87: Ikhtilaaf and Ittifaaq - It's In the Conflict That We Can Find Ways to Harmony

<div> <em>Ikhtilaaf </em>meaning conflicts or disagreements, are unavoidable in a heterogenous environment. One can say that sometimes disagreements might even be healthy and necessary for a synthetized view of the world.<br> <br> But there are also times when<em> ikhtilaaf </em>can deteriorate harmony. At such moments, a sense of <em>ittifaq</em> which means unity or concurrence, can help overcome the differences between people.<br> <br> Both<em> ikhtilaaf</em> and <em>ittifaq</em> together perpetuate the social progress of a civilization when people pick the right act at the right moment. But how do we make that choice? The answer lies in identifying the conflict we are faced with.<br> <br> In this episode of <strong>Urdunama</strong> we take a look at some of the gems of Urdu poetry that lead us to strive for a perfect <em>ittifaq </em>with others even when there's <em>ikhtilaaf</em>.<br> <br> Tune in as Fabeha Syed reads works of Nida Fazli, Altaf Hussain Hali, and other Urdu poets.</div> <div><br> </div> <div><strong>Host, Writer, and Sound Editor: Fabeha Syed<br> Music: Big Bang Fuzz</strong></div>