Ep. 26: The Promised Struggle | On Palestine
❝Do people think they will be left alone after saying ‘We believe’ without being put to the test?❞ [Qur'an 29:2] The Qarawiyyin Podcast retu...
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Welcome to the official podcast of The Qarawiyyin Project! The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues o...
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20 of 26 episodesEp. 25: The Art of Dying
Abu Hurayra (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, "Remember often the severer of pleasures [i.e. death]." There are myriad ways to reflect...
Ep. 24: House of Cards | Building Spiritual Resilience
The strength of one's connection to Islam can waver. Attacks on our spiritual strength can come from within or without, but there are common...
Ep. 23: American Muslim Exceptionalism | Butheina Hamdah
Which comes first: nation or ummah? On Ep. 23, Butheina Hamdah joins us to discuss her research on American Muslim exceptionalism. We examin...
Ep. 22: How to Win Shahadas and Influence People
The ummah of Islam is growing, as are efforts to spread its message. Though da'wah is often seen as an outward-facing effort, the way it is...
Ep. 21: Mind the Gap | Ramadan 1443
This Ramadan, the team shares reflections on the passing and usage of time, the rows of tarawīḥ , and the nature of communal worship. What d...
Ep. 20: "Islam and the Arab Revolutions" | Book Talk
Published at the beginning of this year, Usaama Al-Azami's Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama Between Democracy and Autocracy analyze...
Ep. 19: The Feminine Critique
Facing conflicting standards and blurred lines, Muslim women often struggle to understand femininity and what Islam has to say about it. Is...
Ep. 18: Only the Dead See the End of War
Following the 20-year memorial of September 11, 2001, we sit down to reflect on how this day has shaped the last two decades. Our Ummah has...
Ep. 17: Wizards, Weebs, Wakanda
It was a dark and stormy night, and the TQP team had gathered to discuss all things storytelling: books, film, drama, romance, wizardry, tro...
Ep. 16: The Devil Wears Zara | Iman Masmoudi
Iman Masmoudi joins the Qarawiyyin Podcast for a conversation on ethical fashion, production, and consumption. We discuss our role in the gl...
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 su...
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 Epi...
Ep. 13: Reflecting on the Names of Allah | Ustadha Jinan Yousef
The Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes Ustadha Jinan Yousef for a discusssion on her recently published book, "Reflecting on the Names of Allah". W...
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...
Ep. 11: Palestine — Revelation & 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 Pale...
Ep. 10: Young & Beautiful
Does beauty matter, physical or otherwise? The TQP team sits down to discuss beauty standards, the concept of jamal from an Islamic standpoi...
Ep. 9: Days of Yore
On Ep. 9, The Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes a new member and dives into the archives. We discuss the importance of knowing our history, how na...
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,...
Ep. 7: The Good, the Trads, and the Feminists
The TQP team finally sits down to address the elephant in the room when it comes to discussing Muslim women's issues: feminism. Sharing our...