<p>In this episode, we sit down with writer, editor, and librarian Saima Hussain. From her book The Arab World Thought of It: Inventions, Innovations and Amazing Facts, to the anthology The Muslimah Who Fell to Earth, Saima's work uncovers the forgotten contributions and personal stories of Muslim cultures. She shares her journey from Pakistan to Canada, her reflections on the power of storytelling, and how libraries serve as spaces for connection, learning, and equality. Saima also discusses the importance of oral histories, the complexities of identity, and her mission to make knowledge accessible to everyone, especially through her work with young people in library spaces. </p><br><p>To fill out our listener survey, go to <a href="agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey</a>. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to <a href="agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman</a>.</p><p><strong>The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of&nbsp;<em>This Being Human</em>.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

This Being Human

Aga Khan Museum & The Walrus Lab

Stories That Shape Us: Saima Hussain on Libraries, Identity, and Heritage

NOV 5, 202434 MIN
This Being Human

Stories That Shape Us: Saima Hussain on Libraries, Identity, and Heritage

NOV 5, 202434 MIN

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<p>In this episode, we sit down with writer, editor, and librarian Saima Hussain. From her book The Arab World Thought of It: Inventions, Innovations and Amazing Facts, to the anthology The Muslimah Who Fell to Earth, Saima's work uncovers the forgotten contributions and personal stories of Muslim cultures. She shares her journey from Pakistan to Canada, her reflections on the power of storytelling, and how libraries serve as spaces for connection, learning, and equality. Saima also discusses the importance of oral histories, the complexities of identity, and her mission to make knowledge accessible to everyone, especially through her work with young people in library spaces. </p><br><p>To fill out our listener survey, go to <a href="agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey</a>. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to <a href="agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman</a>.</p><p><strong>The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of&nbsp;<em>This Being Human</em>.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>