Podcasts by Connotasians

#029 Hamidi Rahman - Mental Health vs Jinn Possession, Sleep Paralysis, Ruqyah, Tasawwuf & Islam's Perspective from 2020-05-29T16:00

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week we are joined by Sheykh Hamidi Abdul Rahman of PISANG.UK (Professional Islamic Support and Nurture Group) to share Islam's perspective on Mental Health a...

#028 Ali Jalloh: Racism towards Black Muslims from Asian Communities, Interracial Marriages, Diversity in Mosques & More from 2020-05-22T11:00

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#027 Naushad Anjum: Premarital Counselling, Clinical Psychotherapy, Generational Behavioural Changes, Professional Coaching & More from 2020-05-15T11:00

We're joined by Muhammad Naushad Anjum who is a former Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Fighter Pilot turned Aviation Psychologist, Clinical Psychotherapist, Trainer and A320 Captain. We discuss counsel...

#026 Sohail Hanif: Importance of Zakat, Purity in Islam, Student Loan Debt, Good Friends, Social Welfare Vision & More from 2020-05-05T17:00

Super insightful discussion with Shaykh Sohail Hanif of Cambridge Muslim College; going into depths of Zakat at a macro level, what is "pure" Islam, student loan debt, the social welfare vision,...

#025 Dr Hasanain Qureshi: Frontline A&E Doctor, Day in the Hospital, Coming Home to Family & More from 2020-04-17T11:27:14

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#024 - Being Furloughed, Umrah Trip Cancelled, Passing Time, What's Next For The Economy? from 2020-04-11T08:00

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#023 - Desi Community & Social Distancing, Helping Daily Wagers in Lockdown, Preventing Corona & More from 2020-04-04T16:00

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#022 - Joining the NHS, Lockdown Measures, Self-Isolation, Working From Home & Lifestyle Changes from 2020-03-28T11:00

'COVID-19 Prevention Packs' For the Elderly (Over 65) - Your Parent, Guardian, Grandparent

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#021 - Coronavirus, Price Gouging from “Halal” Asian Supermarkets, Suspended Exams, China's Wet Market from 2020-03-21T14:00

'COVID-19 Prevention Packs' for the Elderly (Over 65) - Your Parent, Guardian, Grandparent

Pack contains: 1 x Face Mask, 1 x Hand Sanitiser, 1 x Dettol Soap Bar

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#020 AJ Lifts & Imran Khan: Quitting YouTube, Celebrity Trainers, Coping with Sports Injuries & More from 2020-03-06T12:00

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#019 (Urdu Podcast) - Intention behind Good Actions, Relationship with Deen, Trusting Allah & Keeping Faith from 2020-02-28T12:00

And so it is.. our second attempt at Urdu! Connect with us on IG @connotasians

#018 Jonathan Barcena: Why I Left the Tories, Africa’s Resource Curse, Brexit & More from 2020-02-20T03:00

In this episode, we discuss Jonathan’s decision to leave the Conservative Party, explore key topics like International Trade and pressing issues such as Boris Johnson’s Government & Brexit. ...

#017 - Insecurities from 2020-02-14T03:00

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#016 Jibran Sheikh & Kyle Sood: 'I Quit My Job in Banking to Look After My Parents' from 2020-02-07T12:00

In this episode, we discuss the sacrifices we have to make sometimes in life to give priority to the more meaningful things. We go in to Jibran's decision to leave a fantastic career in Canada a...

#015 - West Asian Attitudes on Death, Understanding Bereavement, Comforting Family & Loved Ones from 2020-02-04T16:00

Spoken Punjabi: In this episode, we discuss repairing and maintaining relationships with your family, understanding bereavement and offering condolences when losing loved ones, expressing emotio...

#014 - Royal Family & Similarities with Asian (Desi) Culture from 2020-01-31T12:00

In this episode, we discuss how the British Royal Family is relatable to Asian (Desi) families, the value of freedom and independence, their conduct towards the daughter-in-law Meghan Markle aft...

