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Archives Islamic HistoryWomen of Islam 01: Fatimah al-Fihri - She Built the World's First UniversityThere is a woman standing in a doorway. She has not eaten in two years. Not two days. Not two weeks. Two years. And the building she is walking into, the one she poured every coin of her inheritance into, will become the oldest continuously operating university on the planet. Older than Oxford by three centuries. Older than the Sorbonne by four hundred years.This episode tells the story of Fatimah al-Fihri, a merchant's daughter from Kairouan whose family fled to Fez as refugees in the ninth century. When her father died and left his fortune to...
2026-03-1633 min
HerstoryWomen Who Built ItThey say, if you build it, they will come, and these ladies did just that! Shelby talks about Fatima al-Fihri, the Arab woman who is credited with founding the al-Qarawiyyin Mosque, and eventually a university, in Fez, Morocco. Amy tells us about Sophia Hayden, an American architect and first female graduate of the four-year program in architecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
2026-02-0551 min
El placer de viajarCuando una ciudad que ni siquiera es capital de provincia lo tiene todo, incluso dos catedralesFez, una de las ciudades imperiales de Marruecos, y la sorprendente Plasencia son los dos destinos de esta semana en El Placer de Viajar.
Carmelo Jordá y Kelu Robles regresan con una nueva entrega de El Placer de Viajar en el que visitan dos destinos realmente interesantes, como siempre uno en España y otro más allá de nuestras fronteras.
En esta ocasión el destino foráneo es la histórica ciudad de Fez, una de las cinco ciudades imperiales de Marruecos. Fundada en el año 789 por Idris I, esta joya llena de interés y monumentos se presen...
2026-01-2945 min
The Scepter of ZionSOZ Episode 16 Moorish Queens, Women, and Feminine PowerMoorish Queens, Women, and Feminine PowerHidden Thrones, Sacred Mothers, and the Feminine Architecture of CivilizationIn this culminating episode of the season, The Scepter of Zion turns its lens toward a force history has consistently minimized, silenced, or erased—women. Not as footnotes. Not as background figures. But as architects of civilization, guardians of knowledge, and bearers of covenant power.Hosted by Ruben B., this episode opens by reminding listeners that history is not dead—it breathes, speaks, and shapes the present. From ancient symbols to prophecy unfolding in real time, the epis...
2026-01-2233 min
For the Love of History - world history, women’s history, weird historyFatima al-Fihri: The Woman Who Founded the World’s First UniversityTwo-thirds of the world’s illiterate population are women — but did you know the world’s first university was founded by a woman? 🤯
Meet Fatima al-Fihri, the 9th-century Muslim refugee who built education itself — literally. This episode of For the Love of History dives into the incredible story of how one woman in medieval Morocco changed the entire world’s relationship with knowledge.
TK takes us on a whirlwind journey through Fatima’s life, legacy, and revolutionary spirit, revealing how her creation — Al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez — became the model for every modern university that followed. From the tassels on your...
2025-11-2120 min
Faithfully Explore!Fatima the Builder: The Woman Who Built a UniversityWhat would you build if you wanted to leave something that lasted for more than a thousand years? A spaceship? A castle? How about… a university?In this inspiring episode of Faithfully Explore!, we travel back to 9th-century Fez, Morocco, to meet Fatima al-Fihri a Muslim woman whose vision and generosity helped create Al-Qarawiyyin, the world’s oldest continually operating university.Through storytelling, soundscapes, and interactive moments, kids and grown-ups alike will discover:Fatima’s remarkable journey from Tunisia to MoroccoHow her love of learning and deep faith inspired her to build...
2025-08-1336 min
Memento - Explorons l'Histoire oubliée et le devoir de mémoire pour lutter contre l'indifférence[8 MARS] Fatima al-Fihri - Fondatrice de la plus vieille université du monde toujours en activité" L’université Al-Qarawiyyin se démarqua par son ouverture intellectuelle et sa rigueur académique. Elle devint un carrefour du savoir, où se rencontraient non seulement des érudits musulmans, mais aussi des penseurs juifs et chrétiens."Vous écoutez le dernier et huitième épisode de la quatrième édition de 8 mars, portrait de femmes, une série radiophonique en 8 épisodes accompagnée de 8 comédiennes qui donnent la voix aux femmes oubliées de notre Histoire à l’occasion de la journée internationale des droits des femmes.Fatima al-Fihri est un symbole de l'importance de l’éd...
