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”Safar” serves as an enduring compilation of literary podcasts with the noble purpose of preserving and spreading the abundant legacy of classical literature in Urdu, Hindi, Persian, and Arabic for the generations to come. This initiative strives to acquaint a broader audience with renowned authors like Manto, Tagore, Khalil Jibran, Ashfaq Ahmed, Krishan Chandar, Ismat Chughtai, and many more, ensuring their timeless work resonates with a wider circle of enthusiasts.
Episodes
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Munawar Rana's "Muhajir Nama" Safar with Sadaf Farooqui
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
"Mohajir Namma" by Munawwar Rana is a poignant poem that delves into the emotions and experiences of emigrants. The poem captures the sense of displacement, longing, and the search for identity that many emigrants face.
The poet articulates the pain of being away from one's homeland, expressing the deep sense of loss and nostalgia that accompanies such a separation.
The poem frequently recalls the fond memories of the motherland, emphasizing how these memories cling to the emigrant, providing comfort yet also intensifying the pain of separation. It's a struggle to find a sense of belonging in a new place while holding on to their cultural and familial ties is vividly portrayed.
Through "Mohajir Namma," Munawwar Rana gives voice to the collective grief and resilience of emigrants, capturing the universal human experience of seeking home and identity amidst displacement.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Baba Bulleh Shah Biography & Legacy Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Baba Bulleh Shah‘s real name was Abdullah Shah, was a Punjabi Muslim Sufi poet, humanist, and philosopher.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Butterfly’s Burden: Column by Asma Shirazi Safar with Sadaf Farooqui
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Butterfly's Burden: Column by Asma Shirazi
Saturday May 13, 2023
مناجات؍روُمی ”Manajat” From Maulana Rumi’s Masnavi in Urdu Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
مناجات؍روُمی
"Manajat" From Maulana Rumi's Masnavi in Urdu
Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
The Masnavi, also known as the Masnavi-ye-Ma'navi, is an extensive poem written in Persian by Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi, commonly known as Rumi. It is considered one of the most important works of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam. The Masnavi is highly regarded by many Muslims and scholars as a significant piece of Islamic literature, second only to the Quran.
Comprising a collection of six books of poetry, the Masnavi contains approximately 25,000 verses or 50,000 lines. The title "Masnavi-ye-Ma'navi" translates to "The Spiritual Couplets," indicating its poetic nature. Rumi utilized this poetic form to convey his spiritual teachings and insights.
The Masnavi draws inspiration from various sources, including the Quran, hadith (sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad), and everyday stories and anecdotes. Rumi employs these narratives to illustrate and explore deeper spiritual truths, providing moral lessons and guidance for Sufis on their path towards a profound connection and love for God.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
"Agar Kabhi Meri Yad Aye" Amjad Islam Amjad A Column by Ammar Masood
Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Feminism, Women Empowerment Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Feminism, Women Empowerment Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
"Tehreek-E-Pakistan Ki Mujahida" - Noor-us-Sabah Begum Movements, Feminism, Women Empowerment “You don’t know the background story of resilience, struggles and strength of beautiful and outgoing women. All you see is what is showcased.” ― Germany Kent
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Noor-Us-Sabah Begum Safar With Sadaf Farooqui
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
"Tehreek-E-Pakistan Key Mujahida" - Noor-us-Sabah Begum
Movements, Feminism, Women Empowerment
- “You don’t know the background story of resilience, struggles and strength of beautiful and outgoing women. All you see is what is showcased.” ― Germany Kent
Saturday Jan 14, 2023
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Pak Tea House
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Pak Tea House is an intellectual tea–café located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan known for its association with progressive academics and left-leaning South Asian intelligentsia. Noted for being the birthplace of influential literary movement, the Progressive Writers' Association, the place is described as a hub of Lahore's intellectual life for many years.