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Mooroo Podcast

Taimoor Moeen Salahuddin

Taimoor Salahuddin AKA Mooroo talks to people. Sometimes in English sometimes in Urdu.

86 - Modern Islam with Muhammad Hassan Ilyas
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  • 86 - Modern Islam with Muhammad Hassan Ilyas

    Muhammad Hassan Ilyas is a young theologian, researcher, and expert in ancient Arabic literature and language. He was born in Karachi in July 1988 and is a member of a scholarly family in the Indo-Pak region. His grandfathers, Mawlana Ishaq Alvi (Deoband) and Allama Muhammad Tahseen (Amroha), are both considered great academics of the Deobandi School of thought. Ilyas is inspired by the famous Islamic scholar Javed Ahmed Ghamidi. He is the Director of Research at Ghamidi Center in the USA. 00:00 Intro 01:44 Does Hassan want to take authority of Islam? 04:40 Traditional vs Modern Islamic Interpretation 12:09 The power of questioning in Islam 14:36 Equality & Abuse of Power 27:57 Polygamy in Islam 31:18 Freedom of Belief in Islam 37:05 Intellectual Pursuit of Religion 44:34 Islam’s Perspective on Psychedelics 52:02 Importance of Religion 56:00 Science & Islam 01:09:21 Hassan’s Opinion on Javed Ahmad Ghamidi 01:18:50 Hassan’s relationship with Javed Ahmad Ghamidi 01:22:15 Hate Speech in Jummah Khutba 01:25:04 Outro

    Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 1h 26min
  • 85 - From Bol to Bold to Daro with Humaima Malick

    Humaima Malick is a Pakistani actress who works in Pakistani films and serials. She is known for her role as Daroo in Maula Jatt, and her work in Bol, Jindo and in Bollywood Films. But there's more to Humaima than just her on-screen persona. In this podcast, we get a glimpse of the person behind the fame - her inspirations, challenges, and the experiences that have shaped her into the influential figure she is today. Humaima also shares her insights on the evolving landscape of Pakistani cinema and television, and her vision for the future of the industry.

    Timestamps:- 00:00 Intro 00:08 Media Industry Experience 04:16 The Making of Maula Jatt 16:28 Mooroo’s work with Humaima 19:35 Experience with different Directors 24:19 Humaima’s gut feeling on projects 25:23 Humaima’s work process 29:41 Do dialogues need to be perfect 30:59 Experience with Saleem Miraaj 32:33 Humaima’s project selection 34:48 Facing criticism 40:17 Why Humaima took gaps 42:10 Humaima’s checklist for a project 44:04 Feroze Khan’s rise to fame

    Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 46min
  • 84 - Exploring Gunjal (Film) with Ahmed Ali Akbar, Shoaib Sultan and Nighat Akbar Shah

    Inspired by the true story of the child labour activist Iqbal Masih, Gunjal the film is a powerful portrayal of his movement against child labour in the 1990s and his tragic demise. Directed by Shoaib Sultan and penned by Nirmal Bano and Ali Kazmi, 'Gunjal' features the talents of Ahmed Ali Akbar, Resham, Amna Ilyas, and Ahmad Ali Butt. We'll explore the film's production nuances, led by producer Nighat Akbar Shah, and discuss the impactful music by directors Zonaib Zahid and Xarb, with scores by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Qamar Parvi, Mobeen Zahid, and Zonaib Zahid. Don't miss our in-depth analysis of this significant film that sheds light on a critical social issue.

    Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 55min
  • 83 - Umair Javed: Founder and CEO of Tkxel

    Umair Javed: The Technological Visionary Umair Javed, the charismatic CEO of Tkxel, stands as a testament to what innovation, vision, and unyielding determination can achieve. Spearheading one of the most transformative tech firms, Umair has strategically positioned Tkxel at the forefront of software engineering and technological solutions. Under his astute leadership, the company has not only seen exponential growth but has also significantly impacted global markets by delivering exceptional tech-driven solutions. A trailblazer in every sense, Umair's accolades extend beyond the realms of business. His commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, adaptability, and excellence at Tkxel has set industry standards. A thought leader, an innovator, and a game-changer, Umair Javed continues to inspire the tech world, solidifying his position as one of the luminaries of the modern digital age. Timestamps: 00:00 Teaser 00:11 Intro 01:10 Role of a CEO 04:48 Does a CEO need to know everything 12:38 Is Business a part of our DNA 24:51 Chat GPT’s Emergence 27:33 A Company’s Ego 29:55 Need for Fresh Talent 31:26 Work Ethic of Different Regions 34:47 What is Innovation 37:33 America’s Strategy 40:27 How tkxel nurtures talent 46:12 Identifying Smart People 50:32 Work Culture of Tkxel 55:32 Money doesn’t promise quality 58:47 Degree vs Skill 01:01:25 Freelancing vs Job 01:07:54 Gen Z vs Millennials 01:17:46 Tkxel’s Business Model 01:26:59 Tkxel’s Expansion 01:28:40 Get Rich Quick Schemes 01:34:52 What Umair Learned from his Twins 01:39:03 Lessons from Daughter 01:39:53 Lessons from Parents 01:46:57 Purpose 01:49:40 Outro

    Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 1h 50min
  • 82 - Syed Muzammil Shah on Political Science, Journalism and Philosophy.

    Journalist, News Analyst, Anchor, Political Scientist, Philosopher Lover.

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/SyedMuzammilOFL?s=20 Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/SyedMuzammilOfficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@syedmuzammilofficial7067 00:00 Introduction or Lack thereof 00:12 Educational Background 01:31 The Role of Institutional Education (Chomsky) 02:35 How to remain a student in this educational system? 03:39 Thinkers are born not furnished. 06:36 Hitler and Nietzsche, Anti Semitism, Marxism. 11:54 'I don't follow Nietzsche thats not the point' 13:54 Problem with ultimate solutions. 17:50 The theory of Everything Futile Endeavour? 23:36 The benefit of Utopian Ideals and Practicality of current mediums and Politics 27:13 The role of propaganda 33:48 Skepticism and Curiosity 36:03 The rise of Celebrity politicians and entertainers. 39:49 How to keep journalistic integrity 43:51 Combating Right Wing Radicalism. 48:05 Fighting Defeatism and Nihilism 51:00 The unsuitable Truth. 54:26 Is morality Innate? 01:01:53 How to create a Democratic individualistic Society. 01:05:21 Why Bad News Spreads more than Good News. 01:07:21 The TV News Casting pitfalls. 01:17:06 George Carlin and Syed Muzammil Shah Life Parallel 01:18:32 Resistance by TV Channel 01:20:06 Machiavellian Tactics 01:23:15 Nation State and the Pashtun Movement 01:25:53 Pan-islamism 01:29:04 Israel-Palestine Conflict, Kashmir-Pakistan India Conflict 01:33:06 How china is treating muslims 01:35:20 A glimmer of hope

    Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 1h 37min
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