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Sep 2023
1h 8m

Shia Cultures & Practices - Are they Bac...

After Maghrib
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The Undeniable Shia Culture, are we losing our cultural identities? Or are we in fact recreating one? Society is guided by culture creators who impact what we eat, wear, think and say. But how powerful is this tool in Western Shia communities? Some argue that culture can comply or challenge Islamic law. What is the culture of the pulpit and how nuanced do we have to be? This week, Sayed Ali and Ahmed are joined by culture creator and designer, Haseeb Rizvi, who visits from across the pond. A hugely thought-provoking conversation not to be missed!

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