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The Built Environment Marketing Show hosted by Ayo Abbas, strategic marketing consultant from Abbas Marketing. Book an intro call with AyoToday's episode is all about what actually happens when things go sideways midway through marketing execution? In this episode, I get honest about two moments where marketing didn't go to plan — a content cliché bingo card for a campaign that was derailed by Wi-Fi not working and a bid submission that never arrived thanks to an incident......Both carry real lessons about margins of error, adaptability, and how constraints often spark the best creative thinking. If you've ever had to pivot fast and figure it out on the fly, this one's for you.Resources Content Cliche Bingo Interactive AppAbbas MarketingAbout the showThe Built Environment Marketing Show is a show that is unashamedly about marketing for architects and engineers, as well as bringing forward voices that we don't always get to hear.Ways you can support this show Donate to help cover the costs for making this show

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we have an encore episode inspired by the many pitch decks that I've been reviewing from companies based in Egypt as part of my Dream VC Investor Accelerator Fellowship. Back in 2020, while we were still in the thick of the pandemic, I connected with Samir Abbass. I connect with my guest, Samir Abbass, while he was studying in Spain and when tours of any kind were on hold all over the world. Take a virtual tour with us into his real Egypt in this is two part conversation that I couraage you to visit or revist from the beginning.Special Guest: Samir Abbass.

Abbas goes off on being at the house alone for 3 days, the greatness of Sade, show going off the tracks, and mothers.  ON THE ROAD! Raleigh, NC  June 4 Austin, TX  June 5 Toronto, ON  Aug 7-8 Waterloo, ON   Aug 21 Ottawa, ON  Aug 22 Montreal, QC  August 28-29 Washington, D.C.  Sept 11-12 London, ON  Sept 19 Hamilton, ON  Sept 25-26 Winnipeg, MB  Oct 16-17 Saskatoon, SK  Oct 23-24 Thunder Bay, ON  Nov 20-21

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Harmonious Duo: A Karaoke Tale at ABBA The Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Stockholm, på den berömda ABBA The Museum, sken solen genom de stora glasfönstren, och en frisk doft av sena vårbrisen fyllde luften.En: In Stockholm, at the famous ABBA The Museum, the sun shone through the large glass windows, and a fresh scent of the late spring breeze filled the air.Sv: Inne i museet var atmosfären elektrisk, full av förväntan.En: Inside the museum, the atmosphere was electric, full of anticipation.Sv: Det var dags för dagens stora karaoke-tävling, och Axel och Elin var redo att tävla.En: It was time for today's big karaoke competition, and Axel and Elin were ready to compete.Sv: Axel studerade den blinkande scenen.En: Axel studied the flashing stage.Sv: Bakom honom hängde glamorösa kostymer och guldskivor, som påminde om ABBAs storhetstid.En: Behind him hung glamorous costumes and gold records, which reminded of ABBA's glory days.Sv: Hans blick vändes mot Elin, som stod vid sidan med ett självsäkert leende.En: His gaze turned to Elin, who stood at the side with a confident smile.Sv: "Idag vinner jag," skrattade Axel.En: "Today, I'll win," Axel laughed.Sv: Han var känd för sin tävlingsanda och drömmarna om att bli en berömd sångare bubblade inom honom.En: He was known for his competitive spirit, and dreams of becoming a famous singer bubbled within him.Sv: Elin höjde ögonbrynen, lekfullt.En: Elin raised her eyebrows playfully.Sv: "Vi får se.En: "We'll see.Sv: Jag vet allt om ABBA."En: I know everything about ABBA."Sv: Hon viftade med sin lista över låtar, säker på sin förmåga.En: She waved her list of songs, confident in her ability.Sv: Men just då steg den första oron.En: But just then, the first worry arose.Sv: Karaokemaskinen började krångla.En: The karaoke machine started to malfunction.Sv: Ljudet sprack till och Axel försökte desperat få det att fungera.En: The sound crackled, and Axel desperately tried to make it work.Sv: Han såg tveksamt på skärmen där orden på "Dancing Queen" blinkade tillbaka.En: He looked hesitantly at the screen where the words to "Dancing Queen" blinked back.Sv: Det var en enkel låt, men han ville gå för något mer utmanande.En: It was a simple song, but he wanted to go for something more challenging.Sv: "Vilken låt ska jag välja?"En: "What song should I choose?"Sv: undrade Axel för sig själv.En: Axel wondered to himself.Sv: Modet pendlade mellan det säkra och det vågade.En: His courage wavered between the safe and the daring.Sv: Elin såg på Axels kamp och en inre strid rasade inom henne.En: Elin saw Axel's struggle, and an inner conflict raged within her.Sv: Hon kunde använda hans problem till sin fördel, men något inom henne ville hjälpa honom.En: She could use his problem to her advantage, but something inside her wanted to help him.Sv: Till slut, när Axel stod nervöst på scenen och skulle till att börja sjunga, gick Elin fram, fixade mikrofonen och blinkade åt honom.En: In the end, as Axel stood nervously on stage, about to start singing, Elin stepped forward, fixed the microphone, and winked at him.Sv: "Nu eller aldrig."En: "Now or never."Sv: Axel tog ett djupt andetag och valde "The Winner Takes It All", den svåraste låten han kunde tänka sig.En: Axel took a deep breath and chose "The Winner Takes It All," the most challenging song he could think of.Sv: Tillsammans stod de där, sida vid sida, och förenade sina röster.En: Together they stood there, side by side, uniting their voices.Sv: Elins klang lade sig varmt över tonerna, och Axels glada osäkerhet fann harmoni.En: Elin's tone settled warmly over the notes, and Axel's joyful uncertainty found harmony.Sv: Publiken jublade, deras samarbete hade vunnit alla över.En: The audience cheered; their collaboration had won everyone over.Sv: Även om de inte formellt vann tävlingen, imponerade deras enighet på domarna.En: Even though they didn't formally win the competition, their unity impressed the judges.Sv: Arrangören erbjöd dem båda en privat guidning som belöning för deras otroliga teamarbete.En: The organizer offered them both a private tour as a reward for their incredible teamwork.Sv: De gick ut från museet med stora leenden.En: They walked out of the museum with big smiles.Sv: Axel insåg att glädjen i sång var större när den delades.En: Axel realized that the joy of singing was greater when shared.Sv: Elin, å sin sida, upptäckte att resan, med sin oväntade vänskap och glädjestunder, var mer värdefull än något pris.En: Elin, for her part, discovered that the journey, with its unexpected friendship and moments of joy, was more valuable than any prize.Sv: Stockholm glittrade i vårsolen, och för Axel och Elin hade dagen på ABBA The Museum blivit ett oförglömligt kapitel i deras livs berättelse.En: Stockholm glittered in the spring sun, and for Axel and Elin, the day at ABBA The Museum had become an unforgettable chapter in their life story. Vocabulary Words:famous: berömdascent: doftatmosphere: atmosfärenanticipation: förväntanflash: blinkandeglamorous: glamorösacostumes: kostymerglory: storhetstidcompetitive: tävlingsandasmile: leendemalfunction: krånglacrackle: sprack tillhesitantly: tveksamtscreen: skärmenchallenging: utmanandecourage: modetstruggle: kampconflict: stridadvantage: fördelnervously: nervöstfixed: fixadewavered: pendladevoice: röstertone: klangharmony: harmonicheered: jubladecollaboration: samarbeteimpressed: imponeradeorganizer: arrangörenunforgettable: oförglömligt

