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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comLet me quickly flag three things: * There is a short note at the end of this piece on the subject of bitcoin treasury companies, which I know is of interest to some of you. * We now have a video version of last week's thought piece about the housing market. * I am in Palm Springs, California, all next week. If any readers from that neck of the woods fancy meeting up, I'll be performing at the Punching Up Comedy Night with Adam Carolla, Thai Rivera and Lou Perez, and also doing various panels at Freedom Fest on gold and bitcoin. You should be able to find me via this QR code. Or send me an email or message.Right, gold … today we ask: Should you invest in gold collectibles?The gold at the Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia, is one of the most stunning collections you will ever see – diadems, helmets and crowns, rings, necklaces and bracelets, beads and breastplates, even fishhooks and penis covers. The smiths of ancient South and Central America were quite brilliant artisans. The Spaniards who saw their work said Aztec goldsmiths were more skilled than their European counterparts.In Mexico, the conquistadors found life-size figures of men and women, great jars and pitchers, half pottery-half gold vases sculpted in relief with birds, animals and insects, and more. In Peru and Ecuador, the conquistadors found miniature gardens made of gold – earth of gold granules, gold cornstalks, and gold figures of men and llamas.Unfortunately, what sits in the Museo del Oro is just a fraction of what was made. The Spaniards valued bullion on weight alone, ascribing no value to art, beauty or workmanship. Most got melted down before being sent home. What they sent to their king intact got melted down once back in Europe. “What was being destroyed was more perfect than anything they enjoyed and possessed,” said a young priest travelling with the conquistador Francisco Pizarro.The conquistadors were by no means alone in this. It has happened repeatedly through history. Though gold may last, art made from gold rarely does. People always seem to melt it down. That should mean ancient gold workings should command an even higher premium for their antiquity, because they have survived the meltdown risk. But for some reason, it doesn't seem to work like that.You can't destroy gold, as I'm sure you know. It lasts forever and never loses its shine. It was present in the dust that formed the solar system, and sits in the Earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago.That means that little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the Earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. Who knows? It might once have adorned a pharaoh or sat in a conquistador's treasure chest. Gold may be antique, but it's very rare that you get vast premiums for its antique value.Buying gold or silver? The dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. Find out more here.The gold coinage that never wasIf you buy a gold sovereign minted recently, you would typically pay £600 to £630. For a Victorian sovereign minted 150 years ago or more – which has the same gold content – you would pay £660 to £680. So, for all that history and antique value, you pay just 10%. Sovereigns are not uncommon. A billion are thought to have been struck. So you get little rarity value. But even so, you'd think you would get more of a premium.The main exception is the 1937 sovereign struck for Edward VIII. Since he abdicated a few weeks before the coins were struck, they were never circulated. They are often called the “coinage that never was”, and only a few were ever minted. One sold in 2020 for £1 million. That's quite the premium. But this is rare.About ten years ago, I picked up a Justinian solidus, minted in 600AD – the solidus was the dominant coin of the Mediterranean after the Roman aureus. I got it for a 20% premium to the spot value of the metal. And I bought it from a shop in W1, so I was paying the Mayfair premium too.An ingot recovered from the SS Central America, which famously sank off the Carolina coast in 1857 carrying Californian gold to New York (and triggered a financial panic because so much bullion was lost), recently went up for auction. It weighed 649 ounces, but it was only 21-carat gold (.875 purity). If melted down, you would have 568 ounces of pure gold, which, at today's price of $3,300 per ounce, would have a spot value of $1.9 million. It sold for $2.1 million, including the buyer's premium – little more than the spot value, in other words.Antique gold very rarely catches the huge premium you might think it deserves. Beware graded coinsUnscrupulous coin dealers will often try to flog you graded coins. If a dealer tells you that some recent sovereign, for example, is extremely rare, that it was one of the last coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II, or some such, and that it has been graded and has a special certificate and blah blah... and it therefore carries a huge premium, they are trying to pull a sly one.The reality is that the extra premium paid is almost impossible to claw back when you come to sell. In almost all cases, they are trying to rip you off. Don't pay a premium for graded coins.A dealer might buy a large stock of coins from the Royal Mint. Coins are often of a slightly different quality. Dealers then send them off and pay a small fee to get them graded according to their “Mint State”. The scale ranges from MS-60 to MS-70, with MS-70 being a perfect, flawless coin. They then charge a large premium for coins with high grades, even though they barely paid any premium when they bought the coins.The margins when dealing in gold are on the slim side – sometimes just a few percent. But if they get an additional premium for the rarity, that margin can rise to 100%. No wonder there are so many unscrupulous salesman trying to flog graded coins.Fractional coins – quarter or half sovereigns, for example – or older coins do trade at a higher (though not enormous) premium. These can trade for 15 - 20% above the spot value of the gold content. But you are likely to get that back when you sell.You are not buying gold to try and be clever and hope that your coin gets some kind of rarity value. In most cases, that will not happen. There are clever people who know this market better than you already playing this game. Don't get involved is my advice. Your priority is to get as much gold for your money as possible. You are buying gold to preserve purchasing power, not to lose it.This article was first published in MoneyWeek's magazine. Some developments in the bitcoin treasury company story - a new kid on the block

