EVENT: Stand for Gaza with Islam Bergerak

As Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza rages on, our editor Aisha Hasan joined Islam Bergerak’s for a discussion on rethinking Global North-South solidarity through the lens of the transnational Ummah. Examining the importance of forging a united front against injustice, the conversation sparked critical dialogue on racial capitalism, legacies of colonialism, the question of feminism, and redefining the boundaries of collective action. Recorded in Ramadan … Continue reading EVENT: Stand for Gaza with Islam Bergerak

Podcast Ep. 26: The Promised Struggle | On Palestine

أَحَسِبَ ٱلنَّاسُ أَن يُتْرَكُوٓا۟ أَن يَقُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ Do people think they will be left alone after saying ‘We believe’ without being put to the test? [29:2] The Qarawiyyin Podcast returns with an episode on Israel’s war on Gaza. These events have sent shockwaves throughout the Muslim Ummah and beyond, raising questions about how we got here and what comes next. In Episode … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 26: The Promised Struggle | On Palestine

Podcast Ep. 21: Mind the Gap

This Ramadan, the team shares reflections on the passing and usage of time, the rows of tarawīḥ, and the nature of communal worship. What does it mean to exit our private sphere of spirituality and see Ramadan as a time for ummah-wide transformation? How can we take heed of Allah’s ﷻ reminders about the passing of time? Listen to Episode 21 below, or find it … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 21: Mind the Gap

Podcast Ep. 8: Ramadan, Old Friend

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “Whoever observes fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” [Sahih Bukhari] Ramadan Mubarak! In this episode, the TQP team gets into the Ramadan spirit and discusses how to make the most of this blessed month — under quarantine, on your period, and through the … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 8: Ramadan, Old Friend

Podcast Ep. 4: All the Lonely People

Our first honored guest, Ilham Ibrahim, joins us to discuss her article “Individualism and the Destruction of Community”. We get a look into the founding of Ilham’s project, Qurtuba Online, and reflect on the departure of the holy month of Ramadan. Ilham Ibrahim is the founder of Qurtuba Online. A surgical nurse by profession, she’s an avid reader, martial arts enthusiast and enjoys studying history … Continue reading Podcast Ep. 4: All the Lonely People