2025-03-1510 min
Explore Your Day With A Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook.Founder of the World’s First University: Fatima al-Fihri by Tursun Alkam MD PhD MBAPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/66194to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Founder of the World’s First University: Fatima al-Fihri
Author: Tursun Alkam MD PhD MBA
Narrator: Sarah Davis
Format: mp3
Length: 36 mins
Release date: 03-07-25
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Genres: Biographies
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Unlock the inspiring story of Fatima al-Fihri, a visionary woman whose legacy continues to shape the world of education. "Founder of the World’s First University: Fatima al-Fihri" is a captivating biography that brings to life the achievements of a pioneering Muslim woman who established Al-Qarawiyyin University in Fez, Morocco, in 859 AD. This book de...
2025-03-0736 min
The Mad MamluksEP 389: The Candace Owens Phenomena: The New ALLIES of Muslims? | Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali0:00 - Intro 3:22 - Presidential Debates 16:25 - Why vote for Trump? 34:41 - Putin's thoughts on the US Presidency 47:15 - American vs Roman Collapse 50:00 - The US Constitution vs Islam 1:09:15 - Is the nation-state Islamic? 1:25:25 - Candance Owens and the New Allies Dr. Abdullah Ali is a scholar of Islamic law with field specialties in Islamic Theology as well as Race and Blackness Studies in Muslim History. His research interests include the interconnection between law and identity formation, comparative Islamic law, and Islam's role in...
2024-07-2652 min
WeGoTripFez: Architectural Wonders Audio TourFull Version: Fez: Architectural Wonders Audio TourEmbark on an enthralling audio journey that unveils the secrets of Fez, one of the world's intact medieval cities. This audio tour, designed for history buffs and culture enthusiasts, offers a deep dive into the heart of Moroccan heritage. Pack your curiosity and set out to discover architectural gems and artisanal wonders, all at your own pace with a self-guided exploration of the ancient medina.
The route winds from the spectacular Bab Bou Jeloud, the ornate entry to the city, through a labyrinth of richly decorated Islamic schools and mosques...
2024-07-2300 minWeGoTripFez: Architectural Wonders Audio TourFull Version: Fez: Architectural Wonders Audio TourEmbark on an enthralling audio journey that unveils the secrets of Fez, one of the world's intact medieval cities. This audio tour, designed for history buffs and culture enthusiasts, offers a deep dive into the heart of Moroccan heritage. Pack your curiosity and set out to discover architectural gems and artisanal wonders, all at your own pace with a self-guided exploration of the ancient medina.
The route winds from the spectacular Bab Bou Jeloud, the ornate entry to the city, through a labyrinth of richly decorated Islamic schools and mosques...
2024-07-2300 min
The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 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 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 26, the team share their feelings regarding the past five months, examine current discourse on the Palestinian struggle, and discuss the political fallout of the assault.
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2024-03-151h 05
Destination Morocco PodcastTop Things to Do and See in Fez!We have dabbled in Fès since the start of the Destination Morocco podcast, as it has made an appearance in episodes such as our tour overview of Morocco, our discovery of famous Moroccan food, or in particular from our guests' stories, such as with Chantal and her family, who spent some memorable days in and around the city:Episode 4: A Guided Tour Around MoroccoEpisode 14: Dig Into Genuine Moroccan Dishes in FèsEpisode 22: Comfortable and Safe Family Travel in MoroccoNow, we enter into our first dedicated series of episodes on this fabulous city, starting with a ge...
2024-03-1127 min
Banal58. El de la UniversidadEn el año de 859 D.C. se fundó la Universidad de al-Qarawiyyin en Marruecos, la primera universidad del mundo. Desde ese entonces, hasta el día de hoy, la universidad ha pasado de ser una institución elitista, reservada únicamente para la aristocracia y el clero, a ser una institución más democrática y accesible para segmentos cada vez más amplios de la población.
En 2023, la UNAM ofreció 133 licenciaturas, 42 programas técnicos profesionales y 95 planes de maestría y doctorado, atendiendo las necesidades educativas de un poco más de 266 mil estudiantes, con 6 campus e...
2023-10-3043 min
Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 135: Umair Haseeb, from Chicagoland to the Maghreb and BackWe are joined by Umair Haseeb. They discuss his family background, growing up in Chicagoland, the spark that led to his spiritual awakening, and his studies towards Islamic scholarship abroad.
