Four Classics You Must Read - Moeed Pirzada | How Books have changed our minds & the world around us

[@aslammalik2317]

Sir, i was forced to read 20 books in the year 1963 by my Humanities teacher as part of the course curriculum. I came to know about English authors. That helped me. But today I am 77 years old and now you have tried to impress upon me to read and know about some important books. I think little time has left for me to read in read books. You are a great Teacher and torch bearer.

[@maryamrasasohi252]

May Allah grant you more and more time to spend and to read books with a perfect health. Ameeen.. sum ameen

[@bingolio]

Dr Sb you should always list the books in your description, as well. I will add them here for others. 1. Animal Farm, George Orwell 2. Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen 3. War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy 4. Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde PS: Worth clarifying "Farm" IS pronounced with an "r" in America VS England ( and only in the posh English accent)

[@ifrahyousaf968]

TY

[@sardartahirmustafaararr8222]

I endorse your suggestion.

[@2.0learning16]

good

[@SaltLake180]

Animal Farm is a masterpiece worth reading. Not a lot of pages but the message is unforgettable.

[@SaltLake180]

Julius Ceaser and Macbeth by Shakespeare also give you a deep insight into human nature. Don’t miss these.

[@alandoe6622]

آپ کی تجویز کے پیش نظر میں نے animal farm پڑھ لی ہے، میں زاتی طور پہ ششدر رہ گیا. ایسا محسوس ہوا جیسے کہ یہ کتاب بالخصوص پاکستان ہی پہ لکھی گئی ہو. مزید میں نے دو ہی دن میں Anna karenina بھی ایک تہائی پڑھ لی ہے. ساتھ ہی میں اس کی ایک فلم جو 2012 میں بنی وہ بھی دیکھ لی. آپ کی خدمات کے لئے تہہ دل سے مشکور ہوں. آخر میں diplomacy کتاب Henry Kissinger کی بھی پڑھنا شروع کی ہے. آپ کے تجزیہ کے لئے پھر سے شکریہ.

[@Shahid-vg4bi8cj5b]

Itnay teiz keisay prhtay ho yar main bhi prh Raha hon lekin bhot slow hon mujhay Kuch words k meaning k liay dictionary kholnay mein time lugta hy

[@AshutoshSingh-nw7md]

Sir I am from India and I really loved your efforts to recommend books. Sir please keep it up.

[@pandittroublejr]

🙏🏾

[@pandittroublejr]

I'm too... 🙏🏾📚

[@politeuser462]

First time knew Miss Najma is your wife. Whereas somewhere curiosity was in my mind about knowing your respectable wife. Best wishes for both of you 💗

[@alitheachillespubgx1733]

Please continue with this playlist. Thank you. It's unfortunate that I only discovered you recently. I wasn't interested in political affairs until the recent situations in Pakistan. I regret not knowing about a personality like you earlier, who is an institution in their own right. You are a real patriotic Pakistani, hats off to your work and challenges(that you are facing these days) May Allah be with you.

[@Khansb0]

Thankful that I am listening to you in my 20s. This is really shaping my life. Dr Moeed plz don’t stop this series. Quick Request that if you can also make a specific video on certain books that one should read who is an aspiring politician and your suggestions on leadership. Truly Grateful from Washington DC.

[@fisthebestleter3657]

Thank you Dr Moeed your voice mesmerized me.I always listen your thoughts and your opinion. Thumbs up 👍

[@aneesmeer7925]

شکریہ سر! ہماری فکری راہنمائی کرنے کے لئے۔۔۔

[@HIT029]

Dr Saab, please more of these Vlogs. not only the vlog is excellent but the comment section is icing on the cake.

[@javedsiddique2012]

Charles Dickens is a major writer,he has first hand understanding of western cultural, specially Europe,in time of major historical change with emerging industrial empire and falling aristocratic culture, All his books are important for me personally The Great Expectations.

