Podcasts about Pashto

Jason Olson and Jabra Ghneim join Greg once again as attacks from both Israel and Iran continue. Who is obviously in the right? Where does it go from here? What does the rest of the Middle East really think about this? Trump goes bold. Doubles down. Jason Olson holds his Ph.D. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University (2016). His first book, “America's Road to Jerusalem,” was released by Lexington Books in 2018. He researched the role of Christian Zionism in the development of a pro-Israel U.S. foreign policy. His second book, “The Burning Book,” won the 2022 Association for Mormon Letters award in creative nonfiction. In his doctoral studies, Jason held fellowships with The Schusterman Center for Israel Studies, Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Hertog Global Strategy Initiative at Columbia University, Israel Institute, American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, and the American Jewish Archives. In 2013, he served as teaching fellow for the Summer Institute for Israel Studies (Brandeis), where he educated an international group of scholars in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Jabra Ghneim is an educator, translator, and researcher with deep expertise in language services, refugee integration, and Middle Eastern affairs. A native Arabic and English speaker, he has led major translation and localization efforts for faith-based organizations and U.S. government clients, including curriculum design, interpretation, and training for Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, and other critical languages. For over three decades, he has served as the lead Arabic interpreter and translator for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, translating sacred texts, including the Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants, into Arabic. He holds a PhD in Educational Inquiry, Measurement, and Evaluation and an MSc in Economics from Brigham Young University, as well as a BA in Economics and Finance from Yarmouk University in Jordan. Jabra is passionate about cultural bridge-building, Jewish-Arab relations, and the power of language to connect people across divides. Website- www.cwicmedia.com

Hafizullah Saeedi is an independent researcher and a human rights defender. He holds a Master of Arts in Global Studies from Leipzig University, Germany. He obtained a double degree in International and Comparative Politics from American University of Central Asia and Bard College-NYC, for his undergraduate studies. Hafizullah has a background in human rights advocacy at the United Nations and European Union level. His area of research includes human rights, security and development studies, with a focus on minority issues, countering violent extremism, and humanitarian action. In the context of Afghanistan, he has written extensively on social movements, minorities and hate speech, as well as political participation of women and youth in national processes. He has previously worked with Minority Rights Group International, European Center for Minority Issues, and Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development. In addition to his mother tongue Persian/Dari, he speaks English, Pashto, Russian and German languages.

Tobias Matern in conversation with Sara Wahedi and Parasto HakimAFGHANISTAN – LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS The Taliban took power in Afghanistan in the summer of 2021. Their agenda: to re-establish the „era of darkness“ for Afghan women. Under the regime, women are not allowed to move freely, face harsh work restrictions and girls may offically attend schools only until 6th grade.But there is hope: Afghan millennials who are advovating for change, even from exile.Sara Wahedi, 30 years old, is an Afghan-Canadian tech-entrepeneur and human rights activists. She was was named one of „Time Magazine's Next Generation Leaders“ and was also on the Forbes Magazine entrepeneur list „30 under 30“. Ms. Wahedi developed the „Ehtesab“ app in Afghansitan which helps users to navigate through gunfire, roadblocks, explosions and other security risks. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Civaam, a civic-tech startup which develops technological solutions for crisis-affected regions. Born in Kabul in 1995, her family moved to Canada in 2005. In 2017, Ms. Wahedi returned to Kabul  and stayed until the Taliban takeover in August 2021. She holds a degree from Columbia University in New York City and attends Oxford University in London.  Her aim is to get “Afghan women and girls' voices out at the forefront of public conversations”. And she firmly believes that tech can bring change to people who are deprieved from their rights.Parasto Hakim, 27 years old, was born in Pakistan in a refugee center.  Her Family returned to Afghanistan when she was six months old. She grew up during the first Taliban regime (1996-2001).Ms. Hakim attended school and university in Kabul and worked in the Afghan government as policy advisor on education and for international organizations as communication coordinator.After the Taliban re-gained power in 2021, she started the Srak-NGO. Srak translates from Pashto as „first light in the morning“. The initiative focuses on empowering women and girls through education, skill-building programs, online education, and literacy opportunities.Ms Hakim´s  NGO operates 15 underground schools in Afghanistan and has benefited over 2000 individuals. She was forced to leave Afghanistan after receiving threats in 2023. She is a member of the „Vienna Process for a Democratic Afghanistan“ where opposition groups work on a plan for the the future of the country. In recognition of her efforts, Ms. Hakim was nominated for the Sakharov Prize in 2023.Tobias Matern, born in 1978, is head of international politics at the Süddeutsche Zeitung in Munich. He studied political science in Berlin and attended the American University School of Journalism in Washington D.C. on a Fulbright scholarship. Matern has been with SZ since 2004. He was a correspondent for South and Southeast Asia based in Delhi and Bangkok during the height of the war in Afghanistan. He has interviewed and portrayed comedians, ministers, presidents, writers and psychotherapists in South Asia. He curated an exhibition on Afghanistan for the ‘Fünf Kontinente' museum in Munich and published the book ‘Augenblick Afghanistan – Angst und Sehnsucht in einem versehrten Land'.

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چیرته چې لوی ذهنونه سره ملاقات کوي: د زده کړې لارې: د پښتنو ماشومانو لپاره تعلیم -- په پاکستان کې، په هرو دریو ماشومانو کې یو له ښوونځي څخه بهر دی، چې پښتانه ماشومان په ځانګړې توګه د پام وړ خنډونو سره مخ دي. ننګونې لکه بې وزلي، فساد، شخړې او د پوهنې په اړه دودیز نظرونه د لاسرسي پر وړاندې خنډونه جوړوي. د دې ستونزو سره سره، ځینې ټولنې دوام لري. د پښتو ژباړل شوي عضوي کیمیا درسي کتاب او د ډاکټر لینګر، ډاکټر ایمري براون او چانسلر می سره درې پوډکاسټ مرکې، له انګلیسي څخه پښتو ته ژباړل شوي. موږ موخه دا ده چې د دې ځوانانو ملاتړ وکړو چې د دوی د زده کړې لپاره مبارزه وکړي. --- Where Great Minds Meet: Paths to Learning: Education for Pashtun Children -- In Pakistan, one in three children is out of school, with Pashtun children facing particularly significant barriers. Challenges such as poverty, corruption, conflict, and traditional views on education create obstacles to access. Despite these difficulties, some communities persevere. Featuring a Pashto translated organic chemistry textbook and three podcast interviews with Dr. Langer, Dr. Emery Brown and Chancellor May, translated from English to Pashto. We aim to support these young adults in their fight for their education.