About Umair Haseeb
Umair Haseeb formally studied Arabic, the basics of Islam, and Quran in Chicago, which lead him to move to Morocco and Sahara to pursue a full time study of Arabic and Islamic Law. He received his ’Shahada’, or degree as well licenses directly from their Scholars, after studying at The Qarawiyyin in Fes, Morocco. He holds licenses in Legal Theory (Usul), Maliki Law, Grammar, Theology, and t...
2023-07-232h 50The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 25: The Art of DyingAbu Hurayra (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said, "Remember often the severer of pleasures [i.e. death]." 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.
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2023-01-1358 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 24: House of Cards | Building Spiritual ResilienceThe strength of one's connection to Islam can waver. Attacks on our spiritual strength can come from within or without, but there are common strategies for withstanding challenges to our iman from all sides.
In Episode 24, the team sits down to discuss how we can attain spiritual resilience, especially in light of how countless women see their status in the Muslim community as undervalued and dispensable. How can we correct our mindset regarding our relationship with Allah, our own self-worth, and the authority of community leaders? Where can we turn to bolster our spiritual resilience? How do we...
2022-11-2949 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 23: American Muslim Exceptionalism | Butheina HamdahWhich comes first: nation or ummah?
On Ep. 23, Butheina Hamdah joins us to discuss her research on American Muslim exceptionalism. We examine the impact of American exceptionalism on the Muslim psyche, as well as how American Muslims perceive the broader ummah. As calls for an indigenous Islam in America gain traction, questions of nationalism’s compatibility with an ummatic worldview come to the fore.
Butheina Hamdah is a project assistant with the Ummatics Colloquium (soon to be the Ummatics Institute). She received her M.A. in Sociology and M.A. in Political Science from the Un...
2022-08-291h 21
Ruang Bicara PerempuanFatimah Al-FihriDahulu sekali ada seorang wanita cerdas nan anggun yang mendirikan sebuah pusat pembelajaran Islam di sebuah kota bernama Fez, Maroko.
Berawal dari didirikannya sebuah masjid lalu bekembang dan berakhir menjadi sebuah universitas yang sekarang kita kenal dengan Universitas Al-Qarawiyyin.
Waahh, siapa sangka seorang wanita bisa mendirikan sebuah pusat pembelajaran Islam. MaasyaAllah
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2022-07-1203 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 22: How to Win Shahadas and Influence PeopleThe 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 conducted has serious implications for the faith of Muslims themselves. In this episode, new TQP staff members join the podcast to share their experiences with local da'wah culture, the online scene, da'wah training, and interfaith in non-Muslim majority societies. We discuss common pitfalls and inspiring successes in the world of calling people to Islam.
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2022-07-121h 41
KIBAR RadioRisalah Sahabat KIBAR - 18 - Masjid Sebagai Pusat PeradabanKita akan menemukan universitas-universitas islam ternama lahir jauh bahkan sebelum Oxford University berdiri (1263M) seperti Universitas al-Qarawiyyin di Maroko (859M), Universitas Al-Azhar di Mesir(969M) dan Universitas Sankore di Mali (989M). Dan itu semua berawal dari Masjid yang didalamnya dibahas berbagai aspek keilmuan, tidak hanya ilmu islam.
Selengkapnya bisa disimak video kultum Ramadhan dalam program Risalah Sahabat Kibar 21 Ramadhan 1443H
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2022-04-2710 min
The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 21: Mind the Gap | Ramadan 1443This 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?
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic perspective. We strive to empower women to be active in their communities aroun...
2022-04-1731 min
High Tales of HistoryBelle Baruch, Conservationist and Rebel; Fatima Al-Fihri, Founder of the World's Oldest UniversityEpisode 29 Folks! It's here! In it, the sisters sync their mind powers and both do their story on a rebel woman with a legacy in education. KT starts things off with the story of Belle Baruch, daughter of financier Bernard Baruch, who conserved a vast stretch of the American east coast and lived as an openly gay woman in the early 20th century. Next, Laurel tells the tale of Fatima Al-Fihri, who built the world's longest running university in the year 859 CE! Welcome in the Smoke Circle!
