• Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, The Story of Zahhak, Part 2
    Mar 23 2026

    In this lesson, we continue our discussion of the famous Tale of Zahhak from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani. Here, having covered the background that led to Zahhak's rise to power, we begin to delve into Zahhak's own story in earnest.

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    23 mins
  • Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, The Story of Zahhak, Part 1
    Mar 4 2026

    In this lesson, we begin our discussion of the famous Tale of Zahhak from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani. We use the end of the story of Jamshid as a prelude and begin to learn of how Zahhak becomes an evil king.

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    29 mins
  • Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 6
    Feb 9 2026

    In this thrilling conclusion to Hafez's poem yoosofé gom gashté, we cover the words and phrases in the last four lines of the poem. Hafez concludes by acknowledging the difficulties the reader may face and reiterating his encouragement and confidence that God will help the reader overcome them.

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    20 mins
  • Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 5
    Feb 1 2026

    In this lesson, we cover the words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez. In this part of the poem, Hafez provides the reader encouragement and inspiration for overcoming any difficulties they may face.

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    22 mins
  • Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 4
    Jan 26 2026

    In this lesson, we go over more words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez. Here, Hafez reassures the reader regarding forces that are beyond their control.

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    18 mins
  • Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 3
    Jan 18 2026

    In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez, which refer broadly to the nature of the heavens and earth.

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    16 mins
  • Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 2
    Jan 12 2026

    In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the first four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez.

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    19 mins
  • Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6
    Jan 5 2026

    In this lesson, we conclude our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and reflect on its implications with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this last part, Ferdowsi explains the origins and significance of human beings in more detail.

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    22 mins