Kingdom Stories: Wheat and Weeds Matthew 13:24-30 For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. The Parable How Did We Get Here? What is Wrong? Why Are We Here? Where Are We Going?This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Genesis 1-2•. Tuesday - Genesis 3-4•. Wednesday - Genesis 5-6•. Thursday - Genesis 7-8•. Friday - Genesis 9-11Home Church Questions 1. Have someone read the parable in Matt. 13:24-30. According to Matt. 13:36-43, what is this parable about?2. The lessons we learn from this parable help explain the Christian worldview. What is a worldview? Why is it important we understand what a worldview is?3. The first question that informs our worldview is: “how did we get here?” How does the Christian worldview explain how we got here and what are some examples of other worldviews that would answer this question differently? What difference should this make in our lives?4. The second question that informs our worldview is: “what is wrong?” In the parable, the enemy sows weeds in the good field. According to the Christian worldview, what is wrong? What is an example of a way you are experiencing the "weeds" of this broken world?5. The third question that informs our worldview is: “why are we here?” The Christian worldview says there is still meaning and purpose even though we live in a fallen world. What is the meaning/purpose of life according to the Christian worldview? What difference should this make in our lives?6. What are some reasons God allows us to remain in a fallen world with pain and suffering and weeds? How might your answer help you respond to the “weeds” you are experiencing right now?7. The fourth question that informs our worldview is: “where are we going?” According to this parable and the Christian worldview, what happens in the end? How is this different from other worldviews? What difference should this make in our lives?8. Who can you talk with about these big questions in hopes of talking about the Gospel? Which of the four questions do you think you would be most likely to “lean into” as you are talking with someone? Why? Mission Highlight - Pray for the Unreached: The Pashtun in Pakistan The Pashtun population stands at 32.7 million, with Islam as the predominant religion and Northern Pashto as the primary language. Christians constitute less than 0.1% of the population. Both written and oral versions of the complete Bible are available, but no movements of the gospel have been reported. Approximately 654 workers are needed, at a ratio of 1 worker per 50,000 people. Focus prayer on sending families to share Jesus' love and forgiveness, scripture translations in Pashto dialects, and inspiring household leaders to embrace Jesus and disciple others, so that Pashtun families turn to Christ and foster faith-based movements within their clans.FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 10/13 20,813Giving For 10/20 35,240 YTD Budget 564,754 Giving 497,823 OVER/(UNDER) (66,931) Fellowship 101We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 10, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you're new to Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Operation Christmas Child• Operation Christmas Child season is in full swing. Your involvement in Operation Christmas Child is one of the easiest ways to place your finger prints, or the finger prints of your children, on the great things God is doing across the world. These shoe boxes are Gospel opportunities, and used by God in church planting, multi-generation discipleship, and changing lives of entire villages across the world. Would you consider how many boxes you and your family might be called to pack? Go to fellowshipconway.org/occ for more information and how to get involved.• If you are interested in volunteering at the Dallas Processing Center, email Paul Bradley at paul@fellowshipconway.org. The last day to sign up is November 10. Fellowship Kids Family HikeFellowship families plan to join us on Saturday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a picnic lunch and meet us on the playground at Woolly Hollow. We will head out for a fun hike and come back to enjoy a picnic lunch together. Men's Fellowship BreakfastMen, join us for a great breakfast and fellowship on Wednesday, November 14, at 6:00 a.m. here in the Fellowship atrium. No sign-up is needed. Come with your Bible ready to eat, fellowship with other men, and start your day off right through prayer and Biblical insight. Questions? Contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org. Feed the Need - Sunday, November 3, 10-2:00 p.m.Multiple ways to serve! First, we need 24 volunteers to serve the day of the event at the Walmart Neighborhood Market. Volunteers will sort, box, load, and help spread the word! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Second, you can go to one of the participating grocery stores, shop for items on the list, and drop them with the volunteers in the parking lot! Let's help this year's event be a great success! Prayer During ServiceWe love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.

Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farouq (one message foundation) come back on the Ansari podcast! For another insightful conversation about all things Quran, bible, politics & Islamic history! Sheikh Uthman ends all debate about Quranic preservation and dives into the history of it's Divine preservation. He tells beautiful stories of Imam Ahmed. And gives an insightful look into Afghani and Pashtun history. Also, UK vs. US Muslims? What's up with that?! The 2 western Muslim communities should be uniting and working together. So what are we missing and what's actually happening? And it wouldn't be Sheikh Uthman Farouq episode without mentioning the errors in the Bible. #muslim #podcast #history #dawah 00:00 The Pope, Korean Jesus, Buddha 07:00 Time Travel: Imam Ahmed 13:36 Sanaa Manuscripts 20:06 Did Uthman change the Quran? 34:10 Pashto & Afghanistan History 43:59 UK vs. US Muslims 54:27 Palestine & Epstein 1:03:45 the Bible 1:11:52 Will the west end up Muslim? 1:23:24 The Pashtun Mandelorian Way 1:29:30 How to get Wife to wear Niqab? 1:35:00 From Gang to Daee: Sheikh Uthman Reflections 1:37:27 Sheikh's dream of Prophet PBUH