[@be_water_]

Was never into book reading even though tried several times. Your vlog has filled me with the fire again at the age of 45, many thanks Dr.

[@Count.Dracula46]

Best of luck for your excellent endeavour, Patwari sb.

[@AlviSultan]

My dear Patwari: I have yet to come across a patwari showing any real interest in literature or books, and you are no exception!

[@Count.Dracula46]

@@AlviSultan Please don't discourage him, he is a great person I'm sure, and is using the username just to land a slap across the faces of all actual Patwaaris. =)

[@errilhussain5672]

finally two books ive read during university. after watching your video sir, a friend reminded me I had heated debate with my prof over the scope of Animal Farm, thank goodness my idea was correct! im still reading On China, started chap ii. it is indeed very interesting. one suggestion, let us read given books, give a lil break so that we can read suggested books. please, also suggest what is the best way to take notes? i usually sumarise main point once the idea has been established by the author

[@unbearablelightness]

One final one: "Finger Prints of the Gods" by Graham Hancock, who used to write for the Economist! Amazing historical narrative, building a solid, evidence based link amongst human civilizations over the millenia!

[@TAJMUHAMMAD-it2sk]

Thomas Carlyle gave a lecture to 500 top intellectuals in London (1840) for 14 hours continuously about Islam.....

[@sardartahirmustafaararr8222]

I've started reading Anna Karenina and it's really amazing book.

[@daalkheechdi4354]

Go and read WAR AND PEACE by Leo Tolstoy !

[@alfwaq]

I loved Anna Karenina but have been sitting on war and peace for a long time. It's just a huge book and ever since I have been working.... Such a big commitment scares me.

[@RajSingh-ku6bc]

I appreciate your effort not only to educate people but to motivate them to get into this excellent habit of reading. I am really afraid not many people can find time and interest in today’s world to spare time for reading including myself. Anyways, those who will be following your advice , and even they read just one or two books will be immensely benefited and your effort will be justified. I appreciate you takeout time for the topics and issues which May not be benefiting you financially. Your type of soul is really rare to find. Regards. Raj.

[@tahmasptariq1865]

Thank you Dr. Moeed for the continuation of this series. 2k educated audience by all means outweigh 40k people who are not aware of the facts and nor are willing to do their research. One thing that I would like to suggest you is that this video contains a lot of spoilers like in the cases of Animal farm and The picture of Dorian Gray. This makes it very difficult for one to pursue reading from cover to cover. I request you to contain only the information that can be found on the blurb of a book and try not to give this much insight of the plot. Thank you for your consideration!

[@TouseefAhmadMalik]

Thank you so much sir, my brain was fried up today and I had really to listen/watch something different during my lunch break. You got a subscriber, keep it up you are doing awesome. I just found your channel and will def go through ur previous videos. Thanks again

[@wajahatmubashir]

The book Najma suggested is a must-read it will help you to see the world with a different lens and give you the confidence to live a better life. Both of you doing a great job.

[@AbdullahBaloch-z6k]

Sir kindly continue this session again.

[@AliHasan-os6lr]

Sir, the mindset you are trying to build here is essential for our society i.e. to read, learn and adopt sanity. This is very much needed in our society.

[@hamzamahsood5835]

Sir you are such a intellectual person i haven't seen in my life The way of your talking and communication is just supernatural We need more like this This channel is such a great initiative

[@krishanjain7602]

Dr. Sahab I appreciate your effort to encourage reading habits which almost have rare to found. Thanks Krishan Jain

[@aizazraza2490]

The first-ever v log by any TV anchor is much appreciated!👏👏 We should really work on introducing and improving the book 📚 culture in Pakistan 🇵🇰.

[@shehroz6220]

War and Peace might seem intimidating at first but it is actually an easy read and extremely engaging so you'll get throught it in no time and enjoy it. It's worth the time and effort.

[@zeeshanhussainshah4978]

A much-appreciated effort. Kindly avoid spoilers of the fictional books, as they diminish the interest of the readers.