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comLet me quickly flag three things: * There is a short note at the end of this piece on the subject of bitcoin treasury companies, which I know is of interest to some of you. * We now have a video version of last week's thought piece about the housing market. * I am in Palm Springs, California, all next week. If any readers from that neck of the woods fancy meeting up, I'll be performing at the Punching Up Comedy Night with Adam Carolla, Thai Rivera and Lou Perez, and also doing various panels at Freedom Fest on gold and bitcoin. You should be able to find me via this QR code. Or send me an email or message.Right, gold … today we ask: Should you invest in gold collectibles?The gold at the Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia, is one of the most stunning collections you will ever see – diadems, helmets and crowns, rings, necklaces and bracelets, beads and breastplates, even fishhooks and penis covers. The smiths of ancient South and Central America were quite brilliant artisans. The Spaniards who saw their work said Aztec goldsmiths were more skilled than their European counterparts.In Mexico, the conquistadors found life-size figures of men and women, great jars and pitchers, half pottery-half gold vases sculpted in relief with birds, animals and insects, and more. In Peru and Ecuador, the conquistadors found miniature gardens made of gold – earth of gold granules, gold cornstalks, and gold figures of men and llamas.Unfortunately, what sits in the Museo del Oro is just a fraction of what was made. The Spaniards valued bullion on weight alone, ascribing no value to art, beauty or workmanship. Most got melted down before being sent home. What they sent to their king intact got melted down once back in Europe. “What was being destroyed was more perfect than anything they enjoyed and possessed,” said a young priest travelling with the conquistador Francisco Pizarro.The conquistadors were by no means alone in this. It has happened repeatedly through history. Though gold may last, art made from gold rarely does. People always seem to melt it down. That should mean ancient gold workings should command an even higher premium for their antiquity, because they have survived the meltdown risk. But for some reason, it doesn't seem to work like that.You can't destroy gold, as I'm sure you know. It lasts forever and never loses its shine. It was present in the dust that formed the solar system, and sits in the Earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago.That means that little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the Earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. Who knows? It might once have adorned a pharaoh or sat in a conquistador's treasure chest. Gold may be antique, but it's very rare that you get vast premiums for its antique value.Buying gold or silver? The dealer I use and recommend is the Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. Find out more here.The gold coinage that never wasIf you buy a gold sovereign minted recently, you would typically pay £600 to £630. For a Victorian sovereign minted 150 years ago or more – which has the same gold content – you would pay £660 to £680. So, for all that history and antique value, you pay just 10%. Sovereigns are not uncommon. A billion are thought to have been struck. So you get little rarity value. But even so, you'd think you would get more of a premium.The main exception is the 1937 sovereign struck for Edward VIII. Since he abdicated a few weeks before the coins were struck, they were never circulated. They are often called the “coinage that never was”, and only a few were ever minted. One sold in 2020 for £1 million. That's quite the premium. But this is rare.About ten years ago, I picked up a Justinian solidus, minted in 600AD – the solidus was the dominant coin of the Mediterranean after the Roman aureus. I got it for a 20% premium to the spot value of the metal. And I bought it from a shop in W1, so I was paying the Mayfair premium too.An ingot recovered from the SS Central America, which famously sank off the Carolina coast in 1857 carrying Californian gold to New York (and triggered a financial panic because so much bullion was lost), recently went up for auction. It weighed 649 ounces, but it was only 21-carat gold (.875 purity). If melted down, you would have 568 ounces of pure gold, which, at today's price of $3,300 per ounce, would have a spot value of $1.9 million. It sold for $2.1 million, including the buyer's premium – little more than the spot value, in other words.Antique gold very rarely catches the huge premium you might think it deserves. Beware graded coinsUnscrupulous coin dealers will often try to flog you graded coins. If a dealer tells you that some recent sovereign, for example, is extremely rare, that it was one of the last coins minted under Queen Elizabeth II, or some such, and that it has been graded and has a special certificate and blah blah... and it therefore carries a huge premium, they are trying to pull a sly one.The reality is that the extra premium paid is almost impossible to claw back when you come to sell. In almost all cases, they are trying to rip you off. Don't pay a premium for graded coins.A dealer might buy a large stock of coins from the Royal Mint. Coins are often of a slightly different quality. Dealers then send them off and pay a small fee to get them graded according to their “Mint State”. The scale ranges from MS-60 to MS-70, with MS-70 being a perfect, flawless coin. They then charge a large premium for coins with high grades, even though they barely paid any premium when they bought the coins.The margins when dealing in gold are on the slim side – sometimes just a few percent. But if they get an additional premium for the rarity, that margin can rise to 100%. No wonder there are so many unscrupulous salesman trying to flog graded coins.Fractional coins – quarter or half sovereigns, for example – or older coins do trade at a higher (though not enormous) premium. These can trade for 15 - 20% above the spot value of the gold content. But you are likely to get that back when you sell.You are not buying gold to try and be clever and hope that your coin gets some kind of rarity value. In most cases, that will not happen. There are clever people who know this market better than you already playing this game. Don't get involved is my advice. Your priority is to get as much gold for your money as possible. You are buying gold to preserve purchasing power, not to lose it.This article was first published in MoneyWeek's magazine. Some developments in the bitcoin treasury company story - a new kid on the block

