How to take advantage of online learning
How to take advantage of online learning
In this podcast episode, we discuss the incredible opportunities presented by online learning and how we can take advant... Read more
20 Nov 2022
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28mins
Methodology of Qur’an Memorisation in Africa
Methodology of Qur’an Memorisation in Africa
In this episode, we are joined by Sh. Ousmane Diallo and Sh. Mohammad Bailo to share their experience memorising and tea... Read more
5 Nov 2022
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24mins
The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)
The Poetry of Amr ibn Kulthum (Commentary)
The Mu’allaqah of the pre-Islamic poet Amr ibn Kulthum is one of the most stunningly beautiful poems in Arabic. In this ... Read more
11 Sep 2020
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17mins
Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love
Majun Layla – the man who lost his mind for love
“I don’t ascend high mountains, except because of love And I don’t sing poetry, except as medicine” Listen to one of... Read more
28 Aug 2020
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10mins
The Poems of Imru’al-Qays
The Poems of Imru’al-Qays
Imru’ al-Qays, was known as the wandering king, because he spent his life seeking revenge, and the re-establishment of h... Read more
23 Aug 2020
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8mins
The Art of Praising Yourself
The Art of Praising Yourself
We take a look through the eyes of Arabic literature at the art of praising oneself. Some poets were shameless when it c... Read more
11 Aug 2020
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11mins
The War of Basus
The War of Basus
Listen to this Bizarre story from the pre-Islamic period where a war was fought for over 40 years between the tribes of ... Read more
4 Aug 2020
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9mins
The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 2
The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 2
An introduction to the Mu’allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic... Read more
12 Jul 2020
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14mins
The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 1
The Mu’allaqat – Hanging Odes – Part 1
An introduction to the Mu’allaqat or the Hanging odes. These are 7 poems that represent the finest of pre-Islamic Arabic... Read more
10 Apr 2020
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29mins
The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 2
The Poem of Ilbiri – On Leading a Purposeful Life – Part 2
Abu Isḥāq al-Ilbīrī al-Tujībī (d. 459 AH / 1067 CE) is said to have written this poem in response to a young man who had... Read more
2 Mar 2020
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23mins