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2022-03-1845 min
Muslim in Plain SightA little less fearful, a little more fierce with The Qarawiyyin ProjectThe Qarawiyyin Project is a global initiative aimed at reviving Islamic discourse among Muslim women. Through their work, they analyse contemporary challenges through an Islamic lens. We talk to Aisha and Sarah of TQP, who, like us, are on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Unlike us, however, they never really experienced a pre-9/11 world.We discuss the legacies of the early response of Muslim communities to 9/11 and the shape of the post-War on Terror world, how Muslim identity has been fashioned by apologetics instead of creed, and whether the concept of "identity" is even a meaningful benchmark...
2022-03-131h 15The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 20: "Islam and the Arab Revolutions" | Book TalkPublished at the beginning of this year, Usaama Al-Azami's Islam and the Arab Revolutions: The Ulama Between Democracy and Autocracy analyzes the rhetoric of religious scholars throughout the Arab Spring. Focusing on the Egyptian revolution, Al-Azami explains what defines the factions standing for or against the revolution and assesses their key figures, including Ali Gomaa, Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, and Abdullah Bin Bayyah.
On Episode 20, we discuss the content of the book, the role of ulama in politics, and how to navigate their problematic stances.
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2022-03-021h 33
DeenStrongFriday Sermon: Be Like Fatima Al-Fihriyya, Build Your Qarawiyyin TodayFriday Sermon: Be Like Fatima Al-Fihriyya, Build Your Qarawiyyin Today by Bilal Elsakka
2022-01-0121 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 19: The Feminine CritiqueFacing conflicting standards and blurred lines, Muslim women often struggle to understand femininity and what Islam has to say about it. Is there an ideal we should strive or fulfill, or an archetype by which to measure ourselves? What role does culture play in defining gender? Can we be ourselves while pleasing Allah, or are our personalities up for consideration?
On Episode 19, the team sits down to discuss gender norms, what fiqh rulings (don’t) say about the nature of women, feminine role models, and how to move towards a better understanding of the feminine.
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2021-12-021h 29
Domina Tempora136: Powerful Women and Higher Education of Ancient IslamMariam sponsored the Andalusian Mosque in 859 AD which still stands today. For her part, Fatima began buying properties adjacent to the mosque, thereby significantly increasing the size of the mosque to found the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University.
But they were not the only women who sponsor buildings for their communities.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://martinifisher.com/2021/11/11/powerful-women-and-higher-education-of-ancient-islam/
2021-11-1112 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 18: Only the Dead See the End of WarFollowing 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 faced the physical, spiritual, and intellectual consequences of American imperial violence, which inspires and goads police states around the globe in their persecution of Muslims. How do we reckon with these effects, and where do we go from here?
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic perspective. We strive to empower...
2021-09-271h 27
Al FusaicCivilizations in Review: Marinid DynastyThe Marinid Dynasty lasted for nearly 200 years in the flourishing epicenter of Fez, Morocco. Al Qarawiyyin University (the oldest university in the world), riads (housing units made for guests), zellij (geometric tilework design), and the Royal Palace in Fez (a permanent resident of the King of Morocco) were all greatly expanded and showcased during the Marinids. Much of the modern “Moroccan Hospitality” comes from the community dynamics that the Marinids championed. Thank you to Emma Schneck for sharing your knowledge on Morocco’s history through this incredible dynasty.
2021-08-0728 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 17: Wizards, Weebs, WakandaIt was a dark and stormy night, and the TQP team had gathered to discuss all things storytelling: books, film, drama, romance, wizardry, tropes, representation (and whether we need it). It began on a good-humored note, with the sisters cordially chatting about their favorite genres — but it soon took a turn. The commentary got dicier and the opinions less popular. Casualties included Ertugrul and The Kite Runner. Several staunch defenses were launched in favor of anime. Contemporary Muslim fiction could scarcely get back up before getting beaten down again. Perhaps most alarmingly, an eerie koreaboo undercurrent was ever-present throughout. It...
2021-08-052h 02
Al FusaicCivilizations in Review: The Idrisid DynastyThe Idrisid Dynasty is the first major Islamic Dynasty in Moroccan history. Much of modern Moroccan culture, religion, trade, and life can be directly traced to the 200 years of the Idrisid Dynasty. Headquartered in Fes, Morocco, this Dynasty is known for a lot of firsts, but most notably the oldest continually operating university in the world: The University of Al Qarawiyyin. Furthermore, the inclusion and integration with the existing Amazigh and Jewish communities of Morocco led to greater cohesion throughout Morocco. Thank you to Issam Cherrat for sharing your knowledge and wisdom on Morocco’s history through this incredible ci...