Send us Fan MailThis is Understanding Israel Palestine. I'm Margot Patterson, the producer of this week's episode. 'll be talking to Robert Malley again, Mideast peace negotiator and author of the recent book Tomorrow is Yesterday: Life, Death and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine after news briefs.A yearlong Al Jazeera investigation found that as many as 51 countries armed Israel during its war on Gaza — including many that publicly condemned Israel, announced embargoes on weapons sales to the country, and demanded a ceasefire.These weapon transfers took place after the International Court of Justice warned on Jan. 26, 2024 that there was a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza and reminded states of of their obligations to act to prevent genocide under the Geneva Convention. All of the 51 states arming Israel were signatory to the convention, yet arms shipments to Israel actually increased after the warning. The Al Jazeera report was based primarily on an analysis of Israeli Tax Authority import data between 2022 and 2025. The 5 largest suppliers of military goods to Israel were the United States, India, Romania, Taiwan and the Czech Republic.A French activist shared on  live TV  what she experienced in Israeli detention after Israeli forces abducted members of the Global Summed Flottilla seeking to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. The 428 activists on 54 boats were intercepted May 19th in international waters  and taken  to Israel where their mistreatment in Israeli custody stirred international outcry after National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted a video showing him taunting blindfolded, bound activists. On French TVMay 23, Merriam Hadjal said she was slapped, beaten, kneed in the ribs and repeatedly groped and sexually assaulted by multiple Israeli soldiers. Hadjal is one of numerous flotilla activists who have  come forward alleging sexual violence in Israeli custody, including claims of sexual assault and rape by Israeli soldiers. Flotilla organizers say at least 15 of the detained activists reported sexual assault.Israel conducted more than 120 air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on May 26, after IPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will escalete  its  war on the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.The  entire city of Tyre, and at least 10  southern villages in Lebanon have been ordered to evacuate. The expanding war violates  a nominal April 16 ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel and threatens to complicate negotiations between Iran and the U.S. IIran has said any agreement to end the war should end hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. Since March 2,  at least 32oo  have been killed in Lebanon and 9700 wounded. More than 1 million people in Lebanonhave been displaced.My guest today is Robert Malley,  a Middle East expert and specialist in conflict negotiation.. He served as Special Assistant to President Clinton for Arab-Israeli affairs from 1998-2001 and was among the peace negotiators at the Camp David Summit of 2000. He was a member of the National Security Council during the the Obama administration and  was lead negotiator of the Iran nuclear deal. He was President Biden's envoy to Iran and is now at Yale University's Jackson School of Global Affairs. His book,  Tomorrow is Yesterday: Life, Death and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine, was co-authored with Hussein Agha and looks at how the Oslo Accords deteriorated into an endless peace process that became a joke and then a fraud. This is the second of a two-part conversation. The first part aired May 15. You can find it on our program page on the KKFI website at www. kkfi.org or listen to it on our podcast available on most streaming platforms. Robert Malley, thanks for coming on the program again. When we spoke earlier, you talked about how the two-state solution has always been more popular with the international community than with either Israelis or Palestinians. That made it a heavy lift from the get-go. Not impossible, but difficult.In your book, you paint a very honest, nuanced picture of Yasser Arafat, who succeeded in convincing Palestinians that a Palestinian state on 22% of historic Palestine was not a betrayal of their rights and aspirations but a worthy goal. Could you talk more about Arafat and how the very traits that enabled him to unify and lead the Palestinian people made him suspect in Israeli and American eyes? Malley: It's a great question because he is the target of such contradictory perceptions and images in the West. The fact that he never left his military garb, that he, sometimes insisted on carrying a gun, spoke in very militant terms, particularly when he spoke to his own audience, particularly when he spoke in Arabic. All of that convinced many Americans, and certainly a majority of Israelis, that he was somebody with whom ultimately a peace couldn't be made because he could never give up on the aspirations of being a fighter, a militant in their eyes, often a terrorist. Now, Palestinian eyes, those are the traits that made it possible for him to sell some compromises which otherwise would have been even more difficult to swallow. You just mentioned the principal one, which is that even though the fight that the Palestinians have waged from, 1948 onwards was not a fight for a state on 22% of historic Palestine, it was a fight for liberation of all the land. It was a fight for the return of the refugees. And so his efforts, which were to make the Palestinians view that compromise not as a defeat but as a triumph, not as surrender but as conquest, was in part due to the fact that he retained, in their eyes, precisely the image that the West and Israel found repugnant, which is the image of somebody who would not drop his gun, who would not trade in his military garb for a diplomatic outfit, who would not only speak in the diplomatic language, but in the language of a rebel, of a militant, of a revolutionary. In some ways, what made it possible for him to sell the compromise to his own people made it very difficult and sometimes impossible for other audiences, Israeli or Western, to believe a word he said. Q.: You note that Americans were very deferential to the political constraints facing different Israeli leaders, but ignored those affecting Palestinian leaders. That was true for Arafat, but also for Mahmoud Abbas, Arafat's successor and the man who has led the Palestinian Authority for umpteen years now. Abbas believed that nonviolence was the only way forward for the Palestinian cause and has lived that credo, but his efforts to advance statehood have gone nowhere. How did the United States unwittingly sabotage him? How do you think they failed him, and why haven't his efforts been able to go anyplace?Malley:  A word on your first point. The U.S. identifies much more closely with Israel; they are more familiar with its political system. We could debate how much a democracy it is, since today the majority of the people living under Israeli governance, half of the people, don't have the same rights as others and a large percentage, the Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, have no political rights at all when it comes to Israel's political system. So you could debate how democratic Israel, is, but certainly from an American perspective, it's a system that runs through parliamentary elections an election system that we can understand with regular polling and regular elections. The Palestinian system is a very different one, and I think in the eyes of many Americans, and this doesn't just apply to the Palestinians, it applies to many other countries, and particularly many Arab countries, they view it as more of a one-man show, in the past, the one-man show of Arafat, then the one-man show of Abbas, in which they believe that even though sometimes there are the accoutrements of democracy, the elections don't mean all that much. The system can be run in a more autocratic way by the supreme leader, in this case the head of the PLO, Palestine Liberation Organization, head of Fatah, the main party, the head of the Palestinian Authority. They believe that Palestinian politics don't matter, that ultimately because they project this image of a system that is run by a single person or by a small group of people, that they can impose whatever they want on their own population. Public opinion doesn't really matter. You hear that when people speak about Saudi Arabia, when they speak about Egypt, when they speak about many of these countries that either are not democratic or don't have a form of democracy that the U.S .is accustomed to. Whereas in fact, it doesn't work that way at all. Precisely because the Palestinian leadership doesn't have, and Arafat didn't have, those regular mechanisms in which his authority could be validated at the polls, in which you had democratic institutions that would legitimize his rule, he was very dependent on a popular form of consensus for his decision-making, and he couldn't afford to stray too far away from that core center of gravity, that consensus, because then he would have no legitimacy at all. And that's been true of one Palestinian leader after another. I think there is this misperception that because Israel is more, quote-unquote, "democratic," we need to pay attention and sometimes excessive attention. I can't tell you how many times I heard American officials for whom I was working saying, "We can't do X or Y or Z because it will imperil the coalition in power because of the democratic institutions and processes that Israel has to go through." I never heard that when it came to the Palestinians. It was, if Arafat wants it, Arafat could get it. If the next leadership would want it, it could get it. If the next leadership would

