the reflect

Welcome to the reflect, a podcast of The.Ismaili, featuring a unique introspection in each episode. What’s got you preoccupied these days or What thought are you in the process of working through? These are the questions our speakers respond to in each short episode of the reflect. To subscribe to this series, look for "the reflect", now available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, & Google Podcast. Tell us what you think of the reflect podcast: http://bit.ly/thereflect

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Episodes

Preparing to Emerge into the Light

In this episode, Fawziah Bhatia reflects on Rumi's quote "What hurts you blesses you. Darkness is your candle." Presenter Details Fawziah Bhatia Certified Organizational Coach and Lifelong Learner

Jun 04, 2020•8 min•Ep. 13

Isolation & Community: A Paradox

“Physical” and “Social” Distancing are at the heart of isolation amid Covid-19—with a huge loss of the contact that drives secular & faith-based communities. Yet isolation has also given birth to the very idea of community, from Islam and Christianity to civil rights movements. In this episode Dr. Sajoo asks, can we recognize the gift wrapped in the pandemic’s curse? Presenter Details Dr. Amyn B. Sajoo Scholar-in-Residence, Simon Fraser University Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Vanco...

Jun 01, 2020•10 min•Ep. 12

(Persian) Poetry: communication with the Divine

In this episode, Ayso Milikbekov reflects on how poetry provides a mean to communicate with the Divine. Poetry provides space and mean to experience and express the Divine. Presenter Details Ayso Milikbekov MA student in Islamic Studies and Humanities, The Institute of Ismaili Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies.

May 29, 2020•7 min•Ep. 11

Poetry: communication with the Divine

May 29, 2020•6 min•Ep. 10

Rethinking Hope

In this episode, Professor Natasha Merchant reflects on the concept of hope and thinks through whether it is possible to foster a kind of hope which isn't tied to a specific want or outcome. Presenter Details Dr. Natasha Hakimali Merchant Assistant Professor of Multicultural & Social Studies Education at the University of Washington Bothell

May 24, 2020•7 min•Ep. 9

(Arabic) Identity, displacement and belonging

In this episode, Rola Mustafa reflects on her journey of settlement and how her identity helped her naviagate through the hard time. Presenter Details Rola Mustafa Community Support Manger at Islamic Family and Social Services Association

May 22, 2020•7 min•Ep. 8

Identity, displacement and belonging

May 22, 2020•7 min•Ep. 7

Presence in Absence

Every year during Ramadan, Dr. Rashid tries to be more intentional about his spiritual practice. Over the last few years, he has been reading prayers attributed to Imam Zayn al-Abidin (as). In this episode, Dr. Rashid reflects on what this Ramadan prayer teaches him during a global pandemic. Presenter Details Dr. Hussein Rashid Founder of islamicate, L3C, a consultancy focusing on religious literacy and cultural competency

May 17, 2020•6 min•Ep. 6

(Urdu) Who writes our Destiny?

In this episode Professor Ali Virani reflects on the dynamic interactions between the Divine and the Human generally and especially on the Night of Qadr Presenter Details Dr. Nargis Ali Virani Senior Lecturer in Arabic, Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Emory University

May 13, 2020•10 min•Ep. 5

Who writes our Destiny?

May 13, 2020•9 min•Ep. 4

(Urdu) My Interactions with The Invisible

Presented in Urdu In this episode, Anila Bano reflects on her personal interactions with the invisible. Presenter Details Anila Bano Alumni of Global Encounters and United World Colleges is a thinker and lover of creative expression. She studies Biology and Psychology at Luther College.

May 13, 2020•7 min•Ep. 3

My Interactions with The Invisible

In this episode, Anila Bano reflects on her personal interactions with the invisible. Presenter Details Anila Bano Alumni of Global Encounters and United World Colleges is a thinker and lover of creative expression. She studies Biology and Psychology at Luther College.

May 13, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2

On Beauty and the Divine

In this episode Professor Ali Asani reflects on the importance of experiencing the Divine through beauty in its many and varied forms. Presenter Details Dr. Ali Asani Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard University Recitation of Qur'an by Zaheed Damani.

May 12, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

the reflect

Welcome to the reflect, a podcast of The.Ismaili, featuring a unique introspection in each episode. “What’s got you preoccupied these days?” or “What thought are you in the process of working through?”. These are the questions our speakers respond to in our 7-minute episodes of the reflect. To subscribe to this series and other amazing podcasts, subscribe to The Ismaili Podcast Channel.

May 11, 2020•45 sec

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