2021-07-1728 min
Matcha TalkQuran, Islam and WomenWhat does it mean to be a woman in sacred spaces? In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar discuss the role of women in Islam as compared to their current role and rights in today's society, with the west being vastly different from most of the east.
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2021-07-0946 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 16: The Devil Wears Zara | Iman MasmoudiIman Masmoudi joins the Qarawiyyin Podcast for a conversation on ethical fashion, production, and consumption. We discuss our role in the global capitalist economy, addressing the gruesome realities of exploitative labor and environmental degradation. As the havoc wreaked by capitalism becomes more plain to see, we grapple with where to place Islam on the spectrum of economic ideologies, as well as practical steps to disengage from unethical chains of production.
Iman Masmoudi is the President of TŪNIQ, an ethical clothing brand applying holistic Islamic ethics to its “sheep to shop” manufacturing cooperative. She graduated from Harvard with...
2021-06-301h 28
Ugh, This Again?S.2 Ep.03 School of Old MosquesJoin Trey for this episode where we take a brief dive into the legendary woman, Fatima al-Fihri along with her legacy, the University of Al- Qarawiyyin, the oldest existing and continuously running University and center of higher education in the world.
Intro: Tiptoe Out the back- Dan Leibowitz
Outro: Le Freak- RAGE
2021-06-1611 min
The New NomosThe Sufi Resistance in the Maghreb - On How Accepting Defeat Can be the Most Heroic ActWarrior Shaykhs, martial tariqas and various Sultans all play a role in the resistance against the French colonial invaders in the Maghreb.
Join this conversation with Abdelkadir Harkassi, a Masters Student in Historical Research at SOAS, around the Sufi resistance of the French invasion in the Maghreb and learn how sometimes the most heroic act is to accept defeat.
This is a crucial narrative and one from which many parallels can be drawn to our current time.
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2:25 (-10) The french invasion into North Africa through the military inv...
2021-05-2458 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 15: With the Qur'an | Shaykha Maryam AmirShaykha Maryam Amir joins the Qarawiyyin Podcast for a conversation on women seeking religious knowledge: access, barriers, missteps, and successes. We discuss the challenges women commonly face when attempting to access even basic information about their deen. Shaykha Maryam dispels misconceptions regarding women reciting the Qur'an, and illustrates the power of reciting and memorizing the Word of Allah ﷻ.
Shaykha Maryam Amir received her master’s in Education from UCLA and a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies through Al-Azhar University. She has also studied in Egypt, memorized the Qur’an and has researched a variety of religiou...
2021-05-111h 01The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 14: Back to the Future | Khilafa & Islamic Governance100 hijri years have passed since the abolishment of the Ottoman Caliphate, marking a milestone in the history of Islamic governance. In Episode 14, the TQP team sits down for a conversation on the concept of Khilafa, the Islamic political model, and challenges for envisioning Islamic governance in the modern period.
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2021-03-282h 05The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 13: Reflecting on the Names of Allah | Ustadha Jinan YousefThe Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes Ustadha Jinan Yousef for a discusssion on her recently published book, "Reflecting on the Names of Allah". We delve into what it means to truly know God, common misconceptions about God's nature, and practical ways to improve our relationship with our Creator.
Jinan Yousef has been an author for over a decade writing about topics related to the Islamic faith. She has been a student of Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi alongside others. Jinan is a course instructor at Al-Buruj press and regularly lectures on the names of God, connecting to Allah, and growing i...
2021-02-271h 28The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 12: Green Wave - Islam in Europe | ACHIMEIn Episode 12, the Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes two guests: Sara K. Shehlawi and Noha El Haddad, the founders of ACHIME, or the Association of Muslim Girls in Spain. As European populism and anti-Islamic sentiment manifest in new and uglier ways, we ask: what sparked this, and what does it mean for the global Ummah? Sara and Noha examine the challenges Muslims face in Spain, Prophetic wisdoms for dealing with them, and projections for the future of Islam in Europe.
Sara K. Shehlawi is a student in East Asian studies majoring in Chinese and interested in Chinese history and...
2021-01-302h 08
ICONIC WOMEN PODCAST with Sarah HeeterWOMEN OF HISTORY: Fatima al-Fihri (800 - 880 AD)Do you ever think about what you are doing with the limited time and resources you have in this life? What will you leave behind when you are gone? Meet Fatima al-Fihri, the founder of the world’s oldest university, which is still operating today! Al-Qarawiyyin was built as a mosque around 840 AD and when Fatima purchased it and rebuilt it into a university, she doubled it in size and opened it as the FIRST institution for higher learning that offered graduate and post-graduate degrees in Islamic Studies, mathematics, grammar, and medicine. This university is abo...
