RawaPods: Creative Thought and Expression - Fikr-o-Kalaam (Poetry | Literature | Thought)

Allama Iqbal:

What message did he have for the youth?

What lessons did he derive from nature?

What was his concept of tasawuf?

In this episode, we talk about some of the key themes in Iqbal's poetry and the message they hold for us. Podcast guests: Ayaz Wasay, Rafey Zuberi and Dr Salma Siddiqui

Sequence of conversation:

Introduction: 00:00-02:46

Iqbal's message to the youth, Rafey Zuberi: 02:47-25:12

Iqbal's poetic depiction of nature, Salma Siddiqui: 25:13-37:44

Iqbal's concept of "tasawuf", Ayaz Wasay: 37:45-47:27

Collaborative discussion on key themes in Iqbal's poetry, all guests: 47:28-01:15:43

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This episode contains poetry themed to “International Women’s Day” and to “Pakistan Day”. It includes poetry that contains reflections on these themes*, and some classic poetry by prolific Pakistani poets that have been recited by our members.

RawPods are conversations that celebrate creative ideas and expression, and are hosted by Rawanee.

*Please do note that whilst Rawanee remains committed to freedom of creative expression and thought and to providing a platform for the same, we remain an apolitical and secular setup: the views expressed here are our members’ and may not be representative of Rawanee’s stance as a platform.

Opening Recitation Credits:

Akbar Khan (for quoting Munir Niazi), Javeria Fatima Zaidi (for quoting Jinnah)

Sequence of Poems:

PAKISTAN: Reflections on Current Affairs

1. “Kab Tamasha Khatam Ho Ga”

Written by: Iftikhar Arif, Recited by: Rafey Zuberi

2. “National Beverage”

Written and Recited by: Shaheryar Ali Mirza

3. “Sold”

Written and Recited by: Shaheryar Ali Mirza

4. “I Pakistani – Mein Pakistan Ka”

Written and Recited by: Nadir Khan Feroz

WOMEN: The Struggles and Strength of Pakistani Women

5. “Aurat Ki Aukat / A Woman’s Worth”

Written and Recited by: Muniba Mahmud

6. “In the Mirror”

Written and Recited by: Muniba Mahmud

7. “A Legacy of Memories (An Ode to A Strong Woman)”

Written and Recited by: Javeria Fatima Zaidi

8. “The One (A Tribute to Every Strong Woman)”

Written by: Shafaq Ali, Recited by: Akbar Khan

CLASSIC POEMS: Poems by Prolific Pakistan Poets

9. “Faraz Tujh Ko Na Aeein Mohabatain Karni”

Written by: Ahmad Faraz, Recited by: Rafey Zuberi

10. “Mehfil Ara Thay, Magar Phir Kam Numa Hotay Gayay”

Written by: Munir Niazi, Recited by: Akbar Khan

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(Unedited episode, recorded in Feb’21)

An episode based on a Mehfil, shared in its raw form. In February 2021, Rawanee's still-young community of poetry lovers got together for a second virtual event, in which we shared poetry and conversation over a cup of chai, as we built toward a story of reflection and of strength. 

RawPods are conversations that celebrate creative ideas and expression, and are hosted by Rawanee.

You can participate in our conversations by joining the Rawanee community at:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1176103889397810

You can also follow us here: Instagram: @Rawanee.Creatives Twitter: /RawaneeCreative

(Unedited episode, recorded in Jan’21) RawPods by Rawanee focuses on creative thought and expression. Our segment focused on creative profiles has raw, light-hearted, meaningful conversations with diverse everyday creative profiles who inspire us with their hearts, heads, energy and ambition.

We learn from their creative journey and get inspired by their creative thoughts and expression.

Shaheryar Ali Mirza expresses his creativity through writing, advertising communication, branding and creative ideation in a corporate world. He even expresses it through jingles or something as personal as a song, when channeled as an art form.

We hope you enjoy this conversation with the creative Shaheryar from Pakistan, along with some Vitals Signs music.  

You can reach out to Shaheryar or get inspired by other creatives by joining the Rawanee community at : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1176103889397810

You can also follow us here: Instagram: @Rawanee.Creatives Twitter: /RawaneeCreative

(Unedited episode, recorded in Oct’20)

An episode based on a Mehfil, shared in its raw form. In October 2020 when Rawanee was still a very new initiative, our team had a casual chat about the possibility of getting a few people together for a virtual poetry session, focused on "South Asian Poetry". We left a feeler out on Rawanee's social pages, got a heartwarming response and had a great time at the actual event. As we shared poetry and our thoughts on it, everyone present felt an amazing connection as we shared our love of poetry and of beautiful verses.

As this was our first ever event, we kept it simple and are sharing it with you in its raw form, as the beauty of this event is in the honesty of the conversation. 

RawPods are conversations that celebrate creative ideas and expression, and are hosted by Rawanee.

You can participate in our conversations by joining the Rawanee community at:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1176103889397810

You can also follow us here: Instagram: @Rawanee.Creatives Twitter: /RawaneeCreative

(Unedited episode, recorded in Jan’21)

RawPods by Rawanee focuses on creative thought and expression. Our segment focused on creative profiles has raw, light-hearted, meaningful conversations with diverse everyday creative profiles who inspire us with their hearts, heads, energy and ambition. 

We learn from their creative journey and get inspired by their creative thoughts and expression.  

Ismail Noor expresses his creativity through photography of architectures & interiors, art documentation and events. We hope you enjoy this conversation with the creative Ismail who is from Pakistan, and is currently residing in the UAE.

You can reach out to Ismail or get inspired by other creatives by joining the Rawanee community at : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1176103889397810 

You can also follow us here: Instagram: @Rawanee.Creatives Twitter: /RawaneeCreative

(Unedited episode, recorded in Jun’21)

Recitation & Conversations based on Urdu Literature & Language -

Traveling through Delhi with Dehlvi:

The story of a king’s son,

History, through a cultural lens;

And a humorous narrative of Yusafi’s

Join us as recite and appreciate these writings as we work toward, and talk about, keeping South Asia’s rich linguistic and literary tradition alive

Participants in this episode:

- Dr Salma Siddiqui, Chair & Founder, Department of Behaviour Sciences at NUST

- Abid Siddiqui, Corporate Training professional by day, poet by evening

- Halima Shahzad, a Remedial Therapist and Creative Writing teacher

- Muniba Mahmud, from Team Rawanee

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