Gulf in class

Reflections from the Dunes

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:58:39 GMT

After a lengthy hiatus, we dust off the mics and ponder reflections on a world that hasn’t stood still. From Trump’s enduring impact to the systemic architecture driving widening disparities on many fronts, we unpack the timeless relevance of Surah Al-Kahf—seeking clarity in an age of confusion.

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Gaza

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:29:10 GMT

Speak the truth even if your voice shakes

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Asceticism 101 (beta)

Sat, 20 May 2023 09:55:13 GMT

Shotgun musings from Erdoğan to Ødegaard. Unscripted, unfiltered and indefatigable.

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Lineker, carrots and sticks & Ramadaan

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:29:33 GMT

Ayaaz and Kashif thinking out aloud through the recent news cycle and how we find ourselves as we approach meeting a dear and missed friend.

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Meaningful meanderings

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:04:34 GMT

Kashif and Ayaaz catch up for lost time musing over our struggles with social media, recent travel exploits and sorting headlines whilst Ayaaz desperately tries to avoid talking about the state of North London football.

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Groundhog Day. Take #2

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:40:08 GMT

Ayaaz & Kashif kick off after a short break to review the latest premier league action at the half way mark including a spotlight on the recent North London Derby.

Sports documentaries hold great appeal for sports fanatics and so this gets some well deserved air time.

To conclude the conversation segues into Erturgrul and travel and how this impacts on todays Muslims with regards to reviving the sense of pride in Islam.

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World cup debrief

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:41:59 GMT

We've just had a crazy month in Doha and with the culmination of the World Cup only a week prior, we take a chance to reflect on the pertinent issues surrounding the tournament. Whilst doing so we share some personal anecdotes and touch on what we aim to achieve by starting this podcast series.

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