Best Islamic Worldwide Podcasts (2024)

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Honoring and Challenging Jewish Orthodoxy – Dr. Lindsay Simmonds 45:54

1d ago45:54

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Episode 66. Lindsay shares her experiences as an Orthodox Jewish woman, discussing her deep engagement with Orthodox Judaism, the challenges and frustrations she faces within her community, and her efforts in advocating for women's inclusion and agency in religious practices. This is a fitting conversation during the Jewish holiday of Passover, wit…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 9 29:50

2d ago29:50

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fourth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read …

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Hijacked City: Urban Planning for a Better Beirut | Mona Fawaz 1:01:15

4d ago1:01:15

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Mona Fawaz is a Professor in Urban Studies and Planning at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She is also the co-founder of the Beirut Urban Lab at AUB, and serves as the director of the Social Justice and the City research program at the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy (also at AUB). Mona was a fellow at the Radcliffe Institute of Adv…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 8 41:34

8d ago41:34

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fourth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read …

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Architectural Future of the Gulf: Out With the New In With the Old | Civil Architecture 1:10:16

11d ago1:10:16

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This afikra podcast episode with Hamed Bukhamseen and Ali Ismail Karimi of Civil Architecture delves into the architectural, geographic, cultural, and historic fabric of "the Gulf". We ask what and where is the Gulf? Is it a concrete geography or an abstract entity? Ali and Hamed reflect on what it means to be of and from this region and how this h…

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Art as a Tool for Cultural Understanding – Audrey Reich 25:06

16d ago25:06

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Episode 65. This is the second part of my conversation with Audrey Reich. In this second part, Audrey talks about how she incorporates her Jewish teachings and values into her art classes, creating a diverse and open environment for her students. Whether teaching in a Jewish school or a secular school in New York City, Audrey's experiences with stu…

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Eid-ul-Fitr Sermon 2024 38:07

17d ago38:07

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Sole DXB: Bringing Street Culture to Dubai | Rajat Malhotra 1:01:30

18d ago1:01:30

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Rajat Malhotra — partner at Sole DXB: Dubai's annual footwear, music, art and lifestyle festival — comes on the afikra podcast to talk about bringing street culture to his home city. He shares what it was like starting the festival alongside his co-founders, reflects on his favorite acts from over the years, and what it's really like to curate an e…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 7 33:22

22d ago33:22

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fourth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read …

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Sharia Law, the State & Modernity’s Moral Predicament | Wael Hallaq 1:13:11

25d ago1:13:11

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Renowned professor of ethics, law and political thought and leading scholar of Islamic Legal Studies, Dr Wael Hallaq, joins us on this episode of the afikra podcast to discuss Sharia law, the modern state, Legal Orientalism, and the idea of a "stateless" yet still orderly world. Dr Hallaq deals with reductionist understandings of Sharia law, critiq…

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Ramadan is a Capsule of Light – Nayma Tasnim Islam 38:41

1M ago38:41

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Episode 64. Since Muslims are currently celebrating Ramadan, Nayma has graciously returned to the podcast to share her experience of the annual holiday, what she does and why it is important to her. For Nayma, Ramadan is a capsule of light, a pause button releasing her from the hamster wheel of daily life. She takes us on a journey through the trad…

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Unapologetically Palestinian: Arab Comedians in America | Maysoon Zayid 50:31

1M ago50:31

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Maysoon Zayid, Palestinian comedian, actress, graphic novel author and co-creator of the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival, joins us on the afikra podcast to talk all things comedy, Palestine, Arab-America, and advocating for the disabled community. Maysoon talks about how she grew up to be the confident, unapologetic, publicly Palestinian comedian …

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 6 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fourth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read …

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Platforming Regional Design Excellence Design Doha | Fahad Al Obaidly 23:54

1M ago23:54

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The first of three live Design Doha podcast recordings features an interview with the Biennial's deputy director Fahad Al Obaidly. He takes us behind the scenes of Design Doha, breaks down what "Celebrating Regional Design Excellence" means in practice, and how the Biennial roots itself in locality. Fahad tells us about the strength of the design i…

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Where Media in the Arab World Stands Today | Marwan Kraidy 54:05

1M ago54:05

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Marwan Kraidy, CEO and Dean of Northwestern Qatar and leading scholar of global communication and media, joins us on the afikra podcast to discuss media, truth, and journalism in the Arab world. This episode dives into the impact of mobile phones, reflects on whether social media is a force for good or not, and explores the notion of “socio-politic…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 5 43:00

1M ago43:00

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Third Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…

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Drawing on Jewish Family History – Audrey Reich 24:24