Iranian Languages and Dialects, Part XI: BALUCHI ‎| BALOCHI Summary In this episode, we delved into the captivating world of the Balochi language, exploring its ‎phonology, grammar, and syntax. We examined how Balochi differentiates itself and connects ‎with other Iranian languages like Parthian and Middle Persian. We discussed its unique syntax ‎features, including its word order and how neighboring languages influence its vocabulary and ‎structure.‎ We also touched on the challenges posed by the lack of a standardized orthography and ‎highlighted the rich oral literature of Balochi, as well as the ongoing efforts to preserve and ‎promote the language. If you're curious about how Balochi interacts with languages such as ‎Persian, Pashto, and various Indian languages, this episode provides a thorough overview. ‎Remember, Orientalistics is ad-free and relies on your support—if you enjoyed this episode, ‎please like it and leave a comment to help spread the word. Thanks for listening!‎ Keywords ‎#BalochiLanguage; #IranianLanguages; #Linguistics; #LanguageDialects; #Phonology; #Grammar; ‎‎#Syntax; #LanguagePreservation; #CulturalHeritage; #MiddlePersian; #Pashto; #Persian; ‎‎#ArabicInfluence; #IndianLanguages; #LanguageEducation; #BalochiDialect; #LinguisticResearch; ‎‎#HistoricalLinguistics; #LanguageBorrowings; #BalochiLiterature; #LanguageDiversity‎ For those interested in listening to living dialects of Balochi, I've included a link to a video in the ‎podcast comments where you can hear them in action: Balochi Language or HERE

Iranian Languages and Dialects, Part IX: KURDISH Summary In this episode, I explored the rich tapestry of Kurdish languages and their historical evolution. I ‎delved into how Kurdish literary expression was once predominantly poetic, reflecting a broader ‎trend among Iranian languages, such as Pashto and various Iranian dialects. As we moved into the ‎‎20th century, a more diverse range of Kurdish literature began to emerge, with Kurmanji and ‎Sorani becoming the principal written dialects. Sorani, in particular, is notable for its official status ‎in Iraq.‎ I also examined the Zaza-Gorani languages, spoken by ethnic Kurds but not classified as Kurdish ‎in the linguistic sense. While some sources group Zaza-Gorani with Kurdish under the ‎‎"Northwestern" category, others place Kurdish separately in the "Kermanic" grouping. Despite ‎Gorani's distinctiveness from Northern and Central Kurdish, it shares vocabulary and ‎grammatical features with them, and was a significant literary language up until the 20th century.‎ Keywords ‎#KurdishLanguages; #ZazakiGorani; #Kurmanji; #Sorani; #IranianDialects; ‎‎#LanguageClassification; #KurdishLiterature; #Hawrami; #CentralKurdish; #ZazaGoraniDebate; ‎‎#Linguistics; #KurdishIdentity‎

Iranian Languages and Dialects, Part VII: Pashto ‎ Summary In this episode, we delve into Pashto, an Iranic language spoken across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and ‎parts of Iran. We explore its significance, dialectal variations, and its deep connection with ‎Pashtun identity. By examining the historical roots and the spread of the language, we uncover ‎how Pashto has shaped and been shaped by the cultural and social dynamics of the region. If you ‎haven't already, I highly recommend listening to my previous episodes on the classification of ‎Iranian languages, as they provide essential background for understanding the context of this ‎discussion. Keywords ‎#PashtoLanguage; #IranicLanguages; #Afghanistan; #Pakistan; #NorthWestFrontier; ‎‎#Baluchistan; #Linguistics; #PashtoDialects; #IranianLanguages; #LanguageHistory; ‎‎#PashtunIdentity; #Podcast; #LanguageAndCulture‎

Persian, Dari, Tajik: Language Evolution and Varieties The transition from the Sasanian Empire to the Islamic period marked a crucial shift in the Persian language. Following the Arab-Islamic conquest (632-651 CE), Persian evolved into Early New Persian (ENP), spanning from the 8th to the 12th centuries. This period, characterized by gradual linguistic transformation rather than abrupt change, saw Persian shift from Middle Persian (MP) to a form written in Arabic script. Despite these changes, the linguistic differences between 7th-century MP and 10th-century ENP were less pronounced compared to those between ENP and modern Persian. ENP is notable for its regional and religious varieties. Key types include Standard ENP, used by Muslim Iranians and written in Arabic script; Early Judaeo-Persian (EJP), written in Hebrew script by Persian-speaking Jews; Manichean NP, from northeastern Iran; Christian NP, mainly in Central Asia; and Zoroastrian NP, with texts in Middle Persian and Avestan scripts. Manuscripts from these periods vary in preservation and authenticity, with EJP texts providing particularly valuable insights. The Islamic conquest integrated Iran into the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates, yet Persian retained its cultural significance. The Samanid Dynasty (819-1005) and later dynasties like the Ghaznavids and Saljuqs played a key role in establishing Persian as a prominent literary and administrative language. By the late 11th century, Persian had become a major language of literature and scholarship, extending its influence across Central Asia and North India. In Afghanistan, Persian (Dari) and Pashto are the primary languages, with Dari serving as the most widely spoken language and Pashto holding official status. Afghanistan's linguistic landscape reflects its diverse history and geography, with various languages being promoted and preserved. Tajik Persian, or Tojik, is a variant of New Persian used in Central Asia, particularly in Tajikistan and parts of Uzbekistan. It features significant Russian and Uzbek influences and retains some archaic elements of Persian.

Iranian Languages and Dialects In this episode (originally based on my lecture series on Indo-European Linguistics at the FSU Jena), I present a concise study of modern Iranian dialects, examining their historical development, linguistic features, regional differences, and sociolinguistic roles. The aim is to present these topics clearly for students, language enthusiasts, migrants with language heritage, and anyone curious about languages. I begin by clarifying the complex distinction between "languages" and "dialects." While contemporary linguistics often finds this distinction clear, historical contexts make it more challenging. Historically, what we consider a "dialect" might be viewed as a "language" today. For instance, Swedish and Norwegian, though separate languages, are mutually intelligible due to their shared North Germanic roots. Conversely, Mandarin and Cantonese, despite being called dialects of Chinese, are mutually unintelligible and use different writing systems. The Iranian language family, part of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European family, includes diverse dialects spoken across the Iranian plateau and beyond. These languages are categorized into Old, Middle, and New Iranian stages. Persian, the only language documented across all three stages, evolved from Old Persian of the Achaemenid Empire to Middle Persian of the Sasanian era, and finally to New Persian influenced by the Arab conquest. Proto-Iranian, the precursor to these languages, originated from Proto-Indo-Iranian and is linked to Proto-Indo-European. Iranian languages have spread from Central Asia to Europe and beyond, with notable modern languages including Persian, Ossetic, Kurdish, Baluchi, and Pashto. This episode will explore various Iranian dialects, such as Lori, Baḵtiāri, and Baluchi, and discuss isoglosses—phonetic, grammatical, and lexical features that differentiate these dialects. Understanding these elements helps reveal the linguistic richness and sociolinguistic importance of modern Iranian dialects. Please feel free to send any comments or feedback to my email: grammaticafranca@gmail.com Thanks!

