Hassan Abbas @Watandost Twitter profile

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Hassan Abbas

2 months

Glad to share that an updated paperback edition of “The Return of the Taliban” will be released soon. It’s already on Amazon’s Top New Release list: Thank you @yalepress & @YaleBooks

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

King is Hussain King of Kings is Hussain The faith is Hussain The savior of faith is Hussain He gave his head but not his hand to Yazid If truth be told, the foundation of faith is Hussain. —— Moinuddin Chishti

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Pakistan Elections: “As a former police chief, my head hangs in shame at seeing some police commanders stoop so low to please the ‘invisible forces’ of the deep state. They lack the courage to say no to the illegal manoeuvres of political engineering.” - Tariq Khosa

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1 year

Excited to at last hold my new book, “Return of the Taliban” in hand! Also great to see it reviewed in @thetimes calling my arguments for engagement with the Taliban a “valiant attempt” & “bold assertions” that “merit attention.” Thank you @jo_godfrey @YaleBooks @yalepress

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Hassan Abbas

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4 years

I am delighted to announce my forthcoming book @YaleBooks “THE PROPHET’S HEIR: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib” A modern biography of one of Prophet Mohammad’s closest confidants & Islam’s patron saint. Available in UK: Feb 23 (Rajab 13) & US: March 16

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1 year

“The best way to spot an idiot? Look for the person who is cruel. … The kindest person in the room is often the smartest.” - brilliant insights from @GovPritzker

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

Freedom of speech and media in #Pakistan is increasing under threat. Drifting away from democratic ideals can be devastating for the state. The @PTIofficial must know that journalists like @HamidMirPAK @AbsarAlamHaider & @AsadAToor will also stand by them in their time of need

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

Today, the 21st day of Ramadan, marks the death anniversary of Imam Ali, a sorrowful day in Islamic history. After struck by the poisoned sword of his assassin in the Kufa mosque, his final words proclaimed: “By the Lord of the Kaaba, I have triumphed.” Some excerpts about the

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

Join my conversation with Pervez Hoodbhoy in Islamabad today discussing #TheReturnoftheTaliban

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1 year

What a fun way to start the week! @Zabehulah_M33 You can call me whatever you want - for you everyone disagreeing with you is from intelligence! I have a long record as an academic that I am proud of. I only want the best for the Afghan people which means peace and engagement. I

Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م )

@Zabehulah_M33

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The Islamic Emirate Spokesperson's Clarification Regarding the Book Claim of an Intelligence Officer Named Hassan Abbas

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5 years

“You are free to go to your temples. You are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion, caste or creed—that has nothing to do with the business of the state.” - Jinnah #HappyIndependenceDay , Pakistan

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

Hard to find words to share the joy in my heart while speaking about “The Prophet’s Heir” in the shrine of Ali in Najaf on the day of Ghadeer - a dream come true. Imam Ali TV recorded an interview series about the book inside the shrine & it will be up on

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Hassan Abbas

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4 years

Imam Hussain (as) in Dua e Arafah (highly recommended to be recited on the day of Arafah) says, “O Lord what has he lost who has acquired You, and what has he acquired who has lost You!”

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Hassan Abbas

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2 years

Delighted to share news about my forthcoming book on Taliban to be published by @YaleBooks & @yalepress - looking forward to work with my brilliant editor @jo_godfrey

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

9 months

“Refugee Cities: How Afghans Changed Urban Pakistan” - An excellent book by @SanaaAlimia to understand the context and plight of Afghan refugees and migrants (lawful and unlawful) who are being forcefully and unjustly ejected from Pakistan.

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Hassan Abbas

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9 months

What happened in White House meetings with influential American Muslims: “I think Biden has lost the Muslim vote. ... This generation was raised in a time when Muslims and Arabs were constantly in contact with Democrats, felt and were part of the progressive coalition. Now that

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Hassan Abbas

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5 years

“It is a charity wrapped in dignity”...

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

Benazir Bhutto’s brilliant response in the video below was reflective of her father’s political training, her education & most importantly her unwavering faith in democratic values. Her way of defying General Zia’s repressive military dictatorship was a lesson in leadership.

Hasan Shabbir

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1 year

What did you observe in this young Benazir Bhutto rare video?