[@YTaahmed45]

Amazing, Dr.Pirzada.

[@AbdulAziz-tu2xu]

Beautiful Drive 🎉🎉🎉

[@fawadniazi4260]

Thank you Moeez. It's really a wonderful initiative. I will recommend " Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel, 100 Years of Solitude". I read that book 3 years ago and when exhausted, I finally finished it, I declared it the most amazing book I would never read again. Magical realism is very similar to the kind of stories your grandparents will tell you as a kid. The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son that had no choice but to keep them all together, it's 100 Years of Solitude.

[@naveedaazhar8524]

Yup I have read half of it. No God but God is also a very good read.

[@saadurrehman50]

It's Moeed

[@zaighamali1398]

Dear Dr. Sb. Adding a comment to mainly to support this great initiative. Would like to add that Brave New World is also a criticism of capitalism in the dystopian idiom. It really interesting how 1984 and Brave New World take on such divergent paths in the begining only to coverage in the end. There is a lesson somewhere in there I am sure. One book that should be a part of any list of influential works is "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad (and any novel by Dostoevsky) . Thank you for taking this excellent initiative. God bless you both.

[@achha99]

Thank you very much Dr Moeed it is a great initiative we are all liking it and please continue it

[@MKENR]

Dr. Moeed Pirzada I am your huge fan. Really in awe of your knowledge, speaking power and analytical skills. Would really like you to make more vlogs on books.

[@AL-pl9zb]

Very informative and interesting vlog. Glad to have found this channel. Even the recommendations and discussions in the comments section are useful and engaging. Currently reading 1984, will have to pick up speed. It's always a pleasure to listen to books discussions and other relevant information. Thank you sir and ma'am Najma for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@javedahmed2125]

سننا اور دیکھنا بہت اچھا لگا 👌

[@haidersultan4428]

Wao wao wao ... Very important vlog . plz keep it up

[@fjoon2551]

Gotta make a confession. I never manage to listen to Dr Moeeds vlogs fully coz I fall asleep midway, maybe your voice is soothing lol 🙈

[@arcitectfaiquemughal]

A very good initiative. More needed so in the current milieu of Pakistan. Really Appreciate. Keep going please. We already have a dearth of mentors. Thanks.

[@farazhaider7378]

GREAT VIDEO REALLY THANKS WE'LL BE WAITING FOR MORE VLOGS

[@englishliteraturewithafzal8283]

Dear Dr sb Hats off to u .Plz keep it up.Prof.Afzal Majeed Shaheer

[@HIT029]

on different note, if someone wants to know how regime change works, how radicals are created and dont like to read books, then watch Syriana, an excellent movie with top class acting, George Clooney is the main character who has done an excellent job. Dr Saab if you read this comment, please do watch the movie, with the current situation in Pakistan, there is a lot to relate.

[@muhammadbinqasimmathacadem8063]

Dear moeed.. Am your fan .. Keep it up sir.. Salute

[@adeebkakar2459]

Dr. Moeed, this is your very great initiative to encourage people towards book reading.

[@Mshafiquekpmg]

AOA NO doubt you have done great work. Please keep it up.

[@AhmedShabbirAakash]

Great initiative.... Very impressive... Every one should watch these videos.

[@Noor-cu6mb]

A good one, thanks

[@homeodr.tahirmalikawan9544]

Good job.thanks.

[@aminjan56]

great second vlog!! 👏🏽👏🏽 and fully support your idea of expanding this channel 👍🏽🙏🏽

[@aminjan56]

great input on Bibles influence on Europe

[@mehmoodabibi2309]

Thankyou for coming on the platforms Sir, been the fan of yours since childhood. Continue this platform irrelevant of the response to your content. This is go long... Worldwide inshallah

[@_areena__]

Keep recommending books always

[@Waldi.Explores]

It's certainly a great initiative. Did not had time to write anything on the previous Episode. It has been part of my thought process for over a decade and have been sharing it among Friends, colleagues and people with whom I get to meet.....In order to move forward as a person & society. We need to make Reading Books a way of life. It is the shortest possible way to do a lot more in life while learning from others experiences, ideas and much more. If Pakistan has to Grow/Progress. Our people should start reading more books. IA

[@SajidChaudhar]

It's truly a great effort Sir !