İstanbul'un fethinde maddi gücün yanında manevi güç de İslam ordusunun muzafferiyetinde büyük rol oynamıştır. Manevi yardım konusundaki örneklerden biri de şöyledir: Ubeydullah-ı Ahrâr (k.s.) Hazretleri, bir perşembe günü öğleden sonra, aniden atının hazırlanmasını istedi. Atı hazırlanınca, atına binip, Semerkand'dan sür'atle çıktı. Talebelerinden bir kısmı da kendisini tâkib etti. Biraz yol aldıktan sonra, Semerkand'ın dışında bir yerde talebelerine; “Siz burada durunuz” buyurdu. Sonra atını Abbas sahrasına sürdü. Mevlâna Şeyh adıyla tanınmış bir talebesi, bir müddet daha peşinden gidip tâkib etti. Abbas sahrasına varınca, atının üstünde sağa-sola gidip geldi. Sonra da birden bire gözden kayboldu. Ubeydullah-ı Ahrâr (k.s.) daha sonra evine döndüğünde, talebeleri nereye ve niçin gittiğini sorduklarında; “Türk sultânı Muhammed Han (Fâtih) kâfirlerle harb ediyordu. Benden yardım istendi ve yardıma gittim. Allâhü Te‘âlâ'nın izniyle gâlip gelinip zafer kazanıldı” buyurdu. Fâtih Sultan Mehmed Han, Ubeydullah-ı Ahrâr (k.s.) Hazretleri'nin gelişini şöyle anlatır: “İstanbul'u fethetmek üzere savaştığım sırada, harbin en şiddetli bir ânında Allâhü Te‘âlâya yalvarıp, zamanın kutbunun imdadıma yetişmesini istedim. O anda beyaz at üzerinde bir zât yanıma geldi. “Korkma!” buyurdu. Ben de; “Nasıl endişelenmeyeyim küffâr askeri pek çok” deyince, elbisesinin yeninden bakmamı söyledi. Baktığımda büyük bir ordu gördüm. “İşte bu ordu ile sana yardıma geldim. Şimdi sen falan tepenin üzerine çık, kösün tokmağına üç defa vur. Orduna hücum emri ver” buyurdu. Emirlerini aynen yerine getirdim. O da bana gösterdiği ordusuyla hücuma geçti. Böylece düşman hezimete uğradı. İstanbul'un fethi gerçekleşti.” Fâtih Sultan Mehmed Han'ın, İstanbul'u fethederken cümle evliyânın ve rûhâniyetlerinin yardımını gördüğü pek açık bir hakikattir. (Osmanlı Tarihi Ansiklopedisi, c.4 s. 134-135)

À Vienne, l'association Nachbarinnen (« voisines » en français) est partie d'un constat : on attend des migrants qu'ils viennent d'eux-mêmes demander de l'aide auprès des différentes associations et institutions, or, beaucoup ne le font pas, notamment à cause de la langue. La conséquence : un isolement, voire une marginalisation, en particulier des femmes. Une situation que l'association essaie de renverser. L'association Nachbarinnen emploie uniquement des femmes, des assistantes sociales mobiles, immigrées elles aussi, qui se rendent directement chez les familles. Le but ? Mieux repérer les situations problématiques, voire dangereuses pour les femmes, mieux les accompagner et finalement, mieux les intégrer à la société. Fatima Keblawi est l'une des dix assistantes sociales mobiles. D'origine syrienne, elle se déplace chez les familles qu'elle aide. Aujourd'hui, elle rend visite à Sherine, Syrienne comme elle, qui vit seule avec ses trois enfants. Aide dans les difficultés du quotidien, administratives et personnelles, mais aussi pour apprendre l'allemand ou chercher un travail : l'éventail de Nachbarinnen est très large. Aujourd'hui, Fatima et Sherine discutent des enfants, en particulier du petit dernier, Abbas, 8 ans. Fatima explique à l'enfant qu'il doit être sage à l'école.  Sherine a des années difficiles derrière elle. Arrivée en Autriche en 2015, son mari, plus âgé qu'elle, l'a enfermée chez eux, nous raconte-t-elle, il l'empêchait d'avoir des amis, un travail. Elle a trouvé la force de divorcer en 2018, mais s'est alors retrouvée seule avec ses enfants. Être accompagnée aujourd'hui par Nachbarinnen représente beaucoup pour elle. « Tu veux pleurer, mais tu n'as personne à qui te confier, nous explique Sherine, avec ses mots. Les murs des endroits où j'ai vécu, eux, se souviennent. Ils connaissent mieux que quiconque les souffrances que j'ai endurées, moi et mes enfants, témoigne-t-elle. Mais depuis que j'ai rencontré Fatima, il y a eu un changement dans ma vie. Je pense maintenant au travail, à améliorer mon niveau de langue, ça m'a donné le courage de sortir, de parler, d'apprendre et de travailler. » À ses côtés, son fils, Abbas, acquiesce : « Oui, Fatima est très gentille : elle nous achète des autocollants par exemple, et nous aide quand nous en avons besoin, car nous sommes seuls, sans père. » À écouter dans 8 milliards de voisinsQuelles réalités pour les femmes en exil ? « Toutes ces femmes ont un même problème : elles sont isolées » Pour Fatima, qui travaille chez Nachbarinnen depuis deux ans, venir de la même culture et aller chez les familles permet de mieux repérer et mieux aborder les situations dangereuses pour les femmes. « 70 % des familles à qui je rends visite sont touchées par la violence. Soit le père est violent envers la mère, soit parfois aussi envers les enfants. Sherine, par exemple, a été victime de violence, souligne l'assistante sociale. Mais toutes ces femmes ont un même problème : elles sont isolées. Elles ont besoin de quelqu'un qui leur tende la main. Le lien de confiance, c'est le plus important. Et ça ne vient pas tout de suite. Mais nous avons la même culture, la même mentalité, la même langue, ce sont des clés et sans elles, les familles ne m'accepteraient pas. » Depuis sa création en 2014, l'association a aidé plus de 4 600 familles.  À écouter dans 8 milliards de voisinsComment sortir les femmes migrantes de l‘ombre ?

À Vienne, l'association Nachbarinnen (« voisines » en français) est partie d'un constat : on attend des migrants qu'ils viennent d'eux-mêmes demander de l'aide auprès des différentes associations et institutions, or, beaucoup ne le font pas, notamment à cause de la langue. La conséquence : un isolement, voire une marginalisation, en particulier des femmes. Une situation que l'association essaie de renverser. L'association Nachbarinnen emploie uniquement des femmes, des assistantes sociales mobiles, immigrées elles aussi, qui se rendent directement chez les familles. Le but ? Mieux repérer les situations problématiques, voire dangereuses pour les femmes, mieux les accompagner et finalement, mieux les intégrer à la société. Fatima Keblawi est l'une des dix assistantes sociales mobiles. D'origine syrienne, elle se déplace chez les familles qu'elle aide. Aujourd'hui, elle rend visite à Sherine, Syrienne comme elle, qui vit seule avec ses trois enfants. Aide dans les difficultés du quotidien, administratives et personnelles, mais aussi pour apprendre l'allemand ou chercher un travail : l'éventail de Nachbarinnen est très large. Aujourd'hui, Fatima et Sherine discutent des enfants, en particulier du petit dernier, Abbas, 8 ans. Fatima explique à l'enfant qu'il doit être sage à l'école.  Sherine a des années difficiles derrière elle. Arrivée en Autriche en 2015, son mari, plus âgé qu'elle, l'a enfermée chez eux, nous raconte-t-elle, il l'empêchait d'avoir des amis, un travail. Elle a trouvé la force de divorcer en 2018, mais s'est alors retrouvée seule avec ses enfants. Être accompagnée aujourd'hui par Nachbarinnen représente beaucoup pour elle. « Tu veux pleurer, mais tu n'as personne à qui te confier, nous explique Sherine, avec ses mots. Les murs des endroits où j'ai vécu, eux, se souviennent. Ils connaissent mieux que quiconque les souffrances que j'ai endurées, moi et mes enfants, témoigne-t-elle. Mais depuis que j'ai rencontré Fatima, il y a eu un changement dans ma vie. Je pense maintenant au travail, à améliorer mon niveau de langue, ça m'a donné le courage de sortir, de parler, d'apprendre et de travailler. » À ses côtés, son fils, Abbas, acquiesce : « Oui, Fatima est très gentille : elle nous achète des autocollants par exemple, et nous aide quand nous en avons besoin, car nous sommes seuls, sans père. » À écouter dans 8 milliards de voisinsQuelles réalités pour les femmes en exil ? « Toutes ces femmes ont un même problème : elles sont isolées » Pour Fatima, qui travaille chez Nachbarinnen depuis deux ans, venir de la même culture et aller chez les familles permet de mieux repérer et mieux aborder les situations dangereuses pour les femmes. « 70 % des familles à qui je rends visite sont touchées par la violence. Soit le père est violent envers la mère, soit parfois aussi envers les enfants. Sherine, par exemple, a été victime de violence, souligne l'assistante sociale. Mais toutes ces femmes ont un même problème : elles sont isolées. Elles ont besoin de quelqu'un qui leur tende la main. Le lien de confiance, c'est le plus important. Et ça ne vient pas tout de suite. Mais nous avons la même culture, la même mentalité, la même langue, ce sont des clés et sans elles, les familles ne m'accepteraient pas. » Depuis sa création en 2014, l'association a aidé plus de 4 600 familles.  À écouter dans 8 milliards de voisinsComment sortir les femmes migrantes de l‘ombre ?

