence, fanaticism, and danger. What...2020-06-0559 minConnotasians#029 Hamidi Rahman - Mental Health vs Jinn Possession, Sleep Paralysis, Ruqyah, Tasawwuf & Islam's PerspectiveIn light of Mental Health Awareness Week we are joined by Sheykh Hamidi Abdul Rahman of PISANG.UK (Professional Islamic Support and Nurture Group) to share Islam's perspective on Mental Health and Disorders.
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For sponsorships and queries, email: connotasians@gmail.com2020-05-221h 02Connotasians#027 Naushad Anjum: Premarital Counselling, Clinical Psychotherapy, Generational Behavioural Changes, Professional Coaching & MoreWe're joined by Muhammad Naushad Anjum who is a former Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Fighter Pilot turned Aviation Psychologist, Clinical Psychotherapist, Trainer and A320 Captain. We discuss counselling, clinical psychotherapy and its cultural challenges – understanding generational behavioural changes, importance of listening but unlearning, and more.
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For sponsorships and queries, email: connotasians@gmail.com2020-05-151h 29Connotasians#026 Sohail Hanif: Importance of Zakat, Purity in Islam, Student Loan Debt, Good Friends, Social Welfare Vision & MoreSuper insightful discussion with Shaykh Sohail Hanif of Cambridge Muslim College; going into depths of Zakat at a macro level, what is "pure" Islam, student loan debt, the social welfare vision, keeping good companionship & more. Not to be missed!
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FURTHER READING:
The Role of Zakat in Building Faith Communities: https://www.themuslim500.com/the-role-of-zakat-in-building-faith-communities/
Zakat, the Five Pillars, and the British Muslim Community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2020-05-051h 42Connotasians#025 Dr Hasanain Qureshi: Frontline A&E Doctor, Day in the Hospital, Coming Home to Family & MoreCoronavirus Crisis Relief Pakistan:
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We highlight why young people need to be more involved in year-round Politics and touch on the fascinating affairs of Africa’s ‘Dutch Disease’.2020-02-201h 24Connotasians#017 - InsecuritiesConnect with us - @Connotasians2020-02-141h 12Connotasians#016 Jibran Sheikh & Kyle Sood: 'I Quit My Job in Banking to Look After My Parents'In this episode, we discuss the sacrifices we have to make sometimes in life to give priority to the more meaningful things. We go in to Jibran's decision to leave a fantastic career in Canada and relocate to Dubai so he can be closer to his parents. We speak to Kyle about the sacrifices his parents made for him, what WE owe them at the least now and what we can do to give back. Plus, their plans for settling down and experiencing Europe.2020-02-071h 09Connotasians#015 - West Asian Attitudes on Death, Understanding Bereavement, Comforting Family & Loved OnesSpoken Punjabi: In this episode, we discuss repairing and maintaining relationships with your family, understanding bereavement and offering condolences when losing loved ones, expressing emotions, reconnecting with your roots and keeping family ties. Plus, we touch on the balance between protectiveness and control - inviting a further and deeper discussion on the topic.2020-02-0459 minConnotasians#014 - Royal Family & Similarities with Asian (Desi) CultureIn this episode, we discuss how the British Royal Family is relatable to Asian (Desi) families, the value of freedom and independence, their conduct towards the daughter-in-law Meghan Markle after Harry's decision to quit the family. Plus, would Great Britain remain a powerful nation without the Royal Family?2020-01-311h 04Connotasians#013 - The Importance of Perception, Being Yourself, Establishing Trust, Circle of Friends & MoreIn this episode, we discuss the importance of perception amongst circle of friends, family, colleagues at the workplace and clients. We discuss changing negative perceptions whilst remaining true to yourself, maintaining honesty in business relationships, how perception will get you far in your career and as an added bonus, we went off on a slight tangent to discuss perceptions of young unmarried men and divorced women!2020-01-241h 13Connotasians#012 Zeeshan Farooqi - American Muslims After 9/11, Dating Culture, Rat Race in Desi Communities & MoreIn this episode, we're joined by our guest Zeeshan Farooqi who's an American national, a resident of Chicago Illinois and currently travelling Europe during his internship year. We discuss the perception of American Muslims Post-9/11, dating cultures of US vs UK, 'Rat Race' in the overseas Desi community, comparing and competing on wealth accumulation, female independence in Asian households and more.2020-01-171h 18Connotasians#011 Abdul Muhit - Life as a Young Parent, Married in Teens, Studying Podiatry & MoreIn this episode, we're joined by a guest and friend, Abdul Muhit. We discuss his choice to get married as teenager, life as a young parent, socioeconomic challenges, wedding guests paying for own meal, studying Optometry and Podiatry plus more.2020-01-1046 minConnotasians#010 - Uyghur Muslims: What is China's End Goal?In this episode, we aim to create awareness for the heart-rending crisis facing