Islam & Earth

Feb 23 2024 18 ep. 43 mins
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Voices and conversations on Earth connection; environmental issues; climate action & sustainable solutions through an Islamic worldview. New podcast every other Jumah (Friday).

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Ep.17: Islamically Inspired Solutions on Food System & Food Justice Issues, Dr. Tammara Soma, Research Director of the Food Systems Lab

Feb 23 2024 45 mins  
In this important conversation, Dr. Tammara Soma, Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University & Research Director of the Food Systems Lab, speaks about her own personal journey towards the study of food, food systems and food waste from multiple dimensions. Dr. Soma explains terms such as food resiliency, food systems mapping, food justice issues, and the circular economy sy

Ep.16: Connecting to the Qur'an & the Creator through Nightsky Exploration - Sr. Nadia Abuisnaineh: NASA Solar System Ambassador

Jan 11 2024 46 mins  
In this majestic episode of Islam & Earth, Sr. Nadia Abuisnaineh, a NASA Solar System Exploration Ambassador, speaks about how the majesty of the nightsky. She discusses how this connects us the Creator and the wonders of the Qur'an. Sr. Nadia provides examples of how the sahabi, and our previous predecessors connected to the nightsky, navigated using the nightsky.She discusses

Ep. 15: From Turtle Island to Gaza: Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine - Dr. Nick Estes, Member of Lower Brule Sioux Tribe & Professor of American Indian Studies

Dec 07 2023 67 mins  
In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Jumada al-Awwal, 1445, Dr. Nick Estes, a member of the lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Professor of American Indian Studies, as well as co-founder of the Red Nation Movement, and Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine speaks both of his personal experiences as well as the work he leads on Indigenous solidarity with Palestine on the d

Ep.14: Gaza - Under Genocide & Ecocide - Sr. Abeer Butmeh, Environmental Engineer in Palestine

Oct 27 2023 32 mins  
In this second Jumah of Rabi al- Akhar, as more than 20 days of genocidal attacks in Gaza are passing, this podcast episode is a conversation with Abeer Butmeh, an environmental engineer who is in Palestine right now.She shares what is happening right now in Gaza, what the immediate impacts are, what the projected long-term impacts will be on the land and the people of Gaza. She sh

Ep.13: Environmentalists for Palestine - Special IG Live - Nazish Qureshi; Kadjahtou Balde; & Tasnim Mellouli

Oct 25 2023 66 mins  
In this special LIVE recorded episode of Islam & Earth, three guests: Nazish Qureshi (Muslim Climate Watch); Kadjahtou Balde (Faithfully Sustainable); and Tasnim Mellouli (Climate Justice Activist) join for a very critical conversation on climate justice and Palestinian justice issues.These three guests provide deep insights on how the Palestinian genocide is deeply entrenched

Ep.12: Kashmir: Armed Conflict, Human Rights & Environmental Genocide, Sr. Tazeen Hasan: Human Rights Advocate

Sep 28 2023 28 mins  
In this episode of Islam & Earth in the second Jumah of Rabi ul Awwal, 1445, Sr. Tazeen Hasan, human rights advocate speaks about the environmental genocide that is happening in Kashmir.Sr. Tazeen explains how armed conflict impacts human rights, cause environmental catastrophes and how both are related, causing damage in manifold.She explains how the environment is a hidden vi

Ep.11: Quilting, Natural Dying & Living off the Grid - Sr. Tenille Fatimah: Quilter & Natural Dyer living off the grid

Sep 15 2023 45 mins  
In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Safar, 1445, Sr. Tenille Fatimah, a quilter, and natural dyer, takes us on a journey through her experiences of transitioning into living off the grid, and how it is connected to her own journey in Islam. Sr. Tenille delves into how quilting, natural dying and living off the grid are so interrelated. She speaks about her own

Ep.10: Conversations on Birding & Appreciating Allah's Creation - Sr. Elle OumGhazi: Birder & Nature Lover

Aug 11 2023 39 mins  
In this episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Elle OumGhazi, a nature enthusiast and birder passionately shares insights from her experiences as a birder. From sharing about her own journey to birding, to the ways that birding and time in nature support well-being, Sr. Elle provides a wealth of insight into how these beautiful and intricate creations

Ep.9: Insights on Nature Connection & Outdoor education approaches for Muslim children & families - Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa: Outdoor Educator

Jul 28 2023 30 mins  
In this episode of Islam & Earth in the Ashura Jumah of Muharram, 1445, Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa, a Certified Outdoor Educator shares insights on how engaging Muslim children and families in outdoor immersive experiences can enhance their connection to the Creator and instill a deep and authentic sense of khalifah within them. Sr. Shehnaz is the co-founder and co-director of Earth S

Ep.8: Muslim youth climate activists' panel discussion - Sr. Hania Imran; Sr. Tasnim Mellouli; Sr. Nouhad Awwad; & Br. Mohammad Ahmadi

Jul 14 2023 59 mins  
In this special episode of Islam & Earth in the last Jumah of Dhul Hijjah, 1444, a 4-panelist discussion with Muslim youth from around the world explores what drives these youth to lead climate action workThis panel features:Sr. Hania Imran, 19 year old climate activist, Founder of Youth Climate Activists Pakistan with a 100+ activists from all across Pakistan where we organize