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

‘Taliban consulted Gen Bajwa before reaching out to India’: @Anwardawn reports for @dawn_com discussing my new book, “The Return of the Taliban: After the Americans Left” @yalepress

‘Taliban consulted Gen Bajwa before reaching out to India’

Upcoming book claims Kabul wants to mend fences with New Delhi for sake of ‘international legitimacy and recognition’

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

This truly reflects the current mood in Kabul - a statement worth listening repeatedly to fully grasp the feelings of those who tried hard to build a new Afghanistan.

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3 years

“I’m going to say to the whole world—shame on you.” @SerajMahbouba , Afghan women’s rights leader

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Hassan Abbas

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5 years

“Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has staged a revolution.” ⁦- Brilliant @NewYorker ⁩

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

10 months

Pleasantly surprised to see my book, “The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left” offered by Amazon in the US on a highly discounted rate ($8) for a limited time.

The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan after the Americans Left

www.amazon.com

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

13 Rajab - The Birth of Ali in Kaaba An excerpt from The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib @YaleBooks

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

Poetry of Hassan ibn Thabit, a companion of the Prophet PBUH at Ghadir Khum on 18th Zilhajj: Beside the Ghadir (pond) of the valley of Khumm, the Prophet calls upon those close and afar so hear carefully where ever you are! He inquired, ‘Who is your Master and Wali?’ with

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

'The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib' (Yale University Press, 2021) @RNS via @RNS

'The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib' (Yale University Press, 2021) by Hassan Abbas

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

This is indeed one of the most beautiful interiors of any shrine in the region. It is locally known as "the mosque of Fatima" and is the resting place of daughter of Imam Musa al-Kazim and sister of Imam Reza.

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3 years

Beauty of the Bibi Heybat Mosque, Azerbaijan.

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Hassan Abbas

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2 years

King is Hussain King of Kings is Hussain The faith is Hussain The savior of faith is Hussain He gave his head but not his hand to Yazid If truth be told, the foundation of faith is Hussain. —— Moinuddin Chishti

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

11 months

Recently wrapped up an insightful week in vibrant Dhaka, Bangladesh. From touring museums detailing their history to visiting a mosque in old Dhaka and meeting scholars, it was quite an experience. The wounds of their independence struggle are still fresh, but the people and

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

Glad to see Persian translation of my book The Prophet’s Heir @YaleBooks @yalepress produced by Hermes Publications in Tehran. (Arabic and Urdu translations are near completion). It’s the authorized edition with a new preface and distributed by Book City stores across Middle East

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

10 years

Those who attacked Pakistan TV headquarters should have been arrested to discourage lawlessness and strengthen #ruleoflaw

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

A dangerous moment for Pakistan. Things can spiral out of control quickly as Imran Khan’s massive popularity must not be underestimated. Shattering rule of law can be devastating at this hour of heightened political polarization & economic distress.

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@Reuters

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BREAKING: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested by the military, his aide said

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Hassan Abbas

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5 years

Delighted & honored to join @TheNESACenter as Distinguished Professor of International Relations where I will be focusing on South Asia & Middle East with a special focus on intersection of geopolitics, religion and rule of law. Grateful to @NDU_CISA & @NDU_EDU for 8 great years

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

4 years

I am delighted to announce my forthcoming book @YaleBooks & @yalepress “THE PROPHET’S HEIR: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib” A modern biography of Prophet Mohammad’s confidante and leader of mystics. Worldwide release: Feb 23 (Rajab 13) & US: March 16

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

Mullah Kabir’s rise as the new prime minister of Afghanistan means that top leader Hibatullah again unfairly bypassed Mullah Baradar but rather than opting for more conservative CJ Abdul Hakim, chose middle way to appoint someone with more international exposure. A couple of

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Hassan Abbas

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5 years

“Pakistan already has the distinction of having thousands of ghost schools in its rural areas. Now it has set a world record by having hosted a ghost faculty programme for a full 10 years-and that too in high-level mathematics.” Our ghost mathematicians

Our ghost mathematicians

Ghost teachers in Pakistani rural schools are common enough but few know of our ghost mathematicians.

