The Tripolitan

The Tripolitan

“The Tripolitan” will cover multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-po

24/04/2022

رحم الله شهداء #طرابلس
رحم الله #لبنان

An Introduction to Islam in Abkhazia by The Tripolitan 07/01/2022

Have you ever heard of Abkhazia? Not many people know about this rich territory filled with history and culture. In this episode, مراد عثمان باغ, a native Abkhazian, enlightens us about his homeland and discusses the power dynamics of being sandwiched between Georgia and Russia.

Meurad Osman is a student of knowledge, teacher, instructor, and freelance translator based in New Jersey. He comes from a Circassian background and is keen on maintaining his Islamic and Circassian identity.

Timeline
1:30 - Family History
8:52 - Occupation of Abkhazia
16:20 - Demographics
24:50 - Russian Imperialism
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The Tripolitan covers multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-political issues dominating our times.
The Tripolitan can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/thetripolitan/episodes/An-Introduction-to-Islam-in-Abkhazia-e1cg2n7
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYOTR1xkUcg

An Introduction to Islam in Abkhazia by The Tripolitan Have you ever heard of Abkhazia? Not many people know about this rich territory filled with history and culture. In this episode, Meurad Osman, a native Abkhazian, enlightens us about his homeland and discusses the power dynamics of being sandwiched between Georgia and Russia. Meurad Osman is a stud...

11/09/2021

Dr. Riad Yamak (Tripoli's Mayor) → Bassam Mawlawi (Interior Minister) → Najib Mikati (Prime Minister); Three Tripolitans in a position of power that really destroys any kind of excuse regarding not seeing economic progress in , . #لبنان #طرابلس

Ep 8: Taliban 2.0 & The Road Ahead 25/08/2021

Kabul has fallen to the Taliban. In this episode, Sangar Paykhar, who is the host of the Afghan Eye Podcast, goes into the reasons the Taliban blitzkrieg was so successful while looking back at the conditions and regional politics that helped shape the events we see today in Afghanistan.

Sangar Paykhar was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. He is the host of the Afghan Eye Podcast. He arrived to the Netherlands at the age of 12 and is currently a freelance journalist. Paykhar is a graduate from the School of Governance & Global Affairs in the Hague.

Timeline
2:50 - Who are the Taliban?
18:20 - Taliban Hierarchy
31:25 - Why did Kabul fall?
42:00 - Iranian role in Afghanistan
51:45 - The Future of the Country
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The Tripolitan covers multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-political issues dominating our times.

The Tripolitan can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/thetripolitan/episodes/Taliban-2-0--The-Road-Ahead-e16dle7
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BnqfzsIxEs&t=2642s

Ep 8: Taliban 2.0 & The Road Ahead Kabul has fallen to the Taliban. In this episode, Sangar Paykhar, who is the host of the Afghan Eye Podcast, goes into the reasons the Taliban blitzkrieg was...

23/08/2021

On this day, Tripoli was rocked by two bombings that targeted the Salam and Taqwa Mosques. The likely perpetrators, the Eid clan's top leadership, had escaped to Syria leaving the victims with no justice. We hope to one day see justice implemented to its fullest extent.
رحم الله شهداء التقوى و السلام و حمى طرابلس من كل مكروه.

The Tripolitan on Twitter 22/08/2021

https://twitter.com/thetripolitan/status/1426555847505743884?s=19

The Tripolitan on Twitter “THREAD/ How a Christian from Tripoli, Lebanon helped rebuild the Grand Mosque in Tyre.”

15/08/2021

May Allah (swt) have mercy on the the victims of the blast. Gross negligence exacerbated by state collapse continues to curse the people of .

The YPG: Friend or Foe of the Syrian Revolution? by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor 08/08/2021

This episode with TRT journalist and producer, Obaida Hitto, will delve into the rise of the YPG, its relation with the Kurdish and Arab populations, and the Syrian revolution.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqBrPGkZRzw

Obaida Hitto is a Syrian-American journalist of Kurdish descent. He currently works at TRT, a Turkish news agency with an impressive global reach. Hitto has a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Masters candidate in International Relations at Istanbul's Sabahettin University.

Timeline
4:20 - Who are the Kurds?
8:40 - YPG Crackdown on Kurdish Activists
17:20 - The SDF Experiment
25:25 - Turkish Operations in Northern Syria
34:45 - Future Predictions on YPG Viability
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Yamak’s “The Tripolitan” covers multiple topics that pertain to Islam, Islamic history, and socio-political issues dominating our times.

The Tripolitan can be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!

The YPG: Friend or Foe of the Syrian Revolution? by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor This episode with TRT journalist and producer, Obaida Hitto, will delve into the rise of the YPG, its relation with the Kurdish and Arab populations, and the Syrian revolution. Obaida Hitto is a Syrian-American journalist of Kurdish descent. He currently works at TRT, a Turkish news agency with an i...

04/08/2021

Let's be absolutely clear about one thing: Iranian backed networks were responsible for the deadly Aug 4th Beirut blast. Any other point is tangential.
#بيروت #لبنان

31/07/2021

Keep the people of , in your prayers as massive fires sweep through the area. The Lebanese government has once again proven its uselessness with its inability to protect its citizens.

