The Qarawiyyin Newsletter: January '23 Round Up
Reviving Islamic discourse among Muslim Women
09 Rajab, 1444 AH
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ
‘Successful indeed are the believers.’
23:1
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We have entered the new year, but more importantly, the month of Rajab which means Ramadan is officially only two months away. We pray that Allah ﷻ allows us to reach the blessed month!
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Qatar 2022: Football, Politics and Cultural Production
‘It would be remiss to disregard the ethical concerns surrounding the World Cup, but such problems do not mean we cannot learn from its triumphs & failures in the future.’
In our first article of 2023, Rushda N. and Aisha Hasan unpack the controversies and successes of the 2022 World Cup and reflect on what artistic and cultural production means for the Muslim identity.
Double-Tap Strike: Muslims in the Defence Industry
‘From intelligence agencies and tech companies like Palantir Technologies, to diplomatic postings and foreign policy civil service, there are numerous areas in which Muslims are recruited for work that protects the interests of Western states, often at the expense of Muslim populations.’
In our latest article, Amirah Chati discusses how liberal hypocrisy and strategic whitewashing have allowed the West to recruit Muslims into the defence industry.
From Virtue to Vice: The Deception of Spiritual Arrogance
‘If we think our imān is too strong for us to falter, we’re only deceiving ourselves. Rasulullah ﷺ used to beseech Allah every day, “Do not leave me to myself for even the blink of an eye.”’
Rushda N. writes on the necessity of spiritual humility.
Podcast Ep. 25: The Art of Dying
There are myriad ways to reflect on death, both on our own death and that of others. How do we engage in periodic remembrance of our final abode? Why does death feel far away, and why do we shy away from discussing it? On Episode 25, the team explores the physical and spiritual realities of dying, and how we can benefit from its remembrance.
Listen to Episode 25 on your favourite platform — including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more — here on Anchor.
You can find all previous book lists in the literature section on TQP website. Our January reading lists from previous years include:
PODCAST: Omar Suleiman: Islam | Lex Fridman Podcast #352
In this extensive interview with podcast host Lex Fridman, Imam Omar Suleiman introduces the fundamental tenets of Islam, as well as discussing islamophobia, Muslim representation on the world stage, the occupation of Palestine and the role of faith in turbulent times.
VIDEO: HBKU CIS: What is Post-Orientalism? Dr Wael Hallaq
In this discussion, Dr Wael Hallaq discusses what it means to engage the modern while deploying a deep decolonizing critique. He outlines the problems with the current discourse, proposes potential solutions and touches upon epistemic humility.
REPORT: A Muslim Woman’s Faith Experience, Muslim Census
In collaboration with Ta Collective (formerly My Mosque Story), Muslim Census have published a groundbreaking new report on the faith experiences of Muslim women in the UK. Based on surveys and focus groups with over 1,200 participants, their findings affirm the anecdotal experiences of many Muslim women, and highlight the need for mosques and scholars to be made more accessible.
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