Category: Dialogues
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The Bitcoiners Confronting Islam’s Money Problem: Is there an Exit From Riba?
Hudhaifah Zahid, founder of Grynvault and Econommi, discusses Islamic economic ethics and Bitcoin with Hibatuallah Bensaid. He critiques modern fiat systems for embedding riba, arguing that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer a path to monetary sovereignty and challenge conventional financial structures. Zahid emphasizes the need for active engagement and community resilience to navigate financial ethics and…
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Art Curation in South Africa
Aaliyah Ahmed, Head Curator at Our Cape Town Heritage, discusses her background in art curatorship and the functions of curators in museums and galleries. She highlights the impact of curatorial practices on Islamic history in South Africa post-Apartheid and emphasizes the need for authentic faith-based narratives in contemporary art spaces, advocating for a deeper understanding…
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Seeking Knowledge and the MARS Program at Darul Qasim
This December 2024 webinar features Mawlana Faraz Abdul Moid discussing the obligation of knowledge in Islam, challenges in organized learning today, and the MARS program by Darul Qasim. With registration open until August 15, MARS aims to enhance literacy and structured engagement in Islamic education for the broader Muslim community.
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Studying at Al-Azhar: Q&A with Ustadha Chloe Idris
Ustadha Chloe Idris, originally from New Zealand, pursued Islamic scholarship at Al-Azhar University after converting to Islam in 2008. She focuses on Tafsir and Hanafi Fiqh amid challenges of being a mother and foreign student.
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An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Q&A with Ihsan Design Studio
Zahra Abdulameer, founder of Ihsan Design Studio, discusses her journey in Arabic calligraphy, as both an art and science taught from master to student. Based in Dearborn, Michigan, she strives to create meaningful art that honors tradition while embracing innovation. Her practice reflects sincerity, excellence, and a connection to the Qur’an.
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Why Should We Study the East Asian Islamic Tradition?
Islam reached Chinese geography [alongside] Anatolia, Africa, and India. For instance, among the earliest mosques built in Islamic history are in China. That’s why we need to get to know Islam and culture there.
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Islamophobia and the Hijab Ban in India: Q&A with Afreen Fatima
Q&A with Afreen Fatima about the rising injustices against Muslims in India and the hijab ban protests in Karnataka.
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Data Collection & Policy Formation: Q&A with Sadiq Dorasat from Muslim Census
Traversing Tradition has been delighted to interview Sadiq Dorasat, the co-founder of Muslim Census, a first of it’s kind polling organisation for Muslims in the UK. After graduating with a Mathematics degree, he has worked in Wealth & Asset Management, Digital Product, and now in Data Science for one of the largest retailers in the country. With Muslim Census, he has…
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Islamic Fiction in Malaysia: Q&A with Hilal Asyraf
The story is about a Malay Muslim warrior committed to helping the oppressed but remains nameless because he has never shared his name with others. At that time, the Malay Peninsula is ruled by a powerful Sultan that uses sihr (demonic magic) to stay young, invulnerable and possesses many superpowers. The story will lead readers…
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The Bond Between Islamic Civilization and Japanese Civilization: Manga
This is an English translation of an interview Dr. Naoki Yamamoto gave to Merve Yiğit for a Turkish magazine. It has been republished with the permission of Dr. Naoki Yamamoto and the magazine.