Transcript Disclaimer: the following is a transcript of an 80-minute conversation recorded in early May. The result is that the interview ended up much longer than I expected, though very much worth it. Another note is that in many places I filled in for myself information I forgot while live in conversation with Dr. Yamamoto…
In the mid-13th century, the political landscape of the Middle East and surrounding regions was a complex tapestry of alliances, conflicts, and shifting powers. Sultan Baybars, a formidable military leader and statesman, emerged as a central figure during this turbulent period. His ascent to power in 1260 marked the beginning of a new era for…
Yes, it’s me! I’m the suit guy you’ve probably seen on your Twitter timeline at least once or twice, usually on Fridays. You’re probably wondering why I wear suits all the time. The answer to this question is what inspired me to write this piece. Nice, classy dress is somewhat of a lost tradition in…
The first article of this series dealt with an investigation of what the problem is – namely modernity – and subsequently expounded upon an investigation of why Islam is the direct opposite and the solution of modernity’s problems. In the second article, we built off of this foundation to analyze the role of politics and…
文武両道, Bunbu no Ichi, Pen and Sword in accord – Musashi. A simple concept to grasp. A warrior must pursue both the Way of the pen and the Way of the sword, yet if one were to have a look at our Ummah today, how many men are walking this two-fold Way? Not many. Many…
This reminds me that I still haven’t read any science fiction or fantasy set in an elven-like world. I personally never got the appeal, but THALIB RAZI seems to. Here’s an excerpt from his novel aiming in that direction, but with more Islamic inspiration.
It’s simple: everything in the material, modern world is built on a mirage of usurious lies. “Jihad” as we understand it, thus, must be seen from this perspective. All in minecraft, of course.
WES AL-DHAHER brings a dark twist to the fall of Constantinople to the Muslims in an excerpt from Brotherhood of the Wolf, part of his Tales of Khayr project.
From the Editor-in-Chief comes a new short-fiction series exclusive to Qawwam. An unnamed Mamluk gets more than he expected on what he believed would be a short expedition in the Syrian desert.
EDIN RAMOVIC introduces us to Gaidar, heir to Pardis, who must grapple with the shock of life-changing news, with consequences for everyone around him.