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Armpit IntellectualsEp. 18: Patriarchal Borders, Partitioned BodiesIn this episode, we delve deep into the origins and pervasive influence of patriarchy, especially within Pakistani society. The discussion covers the historical foundations, the role of women in perpetuating the system, and the impact on various marginalized groups including women, trans, and queer communities. Through personal anecdotes and scholarly insights, we explore the political, social, and economic dimensions of patriarchy, emphasizing it as a totalizing system that feeds off women's labour and seeks to remain invisible under the guise of tradition and morality. The episode encourages listeners to question inherited myths, recognize hidden labour...2025-06-2825 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 17: Street Fighting Man: The Life and Times of Tariq AliIn this episode, we plunge into the incendiary brilliance of Tariq Ali—a lifelong contrarian, eloquent dissenter, and literary provocateur. Born in 1943 in Lahore to a family steeped in political defiance, Ali came of age railing against tyranny with a wit as sharp as his convictions. Oxford-educated and globally ungovernable, he became a charismatic voice of the New Left in the 1960s, skewering the Vietnam War, interrogating empire, and haunting television screens with his debater’s precision and theatrical flair.A polymath of protest, Ali has penned fierce polemics, sweeping historical narratives, and lush novels that map the...2025-05-1135 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 16: We Sinful Women: The Power of Urdu Feminist PoetryIn today's episode, we delve into 'We Sinful Women,' a profound collection of Urdu feminist poetry translated and edited by Rukhsana Ahmed.
This episode highlights the evolution of Urdu as a literary language and the significant contribution of women poets like Kishwar Naheed and Fahmida Riaz. The discussion touches on the historical context, especially under General Zia-ul-Haq's regime, where poetry became a tool of resistance against political tyranny and social oppression.
Key poems such as 'Censorship' and 'Anticlockwise' by Kishwar Naheed are analyzed for their powerful metaphors and themes of resilience, while Fahmida Riaz's...2025-01-2622 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 15: Colourism in South Asia: Colonial Legacies, Modern RealitiesIn this episode of Armpit Intellectuals, we dive deep into the issue of colourism in South Asia, with a focus on Pakistan. We explore its roots in colonial history, class structures, and Eurocentric beauty standards.
We share personal experiences, discuss the impact of colonial legacies, and highlight ongoing struggles against colourism in both South Asia and the diaspora. We also emphasize the importance of decolonization and advocate for greater awareness and structural change to combat this pervasive form of discrimination.
This episode offers a critical examination of how societal norms continue to uphold harmful biases...2024-12-2428 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 14: The Unsung Hero of Lahore: Sir Ganga RamWelcome back to Armpit Intellectuals! In this episode, we delve into the life and contributions of Sir Ganga Ram—engineer, philanthropist, and visionary who transformed modern Lahore's urban landscape and infrastructure.
From revolutionizing the city's water supply system to establishing schools and hospitals for the underprivileged, Ganga Ram's legacy is both profound and largely unacknowledged.
Join us as we explore how this forgotten pioneer shaped the modern aspects of Lahore and why his contributions deserve greater recognition.2024-12-1620 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 13: Nation of Nations: The Struggle for IdentityIn this episode of Armpit Intellectuals, we explore the complex concept of nationalism in Pakistan. We discuss what it means for a country often described as a 'nation of nations' and how the interplay of culture, politics, and identity has shaped Pakistan's journey.
Key figures like Bacha Khan, regional movements in Balochistan and Sindh, and the challenges of linguistic diversity in Punjab are explored, highlighting the tension between regional identities and national unity. References to global examples such as Quebec and Catalonia further enrich the discussion, stressing the importance of embracing internal diversity for...2024-11-3037 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 12: Twisted Justice: The Case of Aafia SiddiquiIn this episode, we discuss the complex and controversial case of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist whose imprisonment has sparked global outrage.
We also discuss the circumstances of her arrest, allegations of abuse at FMC Carswell, and the diplomatic tensions surrounding her case.