January 26, 2022 NGO visit to a refugee rest house near Batrovci, Serbia On the backroad there is no light, so I do not know, then, from where the shadows come, how they project against the rear windowpane of the van, vaguely humanoid, cutting a steady path like a family in flight across the Pannonian Plain, the Aegean Sea, the Rio Grande. The house, not a home, is not empty but neither can it be called full. When our van comes down the road, sticks its wheels in the mud, parks below the blown-out windows canvassed in tarp, I imagine it causes them some panic. But the men, they welcome us in. We ask them questions, we ask them if they'd like to ask us questions — they don't — we look at the sleeping bags and the etchings on the exposed stone and watch our breath come to life in the winter air. They come outside with us. We open the van, turn on the light, which is so cutting and clear in the dark that the scene now resembles a play on a theater stage. In the night this is the only sound and the only sight — bright light, English, Serbian, Pashto, Farsi, boxes thudding, here are jackets, here are boots, manana, tashakor, assailamu alaikom, best of luck to you, my friends. And so I am trying to decide if here — at the border, where paths parallel for millennia become perpendicular — the world is collapsing in on itself or, rather, bursting forth in a million new directions. This is where it happens. The logic of the world: it implodes, it explodes, it falls apart. Recorded by Zach Goodwin. Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world's first collection of the sounds of human migration.  For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration

lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with:Spojmie Nasiri, the principal attorney at the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri PC. She is an experienced immigration attorney with a passion for helping immigrants navigate the complex and often intimidating U.S. immigration system. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis in 1998 and her Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University, School of Law in 2003. Mrs. Nasiri is a member of the California State Bar and has been practicing immigration law for over 10 years.https://www.nasirilaw.com/    In addition to her legal practice, Mrs. Nasiri is actively involved in various immigrant rights organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and has volunteered her expertise to provide services to the immigrant community. She is a frequent speaker at immigration law conferences and seminars and has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.   Mrs. Nasiri has gained widespread recognition as a passionate legal advocate. Her dedication to her profession has been recognized by many organizations. In 2019, she was inducted into the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame for her unwavering commitment to immigration-related legal work in the community. In 2021 when she was also awarded the Minority Bar Coalition Unity Award by the AILA Northern California Chapter. Additionally, in 2021, Mrs. Nasiri was recognized by Congressman Eric Swalwell in the Congressional Record for her pro bono service to the Afghan community. In 2022 and 2023, Mrs. Nasiri was awarded AILA President's Commendations Award for her tremendous contribution to immigration law. Mrs. Nasiri is fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari. Her law office staff are fluent in Spanish. Alameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other members of the legal profession. The ACBA provides access to ongoing legal education; and promotes diversity and civil rights in the Alameda County legal community. Our mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession and to facilitate equal access to justice. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090  Special thanks to ACBA staff and members: (https://www.acbanet.org/)  Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

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Razak Khan's Minority Pasts: Locality, Emotions, and Belonging in Princely Rampur (Oxford UP, 2022) explores the diversity of the histories and identities of Muslims in Rampur-the last Muslim-ruled princely state in colonial United Provinces and a city that is pejoratively labelled as the center of "Muslim vote bank" politics in contemporary Uttar Pradesh. The book highlights the importance of locality and emotions in shaping Muslim identities, politics, and belonging in Rampur. The book shows that we need to move beyond such homogeneous categories of nation and region, in order to comprehend local dynamics that allow a better and closer understanding of the historical re-negotiations of politics and identities by Muslims in South Asia. This is the first comprehensive English-language monograph on the local history and politics of Rampur princely state, based on Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, and English archives and oral histories of Rampuris. The book provides insights into the various facets of the political, economic, religious, literary, socio-cultural, and affective history of Rampur and Rampuris in India and Pakistan. Anindita Ghosh is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her dissertation is about the histories of absorption of the eastern native states of South Asia into the nations and their socio- political afterlives in the post- colonial nations. Arighna Gupta is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His dissertation attempts to trace early-colonial genealogies of popular sovereignty located at the interstices of monarchical, religious, and colonial sovereignties in India and present-day Bangladesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Razak Khan's Minority Pasts: Locality, Emotions, and Belonging in Princely Rampur (Oxford UP, 2022) explores the diversity of the histories and identities of Muslims in Rampur-the last Muslim-ruled princely state in colonial United Provinces and a city that is pejoratively labelled as the center of "Muslim vote bank" politics in contemporary Uttar Pradesh. The book highlights the importance of locality and emotions in shaping Muslim identities, politics, and belonging in Rampur. The book shows that we need to move beyond such homogeneous categories of nation and region, in order to comprehend local dynamics that allow a better and closer understanding of the historical re-negotiations of politics and identities by Muslims in South Asia. This is the first comprehensive English-language monograph on the local history and politics of Rampur princely state, based on Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, and English archives and oral histories of Rampuris. The book provides insights into the various facets of the political, economic, religious, literary, socio-cultural, and affective history of Rampur and Rampuris in India and Pakistan. Anindita Ghosh is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her dissertation is about the histories of absorption of the eastern native states of South Asia into the nations and their socio- political afterlives in the post- colonial nations. Arighna Gupta is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His dissertation attempts to trace early-colonial genealogies of popular sovereignty located at the interstices of monarchical, religious, and colonial sovereignties in India and present-day Bangladesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Razak Khan's Minority Pasts: Locality, Emotions, and Belonging in Princely Rampur (Oxford UP, 2022) explores the diversity of the histories and identities of Muslims in Rampur-the last Muslim-ruled princely state in colonial United Provinces and a city that is pejoratively labelled as the center of "Muslim vote bank" politics in contemporary Uttar Pradesh. The book highlights the importance of locality and emotions in shaping Muslim identities, politics, and belonging in Rampur. The book shows that we need to move beyond such homogeneous categories of nation and region, in order to comprehend local dynamics that allow a better and closer understanding of the historical re-negotiations of politics and identities by Muslims in South Asia. This is the first comprehensive English-language monograph on the local history and politics of Rampur princely state, based on Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, and English archives and oral histories of Rampuris. The book provides insights into the various facets of the political, economic, religious, literary, socio-cultural, and affective history of Rampur and Rampuris in India and Pakistan. Anindita Ghosh is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her dissertation is about the histories of absorption of the eastern native states of South Asia into the nations and their socio- political afterlives in the post- colonial nations. Arighna Gupta is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His dissertation attempts to trace early-colonial genealogies of popular sovereignty located at the interstices of monarchical, religious, and colonial sovereignties in India and present-day Bangladesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Razak Khan's Minority Pasts: Locality, Emotions, and Belonging in Princely Rampur (Oxford UP, 2022) explores the diversity of the histories and identities of Muslims in Rampur-the last Muslim-ruled princely state in colonial United Provinces and a city that is pejoratively labelled as the center of "Muslim vote bank" politics in contemporary Uttar Pradesh. The book highlights the importance of locality and emotions in shaping Muslim identities, politics, and belonging in Rampur. The book shows that we need to move beyond such homogeneous categories of nation and region, in order to comprehend local dynamics that allow a better and closer understanding of the historical re-negotiations of politics and identities by Muslims in South Asia. This is the first comprehensive English-language monograph on the local history and politics of Rampur princely state, based on Persian, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, and English archives and oral histories of Rampuris. The book provides insights into the various facets of the political, economic, religious, literary, socio-cultural, and affective history of Rampur and Rampuris in India and Pakistan. Anindita Ghosh is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her dissertation is about the histories of absorption of the eastern native states of South Asia into the nations and their socio- political afterlives in the post- colonial nations. Arighna Gupta is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His dissertation attempts to trace early-colonial genealogies of popular sovereignty located at the interstices of monarchical, religious, and colonial sovereignties in India and present-day Bangladesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