This week, I'm inviting you behind the curtain for a very real, very personal episode.As we officially wrap our 16th season at the studio, I'm sharing the 16 most powerful lessons I've learned from running a brick-and-mortar business—from the early hustle days to the now. The mistakes, the mindset shifts, the marketing wins, and the moments that changed everything.Inside this episode: ✨ Why hiring before you're ready might be the smartest move you make ✨ The onboarding experience your clients are craving (and how to create it) ✨ What happens when you stop trying to do it all yourself ✨ How to build trust in a world that's short on it ✨ And why your success line might not be what you thought it wasIf you're a studio owner who's ever felt the highs and lows of this business, this one's for you. Whether you're on year 1 or year 21, I hope you walk away feeling seen, inspired, and fired up for what's next.

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stuart Turley interviews Wasif Latif, president of Sarmaya Partners, to discuss the global impact of President Trump's tariffs, the return to tangible assets like commodities, and the challenges and opportunities in reindustrializing the U.S. economy. They explore historical parallels to the 1970s, the role of energy, gold, and copper in today's markets, and why long-term investing in tangible assets is critical amid rising inflation and supply chain shifts. Wasif also shares insights on navigating today's volatile markets and where future growth lies.Thank you, Wasif, for your time and leadership in the investment markets. I had an absolute blast. - StuCheck out Sarmaya Partners' website here: https://sarmayapartners.com/Please follow Wasif on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasiflatif/ Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro01:18 - Decades of Deindustrialization and Tariff Challenges02:14 - Historical Lessons from the 1970s Inflation05:32 - Reindustrialization: America's Shipbuilding Challenge06:26 - The Return to Tangibles and Commodities Supercycle08:35 - Energy, Gold, and Reindustrialization Themes10:00 - Coal and Global Role and Energy Usage Trends12:00 - Strengthening the U.S. Balance Sheet with Tangibles14:29 - Bitcoin and Role in the Financial Mix16:20 - Stock Market Volatility and Investment Strategies20:19 - Supply Chain Shifts and Trade War Implications23:38 - EU Military Retooling and India and Energy Growth24:59 - Long-Term Oil Demand and Commodity Markets Outlook26:48 - Market Patience vs. Panic: Investment Mindsets28:04 - Where to Find Wasif Latif and Samaria ETF Information28:34 - Closing Remarks and AppreciationFor the full article, check out https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/

In Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy, Stuart Turley welcomes Wasif Latif, Co-Founder & CIO of Sarmaya Partners, for their third discussion on energy and finance. They explore the growing demand for natural gas driven by AI, the undervaluation of traditional energy sectors, and the role of commodities in investment portfolios. Wasif shares insights on Sarmaya's thematic ETF (LENS), which focuses on energy, gold, uranium, and industrials. They also discuss geopolitical energy shifts, rising energy consumption, and the financial market's delayed recognition of these trends. The conversation highlights how undervalued assets present long-term investment opportunities.Thank you, Wasif, for stopping by the podcast! Please connect with Wasif on his LinkedIn HERE:https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasiflatif/Also, check out https://sarmayapartners.com/Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:20 - The Trump Effect & Energy Investment Landscape02:43 - AI's Growing Demand for Natural Gas03:42 - What Makes Sarmaya Partners Different?07:35 - The Case for Commodities & Energy Investing08:49 - Global Energy Consumption is Still Rising10:43 - Bill Gates & BlackRock's Shift on Natural Gas13:10 - LNG's Potential for Global Energy Security14:50 - The Future of Energy Markets & Infrastructure17:24 - Turley's Law: More Renewables = More Fossil Fuels20:07 - Sarmaya's Thematic ETF (LENS)22:26 - Key Investments: Uranium, Copper & Industrial Growth23:36 - The Energy-Driven Commodity Supercycle25:32 - The Market's Mispricing of Energy Assets27:44 - Closing Thoughts & How to ConnectFor the full transcript, check out the Energy News Beat Substack https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/