Abbas goes off on Eid celebrations as a kid, Drake beating Michael Jackson's #1 record, and the disgraceful new Ferrari Luce. TOUR DATES Detroit, MI - May 28 Windsor, ON - May 30 Raleigh, NC - June 4 Austin, TX - June 5

Oil prices whipsaw with Brent up almost 3 per cent following an Iranian missile and drone attack on a U.S. air base in Kuwait. The strikes were followed by the U.S. targeting of a ground control station in Bandar-e-Abbas just hours after optimistic peace talks comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had pushed crude lower. Federal Reserve governors Neel Kashkari and Austan Goolsbee warn CNBC rising inflation and price pressures are not easing. Global equity markets fall into the red again following yesterday's record session on Wall Street. The EU is reportedly looking to decrease its dependency on American technology and champion European companies. Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch tells CNBC he welcomes the bloc's direction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SORU: Günümüz şartlarında fâizsiz iş yapmanın veya bazı ihtiyaçları karşılamanın zor olduğunu öne sürerek veya “İslâm, sadece fahiş fâizi ve tefeciliği kaldırmıştır. Buna, riba denir; oysa fâiz, meşru ve mubahtır.” gibi söylemlerle fâizi meşrulaştırma çabasına verilecek cevap nedir? CEVAP: Bilindiği gibi, fâiz yasağıyla ilgili son noktayı koyan âyet ve hadîslerde “fâiz/ribâ” mutlak anlamda kullanılmış olup, kanûnî olup olmaması, devlet veya özel kurumlar tarafından verilmesi veya bileşik fâiz olması gibi hiçbir ayrım yapılmamıştır. Kur'an'daki âyetlerden hiçbiri, tefecilik olarak bilinen fâizi feshedip de öteki şekillerini muhafaza etmeyi îmâ etmemiştir. Kur'an ve sünnette bir ifade mutlak olarak geçmişse, onun bir başka yerde kayıtlandığına dâir kesin delîl bulunmadıkça, o ifadenin kapsamını müctehidin kendi görüşüne göre daraltması doğru olmaz, bu, kutsal metnin maksadıyla oynamak olur. Ayrıca, bu görüşü savunanlar da dâhil olmak üzere, tüketim amaçlı borçlanmalardan alınan fâizin, cahiliye ribası kapsamında olduğu ve âyetlerde bu fâizin yasaklandığı, herkes tarafından kabul görmüştür. Hz. Peygamber (s.a.v.), Kur'an'ın ilk müfessiri ve uygulayıcısı olarak, Âl-i İmrân Sûresi'nde yer alan âyetteki fâiz yasağını, yalnızca fahiş şekildeki fâiz çeşitlerini kapsadığı biçiminde anlamış olsaydı; Veda Hutbesi'nde bunu açıklardı ve mezhep imamları da bunu bize naklederdi. Hâlbuki ilgili âyetler, Hz. Peygamber (s.a.v.) tarafından böyle anlaşılmamış olmalı ki, Efendimiz (s.a.v.); oransal bir ayrımdan bahsetmeksizin, bütün fâiz oranlarının ve türlerinin yasak olduğunu son konuşmasında da vurgulu bir biçimde ifade etmiştir. Oranına bakmaksızın gerek amcası Hz. Abbas (r.a.)'ın (ki Kâbe'ye gelen hacılara yaptığı ikramlarındaki cömertliği ile bilinen Abbas (r.a.)'ın), borç verdiği şahıslardan yüksek oranlarda fâiz alıyor olması, gerekse sahabelerden bir kısmının yüksek oranda bulunmayan fâiz alacaklarını bile yasakladığını ilan etmiştir. (Misvak Neşriyat, Hak Dinin Batıl Yorumlarına Cevaplar, s.314)

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As negotiations falter, again, between Iran and the US, and the Gulf States express wariness about renewing war, Magid discusses the two sides' current positions on terms to permanently end the war. Among other demands, Iran is seeking guarantees that hostilities will not resume and, in return, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. It also continues to seek deferring negotiations over its rogue nuclear program — a stance President Donald Trump has thus far rejected. In the meantime, Magid reports, the Board of Peace is getting nowhere regarding Hamas's disarmament. The terror group feels emboldened by Iran's ability to withstand US demands, says Magid, and is tightening its grip in the Gaza Strip. Initial results from last weekend's elections for Fatah’s Central Committee show that PA President Mahmoud Abbas was elected to the panel, reports Magid, as well as his son, millionaire Yasser Abbas. Supporters of exiled prominent Palestinian Mohammed Dahlan were not permitted to participate in the elections, throwing the entire process into question. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump says US attack on Iran called off after Gulf assurances that deal now possible US-Iran talks stalled after Tehran tried skirting up-front nuke concessions — officials US thought Iran war would hasten Gaza’s demilitarization. Instead, Hamas is emboldened Board of Peace envoy: Hamas tightening its grip on Gaza, taxing those with nothing left US mulls asking Israel to provide PA tax funds for Trump’s Gaza plan — sources Early results in Fatah leadership vote show Abbas’s son, intelligence chief elected Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing (ToI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbas goes off laundry etiquette, Drake's Iceman album, the movie Project Hail Mary, and AI getting weird.  TOUR DATES Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Windsor, ON - May 30 Raleigh, NC - June 4 Austin, TX - June 5

Immer mehr Ebola-Fälle werden aus dem Kongo gemeldet, darunter eine tückische Untervariante, gegen die es keinen Impfstoff gibt. Die Weltgesundheitsorganisation hat deshalb den internationalen Gesundheitsnotstand ausgerufen. Anzeichen für eine neue Pandemie gebe es aber nicht, so die WHO. Weitere Themen: Medikamente verfügt, gibt es ein Pflichtlager mit dem sich Engpässe oder Lieferunterbrüche überbrücken lassen. Und ab Sommer soll die Schweiz noch rascher reagieren können, wenn sich Probleme ankündingen. Erstmals seit zehn Jahren hat die dominierende palästinensische Fatah-Partei einen Parteitag abgehalten. Dies mit dem Ziel, die palästinensische Politik neu auszurichten und ihre Führungsgremien zu erneuern. Dominiert werden Partei und Führungsgremien seit über zwei Jahrzehnten vom fast 91-jährigen Palästinenser-Präsidenten Mahmoud Abbas. Der Parteitag zeigt: die Ära nach Abbas hat noch nicht begonnen.

A grand mushaira from Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai, bringing some of Urdu poetry's most loved voices together on one stage.This Sunday Special captures the best moments from Dubai Mushaira 2025, where Javed Akhtar, Zehra Nigah, Waseem Barelvi, Abbas Tabish, Khushbir Singh Shaad, Sarosh Asif and Shakeel Jazib fill the evening with nazm, ghazal, wit, silence, applause and that rare mehfil energy only a live mushaira can create.From Javed Akhtar's sharp reflections to Zehra Nigah's grace, from Waseem Barelvi's emotional depth to Abbas Tabish's lyrical command, each poet brings a different shade of Urdu to the mic. The audience listens, responds and becomes part of the poetry itself.An episode for those who love Urdu, shayari, live performances and the feeling of being inside a hall where every verse lands straight in the heart.

