The Arabisation of Islam

This week we look at the breakdown in the systems of Islamic Law and scholarship and how this influences the way we practice today.

Why Kashmir?

With the current news cycle fixating on the roles of India and Pakistan in the ‘fight for Kashmir,’ the Kashmiri voice is being silenced.

How to Turn Slacktivism into True Activism

What it is and how to avoid it.

The Subtle Messaging of Colonialism

Palwasha A. and Lamisa. H Did you know that Chadwick Boseman fought for Black Panther to have the African accent of Wakanda? The...

Take Off Your Clothes, Let Me Liberate You

Social media platforms have created a connection between the concept of being, “empowered”, “sexy” and “liberated” with wearing less...

The Trauma We Transfer

Join our writer Palwasha as she explores the relationship between how our past traumas actually shape the fabric of our culture today.

"I'm Not Racist" - But Are You A Colourist?

Writers, Irisa and Lamisa weave their conversations into research, dissecting the origins of colourism and how we address it

The Aesthetics of Suffering

How different photographic depictions of suffering interact with race, class and global power dynamics to form a narrative that we consume.

Was It A Love Marriage?

Mariam. H I remember the first time I realised that my parents’ marriage would be considered arranged. I just couldn’t quite reconcile my...

Why Kashmir?

With the current news cycle fixating on the roles of India and Pakistan in the ‘fight for Kashmir,’ the Kashmiri voice is being silenced.

How to Turn Slacktivism into True Activism

What it is and how to avoid it.

The Subtle Messaging of Colonialism

Palwasha A. and Lamisa. H Did you know that Chadwick Boseman fought for Black Panther to have the African accent of Wakanda? The...

Being Blindly Optimistic Is The Most Cynical Thing You Can Do

The idea that young people who are passionate about a cause, literally any cause, are blindly speeding down a dead end road, destined to be