#013 - The Importance of Perception, Being Yourself, Establishing Trust, Circle of Friends & More from 2020-01-23T23:00

In this episode, we discuss the importance of perception amongst circle of friends, family, colleagues at the workplace and clients. We discuss changing negative perceptions whilst remaining tru...

#012 Zeeshan Farooqi - American Muslims After 9/11, Dating Culture, Rat Race in Desi Communities & More from 2020-01-17T12:00

In this episode, we're joined by our guest Zeeshan Farooqi who's an American national, a resident of Chicago Illinois and currently travelling Europe during his internship year. We discuss the p...

#011 Abdul Muhit - Life as a Young Parent, Married in Teens, Studying Podiatry & More from 2020-01-10T12:00

In this episode, we're joined by a guest and friend, Abdul Muhit. We discuss his choice to get married as teenager, life as a young parent, socioeconomic challenges, wedding guests paying for ow...

#010 - Uyghur Muslims: What is China's End Goal? from 2020-01-03T12:00

In this episode, we aim to create awareness for the heart-rending crisis facing Uyghur Muslims. We discuss with historical context who the Uyghurs are, why it's only come to light recently, what...

#009 - Colourism in Asian Pakistani Culture, Societal Advantages of Lighter Skin, Bullying & More from 2019-12-27T12:00

In this month's tri-weekly special, spoken in Pakistani dialect, we discuss colourism in the Asian culture, deep-rooted customs of clout chasing, gossip and exposing one another's shortcomings in o...

#008 - Managing Finances, Changing Perceptions of Money, Renting vs Mortgage and ISAs for Young Buyers from 2019-12-20T12:00

In this episode, we discuss the lack of education for finances in the Asian culture but also British educational system. We talk over our experiences from working retail to corporate, the change...

#007 - Challenges of Starting a Podcast, Vegan Diet Results, Sleep Paralysis, Messiah (Dajjal) Netflix Series & More from 2019-12-13T12:00

In this episode, we discuss some of the challenges we've faced since creating this podcast, Aqib & AJ's vegan diet results, fitness journeys and injuries. We talk over experiences with Sleep...

#006 - Life Outside of Pakistan, Going Abroad (Berone Mulk), "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" & More from 2019-12-06T12:00

In this episode, we discuss life outside of Pakistan ("berone mulk") in actuality vs perception, how money doesn't actually grow on trees, the struggles, sacrifices and work ethic it took for ou...

#005 - Today's Liberal Muslims, LGBT School Teaching Worries, Teen Years, Disciplining Your Child, Bullying & More from 2019-11-29T12:00

In this episode, we discuss schools and education growing up, worries for what kids are being taught now and concerns for our future generations, circle of friends, bullying and social pressures...

#004 - Marriage in Pakistani Culture vs Islam, Extravagant Weddings, Traditions, Mahr, Divorce & More from 2019-11-22T12:00

In this episode, we talk on the topic of 'marriage' in our culture versus religion (Islam). We discuss 'marriage' in the eyes of elders vs youth, arranged vs forced, extravagant weddings to plea...

#003 (Spoken Punjabi) - Two Generations, Two Countries & Two Cultures from 2019-11-15T12:00

In this episode, we discuss the dying culture of visiting graveyards, constant mode of study and rote learning in the education system, effects of child phone addictions, impact of excessive use...

#002 - Joining the Military as a British Pakistani Muslim (BAME), Racism in Camp, Backlash From Own Community, War Crimes in Muslim Countries, Life-Saving Decision & More from 2019-11-08T12:00

In this episode, we welcome a special guest and friend to discuss his somewhat controversial, yet "life-saving" decision to join the Military being a British Pakistani Muslim (BAME) and as a res...

Episode 001 - Growing up in Pakistan as a British born, Tough Upbringings, Urdu vs Punjabi & More from 2019-10-31T21:29:39

Welcome to your brand new podcast, Connotasians. In this episode, we discuss how the idea of podcasting came about, the brand, our stories (ish) and what's to come going forward amongst other fa...