Interview recorded - 11th of February, 2025On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming on Wasif Watif. Wasif is the President & CIO of Sarmaya Partners. During our conversation we touched on his current outlook on the markets, decades long commodity super cycle, whether it is similar to dot com period, the importance of energy, his investing approach and more. I hope you enjoy! 0:00 - Introduction1:43 - Current outlook for markets?7:14 - Decade long trend?10:01 - US phenomenon?14:39 - Post dot com bubble?19:04 - Catalyst for Commodity Super cycle25:54 - The importance of energy33:11 - Investment framework?37:04 - Red flags when investing?38:04 - One message to takeaway?Wasif has over 25 years of investment experience, managing equity, global multi-asset and multi- manager portfolios in mutual funds and ETFs, wealth management and institutional portfolios. Built and launched ETFs, mutual funds and managed account platforms.Wasif Latif -Website - https://sarmayapartners.com/ETF - https://sarmayaetf.com/X - https://x.com/sarmayakar24?s=21&t=vCJTBKSb-nIJ8eFKe0YAxgWTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas

In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley and Wasif Latif from Sarmaya Partners to discuss the current state of gold, commodities, and global financial markets. Wasif emphasizes gold's resurgence as a safe haven amidst rising inflation, geopolitical risks, and fiscal uncertainties. He touches on themes like central bank gold purchases, inflation trends, and the commodity supercycle, linking them to broader economic cycles and the increasing importance of tangible assets. The discussion also highlights the strategic role of gold and other commodities in navigating market cycles, drawing comparisons to historical patterns from the 1970s and 2000s.Right now, there is a lot of focus on the investment and gold markets. We recommend checking your portfolio and asking trusted advisors to check your portfolio balance.Please check out Samarya Partners Here: https://sarmayapartners.com/Connect and follow Wasif on his LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasiflatif/Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro00:58 - The Gold Conference and J.R.R. Tolkien Reference03:30 - Gold's Role in the Market04:25 - Themes That Drive Market Cycles06:09 - Commodities and Sub-Themes07:37 - Uranium Renaissance10:29 - Inflation's Impact on Gold15:49 - Geopolitical Risks and Central Bank Gold Purchases22:02 - Real Interest Rates and Gold26:36 - Fiscal Risks and U.S. Government Spending32:17 - Outlook for Gold and Oil36:06 - Final Thoughts and John Templeton Quote37:17 - Conclusion and Contact Information

In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley and Wasif Latif discuss the resurgence of nuclear energy as a crucial component of global energy needs amidst geopolitical challenges. They explore thematic investing, focusing on uranium and the broader implications of increasing energy demand, the importance of nuclear power for sustainability, and how tech companies are pushing for energy independence. The conversation highlights the historical context of energy trends and the potential for a nuclear renaissance in shaping future investments.Check out Sarmaya Partners Website HERE: https://sarmayapartners.com/And insights from Sarmaya Partners HERE: https://sarmayapartners.com/insights/Thank you for stopping by the podcast Wasif, I had an absolute blast talking with you. It is refreshing to see what research your team comes up with on investing in the energy markets. This is true industry leadership. - Stu Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro00:44 - Thematic Investing Overview02:52 - Energy as a Core Theme05:06 - Geopolitical Risks and Uranium08:19 - Global Energy Needs10:52 - Nuclear Reactor Growth12:52 - Challenges in U.S. Nuclear Policy14:44 - The Role of Big Tech in Energy16:53 - Energy Density Comparison19:07 - Lessons from Germany and France20:56 - Closing Thoughts and Future Topics23:41 - Contact Information

In the Energy News Beat - Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley interviews Wasif Latif, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of Sarmaya Partners, about thematic investing and the importance of identifying long-term market themes. They discuss the current market focus on the "Return to Tangibles," highlighting the growing importance of energy, commodities like gold and copper, and the implications of geopolitical risks. They also touch on the challenges of the energy transition, the significance of traditional energy sources, and strategies for preserving and growing wealth in a shifting economic landscape.Thank you, Wasif, for stopping by the podcast. I am looking forward to our future discussions on investing in this market. - Stu Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro00:50 - Thematic Investing Overview 01:12 - Historical Market Themes04:49 - Current Market Theme: Return to Tangibles08:49 - Energy Transition and Commodity Supercycle - 12:15 - Investment Strategy and ESG Impact14:36 - Future Market Risks and Gold as a Hedge19:01 - Reindustrialization and Commodities Demand25:17 - Long-term Investment Perspective26:51 - Closing Remarks and Contact InformationHelpful Links: https://sarmayapartners.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarmayapartners/https://x.com/sarmayakar24/

Sulmaan Wasif Khan is assistant professor of international history and Chinese foreign relations at the Fletcher School, Tufts University.