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Hassan Abbas

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4 years

The idea of defiance against tyranny and oppression owes a great deal to Hussain ibne Ali, the hero of the battle of Karbala in 680…

History lessons from Karbala

The idea of defiance against tyranny and oppression owes a great deal to Hussain ibne Ali, the hero of the battle of Karbala in 680…

foreignpolicy.com

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

Hussain and Hassan, the grandsons of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) were named after the two sons of Harun (Aaron), Shabbar & Shabbir in Hebrew (as conveyed by Gabriel) reminding hadith: “Ali is to me what Harun was to Musa (Moses)”-from The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib

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Hassan Abbas

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6 years

A random thought on a Friday afternoon in #washingtondc : Sharing my prayer rug collection

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Hassan Abbas

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5 years

Without a doubt, Justice Qazi Faiz Essa deserves support from everyone who stands for independence of judiciary & Rule of Law in Pakistan

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Folks & friends: plz support Justice Qazi Faiz Essa- I don’t see a reason why his judgement is challenged?

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3 years

Excerpt from Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s letter from his death cell addressed to his daughter, Benazir Bhutto (June 21, 1978) - source: @etribune

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Hassan Abbas

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8 years

Delighted to find people (mostly of South Asian origin) playing cricket in Washington DC near #washingtonmonument

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8 years

Pope Francis Reveals Why He Doesn't Discuss 'Islamic Violence' - "there are violent people in all religions" - NBC

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Hassan Abbas

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2 years

On Ramadan 21, the martyrdom anniversary of Caliph and Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, I am sharing some excerpts about his last moments and legacy from ⁦ @YaleBooks ⁩ “The Prophet’s Heir” - Ali’s biography that was roughly published a year ago.

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Hassan Abbas

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5 months

Visiting Konya is always an inspiring and fulfilling experience. It was even more special visiting the shrines of Mevlana Rumi and Shams Tabrizi in mid-Shaban, known as Shab e Barat. Some images from my trip yesterday:

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Hassan Abbas

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2 years

Amazing to experience Baghdad’s glorious Mutannabi street again. Fascinating to see the books Iraqis are reading, and to witness the subtle magic of this city #Iraq

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

2 years

RIP Sayyid Salih al-Hakim. I lost one of my mentors in Iraq today - a highly inspiring and selfless soul. His parents and siblings were all executed by brutal Saddam Hussain but he opted to respond by becoming a torch bearer for peace and dialogue in Iraq. (Pic - US visit 2019)

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Hassan Abbas

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8 years

Absolutely. Some more background of Khizr Khan:

How Khizr Khan prepared for anti-Trump DNC speech

Khizr Khan zoomed down the freeway headed to his northern Virginia home, praying the...

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Madiha Afzal

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Khizr Khan was an immigrant from Pakistan. Today he delivered one of the most powerful speeches at the DNC. This is America. #DemsInPhilly

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2 years

Delighted to be at the door of “door to the city of knowledge”, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib in #Najaf with my dear friend ⁦ @DrAbbasKadhim ⁩ “I am the city of knowledge and Ali is the door. Whoever desires to enter the city should enter from the door.” - Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)

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Hassan Abbas

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2 years

Here is a glimpse of impact of #PakistanFloods Please help if you can

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@Watandost

3 years

On the death anniversary of Imam Ali (as): “The cheeks of orphans were suddenly cold without the warmth of Ali’s hand, the stomachs of the needy once again empty and unfed, the hearts of many broken, not to be mended any time soon. This mourning would continue ... @yalepress

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

Webinar: How Ali ibn Abi Talib Unites Shia & Sunnis: A conversation with IslamiCity on The Prophet’s Heir @yalepress CRUX: The Shia, Sunni & Sufi perspectives today on Imam Ali have a lot in common. #NotoSectarianism Watch

Webinar! How Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA) Unites Shia and Sunnis

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Hassan Abbas

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7 months

The story of Pakistan’s counterterrorism policy includes many secret “peace deals” while pursuing self-defeating “good Taliban, bad Taliban” strategy. Hopefully, Pakistan will not revert to that in its new anti-Pakistani Taliban (TTP) campaign.

The Khorasan Diary

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BREAKING: Khalil-ur-Rahman Haqqani, Afghan acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, has made a startling revelation in a documentary released today, of how the former leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baitullah Mehsud, secured his release after having been arrested

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Hassan Abbas

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8 years

State Department Study on Saudi Textbooks which was not released for 3 years fearing Saudi anger: @nytimes

State Dept. Study on Saudi Textbooks (Published 2016)

A two-part study of Saudi textbooks commissioned by the State Department and conducted by the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, a Washington research group, was finished in 2013 but...

