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Between Distance and Closeness: Walking the Path of Al-Fātiḥah
Al-Fātiḥah is not only recited — it is lived. This reflection invites the reader to walk each verse across the terrain of the body, mind, and heart. From the right brain’s imagination to the atria of the heart, the Opening Chapter becomes a sacred map of presence and return. Inspired by a teaching from Shaykh…
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A Word That Wounds and Wakes Us: Rethinking “Coloured” in the Age of Memory
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Zohran Mamdani: Lessons from a Cape Town Childhood, a New York Campaign, and a New Politics
From Cape Town’s madrasa halls to the heart of New York City, Zohran Mamdani’s journey carries a powerful lesson: movements rooted in moral clarity, courage, and community can reshape politics across continents. This essay traces the seeds of his vision, the legacy of his parents, and the hopes of those who still believe justice can…
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Hy Lyk Soos ’n Wolf: The Sorbaan and the Teacher Who Raised Me
Adli Yacubi 