This episode explores themes around justice, human rights, international law, and the treatment of Muslim women in the U.S. criminal justice system. Join us as we uncover the intricacies of her background, trial, and the systemic flaws that this case exposes.2024-11-0338 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 11: The Rise and Fall of Student Unions in PakistanJoin us as we discuss the extensive impact of student unions on Pakistan's political and social landscapes. This episode underscores the transformative power of younger generations in shaping societal norms and policies.
Tracing the influence from the 1950s to today, we discuss the rise of student movements, the repression under Zia-ul-Haq, and the revival efforts in current times.
Specific topics include the ban on student unions, curriculum censorship, and the resurgence of student activism exemplified by movements like the Student Solidarity March and Sindh Student Union Bill. 2024-10-1834 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 10: Maududi and Women: Gender and the Jamaat-e-IslamiIn this episode, we delve into the complex world of Jamaat e Islami (JI), exploring its evolution from a social-cultural movement to a modern political entity intertwined with religious ideology.
We discuss JI's hierarchical structure, its recruitment strategies, especially among the urban lower middle class and youth, and its significant presence on college campuses.
The episode also highlights the contributions of Maududi, JI's founder, and his strict views on gender roles, purdah, and the role of women in both private and public life.
Additionally, it examines the contradictions within JI's stance on women...2024-09-3031 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 9: The ‘Squeezed’ White Part: Forced Conversions in PakistanIn this episode of 'Armpit Intellectuals,' we delve into the critical issue of forced conversions in Pakistan, with a focus on young women from the Hindu community in Sindh.
Highlighting the annual abduction and coercion of around 1000 girls, the podcast sheds light on the systemic violence and discrimination facilitated by religious and political entities.
Discussing real-life cases such as Neha, Mehek Kumari, Arzoo Raja, and Rinkle Kumari, we attempt to emphasize the failures of the Pakistani legal system and the societal pressures that perpetuate these atrocities.
Amidst international condemnation and calls for...2024-09-0937 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 8: Banal Nationalism: Everyday Symbols and National IdentityJoin us in this deep dive as we unravel the concept of banal nationalism, as articulated by Michael Billig.
This episode explores how national identity is subtly reinforced through everyday symbols and practices, with a particular focus on Pakistan. We discuss the interplay of both hot and banal nationalism in different nations, the role of national symbols and practices, and how these elements impact national identity.
The conversation spans topics such as school rituals, national holidays, ethnic minorities, gender issues, and even the influence of sports and military values.
Tune in to understand...2024-08-2029 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 7: Surkh Salam! Communist Literature in PakistanJoin us in this episode as we explore deep into an often overlooked part of Pakistan's communist history.
We discuss the lives and contributions of three significant post-partition communist literary figures: Sajjad Zaheer, Saadat Hassan Manto, and Mohammad Hassan Askari. Utilizing research from Kamran Asdar Ali's book Communist Politics and Class Activism in Pakistan, 1947 to 1972.
We explore the impact of these figures on literature, art, and culture, as well as their critiques on class struggle and societal norms. 2024-07-2935 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 6: The Nuclear Question: Pakistan's Atomic HistoryIn this episode we dive into the history of Pakistan's nuclear power. We discuss the motivations and actions that led Pakistan to acquire nuclear capabilities, including key historical figures like Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Abdul Qadeer Khan.
Further, we explore the global context of nuclear armament, the direct and indirect consequences of nuclear testing in Pakistan's Chagai district, including health and environmental impacts, and touch upon the socio-political ramifications.
The episode also compares Pakistan’s nuclear stance with India’s, highlighting the ongoing nuclear arms race and the complications arising from regional insecurity. This thorough exam...2024-07-1541 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 5: Self-Surveillance Society: Lessons from Byung-Chul HanIn this episode we explore the theory of psychopolitics by contemporary philosopher Byung-Chul Han. We delve into Han's influences, including Foucault and Nietzsche, and discuss how neoliberal capitalism uses the psyche as a tool for political and economic gain.
