How to Learn Persian? | Language of Great Poets | Ft. Ahmad Javaid | Podcast 23

How to Learn Persian? | Language of Great Poets | Ft. Ahmad Javaid | Podcast 23 Welcome to another exciting and enlightening discussion featuring renowned scholar and poet Ahmad Javaid on the Persian language—its rich history, literary depth, and cultural significance. He is joined by journalists Rana Asif and Najam Soharwardi, along with scholar Fazlullah Fani. Persian is the language that became the voice and soul of some of the world’s greatest poets—Sheikh Saadi Shirazi, Hafez, and Maulana Rumi. It is also deeply embedded in the Hindustani tehzeeb, resonating through the history, art, and culture of the subcontinent—particularly within the famed Ganga-Jamuni civilization. 00:00 – 01:26 | Highlights 01:26 – 07:42 | Learning Persian: Writing & Speaking Forms 07:42 – 12:30 | Personal Experience: Easiest Language? 12:30 – 14:14 | Prose vs Poetry in Persian 14:14 – 20:17 | From Persian Poetry to Urdu Poetry 20:17 – 27:40 | Legacy of Sheikh Saadi Shiraz 27:40 – 37:48 | Sabk-e-Hindi vs Classical Persian Poetry 37:48 – 44:16 | Thoughts on Bedil & Ghani 49:08 – 1:04:20 | Legacy & Influence of Maulana Rumi 01:04:20 – 01:06:06 | AI Technology & Intricacies of Language 01:06:06 – 01:11:02 | Farsi Kalam Recited by Ahmad Javaid This is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning Zaban-e-Farsi—a language that stands out for its poetic elegance, cultural richness, and expressive depth. #ahmadjavaid #persian #learn #journalist #poet #language #history #literacy #civilization #culture #elegance #podcast