Uppu Podcast

A typical government employee living his life out with his family and nothing special to speak of. That's what would've happened if Hassan wouldn't have decided to follow the craziest of his crazynesses. And now, here he is, in our brand new episode of Uppu Podcast, while his footprints rest on each of the Seven Summits. Join us as we listen to his adventures and his very own pro-tips for the ones...

Nothing that happens in our life ever truly makes sense when its read; detached from the one whom it truly comes from. Be it sorrow or happiness, you fall in despair or get overwhelmed if don't know the real sirr(secret) behind it. Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/uppuTeam Uppu:Host: Saeed HafizCo-Hosts: Abul Ahla, SafwanVideography: HadiProduction Design: RasalPost- Production: Yasar,...

Which is the most fearful thing with which you can scare a person? Isn't death among the top in the list? But what if there are people who take that as an honour? That whatever happens to them in the path towards their cause elevates their position? In them we witness the ultimate absence of fear, and a cause which can never be defeated. Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/uppuTeam Uppu:Ho...

"Your Lord has not abandoned you, nor has He detested you." — Surah Ad-Duhaa, Ayah 3. There are moments when life goes quiet. When prayers feel unanswered. When you wonder, has Allah forgotten me? This ayah was revealed at exactly that moment. A direct response from Allah to His beloved Prophet ﷺ during the heaviest silence of his life. And in that response, a promise that echoes across every gene...

There are moments in our life when nothing seems to go the way we want and something really seems wrong. "Pause there", this Ayah tells us. This might be a hint from Allah, a call from him to mend our ways when there's something in them he doesn't like. "Pause! and reflect!" Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/uppu Team Uppu: Host: Saeed Hafiz Co-Hosts: Abul Ahla, Safwan Videography: Hadi Prod...

Surah Al-Maida, verse 83 presents a vivid portrait of believers who encounter divine truth: "When they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger, you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of what they recognize as the truth. They say: 'Our Lord, we believe. So write us down among the witnesses.'" This verse captures the moment believers move beyond passive listening, they hear the Quran...

At the Battle of Badr, the believers faced an impossible situation. Outnumbered, exhausted, and facing their enemy with resolve. But Allah didn't leave them alone. He sent down drowsiness as a gift, a sign of His protection and a calming of their hearts. While Shaithan tried to scatter their minds with fear, Allah's sleep brought security. This wasn't just rest, it was divine reassurance that they...

There are times when you feel it's too much and feel like stopping what you started. You begin to question your potential and doubt if you really can do it. Here's an Ayah we think you should return to in such situations. Team Uppu: Host: Saeed Hafiz Co-Hosts: Abul Ahla, Safwan Producer: Afthab Haris Videography: Hadi Production Design: Rasal Post- Production: Yasar, Suhail KU #podcast #malayalamp...

"No matter where you go or what you do, peace is what's important." This was a dialogue that went trending on reels and memes sometime before. That makes us wonder, how does a human being attain ultimate peace? Does the possession of worldly commodities give you the same? If yes, what about those filthy rich people who happen to have everything you can imagine and yet commit suicide? Let's discuss...

There are moments in which we find ourselves in front of a hundred possibilities to commit a sin and zero chance of being held accountable here in dunya. Shaytan makes it seem nice, simple and interesting. The Ayah we're discussing today is something that should ring in our minds like an emergency alarm in moments like these.

"And if he attempts to get to me walking, I'll march to him running", says Allah in a Hadith Qudsiyy. Allah's not that God in our concepts who's on the wait to see us sin so that he could punish us. Rather, he's someone who's more than keen to forgive us and hold us in his wings of mercy. There is no door to him except that he has left widely opened for his beloved slaves to enter and march toward...

Here we begin, in the name of Allah, something we've been long waiting to share with you; our Thadabbur Series. We'll be reflecting on Ayahs that influenced us throughout various stages of our life in these short episodes. We hope to spark meaningful conversations about Kalamullah through these episodes. Human beings are prone to sins. Their minds tend to be attracted the gimmicks of falsehood the...

