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Hi Loyal Readers. Thank you for opening this week's issue of Article Club.Today's issue is dedicated to a beautiful conversation with Saint Trey W, author of this month's featured article, “They Burn Books to Burn Us Too.” He shares space with Sarai Bordeaux, Article Club contributor and Poet Laureate of Eureka, California.If you haven't yet, I hope you read the article. Then if you appreciate it, which I predict you will, I invite you to listen to the conversation, then join our discussion next Sunday, August 24. Kind, thoughtful people (like you!) will engage deeply with Saint Trey's piece on Zoom, beginning at 2:00 pm PT and ending at 3:30 pm PT.If you're interested, you can learn more and sign up by clicking the button below.When I first read “They Burn Books to Burn Us Too,” I was deeply moved. I was moved by the power of Saint Trey W's message. But I was equally moved by the beauty of his writing. Saint Trey is a poet. This essay is lyrical.“When a government begins to fear its own history,” Saint Trey writes, “it has already declared war on the people who survived it.”Yes, this is an essay about book banning. It is about erasure, the war on memory, and our government's attempt to dominate and destroy Black people. But the piece is also about dreaming. No matter the government's violence, Black people will not be silenced. They will not be unwritten. Saint Trey writes:What they do not know is that we were never written in the first place. We were sung. We were carved into tree trunks and kitchen counters and braided into our mother's hair. We are older than their archives. And our stories do not end with silence.When I finished the piece, I had three immediate thoughts:* I must share this essay with Sarai right now* Hopefully they appreciate it as much as I do* Wouldn't it be perfect if Sarai and Saint Trey got to talk to each other?If you're newish to Article Club, you may not have met Sarai yet, so here are a few words of (re)introduction: Sarai is one of the most astute readers I have ever met. Whenever we talk, they make me smarter. More importantly, Sarai helps me connect the dots and act with more compassion.So it was an obvious next step — given my three thoughts above — that I should reach out to Sarai and gather their perspective. The rest is history. Sarai loved the essay, I contacted Saint Trey, he generously said yes to doing the interview, and they met up on Zoom to talk about his beautiful piece.The result is this wholehearted conversation. Sarai and Saint Trey cover a wide range of topics. I won't try to list them all here. It was clear to me, as I listened to Sarai and Saint Trey — two poets thinking together and sharing their perspectives about a powerful essay — that I was struck by the mutual care they shared with one another. In their discussion of Saint Trey's piece, they centered on imagination and possibility, as well as the power of language and lineage.Here's an excerpt from the conversation that I especially appreciated. About ancestors, language, Blackness, libraries, and God, Saint Trey says:Our ancestors are not just bloodlines, right? They're also our bookshelves. People like Toni Morrison, you know — she taught me that language can be a spell. It can be a sword, but it also can be a sanctuary. Reading Beloved and The Bluest Eye — it was the first time I understood the sacredness of Blackness in a way, especially in its unspoken parts — her reminding us that, if you are free, then you must free somebody else.I think libraries are a portal to that. James Baldwin, giving permission to tell the truth, especially when it burns. This sort of clarity — this heat, this refusal to perform respectability — and his teaching that moral authority doesn't require approval. Audre Lorde, reminding us that silence is not going to protect us. She made queerness feel like gospel. So the reason I mentioned libraries is because they're all-encompassing of these stories. They're in a sense, I would say, akin to church, right, to those who are believers, right? For me, the way I have reimagined faith in God is in language, it is in words that, you know, are passed through vessels — the artists, the writers, the griots. All have showed me that craft and conviction can dance, right? — that words don't have to be soft to be sacred. And I think libraries, they feed us when the world try has tried to starve us.Seriously: I could listen to that passage over and over again. The clarity of Saint Trey's words — both spoken here in this conversation, as well as in “They Burn Books to Burn Us Too” — is a gift.I hope you take a listen to the conversation. A little disclaimer: The quality of the audio is a bit patchy at times, particularly at the beginning. The Internet was not behaving. It tried to be a nuisance. But it was unsuccessful, for two reasons: First, the audio smooths out after the first few minutes. Second, the quality of Sarai and Saint Trey's words will make you listen more closely and tune out the distractions.One more time, I'd like to thank Saint Trey for bringing us this piece. It's an essay I believe that everyone should read and reflect on. I appreciate your words and your generosity of spirit. And Sarai, I am grateful to you as well, not only for this conversation but also for your contribution to our reading community. An invitation to our discussion on August 24I warmly invite you to participate in our discussion on Sunday, August 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm PT. We'll meet on Zoom. You can sign up below, it's free.Thank you for reading and listening to this week's issue. Hope you liked it.