2021-01-1308 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 11: Palestine — Revelation & Realpolitik | Dr. Aysha WazwazThe Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes Dr. Aysha Wazwaz for a discussion on Palestine. As we witness shifting rhetoric about the liberation of Palestine, normalization efforts with the occupying force, and complicity from religious scholars in these efforts, we ask: what is the religious significance of Palestine? Why are Muslims dropping the banner of Palestine advocacy? What is the role of scholars in politics (and must we defer to them)?
Shaykha Aysha Wazwaz is a researcher, author, an Islamic studies lecturer and a chaplain at St. Catherine university. Formerly a lecturer at the Islamic University of Minnesota, she holds...
2020-12-261h 55The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 10: Young & BeautifulDoes beauty matter, physical or otherwise?
The TQP team sits down to discuss beauty standards, the concept of jamal from an Islamic standpoint, and challenges Muslim women face navigating our hypervisual world.
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2020-11-301h 04
Lashawn Mckoy OfficialFatima al-FirhiIn 859 a young princess named Fatima al-Firhi founded the first degree-granting university in Fez, Morocco. Her sister Miriam founded an adjacent mosque and together the complex became the al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University. Still operating almost 1,200 years later, Hassani says he hopes the center will remind people that learning is at the core of the Islamic tradition and that the story of the al-Firhi sisters will inspire young Muslim women around the world today.
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2020-11-2801 min
Boys In The CaveEpisode 76 - A Western Islam, Political Ideals & Feminism | Aisha Hasan & Sarah BellalThe Ummatic, Institutions, Communities, Social Sciences, Patriarchy, Misogyny We touch on all of this with Aisha Hasan & Sarah Bellal. Aisha is the founder of the Qarawiyyin Project. Pursuing her postgraduate degree in London, she is also a student of the Islamic Studies and a Quran teacher. She has been active in the community for several years, appearing on television, radio shows, and delivering talks at universities around the country. Sarah completed her undergraduate studies in Political Economy, with a concentration in development in the Middle East and North Africa. ...
2020-10-102h 46The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 9: Days of YoreOn Ep. 9, The Qarawiyyin Podcast welcomes a new member and dives into the archives. We discuss the importance of knowing our history, how narratives are shaped, and understanding women's role in the history of Islam.
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic perspective, and empower women to be active in their communities around the world in carrying Islam as a way of life.
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2020-10-091h 17
ADCETWhat comes first – education or economic growth? With special guest Jamil SalmiADCET again reaches out beyond Australian shores to explore the ins and outs of disability and equity in higher education. This time we travel (virtually) with Matt Brett to Colombia to chat with Global Tertiary Education Expert Jamil Salmi.Jamil has provided policy advice to governments and university leaders across over 100 countries. He consulted with and for the World Bank, the Organisation Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Commission, and closer to home, AusAid. There are few in the world that combine such a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of higher education globally, with a lifelong interest and...
2020-08-261h 06
Saptono SoemarsonoFATMAH AL FIHRI, PENGGAGAS UNIVERSITAS PERTAMA DI DUNIAFatimah al-Fihri merupakan penggagas Universitas pertama di dunia. Nama dari universitas yang didirikannya adalah Universitas Qairouan (Al-Qarawiyyin) di Maroko.Kehadiran Universitas pertama ini mengubah wajah seluruh pendidikan di dunia yang menentukan sangat besar bagi dunia Pendidikan di wilayah Timur Tengah hingga Eropa.
2020-07-0614 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 8: Ramadan, Old FriendAllah'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 pangs of hunger.
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic pers...
2020-04-2432 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 7: The Good, the Trads, and the FeministsThe TQP team finally sits down to address the elephant in the room when it comes to discussing Muslim women's issues: feminism. Sharing our thoughts on its popularity and varied manifestations, we trace the phenomenon of adopting the feminist label among Muslims and discuss its inconsistency with the Islamic worldview.
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic perspective, and empower women to be active in their communities around the world in carrying Islam as a...
