This Being Human
This Being Human is an arts and culture podcast devoted to amplifying the voices of leaders redefining what it means to be Muslim in today’s world. Through expert storytelling and thoughtfully cast interviews, the series aims to break down stereotypes, highlight connections between cultures, and uncovers new insights on the human condition.
The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human.
Meet The Host
Abdul-Rehman Malik
Writer, journalist, educator, and pop culture aficionado Abdul-Rehman Malik is currently lecturer at Yale University’s School of Divinity. At Yale, he also leads the Council on Middle East Studies cultural literacy initiative. He was a past artist-in-residence at the Doris Duke Foundation’s Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Design and Culture, where he curated a series called “What is Muslim Culture?” His most recent work for the BBC was a radio essay for Holy Week entitled “Behold the Man,” a Muslim meditation on a medieval depiction of Jesus. His work has been broadcast on BBC Radio, Radio 4, Radio 2, and the World Service, and in countless online and print publications. He is a Toronto native and an enthusiastic Aga Khan Museum supporter.
Podcast Episodes
Enjoy all four seasons of this thought-provoking podcast series.
The Museum wishes to acknowledge The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation for their generous support of This Being Human Season 3.
This Being Human is proudly presented in partnership with TVO.
This Being Human is produced by Antica Productions.
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This Being Human is an arts and culture podcast devoted to amplifying the voices of leaders redefining what it means to be Muslim in today’s world. Through expert storytelling and thoughtfully cast interviews, the series aims to break down stereotypes, highlight connections between cultures, and uncovers new insights on the human condition.