Uyghur Muslims. We discuss with historical context who the Uyghurs are, why it's only come to light recently, what China's end goal is, why the most powerful Muslim nations are silenced and most importantly, what can we do to help?2020-01-0356 minConnotasians#009 - Colourism in Asian Pakistani Culture, Societal Advantages of Lighter Skin, Bullying & MoreIn this month's tri-weekly special, spoken in Pakistani dialect, we discuss colourism in the Asian culture, deep-rooted customs of clout chasing, gossip and exposing one another's shortcomings in our communities, bullying starting from home into schooling, its effects on seeking religious study, social media vulnerabilities affecting young women, fulfilling Salah obligations at work, societal "advantages" of lighter skin plus more.2019-12-271h 29Connotasians#008 - Managing Finances, Changing Perceptions of Money, Renting vs Mortgage and ISAs for Young BuyersIn this episode, we discuss the lack of education for finances in the Asian culture but also British educational system. We talk over our experiences from working retail to corporate, the change in perception of money through ageing and after marriage, setting financial goals, renting vs taking out a mortgage and ISAs plus more.2019-12-201h 42Connotasians#007 - Challenges of Starting a Podcast, Vegan Diet Results, Sleep Paralysis, Messiah (Dajjal) Netflix Series & MoreIn this episode, we discuss some of the challenges we've faced since creating this podcast, Aqib & AJ's vegan diet results, fitness journeys and injuries. We talk over experiences with Sleep Paralysis and then debate the grounding on which a Muslim should prepare themselves before watching the controversial "Messiah" (Dajjal) Netflix series that's gaining ever-growing popularity. Plus, loads more.2019-12-131h 17Connotasians#006 - Life Outside of Pakistan, Going Abroad (Berone Mulk), "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" & MoreIn this episode, we discuss life outside of Pakistan ("berone mulk") in actuality vs perception, how money doesn't actually grow on trees, the struggles, sacrifices and work ethic it took for our grandparents to lay the foundations for us. We talk about the risks involved in migrating - going from the motherland to foreign, developed countries - families settling and not wanting to go back, competing with a larger pool of immigration from other parts of Europe and rest of world.2019-12-061h 24Connotasians#005 - Today's Liberal Muslims, LGBT School Teaching Worries, Teen Years, Disciplining Your Child, Bullying & MoreIn this episode, we discuss schools and education growing up, worries for what kids are being taught now and concerns for our future generations, circle of friends, bullying and social pressures, teenage years and changes we go through, classifying punishment vs discipline, Islamic studies, extra curricular activities, comparison between education systems and upbringing here versus back home plus more.2019-11-291h 48Connotasians#004 - Marriage in Pakistani Culture vs Islam, Extravagant Weddings, Traditions, Mahr, Divorce & MoreIn this episode, we talk on the topic of 'marriage' in our culture versus religion (Islam). We discuss 'marriage' in the eyes of elders vs youth, arranged vs forced, extravagant weddings to please others, cultural traditions and their basis in Islam. We debate today's youth, their expectations vs competence for marriage, what women really want from a man, what to look for in a partner, the Sunnah of marrying a divorcee, payment of Mahr, the process of getting married and the responsibilities arising from marriage. Also, will your boyfriend marry you?2019-11-221h 55Connotasians#003 (Spoken Punjabi) - Two Generations, Two Countries & Two CulturesIn this episode, we discuss the dying culture of visiting graveyards, constant mode of study and rote learning in the education system, effects of child phone addictions, impact of excessive use of technology on health, mental and physical well-being, social media as new phenomena, technological disturbance on ability to communicate effectively, generational communication barriers and frustrations between elders and youth, how to get your viewpoint across and more.2019-11-151h 33Connotasians#002 - Joining the Military as a British Pakistani Muslim (BAME), Racism in Camp, Backlash From Own Community, War Crimes in Muslim Countries, Life-Saving Decision & MoreIn this episode, we welcome a special guest and friend to discuss his somewhat controversial, yet "life-saving" decision to join the Military being a British Pakistani Muslim (BAME) and as a result the backlash received from close friends and wider community. We talk over his in-camp experiences including racism, routine and regime as well as interrogating him on the war crimes in Muslim countries from the establishment. Tune in for an eye-opening perspective and some real insight, inside.2019-11-081h 57
ConnotasiansEpisode 001 - Growing up in Pakistan as a British born, Tough Upbringings, Urdu vs Punjabi & MoreWelcome to your brand new podcast, Connotasians. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of podcasting came about, the brand, our stories (ish) and what's to come going forward amongst other fascinating topics we touch on. Very much the test run!2019-10-311h 54