Sep 24

Hany Ibrahim: The Mysticism of Letters: Language and Being in the Teachings of Ibn al-ʿArabī (Part 3)

The statement attributed to Ibn al-ʿArabī, “kunnā ḥurūfan ʿāliyāt” — “We were exalted letters” — offers a profound affirmation of the pre-existent and sacred nature of all beings as articulations of Divine Speech. This is not merely poetic imagery, but a metaphysical vision: each ... Show More

1h 33m

Sep 23

Hany Ibrahim: The Mysticism of Letters: Language and Being in the Teachings of Ibn al-ʿArabī (Part 2)

The statement attributed to Ibn al-ʿArabī, “kunnā ḥurūfan ʿāliyāt” — “We were exalted letters” — offers a profound affirmation of the pre-existent and sacred nature of all beings as articulations of Divine Speech. This is not merely poetic imagery, but a metaphysical vision: each ... Show More

1h 30m

Sep 22

Hany Ibrahim: The Mysticism of Letters: Language and Being in the Teachings of Ibn al-ʿArabī (Part 1)

The statement attributed to Ibn al-ʿArabī, “kunnā ḥurūfan ʿāliyāt” — “We were exalted letters” — offers a profound affirmation of the pre-existent and sacred nature of all beings as articulations of Divine Speech. This is not merely poetic imagery, but a metaphysical vision: each ... Show More

53m 42s

Feb 2018

Arabic - Scrolls into codices: Jilyani's picture-poems for Saladin

Professor Julia Bray (Laudian Professor of Arabic, University of Oxford) gives a talk for the new series for the Centre for the Study of the Book.

27m 47s

Mar 2021

Qualities of the Sahabah- Seeking Knowledge

In this episode Sarah and Maha discuss the importance of seeking knowledge and the responsibility of every Muslim to be a student of knowledge. We highlight the life of Salman al Farsi who was known as the “Seeker of the Truth”

22m 29s

Jul 2024

Resurrecting the Caliphate: The Future of Islamic Movements with Dr Jaan Islam

For latest research and papers, including Jaan's forthcoming paper on Islamic movements:https://oxford.academia.edu/JaanIslamFollow on X: X.com/Jaanislam Ummatics link: https://ummatics.org/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

46m 19s

Aug 2020

Islam, From China To Arabia | Mukhlis Mah | Ep. 11

In our latest podcast, we are joined by Mukhlis Mah, an Australian Chinese Muslim who has been studying the Arabic language for over 6 years. In this discussion, we go over a range of topics including the history of Islam in China, his journey in studying the Arabic l ... Show More

33m 52s

Nov 2015

#003: ISIS, Muslims in the West, Race, & Racism w/ Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali

Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali is a senior faculty member of Zaytuna College (America's first Muslim Liberal Arts College), and founder of Lamppost Education Initiative. He studied the traditional Islamic sciences at the prestigious Al-Qarawiyin University of Fes, Morocco and is c ... Show More

1h 17m

May 2021

The Blue Devil Imam

This week Rabia welcomes "Turkish Delight", the "Blue Devil Imam", chaplain Abdullah Antepli, faculty at Sanford School of Public Policy. A dear friend and long time mentor, Abdullah brings to this discussion a lifetime of experience having lived in around the world in different ... Show More

42m 24s

Oct 2024

03. Quranic Language, Style & Inimitability | Inside the Quranic Studies Library

Study Surah Ya-Sin through an exciting new translation with Dr. Sohaib Saeed by registering at https://www.ibnashur.com/yasinIn the third instalment of this series, Ustadh Nouman and Dr. Sohaib discuss a range of works related to the vocabulary and grammar of the Quran, including ... Show More

28m 35s

Apr 2016

#008: Studying The Study Quran w/Dr. Joseph Lumbard

Joseph E. B. Lumbard (General Editor of The Study Quran) is Assistant Professor in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies at the American University of Sharjah and an Associate Editor for the Integrated Encyclopedia of the Qurʾān (in progress). A specialist in Quranic s ... Show More

1h 10m

Nov 2015

Intercultural Literary Practices

Laura Lonsdale (Queen's College, Oxford): 'Barbarisms: Multilingualism and Modernity in Narratives of the Spanish- speaking World’. Respondent: Jane Hiddleston (French/Oxford)

56m 44s

Apr 2022

Ibn 'Arabi & The Unity of Being

In this very long episode, I give an introduction to one of the most significant, yet often misunderstood thinkers and mystics in history - Ibn 'Arabi. Sources:Chittick, William (2005). "Ibn Arabi: Heir to the Prophets". OneWorld Publications.Chittick, ... Show More

1h 12m

Sadr al-din Qunawi and his relationship ...