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In Dublin, an armoury of sonic devices are improvised and repurposed by Abbas Zahedi, including a commercial sonic weapon called an LRAD, which the artist has converted to broadcast poetry; then some post-appalachian sounds from the fiddle and the banjo with Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman; and for dessert, an island postcard from Inishturk

In this powerful episode of Konnected Minds Podcast, Derrick Abaitey sits down with Shalimar Abbas - the former spokesperson of The New Force political movement - for her FIRST ON-RECORD interview in Ghana since her arrest, detention, and deportation. Shalimar opens up about everything: growing up as the "different kid" in Belgium, winning her first beauty pageant, falling in love with Ghana, her time at GHONE TV, the viral New Force video that changed her life, the call from immigration, 7 days in the National Intelligence Bureau cells, being abandoned by the movement she fronted, her ECOWAS court victory, and her powerful comeback as a diplomatic affairs advisor working with governments across Africa. This is a story of betrayal, faith, resilience, and redemption - and a side of the New Force saga the public has never heard before.

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Episode 101 of The Built Environment Marketing Show is a solo milestone, a chance to reflect, celebrate and take stock of six years of conversations about marketing in one of the most complex, overlooked sectors in business.Ayo Abbas shares what 101 episodes, 20,000+ downloads and 70+ guests have taught her about the state of built environment marketing in 2026, and what separates the firms who are winning from those watching their pipelines dry up.She covers four defining themes:the real role of AI in your marketing toolkitwhy brand has finally overtaken portfolio as the key differentiatorthe industry's persistent failure to value marketing talentwhat the LinkedIn algorithm shift actually means for how you show up.This one's for anyone who's ever had to justify a marketing budget, fight for headcount, or convince a partner that the work doesn't just speak for itself.Resources DOWNLOAD - 101 practical ideas to get more from events checklistAbbas MarketingBarbour ABI - The Case for Marketing Investment in the Built EnvironmentPrevious episode linksMace with Danielle Regan and Dave Hendy Episode 23 Part 1 and Part IIRachel Bell and Rob Sargent, Stride Treglown- Episode 1 Rick Robinson - Episode 6Magnus Strom - Episode 25Tristram Carfrae - Arup Episode 47About the showThe Built Environment Marketing Show is a show that is unashamedly about marketing for architects and engineers, as well as bringing forward voices that we don't always get to hear.Ways you can support this show Donate to help cover the costs for making this show

Welcome to the Book Interview Series! This capsule of episodes is from the interviews I conducted while writing my book ⁠Mom, Unfiltered⁠. You'll hear from mothers, therapists, midwives, doulas, and more. Our guest today is Paris Abbas. Paris is a mother, doctor, and free theosophist. In this interview, she shares with us the differences between maternal care here in the US and in Russia where she grew up, how she sought out a makeshift village amidst the isolation of early motherhood, and so much more.Paris InstagramLeah Instagram

Abbas goes off about the Kevin Hart roast, the movie Michael, doing podcasts in LA, and the Funny AF Netflix series.  TOUR DATES Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Windsor, ON - May 30 Raleigh, NC - June 4 Austin, TX - June 5

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following US President Donald Trump's comment about the ceasefire with Iran being on "life support," Magid reports on possible Iranian willingness to give up on stockpiles of highly enriched uranium that are buried far underground and Trump's frustration when those terms weren't included in their latest proposal. The European Union approved a round of sanctions against violent Jewish settlers, and Magid names the settler organizations involved in establishing settlements and outposts and the individuals associated with them, which now won't have access to funds from Europe. A donation of $100 million from the United Arab Emirates will help set up a Gaza police force to maintain internal security in the Gaza Strip, reports Magid, although he notes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not fully on board with this latest Board of Peace plan. Yasser Abbas, the millionaire son of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, is up for a position on the powerful central committee of Fatah, and Magid discusses the possible scenarios that could take place during the upcoming conference. Magid briefly notes a slight kerfuffle between Israel's US ambassador Yechiel Leiter and several American Jewish organizations that are cosponsoring an event with the Spanish government that has been strongly critical of Israel. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’ after Tehran submitted ‘garbage’ proposal EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on violent Israeli settlers, Hamas leaders UAE sends Board of Peace $100 million for training of new Gaza police force — officials Abbas seen positioning son for Palestinian leadership, dismaying those seeking new blood Israeli envoy takes rare swipe at US Jewish groups for cosponsoring Spanish exhibit Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg in today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas fighters killed more than 1,100 Israelis and took more than 200 hostages, prompting an Israeli response that has in turn taken tens of thousands of lives and devastated the Gaza Strip. Why did this happen, and can anything be done to grant peace and justice to Israelis and Palestinians alike?In their new book Tomorrow Is Yesterday, veteran negotiators Robert Malley and Hussein Agha offer a personal and bracing perspective on how the hopes of the Oslo Peace Process became the horrors of the present. Drawing on their experience advising U.S. presidents (Clinton, Obama, and Biden) and the Palestinian leadership (Arafat and Abbas),  and their participation in secret talks over decades, Malley and Agha offer candid portraits of leading figures and an interpretation of the conflict that exposes the delusions of all sides. They stress that the two-state solution became a global goal only when it was no longer viable; that U.S. officials preferred technical schemes to a frank reckoning with the past; that Hamas's onslaught and Israel's war of destruction were not historical exceptions but historical reenactments; and that the gaps separating Israelis and Palestinians have less to do with territorial allocation than with history and emotions.Join Robert Malley to hear about the issues raised in the book and the latest political developments in the region. *NOTE: This podcast contains explicit language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Samer Sinijlawi about Palestinian politics. Sinijlawi outlines why he believes the recent Palestinian local elections were so significant and what the results reveal about public frustration with both Hamas and President Abbas. He outlines why reform is long overdue and must begin with a new democratic mandate. They also discuss Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, the need to rebuild Israeli-Palestinian trust. Samer Sinijlawi is a Palestinian political activist and the founding chairman of the Jerusalem Development Fund. Born in the Old City of Jerusalem, he became politically active during the First Intifada and later emerged as a leading voice calling for Palestinian reform, democracy, and renewed engagement between Palestinian and Israeli moderates.

Sponsored by Chargebee, subscription and revenue management → check out their startup offer: https://www.chargebee.com/startups - Samar Abbas, Founder of temporal.io https://www.linkedin.com/in/samar-abbas-381997/   - Samar Abbas, co-founder of Temporal.io, shares the journey of building an open-source platform that ensures durable execution of code, allowing developers to focus on business logic instead of handling failures and reliability. - Temporal.io originated from years of experience at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Uber, where Samar and his co-founder iterated on workflow and state management systems, eventually creating a new category called "durable execution." - The company's open-source approach led to rapid community adoption, with major companies like Snap using Temporal for mission-critical workloads, validating the product's value and scalability. - Temporal.io monetizes by offering a fully managed cloud service with a consumption-based pricing model, aligning customer costs with the value delivered. - The company has raised significant funding, including a $300M Series D led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sapphire Ventures, reaching a $5B valuation.

CAABU Director Chris Doyle sits down in London with Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, to get a pulse check on the mood in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf and the heartbreaking human stories behind the economic headlines following the US/Israel war against Iran.

What happens when two of South Asia's most loved actors speak about Urdu, not as a language of nostalgia, but as a living part of performance, memory, and identity?In this rare conversation from Jashn-e-Rekhta Dubai, Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas join Adeel Hashmi for a deeply honest discussion on Urdu, cinema, acting, and the changing sound of storytelling. They speak about the sanctity of words, the discipline of pronunciation, and why language can completely change the emotional weight of a scene.Imran Abbas shares how his command over Urdu became a strength across India and Pakistan, while Saba Qamar reflects on performance, vulnerability, and the beauty of leaving some emotions unfinished on screen. Together, they explore why many young actors are drifting away from linguistic depth, and what that means for films, dramas, and culture at large.The conversation also looks at how OTT platforms and newer writing styles have shifted dialogue from poetic expression to everyday realism. But is that evolution, or are we losing something precious?