Photos from Remembering Srebrenica's post 11/07/2021

30/06/2021

Listen to the son of the former Syrian Information Minister detail how Hafez Assad gave up the strategic Golan Heights to Israeli forces during the 1967 war. Full link in bio!

The Tripolitan on Twitter 31/05/2021

What is taqiyya? How do Shia hadith scholars apply it in their texts? Check out this snippet of The Tripolitan's first episode!
https://twitter.com/thetripolitan/status/1399370980548616203?s=19

The Tripolitan on Twitter “What is taqiyya? How do Shia hadith scholars apply it in their texts? Check out this snippet from The Tripolitan's first episode with hadith student, ! https://t.co/7PtdZKrS8Y”

Circassians, Understanding a Scattered People by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor 23/05/2021

Two days ago, we passed the anniversary of the Circassian Genocide. The Tripolitan did an episode with Circassian-American activist, Batter Kadkoy, and the genocide was among the many topics discussed. Click the link below to access the episode!

Circassians, Understanding a Scattered People by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor This episode, with the Circassian-American activist, Batter Kadkoy, will go into the history of the Circassian people and how events have shaped their community today, including attempts to save Circassia's language and culture amidst rising nationalism. Batter Kadkoy is a Circassian activist from t...

The Tripolitan on Twitter 23/05/2021

An important one minute snippet from the latest episode of The Tripolitan with Yasser El Masri on Tripoli's historic role in the region. Follow us for more important content!
https://twitter.com/thetripolitan/status/1394490152882483201?s=19

The Tripolitan on Twitter “A snippet of latest episode with on Tripoli, Lebanon and its role in supporting the Palestinian cause while resisting Assad's occupation. Yasser goes into depth regarding Tripoli's many challenges and misconceptions it faces. Full episode tomorrow! https://t.co/lnTmA...

Yasser El Masri: Tripoli, Lebanon; Challenges & Misconceptions 22/05/2021

The Tripolitan's latest episode with Yasser El Masri is now on YouTube! Check out the YouTube description for a quick summary of the episode as we delve into deep, societal, political, and economic issues facing Lebanon's second largest city, Tripoli. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all future episodes!

Yasser El Masri: Tripoli, Lebanon; Challenges & Misconceptions This episode with the native Tripolitan, Yasser El Masri, will look at a brief history of Tripoli, Lebanon, challenges, and misconceptions its natives face, ...

Yasser El Masri: Tripoli, Lebanon; Challenges & Misconceptions by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor 18/05/2021

This episode with the native Tripolitan, Yasser El Masri, will look at a brief history of Tripoli, Lebanon, challenges, and misconceptions its natives face, while dissecting its role within the modern Lebanese nation state.

Yasser El Masri was born and raised in Tripoli, Lebanon and is the founder of the online Tripoli-based outlet, Tripolicy - تريبوليسي. He has a BS in Architecture from the Beirut Arab University, an MS in Sustainable Design from the University of Texas at Austin and another MS in Architecture from Georgia Tech University, and currently working on his third MS in International Affairs and his PhD in Architecture from Georgia Tech University.

Timeline
3:30 - Tripoli and its Identity
8:40 - What is "Greater" Lebanon
16:20 - Economic Marginalization of Tripoli
24:30 - Classist Component of Tripolitan Social Fabric
32:30 - Negative Media Portrayal & Political Ties
39:00 - The Tripolicy Project
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We have many exciting topics to cover in the near future! Like and subscribe to our podcast channels. We can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M7aVT18yZ8

Yasser El Masri: Tripoli, Lebanon; Challenges & Misconceptions by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor This episode with the native Tripolitan, Yasser El Masri, will look at a brief history of Tripoli, Lebanon, challenges, and misconceptions its natives face, while dissecting its role within the modern Lebanese nation state. Yasser El Masri was born and raised in Tripoli, Lebanon and is the founder o...

13/05/2021

Eid Mubarak!
كل عام وانتم بالف خير!

26/04/2021

This podcast was named after Tripoli, Lebanon as a token of respect for the city. With that being said, April 26, 1289 is the day that the city of Tripoli was liberated from Crusader forces by the Mamluki Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun. Happy independence day!

Samina Sattar: Speech Therapy & Special Needs, Initiating Community Dialogue 21/04/2021

Our latest episode with Samina Sattar on speech pathology and its connection with special needs is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on our future episodes.

https://youtu.be/euQinVOr01A

Samina Sattar: Speech Therapy & Special Needs, Initiating Community Dialogue This episode with Samina Sattar, a certified Speech Language Pathologist, will tackle issues dealing with speech impediments while delving into the rising ca...

Samina Sattar: Speech Therapy & Special Needs, Initiating Community Dialogue by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor 18/04/2021

This episode with Samina Sattar, a certified Speech Language Pathologist, will tackle issues dealing with speech impediments while delving into the rising cases of special needs children. Ways to confront these challenges head-on will be discussed and the role of the Muslim community and its institutions in alleviating the crisis.