Along with Ukraine and Gaza, Taiwan represents the third leg of our increasingly wobbly international political system. This week, for example, the Chinese navy put on military drills off the Taiwanese coast designed, supposedly, to test its ability to “seize power”. So is the world on the brink of a third world war between China and the United States? Perhaps, according to the Tufts university scholar and author of The Struggle for Taiwan, Sulmaan Wasif Khan, who compares the current highly militarized situation in the East China Sea with the situation in Europe before World War One. In our KEEN ON conversation, Khan brings some historical perspective to the situation in Taiwan, even comparing the current geopolitical tensions of the island with the Cuban situation during the Sixties. Sulmaan Wasif Khan holds the Denison Chair in International History and Chinese Foreign Relations at the Fletcher School, Tufts University. He is the author of HAUNTED BY CHAOS: CHINA'S GRAND STRATEGY FROM MAO ZEDONG TO XI JINPING (Harvard University Press) and MUSLIM, TRADER, NOMAD, SPY: CHINA'S COLD WAR AND THE PEOPLE OF THE TIBETAN BORDERLANDS (University of North Carolina Press). He has written for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Economist. He has been a participant in NIC seminars and has spoken on China at INDOPACOM. His new book THE STRUGGLE FOR TAIWAN: A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, CHINA, AND THE ISLAND CAUGHT BETWEEN is published by Basic Books (US) and Allen Lane (UK and Commonwealth). Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

When President Joe Biden stated in 2022 that the United States would defend Taiwan military in the event of a Chinese invasion, he crossed a line of ambiguity that had been purposefully danced around for decades. And yet, even though such a scenario would pit two nuclear powers against each another, “The United States does not know why Taiwan is important to it,” argues Sulmaan Wasif Khan. He joins host Richard Aldous to discuss the history of the standoff and the dangers lurking ahead as relayed in his new book, The Struggle for Taiwan: A History of America, China, and the Island Caught Between (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sulmaan-wasif-khan/the-struggle-for-taiwan/9781541605046/?lens=basic-books).

This week on Sinica, I chat with Sulmaan Wasif Khan, professor of history and international relations at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, about his book The Struggle for Taiwan: A History of America, China, and the Island Caught Between, which comes on May 14.4:28 — The Cairo Agreement6:59 — General George Marshall, George Kennan, and the change in the idea of American trusteeship of Taiwan?17:08 — The debate over the offshore islands of Kinmen and Matsu23:55 — Mao's evolving interest in Taiwan27:49 — The averted crisis of 196232:06 — Peng Ming-min and the Taiwan independence movement37:14 — What changed in 1971?42:51 — The legacy of Chiang Ching-kuo45:14 — The story of Lee Teng-hui52:37 — The change within the Kuomintang1:00:11 — Why Taiwan has become “sacred” for China1:10:26 — Sulmaan's own narrative shift1:13:26 — Chen Shui-bian and the threat of independence referendums1:17:53 — The Sunflower Movement1:25:21 — The causal direction of Taiwan's importance in the U.S.-China relationship1:28:32 — Why the status quo shifted1:30:51 — Drawing parallels between Taiwan and Ukraine1:33:26 — Sulmaan's sources for his book1:35:38 — Agency versus structure1:39:29 — Feedback (so far) on the new book and what's next for SulmaanRecommendations:Sulmaan: Emily Wilson's translation of The Iliad Kaiser: The “My China Priors” series (and other essays), available on the Sinica Substack; Angus Stewart's essay, “Alien Bless You: A Review of Netflix's 3 Body Problem” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Baxie talks to Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist Imaad Wasif. Imaad has spent the last several years as a touring member of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Folk Implosion (with Lou Barlow of Dinosaur Jr and Sebadoh). Imaad talks about playing with both of them as well as his excellent solo work. Check out his 2022 album, "So Long Mr. Fear"! Awesome! It's a special bonus episode of the podcast. Available on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify and on the Rock102 website