Host Joe Weber and Abbas chat about being labeled a "car comedian", making stupid financial decisions with BMW's and dealing with car trolls that try to test him.Big thanks to Rula for sponsoring this episode. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/ttn #rulapod Follow us on IG: instagram.com/donutpodcastsinstagram.com/joegweberBuy some merch: donutmedia.com

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. With the lack of progress in the negotiations between the United States and Iran, US intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if US President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war, according to a Reuters report. Magid weighs in on any potential schism within the Trump administration as Iran's newest proposal appears to shelve the issue of a nuclear program -- the very reason the war was launched. Amid a growing diplomatic incident, Israel said Tuesday it had yet to receive evidence that a shipment of Russian grain had been “stolen” from occupied Ukrainian territory, while Kyiv said it was preparing sanctions against those involved in the transaction. Magid unravels this tangled issue, which played out live on social media. A list backed by the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah party won most races in the weekend’s Palestinian municipal elections, election officials said Sunday, in a vote that for the first time in nearly two decades included a city in the Gaza Strip run by Hamas, the terror group that violently ousted Fatah from Gaza in 2007. We hear why this vote was significant -- and why it was not. Last week, Wendy Sherman, who served as deputy secretary of state for much of former US president Joe Biden’s administration, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being responsible for the perpetration of a genocide in Gaza. Magid explains how this opinion, coming from a former Biden official, is being heard more as the Democratic Party looks ahead to the next election. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: US intel agencies examining how Iran would react if Trump declares victory in war Trump reportedly unhappy with Iran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz but shelve nuclear issue Israel says no proof Russian grain shipment ‘stolen,’ as Ukraine threatens sanctions Smotrich confirms Finance Ministry hasn’t transferred any tax revenues to PA for past year PA leader Abbas’s loyalists win local elections, including in Gaza’s Deir al‑Balah Biden’s deputy secretary of state: Netanyahu helped ‘create a genocide in Gaza’ Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbas Wahab is a standup comedian most known for his hilarious, accurate comedy reels that make fun of the car industry and various enthusiasts communities. Patreon questions include: What's the funniest car? Which car group has the worst sense of humor? Best road trip snack? The Subaru is no longer the most-ticketed car. Unreliable cars we want to own We went faster after getting stuck in 4th. How? How does Ferrari get away with it? The one race car we'd drive on the street. https://www.abbaswahab.com/live-shows https://www.instagram.com/abbaswahab_/ Recorded April 22, 2026 Show Notes Aura Frames Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TIRE. Promo Code TIRE   DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    Drive Podcast Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE   Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.   Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6AM GMT.   •⁠  ⁠Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk as Tehran envoy arrives in Moscow •⁠  ⁠Suspect in White House press dinner shooting wrote anti-Christian manifesto, Trump says •⁠  ⁠Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections •⁠  ⁠Lebanon says Israel strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since truce •⁠  ⁠Abbas loyalists win most races in municipal elections   Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com

Abbas goes off about seeing Ali Siddiq at the Atlanta airport, forgetting about 420, kids with screens, and Kevin Spacey movies. TOUR DATES San Diego, CA - April 22 Los Angeles, CA - April 23 San Francisco, CA - April 24 Columbus, OH - April 25 Victoria, BC - April 30 Surrey, BC - May 1 Vancouver, BC - May 2 Seattle, WA - May 3 Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Windsor, ON - May 30 Raleigh, NC - June 4 Austin, TX - June 5 Washington, D.C. - Sept 11/12

Det här är berättelsen om ett av Sveriges och 2000-talets mest framgångsrika coverband som fick egna vingar. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Kravallstaketen utanför hotellet håller på att brisera. Maniska fans trycker sig hårdare mot polisbarriären. Året är 2000 i staden Vina del Mar i Chile och årets musikfestival är precis runt hörnet. Man skulle nästan kunna tro att det är Michael Jackson som rullar in på uppfarten i en svart bil med tonade rutor. Istället hoppar fyra fjuniga tonåringar från Sverige ut och fansen blir som galna. De river staketen. En fönsterruta krossas.Säkerhetsvakterna tar ett stadigt grepp om artisterna Sara, Marie, Dhani och Amit och släpar dem mot hotellet medan journalister trycker fram mikrofoner från alla håll. Marie tappar sin sko i tumultet, men det finns ingen tid att plocka upp den. Det är först senare på kvällen som gruppen får veta var den tog vägen. Skon har fått ett helt eget inslag på nyheterna. Programledaren utbrister stolt att A*Teens äntligen är i stan.Gruppen har bara existerat i ett och ett halvt år. Fyra helt okända tonåringar från en dansskola i Stockholm skriver nu autografer, går på galor och flyger första klass till världens största festivaler. Det som startade som ett coverband är på väg att få egna vingar.Medverkande: Dhani Lennevald, Sara Lumholdt, Amit Paul, Marie Serneholt, Niklas Berg, Anders Johansson och Anna-Maria Granlund.Programmet gjordes av Robin Jonsson vintern 2026Producent och programledare Siri HillExekutiv producent Lars TruedssonSlutmix Fredrik NilssonP3 Musikdokumentär produceras av Tredje Statsmakten MediaLjudklippen i programmet kommer från TV4:s talangprogram Småstjärnorna (2000), TV4:s dokumentär A-Teens - Drömmen som blev verklighet (2000), SVT (2001, 2002, 2024, 2026), TV4 (2000, 2002) och CNN (2000).

Abbas goes off about comedians Learnmore Jonasi and Druski getting sued, how controversy makes careers, and doing tours at the New York auto show. TOUR DATES Halifax, NS - April 10/11 Atlanta, GA - April 16 San Diego, CA - April 22 Los Angeles, CA - April 23 San Francisco, CA - April 24 Columbus, OH - April 25 Victoria, BC - April 30 Surrey, BC - May 1 Vancouver, BC - May 2 Seattle, WA - May 3 Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Windsor, ON - May 30 Raleigh, NC - June 4 Austin, TX - June 5 Washington, D.C. - Sept 11/12

Abbas Kazimi, CEO of Boston-based Nimbus Therapeutics, on computation and culture for drug discovery.