Samina currently works as a Speech Language Pathologist. As a SLP, she works to evaluate, assess, diagnose and treat children and adults with communication disorders. She currently serves children with various articulation, language and fluency disorders, as well as children with ASD. You can find Samina on LinkedIn.

Timeline
5:25 - Speech Pathology & Special Needs Connection
11:30 - Developmental Delay Stigma in Muslim Community
15:25 - Mosque Involvement in Special Needs Accommodation
22:30 - Role of Siblings in Speech Therapy
26:40 - Tips for Incoming SLP
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We have many exciting topics to cover in the near future! Like and subscribe to our podcast channels. We can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!

Samina Sattar: Speech Therapy & Special Needs, Initiating Community Dialogue by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor This episode with Samina Sattar, a certified Speech Language Pathologist, will tackle issues dealing with speech impediments while delving into the rising cases of special needs children. Ways to confront these challenges head-on will be discussed and the role of the Muslim community and its institu...

13/04/2021

The Tripolitan would like to wish everyone a Ramadan mubarak! May Allah (swt) make this month a peaceful and prosperous one for all.

Aghyan Alzuabi: The Syrian Revolution, Ten Years On 29/03/2021

Make sure to check out our latest episode, now on YouTube, on the Syrian uprising with our esteemed guest, Aghyan Al Zuabi.

Timeline
3:20 - What Sparked the Uprising
14:45 - The Inevitability of Uprising Militarization 20:00 - Sectarianization of Military Apparatus
24:00 - Assad Sr & the Golan Heights
27:15 - No Fly Zone Failure
34:00 - Systematic Disinformation on Syria
44:30 - Future of the Uprising

Aghyan Alzuabi: The Syrian Revolution, Ten Years On This episode, with the Syrian-American activist, Aghyan Alzuabi, will look back at the last ten years of the Syrian uprising and the future of the Syrian peo...

Aghyan Alzuabi: The Syrian Revolution, Ten Years On by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor 27/03/2021

This episode, with the Syrian-American activist, Aghyan Alzuabi, will look back at the last ten years of the Syrian uprising and the future of the Syrian people in light of the ever-shifting political climate.

Aghyan Alzuabi is the son of the former Syrian Information Minister and originally from the Syrian province of Deraa. He currently works as a software professional in California. You can follow Aghyan on Twitter on .

Timeline
3:20​ - What Sparked the Uprising
14:45​ - The Inevitability of Uprising Militarization
20:00​ - Sectarianization of Military Apparatus
24:00​ - Assad Sr & the Golan Heights
27:15​ - No Fly Zone Failure
34:00​ - Systematic Disinformation on Syria
44:30​ - Future of the Uprising
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We have many exciting topics to cover in the near future! Like and subscribe to our podcast channels. We can be found on Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!

Aghyan Alzuabi: The Syrian Revolution, Ten Years On by The Tripolitan • A podcast on Anchor This episode, with the Syrian-American activist, Aghyan Alzuabi, will look back at the last ten years of the Syrian uprising and the future of the Syrian people in light of the ever-shifting political climate. Aghyan Alzuabi is the son of the former Syrian Information Minister and originally from th...

The Tripolitan on Twitter 26/03/2021

Check out the snippet from The Tripolitan's latest episode with Aghyan Zohbi, where he discusses the Assad regime's mission to create a sectarian power structure in Syria. Keep an eye out for the full episode set to be released soon!

The Tripolitan on Twitter “Check out the snippet from latest episode with where he discusses the Assad regime's mission to create a sectarian power structure in Syria. Keep an eye out for the full episode set to be released soon! https://t.co/OXouInM5Ph”

Circassians, Understanding a Scattered People 15/03/2021

This episode, with the Circassian-American activist, Batter Kadkoy, will go into the history of the Circassian people and how events have shaped their community today, including attempts to save Circassia's language and culture amidst rising nationalism.

Batter Kadkoy is a Circassian activist from the United States. He is the founder of the Voice of Circassia podcast and an accredited blogger.

Timeline
4:40​ - Who are the Circassian People?
13:35​ - Circassian Influence in Islamic History
23:15​ - The Circassian Genocide & the Diaspora
37:30​ - The Circassian Community in Lebanon
42:29​ - Resources to Learn More

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We have many exciting topics to cover in the near future! Like and subscribe to our podcast channels. We can be found on Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic!

Circassians, Understanding a Scattered People This episode, with the Circassian-American activist, Batter Kadkoy, will go into the history of the Circassian people and how events have shaped their commun...

The Tripolitan on Twitter 11/03/2021

A snippet of the latest episode of The Tripolitan with Batter Kadkoy on the Circassian people, their history, impact on the Muslim world, and modern issues that the community is facing. Full episode will be coming out soon!

The Tripolitan on Twitter “A snippet of the latest episode of The Tripolitan with , Batter Kadkoy, on the Circassian people, their history, impact on the Muslim world, and modern issues that the community is facing. Full episode will be coming out soon! https://t.co/bxbDkxFj4D”

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Listen to the son of the former Syrian Information Minister detail how Hafez Assad gave up the strategic Golan Heights t...