This Being Human
Episodes
Episode 6 - Dr. Alaa Murabit
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alaa Murabit was born in Saskatoon, but moved to Zawiya, Libya at the age of 15 to study medicine. While she was there, she witnessed the 2011 Rev...
Episode 5 - Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is a member of the ruling family of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, and the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation.The Mus...
Episode 4 - Ginella Massa
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ginella Massa is the host of Canada Tonight on CBC, making her the first national news anchor who wears a hijab in Canada. She talks about her upbring...
Episode 3 - Dr. Craig Considine
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In spring of 2020, when America was first grappling with COVID-19, Dr. Craig Considine wrote an article for NewsWeek about what the Prophet ...
Episode 2 - Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talks about what propelled her to expose social injustices in unflinching documentaries like Saving Face and...
Episode 1 - Wajahat Ali
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wajahat Ali became one of the most high-profile Muslims in the American media following the September 11th attacks, making regular appearances on CNN,...
Beyond Boundaries with Pakistani Artist Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Hisham Matar on Friendship and Writing from the Margins
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hisham Matar joins This Being Human to discuss his latest novel, My Friends. He reflects on themes of friendship, exile,...
Krista Tippett on Wisdom, Love, and the Art of Deep Listening 20
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Stories That Shape Us: Saima Hussain on Libraries, Identity, and Heritage
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Finding Joy and Connection in Storytelling with Marguerite Richards
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
The Legacy of Qawwali with Bilal Chishty
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 preservin...
Gardens of the Soul: Emma Clark on the Sacred Art of Islamic Gardens
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This Being Human we sit down with Emma Clark, an expert in Islamic garden design, to explore her journey from a childhood surrounde...
Art Fazil's Revival of the Folk Music of Nusantara
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a captivating conversation with Art Fazil, as we explore his journey through the rich cultural tapestry of Nusantara. Celebrating 30 years...
Kazem Abdullah: Conducting Change in Classical Music
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the life and career of Kazem Abdullah, exploring his path from a clarinetist to a prominent conductor. We will discuss ...
Nasir Sirikhan’s Philosophy of Dance
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nasir Sirikhan and Abdul-Rehman Malik discuss Nasir's viral wedding dance video and the joy and connection it brought to millions of viewers. They tal...
Faig Ahmed Melts Tradition with His Mind-Bending Rugs
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with renowned contemporary artist Faig Ahmed, celebrated for his revolutionary approach to traditional Azerbaijani carpet ...
Aanchal Malhotra Collects Stories of Partition
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This Being Human, Abdul-Rehman Malik sits down with Aanchal Malhotra, author and oral historian, to explore the emotional legacies ...
How Deeyah Khan Faces Hate With Humanity (Live!)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "This Being Human," we sit down with Deeyah Khan, an acclaimed filmmaker and activist renowned for her transformative documentaries...
dina Amin's Treasure Trove of Trash
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This Being Human we sit down with dina Amin, an innovative stop motion artist from Cairo, Egypt. dina shares her unique journey fro...
Data Dreams: The Artistic Universe of Refik Anadol
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into the artistic universe of Refik Anadol, a Turkish-American new media artist renowned for his innovative use of data-drive...
Alia Syed's Career In Experimental Filmmaking
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of This Being Human, we speak with Alia Syed, a British experimental filmmaker whose work has been shown all around the art world for ...
The Sci-Fi Sufism of Saks Afridi
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Saks Afridi is an artist who refers to his work as ,scfi-fi sufism., His pieces include prayer rugs depicting UFOs, visual art that blends images of c...
Amir Sulaiman's Journey From Poet to Screenwriter
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of This Being Human we delve deep into the profound significance of poetry in modernity through the lens of renowned poet and artist, ...
Kiran Ahluwalia on blending cultures and making music
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiran Ahluwalia is a true innovator-her songs blend the music of India with influences from Mali and western blues, rock, R&B and jazz to create a sou...
Jude Chehab Made A Beautiful Film about her Mother
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jude Chehab is a young filmmaker whose first feature film, Q, has cemented her in lists of best new directors to watch. Q is a beautifully shot and in...
Season 4 Teaser
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new season of This Being Human is almost here! We'll be back soon with more fascinating conversations with amazing people whose lives, ideas, and ar...
Haroon Siddiqui's Love Letter to Canada
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Haroon Siddiqui has had many titles. Reporter, columnist, editor... the list goes on. He can now add author to his resume with the release of his memo...
Sandra Saenz on the art of makeup
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Saenz joins us to talk about the art of makeup, navigating the world of beauty as a Mexican Muslim, and her first video art exhibition.She is t...
Hassan Hajjaj on his Iconic Photography
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer Hassan Hajjaj has an iconic style that blends elements of pop art, hip hop culture and North African fashion. It spans series like Kesh A...
Wael Shawky Doesn't Believe in History
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Egyptian artist Wael Shawky explores the connections between history and myth. His work includes installations and sculpture, as well as films like Ca...
Shezad Dawood's Virtual Garden of Love
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shezad Dawood is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends stories, reality and symbolism to engage with big questions about humanity, and explore ...
Best of: Marina Tabassum
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marina Tabassum is a Bangladeshi architect whose work includes Bangladesh's underground Museum of Independence and the award-winning Bait Ur Rouf mosq...
Kameelah Janan Rasheed isn't interested in being legible
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kameelah Janan Rasheed is an artist whose work focuses on Black knowledge production, re-shaping history, and unlearning the things we think we know. ...
A.R. interviews his sister, Toronto Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ausma Malik was the first woman in a hijab to be elected to public office in Canada, and the first Muslim-identifying, hijab-wearing woman on Toronto ...
Yasmeen Lari on Rethinking the Values of Architecture
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Pakistan's first female architect, Yasmeen Lari left a major imprint on the country's visual identity, with modern buildings like the Finance and T...
Najwa Zebian, the Oracle of Instagram
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Najwa Zebian is a bestselling writer of poetry and inspirational books, including Mind Platter and Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your S...
Season 3 Teaser
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Being Human is coming back with more conversations from incredible people all over the world whose life, ideas and art are shaped by Muslim cultu...
Welcome to This Being Human
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Being Human is a new podcast by the Aga Khan Museum. In every episode, host Abdul-Rehman Malik interviews an incredible person at the top of the...