Who are Pashtuns, Aryans or the lost Israeli tribe? History of Pashtunwali & religion ft Dr Hanif

Who are Pashtuns, aryans or the lost Israeli tribe? History of Pashtunwali & religion ft Dr Hanif

Dive into the fascinating history of the Pashtuns in this episode, where we explore both Aryan and Semitic theories of Pashtun origins, including Naimat Ullah Harawi's accounts and modern perspectives. Dr. Haneef Khalil sheds light on the complex historical and cultural narratives that have shaped Pashtun identity over centuries.

00:00 - Introduction
06:14 - Origins of Pashtoons
22:15 - Pashtoons and Aryans: Are Pashtoons Aryans?
29:40 - Pakhtoon Nomenclature: Pathans, Afghans, or Pakhtoons?
37:45 - Geographical Evidence
40:30 - Linguistic Evidence
47:05 - Purity of Pakhtoon Bloodline
50:20 - Islam and Pakhtoons: Religious Identity of Pashtoons
1:01:20 - Pakhtoonwali Traditions and Modernity
1:12:05 - Malik vs Mullah in Pashtoons
1:18:00 - Revival of Pakhtoonwali Traditions

We also discuss the history of religion in the Pashtun belt, the Pashtunwali code, and the ongoing interaction between Pashtun traditions and the modern world. Additionally, this episode addresses the challenges of extremism in the region, offering a nuanced understanding of the contemporary issues faced by the Pashtun people.


Keywords: Pashtun history, Aryan origins, Semitic origins, Pashtunwali code, Naimat Ullah Harawi, Dr. Haneef Khalil, Pashtun religion, Pashtun culture, extremism in Pashtun region, Pashtun identity, modern Pashtun challenges, Pashtun belt.