In this episode of Yalla! Let's Talk, we explore the inspiring story of Asala Dabke , a Palestinian Dabke group, formed a brotherhood and passed the torch for years. Learn how Wasif and Omar balance school, work, and social life while creating content and making a global impact through their music and dance. Discover insights and lessons from their journey to success, including their experience performing for Drake and the headlines they received as a Palestinian group. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT 01:30 The Story of Asala Dabke 05:15 Tip to Choosing Team Members 08:00 What was it like performing for Drake? 09:45 East Meets West: How To Be Proud of Your Culture 16:00 When to Pass the Torch 17:55 PLAYING A GAME - SPIN THE WHEEL 24: 45 How Did They Perform for Drake? 32:45 What Motivates Asala Dabke? 42:12 SPIN THE WHEEL (PART 2) Follow Asala Dabke https://www.tiktok.com/@asaladabke?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/asaladabke/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@AsalaDabke ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ YALLA! LET'S TALK. PODCAST: YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/yallaletstalkANCHOR: https://anchor.fm/yallaletstalk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ymbJTXFC7GEbxmMWl6KsQAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yalla-lets-talk-podcast/id1653842768 ANGHAMI: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1034133148?adj_t=dgl0aa8_64v1dnl&adj_campaign=web&adj_adgroup=podcast&adj_creative=125219092 FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yallaletstalk/?hl=en TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallaletstalk?lang=en SNAPCHAT: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Yalla! Let's Talk. #arab #dabke #interview #podcast #funny

This Surah has 11 verses. It takes its name from verse 1: “وَالضُّحَىٰ” (By the morning brightness) where the word “الضحى” meaning “The Morning Brightness” appears. This Surah was revealed in Mecca most probably during the early days of Muhammad's proclamation of his prophethood, and most likely was among the first ten surahs to be revealed. This Surah addressed to Prophet Muhammad and assures him that his Lord had not forgotten him. As discussed in Surah Muddathir, history, ahadith and traditions tell us that the first revelation upon Muhammad was the first five verses of Surah Alaq but than there was a long interval and revelation stopped. This caused much pain and grief to the Prophet. So much so that he tried to reach at the top of the hill to throw himself down, but just when he tried to do so Angel Gabriel appeared and told him that he truly was a Prophet of God and the first experience of revelation was real and not his doubt or his mind's creation. Traditions tell that this was same sort of interval when for a period of time, the revelations stopped. The unbelievers mocked Prophet Muhammad saying that “Muhammad's Lord has abandoned him.” It is recorded in various traditions in Bukhari, Muslim and also by Ahmed bin Hanbal that there was a long interval and Angel Jibril was slow in coming to the Prophet of God PBUH. So the idolaters said, “Muhammad's Lord has abandoned him.” Thus Allah revealed, وَٱلضُّحَىٰ • وَٱلَّيۡلِ إِذَا سَجَىٰ • مَا وَدَّعَكَ رَبُّكَ وَمَا قَلَىٰ By the forenoon. By the night when it darkens. Your Lord has not taken leave of you, [O Muhammad], nor has He detested [you]. On the explanation of “وَلَلْآخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لَكَ مِنَ الْأُولَىٰ” “And the Hereafter is better for you than the first” It applies on everything and every phase of time of Prophet Muhammad. History proved this verse was a miracle as every next moment for Prophet is this world was better than previous in terms of increase in his followers as well as spreading of message and dominance of Muslims over land and area. Then it also applies similarly to the worldly life of Prophet and hereafter. That's why Prophet was so keen of going from this world that when on his death The Angel of Death told him that Allah Subhan Taalah had given him choice of remaining in this life forever and then going to Paradise or moving on to the company of Allah, he chose that which is with Allah over this world Ahmad bin Hanbal, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah recorded a narration from Abdullah bin Masud who said, “The Prophet of God PBUH was lying down on a straw rug, and it left marks on his side. Then when he woke up, he began to rub his side. So I said, O Prophet of God PBUH, will you allow us to spread something soft over this straw rug. He replied, مَالِي وَلِلدُّنْيَا، إِنَّمَا مَثَلِي وَمَثَلُ الدُّنْيَا كَرَاكِبٍ ظَلَّ تَحْتَ شَجَرَةٍ ثُمَّ رَاحَ وَتَرَكَهَا I have nothing to do with this world. The parable of me and this world is like a rider who rests in the shade of a tree, then he passes on and leaves it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wow-be-podcast/message

Heart touching, Beautiful recitation of Surah Waqiah with Urdu translation. Urdu translation by: Mufti Taqi Usmani Voice Over by : Wasif Burney Jazak Allah Khair for watching this video. Surah Waqiah is the 56th Surah of the Quran. It has:- No. of verses: 96 No. of Rukus: 3 Other names: The Event, The Inevitable Position: Juzʼ 27 Classification: Meccan The afterlife (akhirah) is the main topic discussed in the chapter. Picking up from the preceding chapter, Ar-Rahman, which discusses the rewards of Paradise (jannah), this chapter also mentions them and then contrasts them with the punishment of hell. The chapter also distinguishes the three classes of people in the afterlife, "the foremost", "the companions of the right" and "the companions of the left": the first two groups will enter paradise while the companions of the left will go to hell. Here, "the right" is associated with goodness, the righteous will be seated to the right of God's throne and receive their records of deeds in their right hand. The "foremost" refers to a special group of people who will have an even better fate than the companions of the right in the afterlife. Quranic commentators differ on understanding who the foremost is. They variously identify the foremost with the prophets, the saints, the truthful, the martyrs, the first to accept Islam, and others. This beautiful recitation of the Quran with Urdu - Hindi translation is made so the viewer can understand what Allah says in the Quran. It will help Muslims to learn about Islam and to increase their daily practices in a way which Allah defined for us. Contribute today by sharing and subscribing to this channel for Sadaqah Jariyah. Thank you for your support. The recitation uploaded here is to share the Urdu translation. May Allah purify my intentions, make it solely for his sake, and forgive my shortcomings. #surahwaqiah #surahwaqia #surahwaqiahfull #waqiah #quranwithurdutranslation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wow-be-podcast/message