[@IbrahimAhmed1st]

Sir I would like to recommend you and your viewers “How civil wars start”. It’s excellent.

[@drka21]

"How Civil Wars Start" is a great and much needed book by Barbara F Walters

[@hassankhayyam2194]

The diffrence between Jaishankar and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is that the former represents a fifth biggest economy and seventy four years of stable democracy and the latter one represents a failed state.

[@FouziaFaiz2023]

Dr sabh ...for beginner...alchemist is vry short n crisp n multilayered. Sthephen covey books esp 7 habits of highly effective ppl and 8th habit..

[@sahibzadakhattak3150]

Wah, pirzada sahib, what a session. Shahbash. Two of my bests discussed. War & Peace and Masterpiece Anna Karenina. Magar mujay Krishan Chander ki aik kithab ki yad ayee. "Dadar Pull kay Bachay" .

[@altafbhatab]

Good initiative.

[@maheen8869]

thank you so much for your recommendations! the way you talk about literature is incredibly insightful and intelligent.

[@authorhumanist8365]

Great keep it up ❤

[@fandyanu11]

I have finished reading all your recommended books today. One thing I want to say that if you have capability to buy and read a good book and you are not doing it then you are commiting a crime against yourself. It is better to read good books earlier in your life then to wait for retirement.

[@Waqasiqbal-The-Mentor]

Dr sahb you are amazing analyst and to some extent impressive narrator too. By doing these V logs you are doing a great job. Good Luck❤

[@abm4579]

Thank you Dr. Moeed for promoting the culture of reading. Suggestion: A lot of these books are related to the western culture. Perhaps it may be a good idea to suggest books that are from the eastern culture and rich Islamic history. The Muslims had a golden age which produced some great work and scholars. Also a book that I think is really worth reading that my history professor recommended: How to read a book by Mortimer Adler. This is an amazing book on reading techniques etc plus contains a list of classic books that impacted the western culture.

[@SameerTanoli-1]

Yes sir, we r with u. Your intellect is asset for us. Thank you so much sir

[@maxriaz5380]

Great initiative !! Would much rather hear book reviews that inspire your understanding of the world and socio political paradigms.

[@zulqarnainhaider2158]

2nd video on books....so dr siab now you are at the right right track....so i am going to subscribe you...👍

[@bsiddiqui]

I wanted to recommend a book called 48 laws of power by Robert Greene which is based on Machiavellian machinations and one of the darkest reads I have ever come across and fits well in our current environment.

[@adnansaleembaig1336]

No doubt it is Master piece book. 48 Laws of Power.

[@arshiamaheensyeda7095]

Awesome idea to create this platform. Keep up the great work

[@TuttiFruttiCooking]

👍🏼 V nice.. Kindly continue this sir

[@mehmoodalam7048]

Thanks ❤

[@muhammadmuneeb2714]

Please make more videos like this

[@AlviSultan]

Books are our biggest source of knowledge!

[@farwaahmed818]

Full of vision/wisdom again! well researched and developed content. I can't thanks enough for having people like you in Pakistan. A true asset!

[@happyclub8783]

Happy to know your introduction sir ,, U r right person for guidance related to css exam.. I would suggest u kindly make 1 separate playlist for css preparation on this channel

[@limitsky851]

😍 lovely sir.... Rarely we find in Pakistan such intellect.... Much needed... My only request is if you also recommend some latest books of 21st century....

[@alymurtza]

Worth watching this series sir. Kindly keep doing vlogs on book reviews too so that we can learn from you and also can read those quality books.

