Tag: History

Literature

Book List: Rediscovering Islamic History

Following our latest podcast episode, Aaminah Y. and Ayah Aboelela have curated a reading list for aspiring Islamic history buffs. Whether driven by the Islamic imperative to know our past, searching for answers to historical controversies or just looking for entertaining anecdotes, Islamic history provides something for everyone. So where does one start? Before diving in the deep end with Imam Tabari’s 40 volume Tarikh … Continue reading Book List: Rediscovering Islamic History

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The Qarawiyyin Podcast

Podcast Ep. 9: Days of Yore

In Ep. 9, The Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes a new member and dives into the archives. We discuss the importance of knowing our history, how narratives are shaped, and understanding women’s role in the history of Islam. Listen to Ep. 9 below, or find your favorite platform — including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google podcasts, and more — here on Anchor. Subscribe and join the discussion in the … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 9: Days of Yore

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Literature

Book List: Islam & Systemic Anti-Blackness

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُونُوا قَوَّامِينَ بِالْقِسْطِ شُهَدَاءَ لِلَّهِ وَلَوْ عَلَىٰ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَوِ الْوَالِدَيْنِ وَالْأَقْرَبِينَ ۚ إِن يَكُنْ غَنِيًّا أَوْ فَقِيرًا فَاللَّهُ أَوْلَىٰ بِهِمَا ۖ فَلَا تَتَّبِعُوا الْهَوَىٰ أَن تَعْدِلُوا ۚ وَإِن تَلْوُوا أَوْ تُعْرِضُوا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ خَبِيرًا   You who believe, uphold justice and bear witness to God, even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or your close relatives. Whether … Continue reading Book List: Islam & Systemic Anti-Blackness

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Society

Reflections on a pandemic

As the world undergoes its greatest collective crisis since the Second World War, six of The Qarawiyyin Project’s contributors offer their reflections on the coronavirus pandemic and what we as Muslim women can learn from these trying times. Maintaining hope on the frontlines Dr. Aishah A. It was not until the first COVID-19 death occurred in the hospital where I work in the UK that … Continue reading Reflections on a pandemic

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Literature

January Reading Recommendations

As we enter the new year, the Qarawiyyin Project summarises four must-reads for this January. Alternating between modern challenges and Islamic history, these books contain the perfect mix of nostalgia and contemplation to stimulate you for the year ahead. Have a title you think we should read? Comment down below or let us know on Twitter @QarawiyyinProj. Read our previous recommendations here Amusing Ourselves to … Continue reading January Reading Recommendations

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