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SUFI / PUNK
by Niwal Sheikh
SUFI/PUNK is a medium to have soul-deep conversations with the world. these conversations will change your worldview, help you walk the path of life, and separate truth from the noise. as SufiPunks, we aim to connect to God past all the cultural baggage and rules. tune in and stay forever - we're building a community out hereSufi = ancient spirit, guided, rooted, DivinePunk = goofy, counter-culture, radically authentic, adventurous
Episodes
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You're invited! Shayaari night w/ Muhammad Iqbal
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...
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From removing the Muslims in Spain to the colonization of the world w/ Medina Tenour
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...
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I chat with A.Helwa to talk Divine Love - join us!
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...
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Learn how to think about your money w/ Kashif and Doha
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...
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Talk to the writers of a Sufi fantasy book - w/ Rehan Khan and Peter Gould
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...
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"If this is indeed your land, tell me your stories?" honoring Dr. Refaat Alareer
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...
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How do you express the art inside of you? w/ poet Aishwarya Roy
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".…
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Decolonizing the spirit of Kashmir - with Dr. Hafsa Kanjwal
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...
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Moving away from hyper-indepence - this and yap
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...
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The levels of a deep, layered existence with Medina Tenour Whiteman
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...
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learning how to 'bardaasht' (tolerate) and where your lines are
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...
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aapki niyyat kya hain? what is your intention?
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...
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Dive into a Sufi fantasy: "Vultures in the House of Silence" with AbdulRahman Latif
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...
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Nida Allam ran for Congress twice. Here is her story.
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…
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What happens when your delusion breaks? How do you face it?
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...
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The week before the genocide, through the lens of Eivind Johansen
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...
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We are all Palestine w/ Sara D.
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...
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Welcome to SufiPunk!
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
SUFI/PUNK is a medium to have soul-deep conversations with the world. these conversations will change your worldview, help you walk the path of life, and separate truth from the noise. as SufiPunks, we aim to connect to God past all the cultural baggage and rules. tune in and stay forever - we're building a community out hereSufi = ancient spirit, guided, rooted, DivinePunk = goofy, counter-culture, radically authentic, adventurous
HOSTED BY
Niwal Sheikh
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SUFI/PUNK is a medium to have soul-deep conversations with the world. these conversations will change your worldview, help you walk the path of life, and separate truth from the noise. as SufiPunks, we aim to connect to God past all the cultural baggage and rules. tune in and stay forever - we're...
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SUFI / PUNK is created and hosted by Niwal Sheikh.
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