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This Being Human

Aga Khan Museum & The Walrus Lab

This Being Human is the Aga Khan Museum’s video podcast that explores conversations about Muslim art, cultural exchange, and the stories that connect us. Hosted by Mai Habib, the series brings together artists, thinkers, and cultural leaders to explore how creativity opens doors—sparking curiosity, encouraging collaboration, and deepening understanding across time and place. Each episode reflects on the ways art shapes our lives, connects communities, and reveals the threads we share.Produced by The

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Uzma Jalaluddin writes urban, Muslim romance novels

This Being Human ·

2022/07/26

Uzma Jalaluddin reimagines classic loves stories in a contemporary, urban, distinctly Muslim setting. She is the author of the novels Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On, both of which have been optioned to be made into movies. Uzma talks about the enduring qualities of romance stories, why she has no plans to quit her day job as a high school teacher and what her students think when she tells them she's in business with Hollywood star Mindy Kaling. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn

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39:53

Ali Hassan on comedy, family, and bacon

This Being Human ·

2022/07/12

Ali Hassan is a stand-up comic, actor, and host of both 'Canada Reads' and the CBC Radio show 'Laugh Out Loud.' He talks about Canadian fame, being forced by his children to face difficult questions about his identity, and why he came to think of himself as a "cultural Muslim."His upcoming memoir is called 'Is There Bacon In Heaven?' If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman Additional resources: Visit Ali’s website:https://standupali.com/ Listen to

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38:13

Graffiti Artist Mohammed Ali AKA Aerosol Arabic

This Being Human ·

2022/06/28

Under the name Aerosol Arabic, Mohammed Ali became a pioneer in blending street art with Arabic script and imagery. He has made murals, installations, and theatrical productions around the world, from his native Birmingham, UK, to the US, Australia, and even the Vatican. He talks about developing his style and why he believes graffiti is both an ancient art and an innate part of humanity. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman Additional

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34:19

East African Retro-Pop Singer Alsarah

This Being Human ·

2022/06/14

With her band Alsarah and the Nubatones, Alsarah brings a modern sensibility to the music she grew up with in Sudan.She talks to host Abdul-Rehman Malik about developing her unique sound, the music she carried with her when she left home, and how the public library played a crucial role in her artistic awakening. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman Additional resources: Watch Alsarah and the Nubatones perform at NPR’s Tiny Desk

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36:16

Son Of Elsewhere author Elamin Abdelmahmoud

This Being Human ·

2022/05/31

Elamin Abdelmahmoud's new book "Son of Elsewhere" is about struggling to find a place between two worlds: his birthplace of Sudan and his home in Canada. He talks to host Abdul-Rehman Malik about what it was like to show up in an Ontario town as an African pre-teen who spoke no English; how WWE wrestling gave him an entry point to Canadian society; and why he wants his daughter to grow up feeling the burden of being from "elsewhere."Elamin Abdelmahmoud is a culture writer for BuzzFeed News and hosts

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35:34

Gulshan Khan documents Muslim culture in South Africa

This Being Human ·

2022/05/17

Gulshan Khan talks about her path from advocacy to becoming an acclaimed photojournalist. She also discusses her ongoing project documenting Muslim culture in South Africa, and how apartheid, which ended in her childhood, continues to affect her country. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The Things We Carry With Us, Gulshan’s series on Islam in South

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37:03

Futurist Mark Gonzales on building empathy

This Being Human ·

2022/05/03

Mark Gonzales is chair of the Department of the Future, a future design firm, but much of his work involves looking to the past. He believes the key to a better society is not just about the latest technology, but also about things like ancestral wisdom and sharing meals.Mark talks about what he calls "empathy technology," how he overcame trauma in his own life, and why he remains hopeful about the future, despite some of the challenges society is currently facing. If you enjoyed this episode and

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28:34

Novelist Fariha Róisín on moving past trauma

This Being Human ·

2022/04/19

Faria Róisín spent 18 years working on her debut novel, Like a Bird, since dreaming about it as a child. She talks to Abdul-Rehman Malik about art, migration, the "new Muslim Renaissance" and how writing helped her deal with childhood trauma. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghumanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:31

Journalist Yasir Khan on storytelling and belonging

This Being Human ·

2022/04/05

Yasir Khan has covered wars, revolutions, and has chased camels through the Australian Outback. As a journalist and documentary filmmaker, he has worked for outlets including CBC, CNN, Al Jazeera and Euronews, and is currently editor-in-chief of Thomson Reuters Foundation. He talks about lessons from his career, including how he avoided becoming the "Muslim correspondent," and how empathy may have literally saved his life. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to