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1 year

Book Talk (virtual) discussing “The Return of The Taliban” ⁦ @SOAS ⁩ on March 18th (5 PM UK). Thank you ⁦⁦ @jafferamirza ⁩ and ⁦ @SOAS_SAI ⁩

The Return of the Taliban

The first account of the new Taliban—showing who they are, what they want, and how they differ from their predecessors

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Hassan Abbas

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1 year

@YaleBooks alerts me that my new book on Taliban is printed & will be in stores in early April in UK and Europe and by May in the US. It’s available for pre-order now. I am indebted to @JessicaEStern @AminSaikal @mgweinbaum & Anne Likuski @annestenersen for wonderful endorsements

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3 years

“Ali’s legacy should be a guide to curb absolutist views within Islam – what Abbas calls ‘the modern crisis of religious fanaticism’ – as well as a guide for all of humanity” - by @AbdoGeneive

Book Review – ‘The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib’

by Geneive Abdo In an elegantly written narrative, filled with intriguing detail, Hassan Abbas has brought to life a central figure in Shi’a Islam, who holds great relevance today in countries such…

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Hassan Abbas

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8 months

Delightful experience to be at @AdabFest in #Karachi and seeing many young people attending. It was a treat to share panel with @arifanoor72 @hidhussain and @AmirRana discussing, “The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left.”

Call for keeping Taliban engaged to end Pak-Afghan tensions

Hassan Abbas’ new book launched at Adab Festival

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1 year

My thoughts on the US-Pakistan relations for @TheWilsonCenter conference “The traditional military-to-military ties are just one pillar of the relationship. We cannot build a relationship on one pillar only. [Also not to forget that] a country’s security includes law enforcement,

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Hassan Abbas

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6 years

Who is behind the mysterious US - Afghan Taliban talks in Qatar? - A revealing story ...

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

Rest In Peace Sayyid Mohammad Saeed Al-Hakeem. I had the honor to interview him many times for my research (and especially The Prophet’s Heir). He was always generous with his time, kind and gracious. His core message was to promote sectarian harmony & tolerance

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Hassan Abbas

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3 years

Who is behind the terrorist attack at #Kabulairport airport? Possibilities (in order of likelihood): 1. #ISIS -K or AQ 2. Result of Internal Taliban power struggle; 3. A regional player that wants to complicate US withdrawal/Afghan evacuation 4. Drug/Crime syndicates

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Hassan Abbas

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2 years

Visiting my alma mater @FletcherSchool last week was as enjoyable as it was a great learning experience. The school continues to attract the most brilliant students and I received valuable feedback on my provocative thesis on the “new” Taliban. I am grateful to Prof Shultz.

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1 year

My two cents for @bbcpersian acknowledging the Taliban’s regional diplomatic outreach - particularly its interesting engagement with China. Thank you @DaudQarizadah

BBC NEWS فارسی

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دیدار وزیران خارجه طالبان، پاکستان و چین در اسلام‌آباد آیا این دیدارها سرانجام موجب به رسمیت شناختن حکومت طالبان خواهد شد؟ حسن عباس، استاد دانشگاه دفاع ملی واشنگتن و نویسنده کتاب «بازگشت طالبان»

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1 year

It was a treat to (virtually) engage with the Pakistani & Afghan students about #TheReturnoftheTaliban thanks to Professor Pervez Hoodbhoy. We discussed issues ranging from the future of Taliban & Pakistan politics to role of Islam. Here is the link:

Hassan Abbas

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1 year

Join my conversation with Pervez Hoodbhoy in Islamabad today discussing #TheReturnoftheTaliban

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3 years

Replugging: The idea of defiance against tyranny and oppression owes a great deal to Hussain ibne Ali, the hero of the battle of Karbala …

History lessons from Karbala

The idea of defiance against tyranny and oppression owes a great deal to Hussain ibne Ali, the hero of the battle of Karbala in 680…

foreignpolicy.com

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1 year

Feeling nostalgic today in @harvardcoop , a place with so many memories. Some light reading I picked up during my visit:

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8 years

The idea of defiance against tyranny & oppression owes a great deal to Hussain - "History lessons from Karbala"

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10 years

Pic of Hazrat Abbas Shrine from Arbaeen last week http://t.co/guclHbkaSz

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1 year

My take on Bilawal Bhutto’s visit to India for SCO on @BBC “Even in the best of times, Pakistan-India relations remain precarious. Under the circumstances, a 'peaceful limbo' is a good option. In the long run, anything short of a peace deal will be damaging."