Surah Al Muzammil is the 73rd Surah of the Holy Quran and is found in 29th para. This Surah was revealed in Makkah so it is referred to as “Makki” Surah and contains 20 verses, 227 Words, and 847 letters. The person who recites Surah Al Muzammil in the Isha prayer or Tahajjud will get a pure heart and dies in the state of purity. It is said by the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) that a person who recites Surah al Muzammil will not experience any worst situation or time. It is narrated by Imam Jafar as Sadiq (R.A) that a person who recites this Surah and asks for something from Allah, will get it. Produced by Wow Be Creatives For Wow Be Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wow-be-podcast/message

Surah e Al Rahman with Urdu Translation | Recitation Qari Abdul Samad | Urdu Translation Mufti Taqi Usmani | Urdu Voice Over Wasif Burney Produced by Wow Be Creatives --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wow-be-podcast/message

Joining us on Talk Talent To Me today is Sarah Wasif, Chief People Officer at LandTech. Today Sarah outlines what scaling looks like for the company and how she plans on executing growth. Next, she outlines the important things to be considered when a company grows and how you can be adaptable to things that may not work on a larger scale. Sarah then tells us how and what elements of a business should be localized when moving into different areas and what should remain as is. Sarah discusses some of the tricks she has found helpful when trying to keep original employees happy and maintain the company's original value system before telling us how she ensures that new employees align with those values and are a good fit. Lastly, Sarah discusses how the world has changed to incorporate an emphasis on personal behavior in the workplace. Tune in to find out how to expand a company globally and stay true to its values.   Key Points From This Episode:   Introducing today's guest, Sarah Wasif. Sarah explains her background and how she landed up working at LandTech. What scaling looks like for Sarah over the next few years.  How Sarah plans on executing her growth plans for the company.  How she will see what will work and what won't in a company of a larger scale than before. Sarah outlines the pillars used in her strategies.  Pillar one: the way you attract people.  Pillar two: how you retain them. Pillar three: sustainability. How elements will have to be localized as the company expands globally.  Why Sarah thinks Americans index more on equity in a company.  Examples of areas LandTech are going to focus on before they expand. How the company keeps the original team members happy as the team expands. How maintaining the values of the company will keep employees happy for years.  How to ensure new employees align with company values.  Sarah explains the safe conversations she wants to have with potential employees.  The importance of teaching people about how the world works.  Sarah outlines how business has changed to emphasize employee behavior.    Tweetables:   “I haven't joined and worked in a business where some of those early individuals are still A, here, and B, as passionate as the first day I landed eyes on them nearly four years ago.” — @Sarah_Wasif [0:15:12]   “I think I would have paid really good money, not even in my early career, even in school, [for someone to teach me] how the world operates.” — @Sarah_Wasif [0:22:27]   “The concept of emotional intelligence is no longer a soft, fluffy, nice to have. I think companies and successful companies are really honing in into it.” — @Sarah_Wasif [0:23:40]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Talk Talent to Me Sarah Wasif on LinkedIn Sarah Wasif on Twitter LandTech Tag Omnicom BBC SwiftKey Hired

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Holy Land Dates. Get Ramadan ready by grabbing Palestinian dates from https://freshlygrounded.com/dates and use the coupon code FGP10 for 10% off your order!

Get ready for an episode with one of the most awaited guests on FG, Mufti Menk, who of course needs no introduction. Episode 264 features questions from the game with Mufti Menk that went on throughout the ‘Light Upon Light' tour which Faisal hosted. They discuss some personal topics and Mufti Menk shares a lot of beneficial advice.

Esa Khan is the guest for Episode 263 who joins us after spending a week with Faisal for the Light upon Light tour. They discuss his app, Quranly, and how it's doing since it's release last Ramadhaan. They also exchange thoughts on motivational content.