Scholars occupy a significant position in the idea of an Islamic society. Their knowledge adds more meaning to their deeds and that is considered and rewarded by Allah. But what if those same scholars use their knowledge in ways forbidden by Allah for the sake of Dunya? Join us in this new episode of Uppu Podcast as we reflect on Ayahs discussing this.

Hip-hop culture now dominates the mainstream music scene worldwide. Kerala itself has become an important hub for talented artists, each with their distinct styles and flows and a loyal auidence. Today in this very engaging episode of Uppu Podcast, we sit with Doc Hary aka Dr. Haris Saleem, founding member of Street Academics, who were among the first in the scene from Kerala to get the ball rolli...

And that was huge! Being able to see and experience the very channel we've been following and taking references from since the beginning of our podcast-way before it, infact- was way beyond our expectations. But yeah, it happened with the help of Allah; Team Maktoob by our side and a community who's got our back since our first days. We had a whole pack of experiences there, memories from which we...

Apart from being a manual for leading human lives; something you should sit and learn, Qur'an is a close companion who directly talks to you, advises you and comforts you in times of despair. Join us in this new episode of Uppu Podcast as we sit with Dr. Abdul Wasih, a renowned Islamic scholar currently based in Qatar as we rethink our ways of engagement with the Holy Qur'an

What is reading? What ought to be called reading? Is it limited to books alone? Or does it extend beyond pages and print? And is reading really worth all the hype around it? In this episode of the Uppu Podcast, we walk back through our own reading journeys, unpack what reading has meant to us, and explore each other’s reading universes Support us at: https://buymeacoffee.com/uppu #podcast #malayal...

Rarely has a New York mayoral election drawn global attention the way the one won by Zohran Mamdani did. The outcome opened up crucial conversations around minority politics, representation, and the meaningful participation of communities, particularly Muslims, within a popular democracy. It also signalled a swift and striking shift in the American political imagination, the very space that had en...

It's not been so long since words like "self love" and "self help" got added to our daily vocabulary. There's a whole genre of self-help books that claim to be an imperative in increasing your productivity and enriching your career. Does this overwhelming focus on 'individual productivity' affect the way we see our social life? Does it make people always in doubt of their own work and can't help b...

Whenever the world needs change and grows weary of the status quo, it yearns for a leader someone who, like an artist, gathers all shades of human potential and paints a vision of a better tomorrow. Here we are, with our first-ever podcast series, Qiyada, breaking down the many ideas of leadership and introducing you to remarkable leaders who made real change. Watch this introductory episode and s...

Only days ago, satellite images from the smoky skies of Sudan revealed pools of blood that stunned the world. But this didn’t happen out of the blue — it was the outcome of long-simmering clashes between rival military factions, pawns in a ruthless game of global power. And as always, it’s the people who pay the price — starving, dying, and hunted while clinging to the last breath of life. In this...

"People go for visits in prisons to comfort their loved ones, to empower them. Babu's case is just the opposite, it's us who get comforted and thus empowered", says Professor Jenny Rowena, wife of Hany Babu who has been behind bars for 5 years without trial. As we sit together with her in one of the most insightful and emotional episodes of all, we try to embark on a journey with her through their...

Finally, we did it! We're here with our first-ever live stream. In this episode of the live-broadcasted Uppu Podcast, we sit together to discuss the Al Aqsa Flood on the completion of two years since it happened. The site we discussed in the stream: https://www.aljazeera.net/news/longform/2025/10/7/%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%A8%D8%A7%...

"By Allah, this is the supplication I make for my Ummah in every prayer", said Rasool(s) when he saw Ayisha (r) so happy after he prayed for her sins; in the past and the future, the hidden and the public, to be forgiven. We were in his thoughts(s) constantly and he'd tire himself making special supplications for us. Are we, as the ummah of our beloved prophet(s) proving ourselves ri...

In this episode of Uppu Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Taj Aluva, a renowned author, media personality, and leading voice on global politics and Middle East affairs. With his rich experience in the media field and deep understanding of international relations, Dr. Taj provides sharp analysis on how America’s policies shape the Middle East, the inner dynamics of Gulf regimes, and the shifting region...