GotTechED the Podcast Episode 154: 11 Edtech Tools and Websites to Try in 2024Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 154 called “11 Edtech Tools and Websites to Try in 2024”. In this episode, we'll provide you with our most recent mega-list of fun and new edtech tools to check out in 2024. This is another episode you don't want to miss, check it out!Segment 1: UpdatesUpdates12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3Follow along on our YouTube ChannelMarch 12th NJECC ConferenceSegment 2: 11 Edtech Tools to Try in 2024 LumioLumio is the digital learning tool for transforming lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences that engage students on their own devices. Quick DrawHelp teach it by adding your drawings to the world's largest doodling data set, shared publicly to help with machine learning research.Free riceFreerice is an educational trivia game that helps you get smarter while making a difference for people around the world. Every question you answer correctly raises 10 grains of rice for the World Food Programme (WFP) to support its work saving and changing lives around the world.Bean Bean BeanAnswer trivia questions correctly to donate beans to charity.Scribble diffusionTurn your sketch into a refined image using AI.The classroom chefA collection of math sitesPlay KnowordKnoword is the game-based learning platform that makes teaching easier and learning vocabulary almost too fun for words.EducaplayEducaplay is an online tool that lets teachers create free educational games. The site is free to use and eliminates the need for using different software programs.Eduaide.aiEduaide.Ai is an AI-driven platform that helps educators create lesson plans, teaching resources, and assessments.Wordwall.netWordwall.net allows teachers to create interactive games and printed materials for their students. Teachers simply enter the content they want and we automate the rest.Breshna.ioBreshna empowers users to create their own video games with no-code and at lightning speed. Breshna means lightning in the Pashto language, our founder's mother tongue.

At eighteen, Ian Fritz joined the Air Force out of necessity and was soon selected to become an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist in the war in Afghanistan. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listened to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. WHAT THE TALIBAN TOLD ME (Simon & Schuster; November 7, 2023) is the powerful memoir of his harrowing experiences coming of age in a war that is lost. Fritz's fluency in Dari and Pashto, the main languages of Afghanistan, is his greatest asset to the military, yet it becomes the greatest liability to his own commitment to the cause. His eavesdropping is critical to supporting Special Forces units on the ground, but there is no training to counter the emotional complexity that develops as you listen to people's most intimate conversations. In WHAT THE TALIBAN TOLD ME, Fritz grapples with pride for his service and despair that he is instrumental in destroying the voices that he hears. Looking back on his service in the Air Force, Fritz shares what he learned about the people of Afghanistan, the war, and himself. Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts! Episode Intro Music: “Prelude” by “Silence & Light” (www.silenceandlightmusic.com) Photo Credit: Hazard Ground