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3 years

Let’s hope and pray that this meeting between @Pontifex and Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf, Iraq will be replicated globally facilitating #interfaith meetings and creative #dialogue at all levels to join hands and find solutions to global challenges.

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“Ali has inspired both Muslims and non-Muslims with his eloquence and pious life. Two famed Lebanese Christians, Khalil Gibran and George Jordac, stand out for their devotion to him.” - From review of “The Prophet’s Heir” by brilliant @AmmarAliQureshi

Paragon of valour

The fourth caliph of Sunni Islam and first imam of the Shias, Hazrat Ali is the fountainhead of most sufi orders, and after Prophet Muhammad , is considered to be a model Muslim. From his...

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10 years

Quotes from Imam Ali Reza: 4.Your helping those who are weak is one of the best forms of charity 5.Nothing is more worthy than good temper

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6 years

I was delighted to welcome @Malala at my book launch event at @UniofOxford . Thanks a lot @StAntsCollege @AsianStudies_Ox @Politics_Oxford for your support and a great conversation with students and guests about “Pakistan’s Nuclear Bomb”

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3 years

#EidMubarak to Muslims everywhere. Given the distress of the pandemic as well as ongoing oppression and injustice in various parts of the world, I am reminded of Nelson Mandela’s powerful quote: “Remember that hope is a powerful weapon even when all else is lost.”

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“A breakthrough path” for Pakistan proposed by an unjustly imprisoned politician ⁦ @betterpakistan ⁩ making a case for institutional reforms & common sense: well argued & well meaning

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1 year

It was truly delightful to be in the company of @FletcherSchool alumni & visiting students in #WashingtonDC . @TuftsUniversity ’s Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy continues to attract the most brilliant. I was particularly happy to see many students from #SouthAsia . Keep it up

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3 years

How are Taliban strategizing their campaign to extend their influence across Afghanistan? My conversation with @MaryamNemazee for @AJEnglish today. Thank you @JessicaFWilkins 1/3

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3 years

This much needed initiative from @ICT_Police deserves public support and media attention so as to create broader awareness. Hopefully other police institutions across Pakistan will follow this crucial precedent. More power to you @amnaappi

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The @ICT_Police launched a 24/7 helpline under the "Gender Protection Unit" to ensure speedy justice against crimes such as harassment and domestic abuse. In collaboration with @PoliceAwam Watch the full video: @amnaappi #TCMNews

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10 years

Quotes from Imam Ali Reza: 2. Showing Love towards the people is half of intellect. 3. Silence is one of the gates to wisdom.

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3 years

I Stand in Solidarity with @Malala & cherish the memory of her attending my book talk at @UniofOxford in 2018. For context, please read the article below (thanks @AkyolinEnglish for sharing the piece)

Mustafa Akyol

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"We have become a society where unconditional submission to the dominant discourse is considered only legitimate way to be considered a part of the group." @Farah_adeed on the sad mood in #Pakistan , manifested most recently in the wrath against @Malala :

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5 years

Why Do South Asians Have Such High Rates of Heart Disease? - The New York Times

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6 months

On 13th Rajab - Day of the Birth of Imam Ali in Holy Kaaba Sharing some excerpts from my work: The Prophet’s Heir: The Life of Ali Ibn Abi Talib @YaleBooks @yalepress

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2 years

Why is violence against #Hazara Shia Muslims in #Afghanistan is escalating ? Why #Taliban are failing to secure #Kabul ? Thank you @MaryamNemazee & @AJEnglish 3/3

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3 years

“Paradise lies beneath the feet of your mother.” - Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) “All houses are dark until the mother wakes up.” -Khalil Gibran #HappyMothersDay

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

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On my request for guidance in my research work on political history of Islam, all Sayed Ali Sistani said to me was, “A true scholar must avoid presenting his opinions as facts.” - An important lesson for academics and policy analysts everywhere