This episode touches on key concepts like auto-exploitation, the digital panopticon, the impact of social media, and the culture of burnout and self-optimization. Additionally, we examine the relevance of Han's ideas in the context of both Western societies and the Global South, particularly South Asia.
The discussion also highlights Han's views on the importance of solitude...2024-07-0241 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 4: Feminism in Pakistan: The Sindhiyani TehreekIn this episode we discuss the Sindhiyani Tehreek, a Marxist-Leninist grassroots resistance movement primarily led by rural women in Sindh, Pakistan, and conceived during General Zia ul Haq's regime.
The discussion covers the origin and evolution of the movement, its resistance against oppressive regimes, and its focus on environmental justice and provincial autonomy.
We explore the impact of the Sindhiyani Tehreek on contemporary feminist movements in Pakistan, weighing its contributions and ongoing challenges, while touching upon the movement's relationship with the Awami Tehreek and its broader implications for bridging urban-rural divides in feminist activism.
2024-06-2441 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 3: Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya? Remembering Habib JalibJoin us in this episode as we explore the life, works, and impact of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib. Born in Punjab and later moving to Karachi, Jalib's poetry and activism were deeply rooted in Marxist-Leninist ideologies. We discuss his celebrated works like 'Dastur' and his impact on movements against military dictatorships in Pakistan.
The episode touches on Jalib's relationships with political figures such as Ayub Khan, Zia-ul-Haq, and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, as well as his connections with other leftist poets. We also dive into Jalib's feminist alliances and the broader Progressive Writers Movement. A must-listen for those...2024-06-0933 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 2: These Boots Are Gonna Walk All Over You: Pakistan's Military EconomyUnveiling Pakistan's Military Economy: Navigating Milbus, martial regimes and peeling back the layers of racist martial myths. Join us as we explore the complexities of Pakistan's military involvement in its economy, the grip of martial regimes, and the darker side of national narratives and distorted histories.2024-06-0342 min
Armpit IntellectualsEp. 1: Think Critically and Take Risks: A Brief Introduction to Eqbal AhmadRemembering the legacy of Eqbal Ahmad – from his politics and organizing on the Vietnam War, Palestine, Algeria, South Asia and beyond. Join us as we explore his enduring impact on social justice, anti-imperialism, and equality. 2024-05-2636 min
The BBK Free Speech PodcastBBK's early therapy funding for our abuse clientsSiobhán Crawford speaks to David McClenaghan and Zahra Awaiz-Bilal about the new BBK Early Therapy Funding scheme that seeks to provide early therapy to our abuse clients. David and Zahra discuss how important it is for our clients to access early therapy, to help improve their long-term outlook both during and after their claim.2022-10-2617 min
Imam Ali Conference; Spirit of ReformEp 7. Most Important books for all with Aun Abdi, Sayed Bilal Rizvi & Zahra Al-DelphiImportant books for all with Aun Abdi, Sayed Bilal Rizvi & Zahra Al-DelphiImam Ali Conference | The Spirit of Reform2021-03-2228 min
Cmoove Grooves PodcastDJ Cmoove's Neo Soul Cruisin & Groovin Mix (Vol. 1)Hello Neo-Soulers. I gave a task to the Neo Soul followers on FB to give me their Top 5 Neo Soul hits of all time. . 174 songs later I came up with 4 different, 3 hour long, mixes. The mixes are intended to keep you in the groove. This 3rd one is the DJ Cmoove's Neo Soul Cruisin & Groovin Mix (Vol. 1) Mix. Enjoy!!
