Podcast
Revoltalks
Hosted by Bongo Revolt · BN
Welcome to Revoltalks, a podcast featuring the insightful lectures of Asif Adnan. Explore topics like Islam, revolution, Bangladesh’s history, the journey of Muslims in this region, orientalism, and the way of revolt. Delve into the roots of Islamic values, social transformation, and the challenges faced by the Muslim community in Bangladesh. Perfect for those passionate about Islamic history, social activism, and revolutionary ideas, this podcast offers wisdom and inspiration. Subscribe now on Spotify and uncover ideas that shape our world.
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The Beginning of Our Struggle: Dawah, Polarization, and Social Power
Sep 2501:10:52Tap to summarizeIn this powerful talk, Asif Adnan explores the roots of our collective struggle—how dawah shapes identity, how polarization unfolds in society, and how true social power emerges. With sharp insight and uncompromising clarity, he connects faith, activism, and the quest for transformation.
Transcribe →The Significance of Kalima (La ilaha illallah)
Sep 1800:55:40Tap to summarizeAsif Adnan explains the true meaning and importance of the Kalima, the foundation of Islamic faith. A reminder of what it means to live by ‘La ilaha illallah.
Transcribe →Death and the Hereafter
Sep 1600:51:58Tap to summarizeWe live as if this world is permanent, yet death is the only certainty. In this talk, Asif Adnan reflects on the reality of mortality, the grave, and the eternal journey that follows. Drawing from Qur’an and Sunnah, he reminds us of the Hereafter—where true success or loss awaits. A call to prepare for what truly matters, before time runs out.
Transcribe →Shariah: Reality vs Misconceptions
Aug 3101:08:38Tap to summarizeIn this lecture, Asif Adnan sheds light on the reality of Shariah, addressing common misconceptions and revealing its true meaning and relevance in our lives.
Transcribe →What is the Purpose of Life?
Aug 3000:52:45Tap to summarizeWhat is the true purpose of life? In this powerful and eye-opening talk, Asif Adnan reflects on one of the most fundamental questions of human existence. Through deep insights and thought-provoking perspectives, he challenges us to rethink our values, our struggles, and our ultimate direction. Presented by Bongo Revolt.
Transcribe →Asif Adnan: Life, Studies, Politics & Revolution
Jul 1601:30:44Tap to summarizeJoin us on a compelling journey through the life and legacy of Asif Adnan—writer, thinker, and political activist.
Transcribe →Islam vs Secularism: A Conflict of Worldviews
Jul 1600:27:48Tap to summarizeIs the clash between Islam and secularism a political struggle—or a deeper ideological war? In this lecture, Asif Adnan examines the fundamental contradictions between divine sovereignty and man-made law, between tawheed and secular individualism. Drawing from Islamic scholarship and contemporary realities, he exposes how secularism challenges the very foundation of Islamic civilization—and why Muslims must respond not just with defense, but with vision.
Transcribe →The Modern World Order: What Is Our Reality?
Jul 1600:26:49Tap to summarizeIn this insightful lecture, Asif Adnan unpacks the architecture of the modern world order and questions where Muslims stand within it. He explores how secularism, nationalism, and global capitalism shape today’s power structures—and how these systems often clash with Islamic values. With references to history, ideology, and current affairs, this talk offers a critical lens through which to understand our collective reality and reimagine a future rooted in justice and divine guidance.
Transcribe →The Rise and Fall of Civilizations
Jul 1601:01:45Tap to summarizeIn this thought-provoking lecture, writer and thinker Asif Adnan explores the deep-rooted clash between Western and Islamic civilizations. Drawing on ideas from thinkers like Bernard Lewis, Syed Qutb, and Ibn Khaldun, he argues that the conflict is not merely political—but civilizational. Asif Adnan delves into how secular modernity reflects a new form of Jahiliyyah, and why Islam, with its foundation in justice and divine sovereignty, remains the only viable alternative for a crumbling world order.
Transcribe →The Politics of Knowledge, Education & Power
Jul 900:47:07Tap to summarizeAsif Adnan begins with the iconic phrase “Knowledge is power” but challenges its simplicity. In this eye-opening talk, he explores how true power lies not just in acquiring knowledge but in controlling its definition and distribution. Who decides what counts as knowledge—and by what standards? Adnan critiques the Western domination of global education systems, revealing how colonial and imperial forces used knowledge as a tool of control. He also deconstructs secularism, arguing it’s not neutral but another biased ideology. This is a bold reflection on the complex relationship between knowledge, education, power, and belief.
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