Maāz Meáczhar - A soulful conversation between a Dad, Son & You!

What if a place could recalibrate your soul? In this episode, we journey through Iraq — not the Iraq of headlines, but the Iraq of prophets, scholarship, and sacred memory. Three generations of our family walk together across the land between the Tigris and Euphrates — a journey delayed for years, until Allah opens the door in a way that makes it bigger than a trip: it becomes a handoff . We trace...

Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by a special guest—Nafeesa Syeed, a writer whose lyrical, deeply personal piece ' A Kashmiri in Cashmere ' traces a journey across landscapes, names, and the weight of memory. We have a conversation about her beautifully crafted essay—one that begins in the Pacific Northwest but stretches all the way to the valleys of Kashmir. (Her essay appe...

Send us a text In this episode we talk about the idea of Justice. Among other things we  discuss: Justice in the western and Islamic tradition Adler’s Syntopicon ( Dictionary of Ideas) 102 greatest ideas, boiled to 6 great ideas, Justice being one of them Justice as an unlimited good Justice for all oppressed peoples of the world - Palestine, Kashmir etc. Name of Allah : Al-’Adl العدل Name of Alla...

Send us a text In this episode we have an authentic conversation in Kashmiri (کٲشُر) about Marhoom Prof. Rahman Rahi's multi-dimensional themes found in his literary works. Guided by our special guest , Zareef Ahmed Zareef , a celebrated poet of the Kashmiri language himself, we try to feel and taste the sweetness & depth of Rahi's kalam. During the conversation we get a chance, to g...

Send us a text In this episode we talk exclusively in Kashmiri (کٲشِر)  about Cecil Tyndale-Biscoe's service to Kashmir. Along with our special guest , Shafi Ahmed Qadri , author of a book titled - Biscoe in Kashmir, we explore the various facets of his work and what impact it has historically made and continues to make in current times. Among many other things we discuss : - "Bojan&quot...

Send us a text In this episode we talk about the idea of happiness. What does it really mean to be happy?  Is it transient or lasting? Is it relative or something absolute? Is it only a means or an end in itself. Does it mean that during our limited life span we are happy in every waking and sleeping moment? Is there a blueprint for happiness? Among many other things we discuss : - Idea of Happine...

Send us a text In this episode, along with our special guest Dr. Jane Strand, we talk about our serendipitous meeting and revisit a local Kashmiri story about Jana and her relationship with Robert Thorp. Based on new research, we identify a historical error and propose to rectify it. Among many other things we discuss : Cashmere Misgovernment ( Robert Thorp's famous book) Trip to Sugaen ( A v...

Send us a text In this episode we continue our conversation from the previous episode   and explore other themes prevalent in the society, 1950's and onwards. We deliberate on the question: Why it matters to know our story or history ? Conversation is in  Kashmiri (کٲشِر) and among the ideas touched on: The Mufti House Hold  Kashur Quran text Kashur Quran Audio Meagre Economic means Jabri Sch...

Send us a text In this episode we talk exclusively in Kashmiri (کٲشِر) and take a peek into the 1950's & onwards scene of the social, economic, religious and political situation in the Kashmir Valley. We attempt to address the question : Why it matters to know our story or history ? Among many other things we discuss : Maaz Meaczhar and its deeper meanings Czeke/Kote divisions Sher/Gade v...

Send us a text In this episode we look at the idea of doing good in the world without expecting anything in return. We explore the lives of three Unsung Heroes and their contributions to the Kashmiri people. Even Fat Tony gets to ask a question during the conversation! References: https://quran.com/99 Wounded Paradise Kashmir Misgoverned The Bouquet Jean-Paul Sartre Le Duc Tho Fat Tony ( Nassim Ta...

Send us a text In this episode along with our special guest, Manejah Yaqub , we explore the idea of 'Reading' and look at how it can enrich our lives. How to be a part of the grand conversation between the greatest minds that have ever lived, who discussed themes which have concerned us all along the ages. We reflect on the prose-poetry of Khalil Jibran  - On Children.   References: http...

Send us a text In this episode we explore the idea of diversity and Quranic notions of Spiritual equality which have implications for concrete social relations as it pertains to race or caste. We explore how diversity ought to be seen as a positive sign of God and evidence of His Creative Genius; And not let evil forces use diversity as a divisive tool to rip us apart. Full essay can be found here...

Send us a text In this maiden episode we talk about the idea of suffering. We look critically at the Essay "Suffering as Surrender" by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf published in Renovatio, Journal of Zaytuna College ( Spring 2020, Vol 4, No.1 ). References : https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/article/suffering-as-surrender Śaĥīĥ Muslim How wonderous is the affair of the believers: verily, all of their a...