Use the timestamps below to guide you better as a leader or individual:- Leadership, mental health, and entrepreneurship with Jeff Kirkham. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1s- Jeff Kirkham jokes about being a "caveman with a big head and big hands" in a former life as an Army Special Forces member and serial entrepreneur.- Chris LoCurto thanks and appreciates the guest for their numerous accomplishments, including being in the Special Forces, owning a coffee company, and being a best-selling author.- Writing a post-apocalyptic novel and emergency preparedness. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=217s- Chris LoCurto and Speaker 2 discuss their respective projects, including the black autumn series, a novel that started as a conversation between the two.- Speaker 2 shares how the idea for the novel came about, including their experience in Afghanistan and their co-author's background in emergency preparedness.- Speaker 2 is working on a post-apocalyptic novel series with co-author Jason, with 10 books planned or filmed as a series.- Ready Man is Speaker 2's literature and emergency preparedness company, which has faced social media censorship due to its messages of self-reliance.- Survival skills and community in post-apocalyptic world. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=539s- Chris LoCurto and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of self-sufficiency and preparedness during COVID-19, highlighting their own experiences with homesteading and survival skills.- Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of community and family in times of crisis, citing history as evidence that larger groups are more resilient and better equipped to handle challenges.- The speaker highlights the potential for isolation to lead to psychosis and the benefits of living in a community for mental health, citing examples from history and the Black Autumn series.- Rewilding, community, and mental health. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=815s- Chris LoCurto and his wife have turned their farm into a community hub, connecting with like-minded individuals who share their values of living healthily and sustainably.- The community is built on a belief in a Supreme Being, with a focus on faith and spirituality, as seen in the second novel, "White Wasteland."- Speaker 2 discusses the concept of "rewilding" and how it involves using somatic experiences to help people regulate their nervous systems and cope with difficult emotions.- The rewilding program is led by men and women, and participants come from a variety of backgrounds, including those with trauma and CEOs seeking personal growth.- Trauma, healing, and hope through ancient texts and modern psychology. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1176s- Chris LoCurto's program offers hope and practical tools for those struggling with mental health issues.- Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of understanding psychological aspects of trauma, citing the Bible and other ancient texts as resources.- Overcoming past traumas and managing emotions. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1376s- Chris LoCurto shares his personal experience with overcoming trauma and how it has impacted his life and decision-making.- He encourages listeners to look into the topic and seek help if they have experienced similar trauma, as it is not a one-time fix but a process of healing and growth.- Speaker discusses how understanding the past and being curious about it can help elevate consciousness and move forward.- Speaker recounts a recent experience where they blew up at their kids and realized it was triggered by something from their past.- Speaker shares how they apologized to their kids and learned to be more curious about their own reactions and emotions.- Leadership, authenticity, and emotional intelligence. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=1741s- Chris LoCurto discusses the root causes of anxiety, revealing that internal focus and self-centeredness can lead to self-created barriers and emotional struggles.- He emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility and moving away from emotional thinking to gain quality perspective and leadership.- Speaker 2 shares a leadership lesson from Afghanistan: build trust and rapport with Afghans by being authentic and transparent, even when mistakes are made.- Speaker 2 recounts an incident where he apologized to Afghans for US mistakes, and their reaction showed the importance of authenticity in leadership.- Leadership in a military context. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=2066s- Chris LoCurto asks Speaker 2 about their experience leading indigenous Commandos in Afghanistan, and Speaker 2 shares how they adjusted their leadership style to connect with people they didn't fully understand.- Speaker 2 reflects on their experience as a missionary in Korea and how it helped them learn how to communicate with people who see the world differently.- Speaker 2 shares a story about building relationships with Afghan commandos during a briefing, demonstrating the importance of trust and integrity in leadership.- The speaker's adherence to moral and ethical standards, particularly in regards to respecting mosques, earns the respect of his fellow soldiers.- Leadership, communication, and ethics. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=2400s- Chris LoCurto and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of integrity and trust in leadership, with Speaker 2 sharing his realization that human beings have not changed much over time despite the passage of 1000 years.- Speaker 2 reflects on his own age and generation, joking about being a Gen X or Gen Y individual, and how his experiences and insights have translated into his leadership approach.- Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of authenticity and morals in personal and professional life, citing the benefits of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals.- Chris LoCurto agrees, highlighting the reciprocal nature of sharing knowledge and problem-solving within industries.- Chris LoCurto highlights the importance of high-quality communication in leadership, citing it as the most common issue he encounters.- Speaker 2 shares their experience in the military, where communication is prioritized as the key to cohesive units and accomplishing missions.- Communication struggles in war zones and overcoming them through language and cultural understanding.https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=2895s- Communication struggles in war zones include language barriers, overcoming them through clear and consistent messaging.- Jeff learned Dari and Pashto to communicate with Afghans and build relationships.- He carried an AK-47 and learned to be proficient with it, showing his willingness to do the same tasks as his team.- Nursing school, healthcare, and emergency preparedness. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=3215s- Chris LoCurto's wife encouraged him to go back to school and become a nurse, which he did despite initial reservations.- Chris found the experience of going back to school for nursing to be cathartic, especially in the healthcare field, and he appreciated the opportunity to learn for the sake of learning.- Sarah, a nursing school graduate, found a new passion in rewilding after struggling with nursing school exams.- She integrated her knowledge of physiology and psychology from nursing school into her rewilding retreats, helping others prepare for stressful situations.- Managing stress and pressure in high-demand jobs. https://otter.ai/u/YjjJjWhu2milNWmsfsVytiVdRn0?tab=summary&t=3546s- The speaker credits their supportive wife for helping them manage the demand and stress of their various roles, including being in the Special 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Ian Fritz is the author of What the Taliban Told Me, a nuanced look at what it was like to undertake intensive language training at The Defense Language Institute (DLI) in not one, but two languages (Dari and Pashto), serve as an "Airborne Cryptologic Linguist" (ACL) in the United States Air Force (USAF), and spy on the Taliban from low-flying gunships. During his two tours in Afghanistan, he eavesdropped on the Taliban for hundreds of hours, shared intelligence with various Special Forces units on the ground, and—according to official records—totaled 123 "insurgents EKIA" ("enemies killed in action"). But the more conversations he heard below, the more conflicted he became about his job, the war, the killing, and even his desire to continue living. His increasing linguistic fluency and cultural familiarity had humanized the enemy. It created a "moral injury" that Ian feared would never heal... In the interview, we talk about Ian's experience learning languages at DLI, his experience as an Airborne Cryptologic Linguist, what he would do differently if he started a new language from scratch, and his best tips for beginner and intermediate language learners.

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When Ian Fritz joined the Air Force at eighteen, he did so out of necessity. He hadn't been accepted into college thanks to an indifferent high school career. He'd too often slept through his classes as he worked long hours at a Chinese restaurant to help pay the bills for his trailer-dwelling family in Lake City, Florida. But the Air Force recognizes his potential and sends him to the elite Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, to learn Dari and Pashto, the main languages of Afghanistan. By 2011, Fritz was an airborne cryptologic linguist and one of only a tiny number of people in the world trained to do this job on low-flying gunships. He monitors communications on the ground and determines in real time which Afghans are Taliban and which are innocent civilians. This eavesdropping is critical to supporting Special Forces units on the ground, but there is no training to counter the emotional complexity that develops as you listen to people's most intimate conversations. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listens to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. What he hears teaches him about the people of Afghanistan-Taliban and otherwise-the war, and himself. Fritz's fluency is his greatest asset to the military, yet it becomes the greatest liability to his own commitment to the cause. Both proud of his service and in despair that he is instrumental in destroying the voices that he hears, What the Taliban Told Me is a brilliant, intimate coming-of-age memoir and a reckoning with our twenty years of war in Afghanistan.