We praise Allah for allowing us to experience and complete another Ramadan. And now that we've emerged from it, there's a question worth sitting with: what comes next?Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali mentions that the pious predecessors would spend six months after Ramadan asking Allah to accept their deeds — and the remaining months begging Him to let them witness another one. That's the rhythm. Gratitude, then longing. Never stagnation.But the Qur'an gives us something even more precise than that rhythm. It gives us a transition.In Surah al-Baqarah, the discussion of Ramadan begins at ayah 183 — *kutiba alaykum al-siyam* — and runs through to ayah 187. Then, immediately, in ayah 189, Allah says:**يَسْأَلُونَكَ عَنِ الْأَهِلَّةِ***They ask you about the crescent moons.*The companions asked Rasulullah ﷺ about the significance of the moon's phases — crescent to full, waning and returning. Allah answered that the moon exists so that humanity can track time. So we know when a month begins and when it ends. (I understand this topic is sensitive in Perth. We'll leave that there.)But then, immediately, Allah connects this to Hajj. “Qul hiya mawaqitu li al-nas wa al-hajj.” The crescents are time-markers for people — and for Hajj.The transition is beautiful. One act of worship ends. The next one begins. No gap. No off-season. The life of a believer is simply moving from one ibadah to the next. The same Lord we worshipped in Ramadan is the same Lord who governs every moment outside of it. Ramadan ending doesn't mean the haram becomes negotiable again, or the wajib becomes optional. We have a new aim now.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.-----Now, not everyone can perform Hajj. It's a mathematical impossibility. Two billion Muslims, roughly two million pilgrimage spots per year — the number has been reduced since COVID. Do the maths. It would take something like 700 years before every Muslim alive today gets a turn. That's why Hajj is the only pillar where Allah specifies man istata'a ilayhi sabila — for those who are able. Ability is a condition.But the mindset still applies. The transition from one ibadah to the next is for everyone.-----There are so many dimensions to Hajj worth unpacking. But I want to focus on one moment — a snapshot — from the stoning at the Jamarat.The backstory is Sayyidina Ibrahim عليه السلام. He was commanded by Allah, through a dream, to sacrifice his only son at that time, Isma'il. And when he told his son — and Allah recorded this exchange in the Qur'an — Isma'il responded with full submission: *ifʿal mā tu'mar* — do as you have been commanded. You will find me among the patient.But Isma'il set conditions. He said: don't do it in Makkah, because if I scream, my mother will hear and it will break her heart. And make sure the blade is sharp so it's quick.(Side note to the sons in the room: if your father knocks on your door and says he saw a dream about slaughtering you — dial 000. These days, the worst our fathers do is say, “Son, wake up for Fajr.” And even that's a struggle.)Father and son walked about five or six kilometres from Makkah to Mina. And at each of the three stations along the way, Iblis appeared. He whispered. He cast doubt. He said: *You've done enough. You built the Ka'bah. You migrated from Iraq to Jerusalem to Makkah. You've sacrificed so much already. Why this? Just say no.*At each station, Ibrahim took seven pebbles, threw them in the direction of Iblis — *Allahu Akbar* — and moved on.After the third station, Iblis left and never came back.Falamma aslama wa tallahu li al-jabin. When both of them submitted fully — the father resolute, the son's forehead on the stone — Allah called out. The test was fulfilled. A great sacrifice was sent in Isma'il's place.-----Thousands of years later, during the Hajj of the Prophet ﷺ — Hajjat al-Wada' — as he was riding his camel towards the Jamarat, he told Sayyidina Abdullah ibn Abbas: get me some pebbles.Ibn Abbas picked up pebbles about the size you could flick between your thumb and index finger. Our scholars later said: about the size of a chickpea.Rasulullah ﷺ took them and said: yes, get more of this size.And then he addressed the community. He said:**يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ، إِيَّاكُمْ وَالْغُلُوَّ فِي الدِّينِ***O people, beware of extremism in religion. For nations before you were destroyed because of extremism in religion.*Think about that. This is a moment about picking up a rock. A small, mundane, physical act. But Rasulullah ﷺ saw the teaching opportunity and seized it.Because it's easy to go overboard here. You're reliving what Ibrahim went through. You're stoning Iblis. A chickpea-sized pebble? That's not going to cut it. You want to find the nearest cricket club, practice your bowling, and make sure Iblis doesn't come back next year.But no. The Prophet ﷺ said: this is the size. Not too big — you're not hurling rocks. Not too small — you're not flicking grains of rice. Just right. The balance.-----So where do we draw the line on extremism?I was speaking to some of the high school students at Qaswa about the practices of our predecessors in Ramadan. Imam al-Shafi'i would complete two full readings of the Qur'an every day during Ramadan — one in the day, one at night. That's sixty khatam in one month.The students said: that's extreme, isn't it?I said: well, how do you define extreme?Let's pull out our phones. Check the screen time. How many hours on TikTok? How many on Instagram? People are clocking seven, eight, ten hours a day staring at a screen.Now imagine we could transport Imam al-Shafi'i into 2026. We tell him: Muslims today stare at a glowing rectangle for ten hours a day, getting no benefit, and it's actually harming them.He would say: that's extremely stupid, isn't it?So who defines what's extreme? Rasulullah ﷺ does. Because he is the most balanced of humanity. The mark of this Ummah, as Allah describes it in the Qur'an: ummatan wasata — a balanced nation.When three companions each decided to push further — one would pray all night and never sleep, one would fast every day and never break it, one would worship and never marry — the Prophet ﷺ said: I am the one with the most taqwa among you. Yet I pray and I sleep. I fast and I break my fast. I worship and I marry. This is my sunnah. Whoever turns away from my sunnah is not from me.Everything has a right. Your body has a right — good nutrition, good rest. Your family has a right. Allah has a right over you in worship. Giving every aspect its due — that's balance.-----Let me sketch a few dimensions of this balance.Balance in belief. Islam respects both revelation and reason. We believe because Allah told us to believe — in Him, in the angels, in the books, in the prophets, in the Last Day, in qadar. These are revelatory matters.But our tradition also respects the intellect. Look at how Ibrahim عليه السلام argued with his people in Surah al-An'am. He didn't just say: stop worshipping your idols because Allah says so. He engaged their logic. Idols you carved with your own hands — you made them, and now you bow to them? They don't speak, don't benefit you, don't harm you. Why?And then the stars. He observed the kawkab — a beautiful star — and said sarcastically: this is my lord? But when it set, he said: I don't love things that disappear. God can't be present at some times and absent at others. I need God every moment.Then the moon appeared, full and bright. He said: this is my lord? But when it set, he said: *if my Lord had not guided me, I would certainly be among those who are astray.*Notice the shift. In the first argument, Ibrahim used pure logic — God can't appear and disappear. But in the second, he acknowledged that arriving at the worship of Allah requires revelation. Intellect can deny what is not God. But to know who God is, you need guidance.Imam al-Ghazali captured this beautifully. He said: revelation is like the sun, and reason is like eyesight. Without the sun, there's nothing to see. But without eyesight, you can't appreciate the light. Both together — that's how you see.If you rely only on revelation, your faith works fine within a Muslim bubble. The moment it's challenged from outside, it crumbles. If you rely only on reason, you can conclude that God must exist — but you'll never arrive at which God, or how to worship Him. Both, hand in hand. Ummatan wasata.Balance in practice. There are people so focused on the physicality of worship — how to raise the hands, where to place them, how to stand — that they forget the deeper purpose. Prayer isn't calisthenics. When Allah says aqim al-salah li dhikri — establish prayer to remember Me — He's pointing to something beyond movement.Every act of worship in Islam is meant to produce beautiful character. The Prophet ﷺ said: I was only sent to perfect noble character. If the more religious we become, the harsher our behaviour gets — something is broken. The balance is off.Allah tells us that prayer prevents shamelessness and evil. Yet we see people who pray, and in the same breath they double-park on someone without a care. The same tongue that recites Qur'an goes on to slander. The same hands that move in salah take what doesn't belong to them.How? Because the spiritual dimension was missing. If you truly stood before Allah in prayer — before the Creator of the heavens and the earth and everything in between — there has to be an after-effect. If you get called to the CEO's office and told off, you'll behave well for at least a few days. Now multiply that. You stood before the Lord of all worlds. You spoke to Him. Surely the effect lingers.And just as it starts to fade — Dhuhr arrives. Then before it fades again — Asr. Then Maghrib. Then Isha. Then sleep, then Fajr. The cycle continues. This is why prayer stops you from evil. You keep checking in with Allah. You keep reporting back.But strip away the spiritual dimension, focus only on the mechanics, and it loses its purpose.On the other hand, there are people who say: my heart is good, I don't need to pray. As long as I'm kind, the rituals are for other people. But then — who are you actually worshipping? If you abandon what Allah prescribed and follow only your own moral compass, you're worshipping your own nafs.-----This is the lesson of the chickpea.One nation before us fell into extremism through legalism — everything became so complicated that they abandoned practice altogether. Another fell through spiritualism — everything was about love, no boundaries, no halal or haram, just accept and you're saved. The religion dissolved. Nothing was left.Islam sits in the middle. As Imam al-Ghazali said: khayru al-umur awsatuha — the best of affairs is the middle path.The Prophet ﷺ reminded us, standing at the Jamarat, pebbles in hand: don't fall into extremism. The size of a chickpea. Not too much. Not too little. Just right.May Allah protect us from extremism in religion. May He grant us the strength to live by the Sunnah — balanced in every dimension, following our Prophet ﷺ externally and internally. Thanks for reading Grounded! This post is public so feel free to share it. 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Abbas Qamar and Himanshi Babra come together live at Jashn-e-Rekhta for the much-loved Young Poets Mushaira, a stage known for introducing some of the most compelling new voices in Urdu poetry. This episode captures the emotion, freshness, and lyrical intensity of a new generation of shayars speaking directly to the heart. Abbas Qamar, widely regarded as one of the most striking young poets in India today, brings depth, longing, tenderness, and quiet fire to his kalaam. His poetry lingers with the pain of memory, the beauty of unspoken feelings, and the emotional honesty that makes a mehfil unforgettable. With Himanshi Babra sharing the stage, this live session becomes a moving celebration of young Urdu poetry, shayari, and the timeless magic of Jashn-e-Rekhta..Youtube Episode

This sermon is drawn from Matthew 27:11-66.