[@waqaswaqas3678]

Dr Sb: Great

[@MrFarooqueazam]

Kindly make a separate 15 minutes video on each book . Explaining any important concept of the book.

[@Insights9969]

Well , doc moeed..really enjoyed your video...very informative, I am pak studies teacher and love reading books ..infact I have read many books which u have recommended...but I had quit reading books for quite sometime. But your reviews have again stimulated me to start reading again .

[@naveedaazhar8524]

The books that you mentioned in your previous vlog are really good and I have read most of them. Very thought provoking.

[@talibhussain2072]

Hello sir, I am an avid book reader. I appreciate your effort. The last part of this video is awesome and with full of lesson.

[@munawarali733]

Excellent service for the lost youth.

[@humza1974]

Zabardast. ❤

[@mmateenalihashmi7440]

Sir , my question is quite basic, can you teach us in a vlog comment how should we read a book, what is your strategy doing this.if we read a book but after some months or years may, we shall forget it's lesson. There would always be need to read again. Is There any counter strategy for it . Thank you for giving us better thinking.

[@sa4555]

Most people are not wired to remember every word they read, and believe me it's a good thing. You must reread it, and that is the charm of this.

[@mmateenalihashmi7440]

@@sa4555 thanks for reply, Now I have your point of view. Lets wait for Sir Moeed's response. what does he say ?

[@mujtabaghulam7604]

There a book titled “How to read a book” by Mortimer J Adler or you can watch a video on the same book by Sheikh Hamza Yusuf on KZbin.

[@mmateenalihashmi7440]

@@mujtabaghulam7604 thanks for suggestion, I shall read this book .

[@firozasalahuddin3072]

When you read several books you will know what you like, what topics gets your attention. Keep looking for those books. Look what you enjoy then go from there

[@unbearablelightness]

Also, please add "The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices" by Al Jazari....it will blow off your socks! Leonardo Da Vinci, born 60+ years after his death, stole most of his ideas to usurp the title "father of the Rennaisance". The original, beautifully preserved and impeccably illustrated copy is on display at the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University!

[@unbearablelightness]

@@Kingzombiemyanmar horrendous joke, if it was even attempted as one! Sometines it is better to keep quite than blurting out nonsense! But that is just me...

[@mrshahidocp]

Great initiative Dr moeed, I would like to recommend " Rich dad poor dad". A great and simple book on financial Literacy and financial independence.

[@qaiserkhan5375]

Excellent!

[@ayie988]

Well done

[@muhammadusman-vu2uo]

Hats off for this vlog. I have a humble suggestion that review only one book in one vlog and discuss its background,theme,ideas.

[@fatimaadrees5630]

Thank you sir for such great content...

[@kausartalat]

Impressive efforts to motivate reading activity in present time of digital age.

[@aliraza-fg3if]

Very knowledgeable video. Please keep this book videos alive

[@mosamashahzad]

There should be more gap in uploading recommended books.... Let the people buy and read. Also start sessions like book of the month which should be announced at the start and book be discussed at the end!

[@atulmarwah8088]

Very intellectual content explained in simple and easily understandable language.. Moeed Sir and Najma Mam are really doing a great job.. Waiting for the upcoming educative content

[@Ouchcare]

Great effort, good luck...

[@TariqKhan-bo2hl]

A wonderful initiative.

[@saadahmad2952]

Such kind of videos are the need of the hour.Sir, thanks alot for your recommendations.

[@tcmkhi]

Another outstanding show you presented Mr Moeed saab.please also encourage our writers to write valuable books for youth who are worms of electronic devices nowadays. An educated and well aware society can nourish peaceful and honorable population.

[@mashalfatima4877]

Plz make a video on how to get the maximum out of a book because I have read most of the books you recommend but honestly I never derived as much from them to consider them the best books to read.

[@irfanfarooq99]

Wonderful insights! Looking forward to more of your book reviews. Will highly recommend "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin and Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.

[@studywithbalochsir8825]

We students are indebted to you for sharing your knowledge. Great work sir.