When Ian Fritz joined the Air Force at eighteen, he did so out of necessity. He hadn't been accepted into college thanks to an indifferent high school career. He'd too often slept through his classes as he worked long hours at a Chinese restaurant to help pay the bills for his trailer-dwelling family in Lake City, Florida. But the Air Force recognized his potential and sent him to the elite Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, to learn Dari and Pashto, the main languages of Afghanistan. By 2011, Fritz was an airborne cryptologic linguist and one of only a tiny number of people in the world trained to do this job on low-flying gunships. He monitored communications on the ground and determined in real time which Afghans are Taliban and which are innocent civilians. This eavesdropping was critical to supporting Special Forces units on the ground, but there is no training to counter the emotional complexity that develops as you listen to people's most intimate conversations. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listened to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. What he heard taught him about the people of Afghanistan—Taliban and otherwise—the war, and himself. Fritz's fluency is his greatest asset to the military, yet it becomes the greatest liability to his own commitment to the cause. Both proud of his service and in despair that he is instrumental in destroying the voices that he hears, What the Taliban Told Me is a brilliant, intimate coming-of-age memoir and a reckoning with our twenty years of war in Afghanistan. https://www.ianlfritz.com/ What the Taliban Told Me - https://bit.ly/49pTYR9 What I Learned While Eavesdropping on the Taliban (Atlantic Article) - https://bit.ly/3u2O34p Support this podcast:   Thank you to our sponsor: Tobacco Free Adagio Health: https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   The Scuttlebutt is now on Wreaths Across America Radio. You listen in any time with this live link:  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio   To find out more information about the Veterans Breakfast Club and view our upcoming schedule of online and in-person events, visit our website at: http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3 #veterans #veteran #vet #militaryhistory #usarmy #army #vietnam #usnavy #navy #pilot #airforce #veteranowned #coastguard #aviators #militaryveterans #Iraq #vietnamveterans #veteransstories #veteranshistory #veteranshistoryproject #veteranstravel #veteranstrips #veteranshistoricaltours #veteransoralhistory #militaryretirees #armyretirees #navyretirees #warstories #airforce #vietnamwar #veteraninterview

When Ian Fritz joined the Air Force at eighteen, he did so out of necessity. He hadn't been accepted into college thanks to an indifferent high school career. He'd too often slept through his classes as he worked long hours at a Chinese restaurant to help pay the bills for his trailer-dwelling family in Lake City, Florida. But the Air Force recognizes his potential and sends him to the elite Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, to learn Dari and Pashto, the main languages of Afghanistan. By 2011, Fritz was an airborne cryptologic linguist and one of only a tiny number of people in the world trained to do this job on low-flying gunships. He monitors communications on the ground and determines in real time which Afghans are Taliban and which are innocent civilians. This eavesdropping is critical to supporting Special Forces units on the ground, but there is no training to counter the emotional complexity that develops as you listen to people's most intimate conversations. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listens to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. What he hears teaches him about the people of Afghanistan-Taliban and otherwise-the war, and himself. Fritz's fluency is his greatest asset to the military, yet it becomes the greatest liability to his own commitment to the cause. Both proud of his service and in despair that he is instrumental in destroying the voices that he hears, What the Taliban Told Me is a brilliant, intimate coming-of-age memoir and a reckoning with our twenty years of war in Afghanistan.

Ian Fritz is a former USAF Airborne Cryptologic Linguist that was a crew member on the AC-130 W. Ian's more than 3 years of language training enabled him to listen in on enemy radio transmissions and update the AC-130 crew and ground forces in real-time. Ian attended the Defense Language Institute (DLI) to learn how to fluently speak Dari and Pashto before supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command during two deployments to Afghanistan.Support the showhttps://www.patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://www.jcramergraphics.comhttps://www.ANGLICOshop.comBuy Ian's Bookhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/What-the-Taliban-Told-Me/Ian-Fritz/978166801069300:00:00 Intro | Joining the Air Force00:09:59 Air Force Basic Training00:13:44 Language Training00:25:43 Maintaining Language Proficiency00:32:27 AC-130 Gunship00:36:47 Cryptologic Linguist's on an AC-13000:40:24 Listening to the Enemy00:47:43 First Mission00:54:50 From Combat to Coffee | Aircrew Life00:58:25 Finding an Outlet01:14:14 Writing a Book Honestly01:21:45 Fall of Afghanistan

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With constant new developments in Israel and Gaza, we find out how BBC Monitoring is reporting and analysing news from the heart of the conflict. Joel Greenberg from the team in Jerusalem tells us about the war of words between Israeli and Palestinian media; Kian Sharifi analyses what's being said on Iranian state media and social media; and Alex Wright has been looking at online jihadist sources to see how they are exploiting the conflict. Feeling the heat in Brazil Parts of Brazil have just come through an intense heatwave and are braced for another – and it's not even the summer season yet. For BBC Brasil, Julia Braun has been to two contrasting neighbourhoods in Sao Paulo to see how differently the heat is experienced, according to where you live. Dars - the BBC's distance learning for children in Afghanistan As a result of the Taliban exclusion of girls aged over 11 from education in Afghanistan, BBC Afghan decided to bring the classroom to their homes. Dars - which means lessons - is a multi-platform series in Pashto and Dari, and a second season has just been launched. We find out more from producer Mariam Aman. The return from the brink of Kazakhstan's saiga antelope The rare saiga antelope of Kazakhstan has turned into a success story - and caused a headache for farmers. Twenty years ago, numbers were critically low, but a successful rehabilitation programme has led to a population of close to two and a half million. Now the animals are moving onto farmland in search of food, and farmers are complaining. Elbek Daniyarov of BBC Monitoring shares the story. (Photo: A map of the Gaza Strip under a magnifying glass. Credit: Pawel.Gaul/Getty Images)

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Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

Assalamualaikum, I hope you learn lots and enjoy this Quran Tafseer by Mufti Abullah Shah. New Episodes will be uploaded soon InshAllah. Would love if you could leave a positive review. Thank You and May Allah Grant us All Jannah. You can leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quran-tafseer-in-pashto-by-mufti-abdullah-shah/id1601898118 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thrivestudios/message