This week Faisal is joined by everyone's favourite, Adam Afghan, who needs no introduction by now. Adam is here to brighten up your day with yet another episode of humour, and very helpful tips,  such as using a hair dryer to warm the bed! Also, they discuss the upcoming tour and what the audience can look forward to.

Faisal is joined by Hasti, who flew down especially for Episode 258, from Sweden, for his first ever interview in English. They have an inspiring chat about his journey from being a well known producer to becoming closer towards the Deen. Faisal learns the correct way to pronounce IKEA and also tastes the infamous Marabou chocolate from Sweden.

This week Faisal is joined by Nur Choudhury who is here to share his story of how his ill health altered the direction of his life. He discusses how he merged child psychology and Islamic theology to develop his own organisation, Involved Fathers, aimed at creating the best version of the Muslim father. I challenge every man who shrugs at the idea of changing nappies to give this episode a listen, for at the very least, a changed perception of the job!

This week's guest, Abdullah Majid, is here to discuss everything from climate change to calorie counting. Abdullah explains what climate change is and how we can play our part to combat it. Faisal also shares with a few exciting ideas he has for FG events in the future.

Chris Lovett is a minimalism speaker in the UK who talks about decluttering your life and mind to live a more stress-free life.

Episode 253 features Sonny Bill Williams who talks to us a lot about his book, You can't stop the sun from shining, which focuses on his childhood and his journey towards Islam. Faisal and Sonny discuss their children, cheat meals and challenges. They wrap up this episode with a selection of questions from The Game.

Guest host Suleyman Ameen is joined by Muhammad Abu Ilyas.

With Faisal away on a break, this week's episode is guest hosted by his big brother, Omar. Omar speaks to owner of Saffron Alley, Jabraan who is changing the way people buy and interact with Halal meat! 

Faisal delivers a keynote to a live audience reflecting on the top 10 lessons he's taken away over the past 250 episodes of Freshly Grounded. Note: All audience interaction and Q&A segments have been cut out of this recording. For our special edition 250th episode, we launched what we call the Freshly Grounded House Show. A House Show is an intimate, more regular live event with a small live audience.

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Episode 247 with Munem will leave you feeling inspired to take that step closer to Allah by giving up that which displeases Him. Munem shares how his move to London from LA was influenced a lot by the deen environment London has to offer. A powerful discussion on his spiritual journey you don't want to miss out on! Full episode write-up: https://freshlygrounded.com/episode-247/

Episode 247 with Bilal Sayoud, who has actually been part of current events recently. They talk about football very briefly before getting to know each other on a personal level through The Game. Be sure to listen till the end where Faisal let's out that the listeners might be in for a surprise with episode 250 nearing!

This weeks guest was found when Faisal asked the audience to suggest a guest with an interesting career. Lo and behold Hamza Shaikh took the hot seat. Discussing the field of architecture, and a common job of podcasting between Faisal and Hamza. They also dive into the topic of the structure of mosques in the U.K. and draw parallels between family life, and dealing with stress.

Faisal is joined by AkhiTweet for Episode 244 to discuss all things relevant to, well, everyone really. They talk about how important it is to be true to yourself. Your sincerity will win you likes without your intent for it. Also, find out why Faisal has deleted the Instagram app, possibly permanently! And to wrap up, they compare their new health and fitness lifestyle adjustments.

Guess who's back already?! Abdul-Rahman and Tariq Jamal, founders of the Pillars app, join us to discuss a bit of this and that this time. Everything from chocolates and allergies, Apple and Google, principles in business, and almost everything in between. Light hearted and intellectual, episode 241 delivers yet another insightful conversation with these two. Full episode write-up: https://freshlygrounded.com/episode-241/

Ustaad Abdul Ahad joins us for episode 240 discussing the day to day life in a Muslim, from keeping promises to being too inquisitive, and how to gain maximum productivity. He shares incredible advises that we can implement in our speech, and mannerisms that can ultimately change our character for the better. some things that are frowned upon, we may not even realise we do them because we've just adapted to bad habits!

A jam packed episode full of great advice to achieve success from Jamil Qureshi, a performance coach and psychologist of some of the top professionals of the world. He discusses the importance of taking breaks for motivation, working on your strengths not weaknesses, and finding the right environment to be yourself, in order to reach your maximum potential. And some very important parenting advice to get the best out of your children.

Re-run episode with Tech Meister SuperSaf who joins us to discuss the lockdown, and how he's adjusted his lifestyle to achieve a work/play balance. He shares some advice into choosing the best tech products based on functionality and budget. Saf explains the benefits and drawbacks of YouTube, generously giving key pointers on how to achieve success with a channel. And a bonus of how he's applied these strategies into achieving strength in his faith. Spoiler alert - just start with the basics and grow from there. Ending off the episode with a few teaser questions from the now, FG phenomenon, The Game.