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28:04

Photographer Aïda Muluneh

This Being Human ·

2022/03/22

Aïda Muluneh's photographs are almost like paintings, featuring women in majestic outfits and facepaint, set against vivid, stylized backdrops. She talks about developing her artistic voice, the role of spirituality in her work, her series on Islam in Ethiopia, and what she thinks Westerners get wrong about African art.Aïda Muluneh is the founder of the Addis Foto Fest in Ethiopia and the company Desta for Africa Creative Consulting. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go

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32:12

NASA's Farah Alibay on Life Beyond Earth

This Being Human ·

2022/03/08

Farah Alibay often sounds more like a philosopher than an engineer. She works at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she helps operate the Perseverance Rover, which searches for evidence of ancient life on Mars. She talks about how her job has changed her views of Earth, her rise through a male-dominated field, and why she thinks the prospect of extraterrestrial life raises major questions around how we understand humanity. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to

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30:51

The Re-invention of Little Mosque's Zarqa Nawaz

This Being Human ·

2022/02/22

Zarqa Nawaz is going through a bit of a rebirth. It's been roughly decade since the end of her hit show 'Little Mosque on the Prairie'. Recently, Zarqa got into stand-up comedy, she's about to star in the web series ZARQA, and she is on the verge of releasing her first novel, 'Jameela Green Ruins Everything', a dark comedy about American intervention in the Middle East.Zarqa talks about using comedy to address uncomfortable or taboo topics, from dating and divorce in Muslim culture, to the rise of

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BONUS: Tea or Coffee?

This Being Human ·

2022/01/11

In this bonus episode, we share rapid-fire Q&As with food writer Anissa Helou, photographer Tasneem Alsultan, performance artist Wafaa Balal and women’s rights advocate Dr. Alaa Murabit. Thanks for listening to This Being Human. Stay tuned for Season 2. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghumanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:51

Hamid Dabashi

This Being Human ·

2021/12/28

Hamid Dabashi calls himself “the first Muslim intellectual.” He is the author of more than twenty books, a consultant on major Hollywood films, a curator and juror of film festivals, and a professor of Iranian Studies and comparative literature at Columbia University. He talks about how an early love of Indian musicals, his mother’s poetry and travelling storytellers led him towards a life of writing and criticism. And he reflects on his friendship with renowned cultural critic Edward Said. If you

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31:36

Roni Helou

This Being Human ·

2021/12/14

Roni Helou is a rising star from Lebanon’s fashion scene. The young designer talks about making fashion with a message, why he staged a photoshoot on a mountain of garbage, and surviving the explosion that devastated Beirut in 2020. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:58

Misha Euceph

This Being Human ·

2021/11/30

Misha Euceph is the host of the podcast Tell Them, I Am and CEO of Dustlight Productions. Tell Them, I Am features major Muslim celebrities telling stories of little moments that changed their lives. She talks about her rise to podcast fame, her struggle to gain ownership over her show, and making the Quran more accessible. You can watch her Quran Book Club on her Instagram page. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghumanSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:41

Episode 21 - Leah Vernon

This Being Human ·

2021/11/26

Leah V made her name as a Black, Muslim, plus-size model. She has worked on major campaigns for companies like Dove and Fitbit, while also being outspoken around issues she sees in the industry. Now, she’s also a sci-fi author. She recently released her debut novel, The Union, a dystopian thriller that turns contemporary notions around race and body size upside down. She talks to AR about her love of sci-fi, her inspiring career, and about having difficult conversations.The Museum wishes to thank

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Episode 20 - Shanaaz Majiet

This Being Human ·

2021/11/26

Shanaaz Majiet is a disability rights advocate. Struck by a bullet at 17 years of age, she eventually returned to her studies, then went on to become National Advocacy manager for South Africa’s leading disability rights and inclusion organization, Disabled People South Africa. She is now a leading public policy thinker and city government troubleshooter in South Africa and her work is recognized around the world.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis

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Episode 10 - Mohammed Ali (Aerosol Arabic)

This Being Human ·

2021/11/18

Under the name Aerosol Arabic, Mohammed Ali was a pioneer in blending street art with Arabic script and imagery. He has made murals, installations, videos and theatrical productions around the world, from his native Birmingham, UK, to the US, Australia, and even the Vatican. He talks about developing his unique style and why he believes graffiti is both an ancient art and an innate part of humanity.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human

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31:55

Khalid Albaih

This Being Human ·

2021/11/16

Khalid Albaih is a Sudanese political cartoonist, who publishes cartoons online under the name Khartoon! as well as in galleries and publications around the world. He talks about how Superman shaped his worldview, the dangers of his work, and why he's trying to change his relationship with the internet. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghumanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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