This week on Face the Nation, the consequences of the war in Iran are increasingly reverberating across the globe. The world's oil supply is under intensifying pressure as Iran threatens to blow up tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. strikes back at the heart of Iran's critical oil hub. President Trump is now asking U.S. allies to send warships to the region to help keep the Strait open as Tehran doubles down on its blockade. We get the latest from Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. Meanwhile, the pain from the oil supply shock is beginning to hit Americans at the gas pump. We ask President Trump's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett what the administration can do to lower energy prices. The top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee Senator Mark Warner and Texas Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw also join us. Plus, there were three violent attacks in the U.S. last week against the backdrop of global conflict.  How safe are we in the homeland? We get analysis from our panel of experts, including former counterterrorism official Samantha Vinograd, former CIA operative Jonny Gannon and energy policy expert Kevin Book. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abbas Hassan is a plastic surgery resident at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. A.M. Hassan and J.F. Waljee. Valuing Care Provided by Residents and Fellows — Toward Competency-Based Billing. N Engl J Med 2026;394:1041-1043.

Abbas goes off about getting stranded after a cancelled flight, going to a Korean spa, and working the NY Auto show. TOUR DATES Halifax, NS - April 10/11 Atlanta, GA - April 16 San Diego, CA - April 22 Los Angeles, CA - April 23 San Francisco, CA - April 24 Columbus, OH - April 25 Victoria, BC - April 30 Surrey, BC - May 1 Vancouver, BC - May 2 Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Windsor, ON - May 30 Raleigh, NC - June 4 Austin, TX - June 5 Washington, D.C. - Sept 11/12

Abbas goes off about Iran getting attacked and going off, the world's elites getting exposed, and realizing he's breathing wrong.  TOUR DATES Chicago, IL - March 6 Halifax, NS - April 10/11 Atlanta, GA - April 16 San Diego, CA - April 22 Los Angeles, CA - April 23 San Francisco, CA - April 24 Columbus, OH - April 25 Victoria, BC - April 30 Surrey, BC - May 1 Vancouver, BC - May 2 Washington, D.C. - May 15/16 Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Raleigh, NC - June 4

Hi friends! This week we are joined by the charming Ahmad Saber to talk about his new book Ramin Abbas Has MAJOR Questions coming out this week! We're talk about the complications with being queer and Muslim, Catholic and a fan of the Tony wining broadway show WICKED! And much more! Theme by Man with Roses Book description below: Ramin Abbas has spent his whole life obeying his parents, his Imam, and, of course, Allah—no questions asked. But when he starts crushing on the ridiculously handsome captain of the soccer team, so many things he'd always been so sure about are becoming questions: 1. Music is haram. But what if the Wicked soundtrack is the only thing keeping you sane because you're being forced to play on the soccer team? With Captain Handsome?! 2. A boy crush is double haram, and Ramin's parents will never accept it. But can he really be the only Muslim on Earth who feels this way? 3. Allah is merciful and makes no mistakes. Then isn't Ramin just the way Allah intended him to be? And so why should living your truth but losing everything—or living a lie and losing yourself—have to be a choice?!

Abbas goes off about shovelling driveways as a kid, the Just For Laughs comedy festival, kids love Ms. Rachel, and finishing up our Indie movie "Final Boost". TOUR DATES Chicago, IL - March 6 Halifax, NS - April 10/11 Atlanta, GA - April 16 San Diego, CA - April 22 Los Angeles, CA - April 23 San Francisco, CA - April 24 Columbus, OH - April 25 Victoria, BC - April 30 Surrey, BC - May 1 Vancouver, BC - May 2 Washington, D.C. - May 15/16 Boston, MA - May 22 Detroit, MI - May 28 Raleigh, NC - June 4

This week on Face the Nation, in a major blow to the president's economic agenda, the Supreme Court strikes down his use of an emergency law to impose tariffs on foreign goods. Despite the defeat, the president digs in, announcing a new 15% global tariff to replace the measures struck down by the Court, lashing out at the justices who struck it down. We'll get the latest from the U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.  And what's the impact on the global economy? We'll ask the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde. Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the Middle East, with a fresh tide of protests in Iran as the U.S. continues its military build up in the region, putting pressure on Tehran to agree on a nuclear deal. We'll get the latest from Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. And finally, a conversation with a bipartisan group of governors on how the president's trade and immigration policies are affecting their states' economies, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. US President Donald Trump met privately with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, and later said he had insisted to the Israeli leader that American negotiations with Iran continue. We unravel Trump's Truth Social statement and learn what Netanyahu released following the meeting. The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace is set for next week in DC. Who is confirmed to attend -- and who is still on the fence? Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas received a draft constitution last week that aims to transition the PA to a full-fledged state. Magid weighs in on whether or not it may be ratified and delves into Israel's security cabinet announcement on Sunday that details new areas under Israeli control in the West Bank. Finally, we turn to a curious AIPAC campaign that thwarted a candidate who perceives himself as "pro-Israel." Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that Iran talks go on, as PM stresses ‘security needs’ US aims to fundraise for Gaza reconstruction amid fog over Hamas disarmament Abbas receives draft constitution that aims to transition PA to full-fledged state AIPAC defends spending $2.3m to thwart ‘pro-Israel’ NJ congressional candidate Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: A member of the Revolutionary Guard flashes a victory sign while taking position as a man holds an Iranian flag under the Azadi, or freedom, monument tower during an annual rally marking 1979 Islamic Revolution at the Azadi square in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. In the wake of reports that suggested that planned nuclear talks set for the end of the week were unravelling, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "should be very worried." Magid describes the media storm and what may be in store on Friday in Oman -- if the talks do indeed take place. Last week, Magid was able to get his hands on a draft resolution laying out the powers of various bodies tasked with managing postwar Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative. We hear how it appears to limit the significance of a panel, including Turkey and Qatar, that had sparked worries in Israel. We also learn about the current activities of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, or NCAG, which is still sitting in Cairo. Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas said Monday that elections will be held on November 1 for the Palestinian National Council, the parliament of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Magid explains why this may not be the big deal it appears to be. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: US-Iran talks back on track after Trump warns Khamenei ‘should be very worried’ Board of Peace proposal appears to relegate Gaza panel with Turkey, Qatar to ‘advisory’ role Palestinian Authority’s Abbas calls first-ever direct PLO parliament elections Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves and Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank city of Ramallah, December 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, Pool)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://daredaniel.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CANON-FODDER_S01_E54.mp3 Where Is the Friend’s House? (1987; Dir.: Abbas Kiarostami) Canon Fodder Episode 54 The first film in Kiarostami’s so-called “Koker trilogy,” Where Is the Friend’s House? is a universally recognizable yet culturally and regionally specific slice-of-life with surprising moments of comedy and suspense. Abbas made what seems like a Canon-worthy no-brainer, but did this winner take it all, or did your hosts disagree the way old friends do? WHERE IS THE FRIEND’S HOUSE? FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound 2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #157 [tied] World premiere: Feb. 1987 (Fajr International Film Festival) IMDB synopsis: “Eight-year-old Ahmed has mistakenly taken his friend Mohammad’s notebook. He wants to return it, or else his friend will be expelled from school. The boy determinedly sets out to find Mohammad’s home in the neighbouring village.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Official trailer for Where Is the Friend’s House? The journey begins Views on parenting “Good work.” [final scene] NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE A Woman Under the Influence (1974; Dir.: John Cassavetes) IMDB synopsis: “Although wife and mother Mabel is loved by her husband Nick, her mental illness places a strain on the marriage.” Our review of A Woman Under the Influence comes out Tuesday, Feb. 17! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Pandora, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes. The post Where Is the Friend’s House – Canon Fodder Episode 54 appeared first on Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder Podcasts.