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01. Choklate - The Stand Pt 1 (feat. Musiq Soulchild) | (00:00)
02. Erykah Badu - Cleva | (03:48)
03. The Roots - Break You Off (feat. Musiq) | (07:24)
04. Kindred The Family Soul - Far Away | (13:14)
05. Refugee Camp All-Stars...2020-06-092h 57
SubmitterThe Struggle of Memory Against Forgetting"THE STRUGGLE OF MAN AGAINST POWER IS THE STRUGGLE OF MEMORY AGAINST FORGETTING." The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, 1979 Milan Kundera, Czechoslovakian, born 1929. Islam and the Black American: a free course by Dr. Sherman Jackson Islam and the Black American: Book by Dr. Sherman JacksonStamped From the Beginning by Dr. Ibram X. KendiBrother Ali on Instagram/FacebookMuslim Anti-Racist CollectiveIslamic Perspectives on Police Abolition with Ustd. Ubaydallah Evans and Shaykh Azhar NasserSapelo SquareWasat Bilal WareCentering Black Narrative by Imam Dawud AliThe Walking Qur’an by Bilal WareWritten by Imran Ali Malik, Farooq Chaudhry, and Z...2020-06-0719 min
The Submitter PodcastMustafa Briggs: These Are Just Tools To Reach GodIt’s easy to get lost in the names, numbers, and contexts that inform who we are. In this podcast, we hear how Mustafa Briggs conceives identity as something that both illuminates and conceals. Piecing together aspects of identity and experience, Mustafa and other like-minded U.K. based Muslim millenials are creating a niche cultural conversation using Instagram and YouTube as tools to connect. We hear about ‘Beyond Bilal,’ a talk that Briggs designed to foreground black history in Islam, and how this project has taken him to forty different colleges and venues in a single year. As these identities enrich...2019-10-041h 10
SubmitterMustafa Briggs: These Are Just Tools To Reach GodIt’s easy to get lost in the names, numbers, and contexts that inform who we are. In this podcast, we hear how Mustafa Briggs conceives identity as something that both illuminates and conceals. Piecing together aspects of identity and experience, Mustafa and other like-minded U.K. based Muslim millenials are creating a niche cultural conversation using Instagram and YouTube as tools to connect. We hear about ‘Beyond Bilal,’ a talk that Briggs designed to foreground black history in Islam, and how this project has taken him to forty different colleges and venues in a single year. As these identi...2019-10-041h 10
The MakkahCentric Education Podcast#007: How to Integrate Islam into Any Lesson with Dr. Bilal PhilipsBilal Philips is with us again for another productive episode! In this session, we bring you a mini-workshop on how you can Islamize virtually any lesson plan or topic using 5 principles. In the last episode, session 006, Shaykh Bilal Philips outlined for us what some of our goals and objectives for education and schooling...
The post #007: How to Integrate Islam into Any Lesson with Dr. Bilal Philips appeared first on Podcast for Muslim Teachers.2019-02-0700 minThe MakkahCentric Education Podcast#006: The Purpose of Schooling with Dr. Bilal PhilipsIn today’s episode, I ask Dr. Bilal a number of questions about Islam and education, our goals and purpose of education and schooling as Muslims, secularism and Islamic schools, what truly makes an Islamic school islamic, and so much more.
The post #006: The Purpose of Schooling with Dr. Bilal Philips appeared first on Podcast for Muslim Teachers.2018-05-0300 min
Islam y las Palabras de AllahMartirio de Fatima Az-Zahra (as)MARTIRIO DE FATIMA ZAHRA
durante la enfermedad de Fatima as y el fallecimiento del Profeta (PBd) y con mayor intensidad aún tras su muerte, oprimían el corazón de Fatima Az-Zahra (P) amargaban su vida y día a día se la hacían más insoportables. Por una parte, la ausencia de su padre, para ella que tanto lo amaba y por otra, la actuación conspiradora para usurpar el califato de ‘Ali (P), el Amir de los Creyentes, y la perdida de su hijo Mohsen desde dentro del vientre de su madre as. Estas penas y dolores...2017-09-2005 min
Islam y las Palabras de AllahBilal ibn Rabah y Fatima Az-Zahra asLa tristeza de la hija del profeta saw pide a Bilal que recite el adhan.2017-03-1703 min