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Podcast Ep. 15: With the Qur’an | Shaykha Maryam Amir

Shaykha Maryam Amir joins the Qarawiyyin Podcast for a conversation on women seeking religious knowledge: access, barriers, missteps, and successes. We discuss the challenges women commonly face when attempting to access even basic information about their deen. Shaykha Maryam dispels misconceptions regarding women reciting the Qur’an, and illustrates the power of reciting and memorizing the Word of Allah ﷻ. Shaykha Maryam Amir received her master’s … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 15: With the Qur’an | Shaykha Maryam Amir

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Podcast Ep. 14: Back to the Future | Khilafa & Islamic Governance

100 hijri years have passed since the abolishment of the Ottoman Caliphate, marking a milestone in the history of Islamic governance. In Episode 14, the TQP team sits down for a conversation on the concept of Khilafa, the Islamic political model, and challenges for envisioning Islamic governance in the modern period. Listen to Ep. 14 below, or find your favorite platform — including Apple Podcasts, … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 14: Back to the Future | Khilafa & Islamic Governance

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Podcast Ep. 13: Reflecting on the Names of Allah | Jinan Yousef

The Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes Ustadha Jinan Yousef for a discusssion on her recently published book, Reflecting on the Names of Allah. We delve into what it means to truly know God ﷻ, common misconceptions about His nature, and practical ways to improve our relationship with our Creator. Jinan Yousef has been an author for over a decade writing about topics related to the Islamic faith. … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 13: Reflecting on the Names of Allah | Jinan Yousef

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Podcast Ep. 12: Green Wave – Islam in Europe | ACHIME

In Episode 12, the Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes two guests: Sara K. Shehlawi and Noha El Haddad, the founders of ACHIME, or the Association of Muslim Girls in Spain. As European populism and anti-Islamic sentiment manifest in new and uglier ways, we ask: what sparked this, and what does it mean for the global Ummah? Sara and Noha examine the challenges Muslims face in Spain, Prophetic … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 12: Green Wave – Islam in Europe | ACHIME

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Podcast Ep. 11: Palestine – Revelation and Realpolitik | Dr. Aysha Wazwaz

The Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes Dr. Aysha Wazwaz for a discussion on Palestine. As we witness shifting rhetoric about the liberation of Palestine, normalisation efforts with the occupying force, and complicity from religious scholars in these efforts, we ask: what is the religious significance of Palestine? Why are Muslims dropping the banner of Palestine advocacy? What is the role of scholars in politics (and must we … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 11: Palestine – Revelation and Realpolitik | Dr. Aysha Wazwaz

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