Polish the Mirror
IrshaadExploring the depth and richness of Islamic teachings in a modern context. Reflections on politics, ethics, philosophy, and mysticism with a particular emphasis on how to navigate contemporary times.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 136 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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On the Sounding of the Trumpet of Light That Heralds the Resurrection
Fahrelnissa Zeid, “Towards a Sky” - as in towards a heaven
Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
A trumpet is traditionally an instrument of announcement. It is used to signal an event, or the commencement of something important to all the people....
Knowledge that Shapes Us, Tools that Possess Us
Abstract textile pattern
Note: A really quick Sunday evening contemplation on our use of tools of ‘knowledge’ and their possible repercussions upon us.
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Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
The modern world harbours a comforting ‘belief’ that...
John Henry Newman on the Notion of a University
Portrait miniature of Newman by William Charles Ross
Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
I was reflecting about education, at the dining table after dinner, thinking out loud with my family, and remembered John Henry Newman’s series of essays on...
Who is Going to Stop Israel
Malak Mattar, "No Words," oil on primed linen, about Gaza, 2024
Note: This is an updated version of something originally written as a comment to a Substack note asking who will stop Israel, as in is anybody going to step in and halt this h...
Master of the Day of Judgement
Iranian artist Marcos Grigorian "earthworks" series using Iranian parched earth, clay, straw, and hay
Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim
Note: I was asked to discuss this verse (Sura 1, verse 4) during a Qur’anic Study Circle some time back. It...
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