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

A basic but important chart depicting Taliban leadership structure and command & Control hierarchy via

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

9 years

“ @sharmilafaruqi : ❤️Married❤️ @HashaamRS http://t.co/h2SY61w2Xv” - Highest Congratulations

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

What are Taliban up to now ? - A conversation with @MaryamNemazee for @AJEnglish 1/2

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

6 years

Great to see Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik’s intellectual contributions being recognized. His great work on Dr. Mohammad Iqbal especially needs wider dissemination. One hopes Islamabad learns to honor country’s best minds like him & engage them in education sector reform

Tariq Malik ™

@ReplyTariq

6 years

Having taught in worlds best universities, authoring 24 books, winning countless awards, my dads moment of pride was when a library of his native town college, was named after his name. He says that’s his whole earning of life! Money has no connection whatsoever with earning!

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

8 years

"An unending trial" of Pakistani scholar Ayesha Siddiqa @iamthedrifter is highly condemnable. We must stand by her.

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

8 years

The best oped on how to defeat ISIS terror by brilliant @Ali_H_Soufan

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

Beyond tragic and shameful: “95% of Afghans don’t have enough food”

Cindy McCain

@WFPChief

3 years

DIRECT from #Afghanistan with @BBCWorld : We are witnessing the world’s humanitarian crisis in the making. 23 million people marching toward starvation. 95% of Afghans don’t have enough food. The economy is collapsing. Winter is coming. This is going to be hell on earth.

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

Tragic, Traumatic and Thought Provoking

#WOMENSART

@womensart1

1 year

Women in Afghanistan, and those living as refugees in Pakistan or Iran became so accustomed to war they began to replace traditional motifs of flowers and birds in their rug weaving often replacing them with images of war planes, tanks and guns #WomensArt

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

6 years

Murtaza Solangi @murtazasolangi is one of the finest & highly professional journalists that I have come across. And I enjoyed the privilege to interact with dozens of outstanding journalists in South Asia as well as in US & Europe over the last 25 years or so

Murtaza Solangi

@murtazasolangi

6 years

I was part of launch team of reporters of The News in 1991. I worked at night and went to Radio broadcasting school in Wisconsin USA, I served as an International broadcaster at VOA radio,TV and online till 2008 in Washington DC and have never lived in NY. Proud of my hard work.

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

3 years

Please join me for UK book launch event for “The Prophet's Heir: The Life of Ali ibn Abi Talib” with ⁦Professor Sajjad Rizvi @mullasadra ⁩ and organized by The Woolf Institute @Woolf_Institute - Friday, 9th April @ 17:00 in UK, 12:00 US

Improving relations between religion & society through education | The Woolf Institute

The Woolf Institute provides an academic framework and space in which people could tackle issues of religious difference constructively.

www.woolf.cam.ac.uk

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

شاہ است حسینؑ، بادشاہ است حسینؑ دین است حسینؑ، دین پناہ است حسینؑ سرداد نہ داد دست در دست یزید حقّا کہ بنائے لاالہ است حسینؑ

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

The White House review of “U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan” offers little that is new. It is more of a coverup for poor withdrawal planning and sheer incompetence. Biden administration indeed had limited space to maneuver after Trump’s Doha deal but the timeline of US blunders

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

1 year

The China brokered resumption of Saudi Arabia - Iran diplomatic relations is a big deal but a lot more has to happen to improve regional security. Unfortunately, the huge investment in sectarianism and entrenched geopolitical rivalry cannot vanish into thin air suddenly.

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

5 years

A Must Read for Pakistanis at the least: Why Pakistan loses its best ? - by Professor Pervez Hoodbhoy

Why Pakistan loses its best

This is the story of Pakistan’s most recognised mathematician and why we finally lost him.

www.dawn.com

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Hassan Abbas

@Watandost

6 years

God bless Afghanistan. Afghans are more than capable to pull it off and move towards a truly democratic order slowly but surely.

Ashraf Ghani

@ashrafghani

6 years

I just voted. And I thank the ANDSF, the IEC staff, and the great people of #Afghanistan who made it possible to vote despite the risks involved. Today we proved together that we uphold democracy. With casting our ballots without fear we honor the sacrifices of the fallen.

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