Podcast
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On the first day of Jalsa, Ayesha Naseem Mirza and Iffat Mirza Rashid discuss the core purpose of Jalsa Salana, an opportunity to be in the presence of His Holiness Khalifatul Masih V (may Allah be his Helper), and to surround ourselves with discourses regarding high moral values. For many Jalsa Salana, and the international
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On International Women’s Day, Nooresahar Ahmad and Tooba Khokhar discuss this year’s aim of Accelerate Action. What are the ways in which we can progress women’s rights in the 21st century? What does equality and justice mean for women in conflicts around the world? And what lessons can we learn from the Islamic past that
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Marking UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day Saira Bhatti and Bareera Ghaffar discuss what happens when you lose your mother tongue. What does it mean when a language is no longer passed down? And why do so many of us feel pressure to prioritise English over the language of our ancestors?
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Iffat Mirza Rashid and Ayesha Sabahat On International Day of Education, Iffat Mirza Rashid and Ayesha Sabahat talk about getting back to basics and ensuring education is available to everyone. They point out that Islam has always placed a great importance on women’s education, and show how it has a positive impact on everyone.
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Fatiha Nadeem and Saba Anwar talk about how the New Year is often seen as a time for new beginnings and fresh starts but while it’s a wonderful opportunity to set new goals, it’s essential to remember that self-improvement is not a one-time event. They discuss that personal growth and self-improvement are lifelong endeavours, and
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Ayesha Naseem Mirza and Saira Bhatti talk about how biased and indifferent Western feminism is, especially considering its current silence on the suffering of Palestinian women. They discuss how feminists in the West position themselves as champions against patriarchy and misogyny but are part of a system that perpetuates those very things. Their brand of
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