2020-04-201h 15
The Mad MamluksEp 174: Journey to al-Qarawiyyin | Umair HaseebOn this episode, we are joined by Shaykh Umair Haseeb who is a graduate of Al Qarawiyyin University. Al Qarawiyyin was established by a woman named Fatima al-Fihri in 859. It is widely considered as the first functioning university established in the world. Umair Haseeb IG: umair_haseeb Please support us: Patreon.com/themadmamluks or via PayPal themadmamluks.com/donate Support our sponsors!
2020-01-271h 13The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 6: Pseudoscience | ft. Heraa HashmiOur honored guest, Heraa Hashmi, joins us to discuss secularism in science. Continuing the discussion from our previous episode, we discuss the relationship between religion and science in academia, as well as the moral implications of attempting to divorce theology from the study of the natural world. Broaching a range of topics including mental health, medical ethics, and abortion, we delve into the biases present—and denied—in the world of supposedly objective scientific research.
A clinical researcher by profession, Heraa is a graduate in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She is also a founding member and cont...
2019-12-311h 16
Out Of Office: A Travel PodcastMorocco This week on Out of Office: A Travel Podcast, the boys take us through one of their patented destination guides. This time, Kiernan heads to Morocco and discusses the must-sees and maybe-misses in Casablanca, Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Volubilis. From epic mosques to ancient universities to Roman ruins, this week's episode will have you booking your tickets to Morocco ASAP. Things we talked about in today's podcast: Morrocan robe Djellaba or Jellaba https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djellaba Casablanca: Hassan II Mosque https://www.mosquee-hassan2.com/en...
2019-12-171h 06The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 5: Honey, I Secularized the KidsThe TQP team discusses the concepts of secular and sacred knowledge, how they came to be defined as such, and the problems that come with these definitions. Does studying the "secular sciences" require us to leave deen at the door, and can one truly be a mu'min as a student at a secular university?
We also explore insights from the book recommendations on our University Reading List.
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University Reading List: https://qarawiyyinproject.co/2019/08/17/university-reading-list/
"Of Cannons and Canons": https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/article/of-cannons-and-canons
"Among the Disbelievers": https://renovatio.z...
2019-11-031h 02The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 4: All the Lonely People | ft. Ilham IbrahimOur 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 and the sacred sciences.
Qurtuba Online: qurtubaonline.org
Article: “Individualism and the Destruction of Community”: qarawiyyinproject.co/2019/05/03/individualism-the-destruction-of-community
Emergency Medical Aid for Sudan: gofundme.com/emergenc...
2019-06-261h 14The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 3: I, Keyboard WarriorHas communal discourse among Muslims become polarized? In this episode, we discuss the ways in which some are addressing liberal tremors in the Muslim community, where they may fall short, and how to begin gathering the broken pieces.
This conversation was inspired by an article recently published by Al-Madina Institute entitled "Why We Must Recapture Scholarly Discourse from Extreme Bloggers": almadinainstitute.org/blog/why-we-must-recapture-scholarly-discourse-from-extreme-bloggers
TQP article: "Walaa & Baraa: Loyalty in Islam": qarawiyyinproject.co/2017/06/11/walaa-baraa-loyalty-in-islam
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing th...
2019-04-2643 minThe Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 2: On Populism & MartyrdomIn our second episode, we take a look at populism as a framework for understanding the tragedy that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Support the United For Christchurch Campaign: www.launchgood.com/project/support_for_the_families__victims_of_the_new_zealand_mosque_shootings
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic perspective, and empower women to be active in their communities around the world in carrying I...
2019-03-2345 min
The Qarawiyyin PodcastEp. 1: ProjectionsThe Qarawiyyin Podcast makes its debut. We discuss our origin story, our approach, and how we navigate "representation" as a Muslim women's platform.
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The Qarawiyyin Project aims to revive the tradition of Muslim women being at the forefront of discussing the most critical issues of our time from an Islamic perspective, and empower women to be active in their communities around the world in carrying Islam as a way of life.
Read our publications: qarawiyyinproject.co
Email us: contact@qarawiyyinproject.co
2019-02-0327 min
IslamicastIslamicast 11 - Fatima al-Fihri, fundadora da Universidade de Al-QarawiyyinFalamos um pouco da vida e obra de Fatima al-Fihri, fundadora da Universidade de Al-Qarawiyyin, no Marrocos. Aprenda um pouco sobre o incrível legado dessa muçulmana e aproveite para ouvir algumas palavras sobre machismo e feminismo.
2016-11-2409 min