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Tonight we’re going to do something different - have an audio shayaari (poetry) night.  Shayaari translates to 'poetry' in Urdu, and it is a long-standing tradition to recite poems and delight on the multitude of their meanings with friends and family. So welcome, Friend/Family! Tonight's shayaari night is with Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan and India's premier philosopher and poet. -- Sir Muhammad Iqba...

Dear listeners, Happy New Year!!!! New year, new episodes. This episode is a new one for me. It's a conversation with an old guest, Medina Tenour Whiteman, ( Medina Tenour (@medinatenour) a world-renowned poet, author, and singer-songwriter. We take the example of Al-Andalus (modern day Southern Spain) and use it to understand what is happening in the world at large, and within ourselves. Medina a...

This episode is an unedited conversation between me and the renowned (mA) author of Secrets of Divine Love - A. Helwa. I want to keep it unedited to make sure you FEEL the conversation as if it is with you. We dove into profound themes of divine love, spirituality, and personal growth. When you listen, you will explore the significance of self-surrender as a path to spiritual growth, the role of p...

Welcome to The SufiPunk Show! On today's episode, we are joined by Doha Hindi (@daleelfinance) and Kashif Osman (@kashtalkscash) to discuss three key concepts: - how do we promote financial literacy for Muslims - how do we promote financial independence for Muslims - how do we promote economic organization for Muslims Tune in for an episode loaded with information that ranges from dinner table fin...

Welcome, welcome, to the imaginative world of Tales of Khayaal :) Guys - I really enjoyed talking to Peter and Rehan, and I know you'll love the conversation we had. Weaving together the imaginative, the spiritual, the Divine, and techno-scientific, Rehan Khan and Peter Gould have created a world replete with wisdom, glory, conflict, love, and inspiration. It's the book we fantasy lovers wanted to...

A narrative. A mission. A martyr. This episode is all about preserving the stories of those undergoing genocide in Gaza, Palestine. It is about preserving the legacy of Dr. Refaat Alareer [9/23/79-12/6/23], and as a birthday gift to him. ------ There is an old story of a native Canadian, who is living on their land when the French are occupying. As they were approached audaciously by the conqueror...

Do you know those pieces of writing, that stay with you long after you read them? That's how I found the guest of this week's podcast. I was scrolling through Instagram, trying to avoid doom-and-gloom, and came across this post entitled "You are invited to witness the union of Delhi and Lahore". It was like stepping into a dream - one where I needed to know the person who spun her dream words and...

Growing up, my mother used to insist that my siblings and I remembered our heritage as Kashmiri’s. She would talk about how, although the land of Kashmir was ridden with conflict, it was arguably the most astonishingly stunning place in the world. Scouring through pictures, and reminiscing on a time I still struggle to call mine, I agree with her.  Kashmir is more than just a conflict zone, and it...

Episode Notes: In this episode of SufiPunk , we talk about the ups and downs of relationships, gender roles, and finding balance between being independent and relying on others. We explore how faith and tradition shape these roles, how society pressures us to be hyper-independent, and why keeping Allah at the center of our lives helps everything stay balanced. We also touch on the importance of ha...

Welcome back to the SufiPunk Podcast! On today's episode, we have Medina Whiteman, a writer, poet, translator, and musician. She is the author of a collection of poetry, Love is a Traveler and We Are its Path, and Huma’s Travel Guide to Islamic Spain. She’s also the co-founder of Muslim Writer’s Salon, a preserver of the work of Daniel Abdul-Hayy Moore, and a lecturer on Sufism as a practice and a...

Hey guys! Jummah Mubarak and welcome to Ep. 2 of Sounds of Salat - a series where we explore deeper and more consistent ways of connection with the Divine and ourselves. In this episode, I talk about the word 'bardaasht', an Urdu word that can be loosely translated as "resilience in the face of adversity". I talk about how in our societies, I've noticed that we haven't struck the right balance of...

Hello, salaam, and Ramadan Mubarak! It's been a while since we last spoke - and I want to say, I missed you :) Here at SufiPunk, we've been at work getting ready to witness Ramadan. In the wake of the brutal terrors in Gaza and Rafah, it's been a spiritual struggle, for sure. This episode introduces our newest initiative for this month called "Sounds of Salat", or "Sounds of Deep, Consistent Conne...

Dive into the heart of storytelling and spirituality in our latest interview with Abdul Rahman Latif, the visionary author behind 'Vultures in the House of Silence', which has been quoted as "The Witcher meets Avatar the Last Airbender in Medieval Baghdad". Sounds cool just by the description, in my opinion. We explore how Latif's novel intertwines with the rich tapestry of Prophetic traditions, a...

Happy New Year! How was your first week of 2024? We have 51 left :) It's 2024, and we have a glaring choice to make in November. Biden, or whoever Biden is running against? If you're upset about how the administration has treated the occupation overseas, you should definitely take a listen. In this episode I interview the incredible Nida Allam, who currently serves as Chair of the Durham County Bo...

Have you ever felt heartbroken over something you knew you should've seen coming? Today's episode dives into the intricate world of delusions, or ' delulu ' - because I'm right there with ya. We'll explore how delusions, often seen as distortions of reality, can actually reflect deeper truths about our society and individual psyche. Through the lens of SufiPunk's values of truth, authenticity, and...

In this deeply moving episode, we journey with Eivind, a true seeker of peace, as he recounts his extraordinary experiences in Palestine just before October 7th. Eivind's narrative is not just a travelogue; it's a profound exploration of spirituality and human connection in a land often overshadowed by political strife. Through his eyes, we witness the unparalleled beauty of the Palestinian landsc...

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Sara D., a Palestinian-American woman from NC, to delve into a narrative that weaves together the threads of faith, identity, and geopolitics. SD shares her unique experiences growing up as a Muslim woman in the United States, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating two cultures. As we explore her Palestinian heritage, SD...

In this trailer, you'll be introduced to the first season of The SufiPunk Podcast. SufiPunk is a revolutionary call to be your truest self, and we aim to nourish that authenticity through the podcast where we will present story, interviews with some phenomenal guests, and lessons from the Islamic spiritual tradition. I'm so excited to have you on this journey with us, and I can't wait for you to l...