When an influx of Afghan refugees started arriving in Minnesota after the fall of Kabul two years ago, the humanitarian nonprofit Alight jumped in to help them build new lives here.“We partnered with the state of Minnesota in setting up homes,” said Sonia Anunciacion, Afghan program lead for Minneapolis-based Alight. “So anything you'd think would go into a home, is what we put in there: culturally and religious specific items like prayer rugs, books in Dari and Pashto, Qurans, foods to make an Afghan meal.”But those items alone can't make a home.“As we were meeting this community, we heard a lot about isolation, depression,” Anunciacion recalled. “They're disconnected from the community now that they're spread across the Twin Cities. And there are so many barriers for them to have that sense of community again.”So Alight talked with some of the refugee women and made a discovery.“They told us they love to sew,” Anunciacion said. “And so we thought, what a great way to get the women together. We'll provide a safe space for them to just be free to get to know one another.”A lifeline of thread, wrapped around a spool or wound around a bobbin.And so that happened this summer, at Westwood Community Church in Bloomington, Minn. About 30 women gathered there on Wednesday nights, had dinner, got on-site child care, spent some time with a needle and their own sewing machine to take home, courtesy of Building Blocks of Islam, a charity based in Columbia Heights, Minn.Roqia Joya, a fellow refugee, was one of the guides for the group. She said clothing is a cultural touchstone for Afghan families — and isn't readily replicated, even elsewhere in the Islamic world, like Turkey and Iran. International shipping also can be prohibitively expensive, particularly from Afghanistan. “We do have over there, back in our country, this culture that people are sewing, especially in wedding parties or cultural parties,” she said through an interpreter.It's also a simple matter of practicality: Many Afghan refugees were suddenly uprooted, escaping with little more, literally, than the clothes on their backs. They left behind the support of their families, their jobs, their homes. Sewing lets them repair and tailor their clothes, readily and inexpensively.Laila Joya, who worked for an American cultural exchange program, said tailors and seamstresses back in Afghanistan readily shared their skills.“They had courses, and girls went there and learned how to sew, and then they sewed clothes for themselves and their families,” she said. “In Afghanistan, it was one of my favorite things that I learned.”And she kept at it after she and her husband fled to the U.S. two years ago, when she was pregnant with their first child.“Most of the time I go to the stores, and I buy some clothes and ... I don't like the way they are sewn, or it does not fit,” she said. “So it was my wish that I have something that I could sew for myself and it would fit and I would be comfortable with that.”She also likes making clothes for her daughter — and even brought her along as she joined other Afghan women at the sewing circle.Organizers of the group say they've seen it make a difference.“I think sewing is really therapeutic,” said Alight's Sonia Anunciacion. “Just looking back to when I first met these women — they were very pale. There [were] hardly any smiles, which is understandable. Now they are full of laughs. They gather together outside of our program as well. I just went to two engagement parties a couple weeks ago, and these women know each other through our programming. So it's made quite a difference in their lives.”Another group of 30 Afghan women started a new sewing circle in recent days. Alight is taking donations to help keep the program going. You can find out how to give at wearealight.org.

Dima Syrotkin is the visionary force behind Pandatron.ai  Dima's mission is to enhance the self-awareness and maturity of everyone, and his business Pandatron.ai helps accomplish that by making coaching more accessible by AI. He lives his life between San Francisco USA & Helsinki Finland and runs a fascinating podcast called Moonshots.   In today's episode Dimas Syrotkin shares:   How transformation programs fail because of mindset, behaviour, and culture Why do large organizations find problems in trying to coach thousands of people, and how can AI help with this? How AI can identify patterns of what people are struggling with (anonymously) and give practical insights can be gleaned from the data That there is typically an 80% adoption rate within organizations so far. His journey of raising VC funds and his Pashto profitability this year. How ‘Delegation' has been the key to growing his start-up and attracting high-caliber team members.  Life-Changing Questions: “Who are you?” This helps you uncover what is important for you and helps you become more self-aware and mature.  This led Dima to create a scalable business to positively impact more people. “If you were the boss, what would you do?”  This can be very powerful and helps people think of things more constructively and helps them identify actions they can take. How AI may impact humans going forwards: In the next 5-10 years, executive coaching for coaches should not go away because AI is not quite comparable yet, and there is a relationship between people. Beyond ten years, AI coaches / human coaches may be indistinguishable; and society is changed massively since sales, customer service, lawyers, etc can also be replaced by AI. Coaches can leverage this tool to help get more data and information for their executive clients.    Resources mentioned in this showhttps://pandatron.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimasyrotkin/   If you would like more insights on profit maximization for your business, visit www.ProfitHive.com.au

What's the best way to work with community organizations to recruit and retain workers from underserved communities to benefit your industry?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Jennifer Poff, Executive Director from North State Building Industry Association Foundation. Jennifer introduces the Foundation, talks about her journey to becoming ED, and then talks about how the Foundation is thriving and serving the Sacramento area. Jennifer discusses:How the Foundation is looking to change the makeup of the residential construction industry in the Sacramento area, which is still predominantly white and male.How the Foundation works with over 100 community organizations to recruit and nurture underserved communities; it really does take a village to help people achieve their dream jobs.How the Foundation has staff who speak languages like Farsi and Pashto to better serve immigrants from around the world.How Project My Own Bed gives kids their own bed AND gives their students experience and a connection to the community.How the Foundation has an annual poker tournament to raise funds for the Foundation's work.References:North State Building Industry FoundationProject My Own Bed

Nuala McGovern talks to Costanza Hermanin from the European University Institute in Florence and Sarah De Lange from the University of Amsterdam about the success of this new breed of female leader. In Afghanistan, the new school year has started. But for the second year running, a Taliban ban is keeping teenage girls out of school. The BBC World Service has launched a brand-new education series for children in the country aged 11-16 who are deprived from school, including girls whose secondary education has been stopped by the ruling Taliban. It's called Dars, which means 'lesson' in Dari and Pashto, the two national languages in Afghanistan. It is the first multi-platform educational programme for Afghan youth. We hear from one of the presenters of the programme Shazia Haya and one of its producers, Mariam Amam. Are you afraid of the big, bad wolf? Where does this fear come from? Author Erica Berry was determined to find out after researching wild wolves in her home state of Oregon. In her book ‘Wolfish' she searches through folklore and literature to see how wolves have become the symbol of predatory men and how that has shaped our fear. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Bob Nettles