Marriage Programme: Marriage and our health with Sadiya Jooma by Radio Islam

Topic I: What is the worklessness crisis and how is it being tackled Topic II: How can asylum seekers find their home? Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Muhammad Ather Noorudden Jahangir Guest(s): Chris Davies Natasa Kragolnik Rachel Goodall Tess Hartland Producer(s): Maha, Tamseela, Hania Researcher(s): Hannan, Sadiya, Nafisa

Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Imam Muhammad Athar & Imam Jangar Khan Topic I: Leaving your work until the last minute- The greater the judgment will be Guests: Ms Clare Evans Dr Cliff Arnall Professor Fuschia Sirois Topic II: It's Universal Human rights month this December Guests: Zahra Beg Tayab Ali Tareq Muni Producer(s): Hania Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Maida Mubashara Lead Producer: Hania Researchers: Hannan, Sadiya, Nafisa & Maryam

Introduction and NEWS Topic I: Are awe putting our kids on a pathway to obesity? Topic II: How to be a good neighbour in contentious times Presenter(s): Sharjeel Sheikh Ahmad & Abdul Haleem Guest(s): Dr Fiona Lavelle Nicole Musuwo Susanna Fall Neil Denton Researcher(s): Maryam, Amna, Sadiya, Hannan, Areesha, Kashfa Producer(s): Mehrish Dogar & Muneeb Mirza Lead Producer: Hania

Marriage and our Health Guest Sadiya Jooma by Radio Islam

Segment 1: Shattering Silence: Confronting Gender-Based Violence Segment 2: Rise of Academic Boycotts – 1 year on since the Israel Palestine conflict – Do Boycotts work? Introduction and NEWS Presenter(s): Nooruddeen Jahangheer Sharjeel Ahmad Guest(s): Prof. Parveen Ali Dr. Laden Hashemi Dr. Jeff Handmaker Professor Neve Gordon Prof. John Quigley Producer(s): Sehar Tahir, Zanib Khan, and Hania Yaqub Researcher(s): Amna, Areesha, Kashfa, Sadiya, Hannan

The field of education and learning is shifting in a lot of ways. Some of this is related to the new technologies, and the opportunities that are created through them. At the same time, we can see the duplication of traditional approaches through new technologies. Afterall, what does PowerPoint really accomplish if all we do is just put our lecture notes in it. It is still just a professor in front of the room delivering the content. And that used to be enough. Professors weren't entertainers, but gatekeepers. We could be in front of the room, expecting students to pay attention, engaging in the content under duress, and providing output that fit our requirements. The game has changed in many ways. Now educators have to figure out ways of being engaging. We have to think not just in terms of class materials, but learning experiences. We can't just think about course lectures, but content creation. We have to explore ways to get students curious, to bring material to them because we can't just rely on them to come to the material. Part of this is probably related to the a la carte culture that we currently have. ‘Kids today' are socialized in an environment where they can pick and choose what they want when they want it. They can listen to whatever music they want any time they want to. They can pick a show or movie and see it at any time. Even Door Dash and Grub Hub can deliver food that they want. To get students and learners engaged, we have to have them want to be engaged. Given that they have choice around so much of their lives, educators find themselves being in the situation of having to entertain students and learners. Of course, education doesn't just happen in the classroom. Museums are another environment in which learning can take place. And museums also are a place where learning and entertainment are coming into close contact.On this episode of Experience by Design, we welcome Nathan Lachenmyer and Sadiya Akasha from Sitara Systems. Nathan and Sadiya think of themselves as ‘curiosity creators,' creating museum experiences that draw people into exhibits so that they can become engaged in their content. A major part of their goal is to achieve education through entertainment. