Personal Development
Inspired by the University of Texas at Arlington’s Building Bridges workshop in 2021, amateur filmmaker Kelly Gray Bobino follows a young man’s journey into his Muslim heritage. The film was presented at the Plano Jamatkhana in Texas and is part of the Building Bridges Short Film Series.
This Afsaana 'Jee Aya Saheb' is written by a critically acclaimed writer of the Urdu Language, Saadat Hassan Manto. Manto’s own life mirrored the characters he portrayed in his famous short stories, sketches, and his powerful non-fiction. This Afsana valiantly attempts to raise the impenetrable curtain from a critical societal dilemma. It adequately describes the social evil of the class system of the so-called Elites, who torment and suppress underprivileged servants steering them towards imminent mental disorders.
Bushra Rehman is considered one of the important short story writers of Urdu Literature. Her stories are full of the challenges experienced by the individuals in his/her life. Ms. Sundas Fayyaz will discuss her renowned short story CHUP which is a very insightful representation of a woman who faces the challenges in her married life and acknowledges the depth of silence which she attained after a meaningful struggle.
It is clear that silence has power. Like any extraordinary power, it can be used to hurt or to heal, and perhaps this is why people respond so variably to it. For some people, silence means loneliness, isolation, or awkwardness. This can be exercised to indicate emotional withdrawal, disapproval, or even punishment. We eagerly discuss the power of silence with Mr. Javaid Amirali. He carefully explores multiple features like physical, mental, and emotional benefits associated with silence. The speaker adequately provides multiple tools by relating those with scientific benefits and personal experiences.
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi is a central figure in Urdu literature in Pakistan. He is not only an eminent Urdu poet but a journalist, literary critic, and dramatist as well. Qasmi is also the author of many short stories that got enormous fame not only in Pakistan but also in other countries. Today, our renowned Speaker Mr. Aziz Kabani will share his insights on one of the best short stories of Qasmi called “Mashwara" (Suggestion).
Renowned speaker Alwaez Kamaluddin Ali Muhammad discusses the need to grasp and cope with grief and loss as they are part and parcel of everyone’s life. There are diverse practices to celebrate happiness, but there is a distinct way to express grief and loss. The speaker defines the notion and provides various tools and ways to cope with grieving situations in our lives.
Everyone sees the unseen in proportion to the clarity of his heart, and that depends upon how much he has polished it. Whoever has polished it more sees more - more unseen forms become manifest to him.” ~ Rumi This quote refers to a mystical Islamic belief and practice in which Muslims seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through the direct personal experience of God. To know more about it, watch Sufism and Mysticism.
Post-secondary students from across Canada come together in a Jeopardy-style show to vie for trivia mastery.
Urdu afsana of Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi is considered next to Munshi Prem Chand in its portrayal of rural culture. He has depicted the local life of many characters in rural areas and has presented nostalgic emotions of many people.
Sifarish presents many heart-punching messages through an innocent character named Feeka. Fair warning, if you're not careful, you'll find a reflection in Feeka that may begin to look familiar.
Looking Through Today's Problems to Tomorrow's Opportunities by Dr. Karim Gulamali.
Taking a deeper dive into the understanding of mental health, physical health, and spiritual health and how are they related by Kamaluddin Ali Mohammad. Presented by AKSWB UAE
In part 3 of a 6-part series on maximizing your potential, author and cancer survivor, Munira Premji talks with Leila Rahemtulla, management consultant and author about the skills needed to build resilience (the ability to manage challenges and setbacks when things don't go as planned).
Alwaez Kamaluddin Ali Muhammad, counselor, and mentor take on the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people. He tries to help us see the good behind the pain and suffering and why God allows pain and suffering for His creation.
There were eight Pakistanis among the world’s top 100 nurses and midwives, five faculty members, and three alumni from Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan. Meet them all in today's program of the spotlight.
Join Munira Premji in part 2 of a 6-part series discussing key concepts that are needed to bring your best self forward. Munira and Leila Rahemtulla, instructor, management consultant, and author, talk about the role perception plays in how we view the world.
This is an introductory program of a series being initiated by ITREB for Pakistan. Every culture has its own stories that are shared as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, or instilling moral values. The program, Aik Haqiqat Aik Afsana, will transport its viewers to the world of a new story each week.
Bazm-e-Sufi literally translates as a gathering of Sufi. In this gathering, we discussed the reasons behind the use of female symbolism in Sufi Kalams (Speeches) of the subcontinent with references. We see the purity in which the love for the divine is simplified and communicated in the language that transcends time.
Emotional intelligence allows a person to harness the power to understand oneself, overcome challenges, and building strong relationships. Learn, as we discuss with the renowned motivational speaker, Azim Jamal, the key components to better understanding oneself and those with whom you interact.
Join the Seniors Portfolio, in collaboration with the Community Counseling Services, for "Thinking and Feeling," an informative virtual program by Dr. Kurban Madhani in Gujrati on living a happy and healthy life. Learn about dementia and techniques on how to prevent it to live a happy life during an elderly age. An important program for the senior members of the Jamat and their families.
This is the final in the series of the UK Thinking Ahead talks, which is on Ageing Gracefully. Listen to Professor Lynda Gratton and Faiz Mitha’s very interesting discussion on how, when, and why to start preparing in today's climate, as we are living and working for longer.
Lynda is a Professor of Management Practice at London Business School where she directs ‘Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies’, considered the world’s leading program on human resources. Faiz Mitha is a Busines Manager for Deutsche bank and an Australian ex-pat, who migrated to the UK in 2009. He is also the Board member for AKYSB.
Découvrons ensemble "Le Cantique des oiseaux", une oeuvre majeure de la littérature mystique musulmane, présentée par Leili Anvar, spécialiste de la littérature mystique.