1M ago24:24

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Episode 63. Audrey Reich is an artist and art teacher in New York and is also involved in Holocaust education. Audrey is a speaker and board member of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center. Daughter of two Holocaust survivors, she credits her parents with modeling awe and appreciation, openness and curiosity. Despite their trauma, deporta…

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The History & Impact of Paper in the Islamic World | Jonathon Bloom 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Art historian, educator and author Jonathon Bloom joins us on the afikra podcast to talk about paper, print and the Islamic world. He talks us through changing understandings of "Islamic" art and architecture through the decades, explains the premise of his book "Paper Before Print: The History and Impact of Paper in the Islamic World" and whether …

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 4 43:34

2M ago43:34

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Third Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…

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Building with a Future Vernacular | Wael Al Awar 1:00:47

2M ago1:00:47

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The chief curator of the UAE's National Pavillion for the 17th Architecture Bienalle di Venezia (2020 and 2021) – and recipient of the Golden Lion Award – architect Wael Al Awar joins us on the afikra podcast for fascinating conversation about the problem with modern and globalized architecture, and building with the future in mind. Waiwai's foundi…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 3 41:34

2M ago41:34

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Third Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…

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Bonus. Understanding the American Muslim Experience (Dr. Amir Hussain) 45:28

2M ago45:28

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Episode 62. Esteemed scholar Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles), author of five books, and immediate past President of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) joins me for a lively discussion of the contemporary Muslim experience in North America. Despite the presence of Muslims arrived in…

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Demystifying Sufism | Waleed Ziad 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

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Waleed Ziad — author of "Hidden Caliphate: Sufi Saints beyond the Oxus and Indus" — joins us on the afikra podcast to demystify Sufism. Ziad explains the mystical and scientific aspects of Sufism and its far reaching geographies that surpass today's "securitized" borders and colonial conceptions of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East as "r…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 2 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Second Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read …

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Exploring Psalm 105 – R. Sally Shore-Wittenberg, Anastasia Solberg, Meli Solomon 41:01

2M ago41:01

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Episode 61. Rabba Sally Shore-Wittenberg and Anastasia Solberg join me for a compelling discussion about Psalm 105, one of Rabbi Nachman’s ten Psalms for General Remedy. Using different translations, we delve into its connection to the Passover story and the roles of Joseph and Moses. Themes include seeking divine intervention, the power of individ…

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Why is Islam So Misunderstood? | John Esposito 58:45

2M ago58:45

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Professor John Esposito joins us on the afikra podcast to talk about studying Islam, Islamophobia in the US, and what Arabs inside and outside of the Arab region misunderstand about Islam. Esposito shares his roundabout journey into the field of Islamic studies, starting with wanting to become a priest. Finally, he reflects on the Iranian revolutio…

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Islam - The Straight Path - Final Part 37:44

2M ago37:44

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Guide us on the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim)" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book G…

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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 1 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - First Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…

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What Exactly Is Islamic Art? | Wendy Shaw 45:50

2M ago45:50

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Art historian and author of “What is 'Islamic' Art?: Between Religion and Perception”, Wendy Shaw talks to us about whether art can truly be "Islamic" or "theological", and if so, what that means. We talk about the complex ways in which museums interact with the broader economies and what this means for decolonizing the field of art history, and he…

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Decolonizing & Decentering Theater in the Arab World | Laila Soliman 59:39

3M ago59:39

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A captivating conversation with theater director and playwright Laila Soliman about theater, cultural discourse and decolonization across the Arab world. Using three of her major works – Zigzag, La Grande Maison and her first opera Woman at Point Zero – as reference, we discuss western-centric art education, dismantle the concept of “alternative na…

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Torah Scribe and Potter – Rabbi Bec Richman 40:41

3M ago40:41

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Episode 60. Bec’s many strands of deep Jewish beliefs and practice in Reconstructionist Judaism are woven through her creative expressions. Inspired during her rabbinic school years, she has since become a soferet (Torah scribe) and potter. She has also become a mother. Contrary to many people’s complaints about stress and conflicts between differi…

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ERIC CALDERWOOD | Rethinking Al-Andalus | The afikra عفكرة podcast 1:14:55

3M ago1:14:55

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Al-Andalus exists in history, geography and the Western cultural imaginary. Professor Eric Calderwood talks to us about Al-Andalus, examining it as both a place and an idea which is productive in memory, culture and politics. He explains how this cultural imaginary has transcended its geographic bounds and has created fruitful debates around the id…

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Islam - The Straight Path - Part 2 39:26

3M ago39:26

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Guide us on the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim)" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book G…

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MEHDI BENCHAABANE | AI in Education: The Challenges & Opportunities for Schools | The afikra عفكرة podcast 55:38

