This Being Human

This Being Human is an interview podcast hosted by Abdul-Rehman Malik that focuses on Muslim art and culture. The podcast was created by the Aga Khan Museum and produced by Antica Productions.

This Being Human
Presentation
Hosted byAbdul-Rehman Malik
Genre
FormatInterview
Created byAga Khan Museum[1]
UpdatesBi-weekly[2]
Length20–40 minutes[3]
Production
Direction
  • Nadir Mohamed
  • Shabin Mohamed
ProductionStuart Coxe[4]
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26[4]
Publication
Original releaseJanuary 26, 2021[4] – present
ProviderAntica Productions[2]
Websitewww.agakhanmuseum.org/programs/thisbeinghuman/

Background

The Aga Khan Museum is North America's first and only museum dedicated to Muslim cultures and heritage.[3] The name of the podcast is based on one of Rumi's poems called "The Guest House."[4] The host of the podcast, Abdul-Rehman Malik, is a journalist and educator.[1] Malik was born in Thorncliffe Park to Pakistani immigrants. Malik has explored his own religion and spirituality through the act of storytelling throughout his career as a journalist. He has worked at the Toronto Star and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.[2] In each episode Malik interviews someone who has been influenced by the religion and culture of Islam.[2]

Episodes

Introductory episode (2021)
TitleRunning
time		Original release date
"Welcome to This Being Human"9:37January 13, 2021 (2021-01-13)

Season 1 (2021)
No.TitleRunning
time		Original release date
1"Wajahat Ali"41:28January 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)
Abdul-Rehman Malik interviews Wajahat Ali, an author and writer for the New York Times.[3][4]
2"Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy"33:33February 9, 2021 (2021-02-09)
Abdul-Rehman Malik interviews Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker who has won two Oscars.[3][1][4]
3"Craig Considine"30:32February 23, 2021 (2021-02-23)
[4]
4"Ginella Massa"31:38March 9, 2021 (2021-03-09)
5"Sultan Al Qassemi"36:03March 23, 2021 (2021-03-23)
Abdul-Rehman Malik interviews Sultan Al Qassemi, art collector and founder of the Sharjah-based Barjeel Art Foundation.[1][4]
6"Alaa Murabit"28:03April 6, 2021 (2021-04-06)
7"Omid Safi"30:22April 20, 2021 (2021-04-20)
[4]
8"Ayesha Khanna"29:10May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)
9"Kevork Mourad"32:32May 18, 2021 (2021-05-18)
[4]
10"Nadir Nahdi"38:17June 1, 2021 (2021-06-01)
11"Tanya Muneera Williams"33:39June 15, 2021 (2021-06-15)
12"Wafaa Bilal"26:35June 29, 2021 (2021-06-29)

References
  1. Lloyd-Smith, Harriet; Gladstone, Sophie (February 23, 2021). "Art Podcasts in Tune With the Times: Lend Your Ears to Our Pick of Art Podcasts to Inspire, Empower and Keep You Company". Wallpaper*. TI Media. Archived from the original on April 9, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. Kurek, Dominik (February 2, 2021). "Toronto's Aga Khan Museum Kicks off Podcast Series by Journalist: Abdul-Rehman Malik Explores Muslim Life Through Prism of Arts and Culture". Toronto.com. Metroland Media Group. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  3. Jalaluddin, Uzma (February 1, 2021). "Aga Khan Museum's New Podcast 'This Being Human' Features Muslim Stories Hosted by Abdul-Rehman Malik". thestar.com. Toronto Star Newspapers. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  4. Rabinowitz, Chloe (January 25, 2021). "Aga Khan Museum Launches This Being Human Podcast: Pioneering Arts and Culture Series Hosted by Journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik Showcases Leading Muslim Voices Shaping the World Today". BroadwayWorld. Wisdom Digital Media. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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