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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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Bonus Episode: Tea or Coffee?

This Being Human ·

2026/04/03

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.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 25 - Dr. Hamid Dabashi

This Being Human ·

2026/04/02

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.The Museum

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Episode 24 - Roni Helou

This Being Human ·

2026/04/02

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.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 23 - Misha Euceph

This Being Human ·

2026/04/01

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.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode 21 - Marina Tabassum

This Being Human ·

2026/03/31

Marina Tabassum is an acclaimed Bangladeshi architect whose work includes Bangladesh’s underground Museum of Independence and the award-winning Bait Ur Rouf Mosque. She talks about working with local materials, the rich landscape of Bangladesh’s capital city, Dhaka, and why she designed $200 mobile houses to address climate change.Marina Tabassum is the founder of Marina Tabassum Architects and the academic director of the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements.The Museum

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Episode 17 - Shahzia Sikander

This Being Human ·

2026/03/29

Shahzia Sikander is a visual artist who revolutionized miniature painting, and is now widely credited for creating the neo-miniaturist movement. She looks back on her life and her thirty-year career in the arts.A retrospective of Shahzia Sikander’s work, called Extraordinary Realities, is currently on display at The Morgan Library and Museum.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 16 - Anissa Helou

This Being Human ·

2026/03/28

Anissa Helou is an award-winning cookbook author, whose books include Lebanese Cuisine, Mediteranean Street Food and Feast: Food of the Islamic World.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 15 - Asad Ali Jafri

This Being Human ·

2026/03/28

Asad Ali Jafri spent his early childhood in Kuwait, but found himself in the suburbs of Chicago after the outbreak of war. Hip hop became his entry point to American culture, quickly taking over his life and leading him down a path to the arts and community organizing. He started DJing under the name Man-O-Wax, staged major festivals, and became a visionary curator of contemporary Muslim arts.Today, Asad Ali Jafri is the executive director of the South Asia Institute in Chicago.The Museum wishes to

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Episode 14 - Salim-Sulaiman

This Being Human ·

2026/03/27

Brothers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have composed some of the biggest anthems in India as the film composing duo Salim-Sulaiman. They’ve also produced pop songs, devotionals, a sports anthem, and remixed Lady Gaga.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 9 - Kevork Mourad

This Being Human ·

2026/03/25

Kevork Mourad is an Armenian-Syrian artist who collaborates with musicians, creating visual art in front of live audiences. He has worked with some of the most celebrated performers in classical music including Yo-Yo Ma, violist Kim Kashkashian and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. He talks about growing up as an Armenian in Syria, developing his unique practice, the thrill of creating art in front of a crowd, and how war has changed the way he paints.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin

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Episode 8 - Ayesha Khanna

This Being Human ·

2026/03/24

Dr. Ayesha Khanna is a global leader in artificial intelligence and an advocate for good governance in the tech sector. As the co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI, she has helped develop projects like smart cities and financial innovations.She talks about why she believes the world should look east for models of tech governance, the ethical struggles involved in AI and what technology can teach us about humanity.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being

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Episode 2 - Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

This Being Human ·

2026/03/21

Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talks about what propelled her to expose social injustices in unflinching documentaries likeSaving FaceandA Girl In the River. It’s a journey that took her from a childhood in Karachi, Pakistan to the offices of the New York Times, to winning two Academy Awards.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1 - Wajahat Ali

This Being Human ·

2026/03/21

Wajahat Ali became one of the most high-profile Muslims in the American media following the September 11th attacks, making regular appearances on CNN, writing forThe New York Timesand hosting a show on Al Jazeera America.The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support ofThis Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Beyond Boundaries with Pakistani Artist Yousuf Bashir...

This Being Human ·

2024/12/17

In this episode, we sit down with Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, known to many as YBQ, a visionary artist whose work blends music, culture, and storytelling to craft a truly global sound. From his roots to his rise, YBQ shares his journey of artistic discovery, the influences that shaped his music, and the profound themes of identity, belonging, and transformation that echo through his work. Whether you’re a fan of his genre-bending soundscapes or curious about how art can bridge cultural divides,

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36:25

Hisham Matar on Friendship and Writing from the Margins

This Being Human ·

2024/12/03

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hisham Matar joins This Being Human to discuss his latest novel, My Friends. He reflects on themes of friendship, exile, and the complexities of writing from the margins. Matar shares how his work explores life's central question: How might we live? Through meditations on cities, memory, and the human condition, he offers a tender and profound view of what it means to connect with others. To fill out our listener survey, go to agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey. If you enjoyed

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Krista Tippett on Wisdom, Love, and the Art of Deep...

This Being Human ·

2024/11/19

In this episode of This Being Human, host Abdul-Rehman Malik sits down with Krista Tippett, the celebrated creator of On Being. Known for her gift of drawing out insights from some of the world's most profound thinkers, Krista reflects on her journey through wisdom, love, and radical listening. She shares what it means to pursue understanding in a time when we are overloaded with information, and how her approach to conversations invites us to open up to life's mystery and grace. Krista also shares

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Stories That Shape Us: Saima Hussain on Libraries,...

This Being Human ·

2024/11/05

In this episode, we sit down with writer, editor, and librarian Saima Hussain. From her book The Arab World Thought of It: Inventions, Innovations and Amazing Facts, to the anthology The Muslimah Who Fell to Earth, Saima's work uncovers the forgotten contributions and personal stories of Muslim cultures. She shares her journey from Pakistan to Canada, her reflections on the power of storytelling, and how libraries serve as spaces for connection, learning, and equality. Saima also discusses the

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Finding Joy and Connection in Storytelling with...

This Being Human ·

2024/10/22

In this episode, we sit down with Marguerite Richards, editor of The Ordinary Chaos of Being Human, an anthology of personal stories from around the world. Marguerite opens up about her love for helping writers bring their visions to life, the intimate relationship between editor and author, and the power of memoir in understanding our shared humanity. We also explore themes of identity, home, and connection across cultures. Listen in for an inspiring conversation about storytelling and the human

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40:46

The Legacy of Qawwali with Bilal Chishty

This Being Human ·

2024/10/08

Join us as we journey into the heart of Qawwali with Bilal Chishty, a descendent of the great Chishti Sufi lineage and a musician devoted to preserving this sacred art form. In this episode, Bilal shares his stories of learning under Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, reflects on the history of Qawwali, and discusses the delicate balance between maintaining tradition and embracing modernity. We explore the profound spiritual power of Sufi music and Bilal’s mission to keep this timeless tradition alive

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Gardens of the Soul: Emma Clark on the Sacred Art of...

This Being Human ·

2024/09/24

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