3M ago55:38

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AI is upending education and learning as we know it. In collaboration with Qatar Foundation, we wanted to explore the possible impacts, challenges and opportunities that artificial intelligence presents for education internationally and more specifically in the Arab world. We sat down with Mehdi Benchaabane, director of Qatar Academy Doha, to discu…

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Nesrine & Bab L' Bluz at Habibi Festival 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 32:07

3M ago32:07

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We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is the fourth of six, featuring…

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How Islamic Principles Can Guide us Towards Inner Peace & Well-being 15:48

3M ago15:48

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Unveiling the wisdom: Discovering how Islamic principles can guide us towards inner peace and well-being.” Imam Ayaz shed lights upon the connection of modern-term psychology with the Islamic Values, explaining of how to let the Quran be our therapist, the Prophet (peace be upon him) as our guide and Allah, The Almighty as our ultimate source of he…

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Unlocking the Blessings of Barakah with Mohammed Faris 29:57

3M ago29:57

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In this episode of the Next Generation School Podcast, host Mr. John welcomes Mohammed Faris, founder of The Productive Muslim Company, to discuss the concept of Barakah in Islamic spirituality and everyday life. This conversation holds particular relevance to Islamic education, as it explores how Barakah can be integrated into the curriculum and d…

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ALIA AL-SENUSSI | Why We Should Pay Attention to Cultural Patronage & the Creative Economy in the Arab Region | afikra عفكرة Podcast #390 57:37

3M ago57:37

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Contemporary Arab art doesn’t always get the attention it deserves or needs. Alia Al-Senussi — cultural strategist and arts affairs advisor — talks to us about the power that museums hold in informing and shaping cultures, forgiving and healing from the pasts, and building resilient economies. Focussing on Saudi Arabia’s cultural revolution in moti…

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The Need for Community - The Social Aspect of Human Beings - Part 2 8:47

3M ago8:47

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words > The Ninth Word - Third Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction re…

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Islam - The Straight Path - Part 1 38:04

3M ago38:04

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Guide us on the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim)" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book G…

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The Need for Community - The Social Aspect of Human Beings - Part 3 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words > The Ninth Word - Third Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction re…

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The Green Sabbath Project – Jonathan Schorsch 47:16

3M ago47:16

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Episode 59. The Green Sabbath Project, founded by Jonathan Schorsch in 2019, promotes the concept and ritual of a weekly earth day. Taking a day of rest for yourself and the environment is eminently reflective of the sabbath. Although Jonathan draws from his Jewish heritage, the Green Sabbath Project intentionally avoids promoting any particular re…

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Bab L' Bluz, Tarek Yamani & Yacine Boulares at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 32:54

3M ago32:54

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We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is the third of six, featuring …

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Goodbye Julia: A Beautifully Nuanced Film About Sudanese Society | Mohamed Kordofani 57:03

3M ago57:03

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Goodbye Julia — which played in Cannes’ section Un Certain Regard and won the Freedom Prize — is a poignant reflection on Sudanese society. The film is Kordofani's first feature. He sat down with us to discuss his journey from aviation engineer to film director and screenwriter, achieving the critical balance between "good" and "bad" while portrayi…

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Amal Murkus & Firas Zreik at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 16:02

3M ago16:02

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We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is the second of six, featuring…

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Apartheid, BDS & Palestinian-South African Transnational Solidarity | Andy Clarno 49:18

3M ago49:18

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We're excited to announce that our special episodes on Palestine are turning into their own podcast. The atrocities that continue to take place in Palestine are a reminder that, more than ever, we need to dedicate our platforms to stand for justice and truth. "This is not a watermelon" is a podcast about Palestinian history and culture. In this epi…

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The Need for Community - The Social Aspect of Human Beings - Part 1 44:21

4M ago44:21

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Only you do We worship" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in I…

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Omar Offendum & Hadi Eldebek at Habibi Fest 2023 | Quartertones Live at Joe's Pub 27:43

4M ago27:43

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We partnered with Habibi Festival for a six-night celebration of ancient + contemporary sounds from Lebanon, Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Palestine, Algeria and more! It all took place from October 1-7 at Joe's Pub in NYC. Each night we taped live conversations with the artists on stage. This special Quartertones episode is one in six, and features a c…

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Dismantling Racism – Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery 44:34

4M ago44:34

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Episode 58. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, a pastologist (ordained minister and licensed psychologist), TEDx speaker, and author, joins me to talk about her second book Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation from the Inside Out. Packed with stories of anti-racism and ways to increase one’s sacred intelligence, Dismantling Racism proved a rich and en…

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If you want a friend - God is sufficient 36:44

4M ago36:44

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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Letters > Twenty-Third Letter > Seventh Question Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent int…

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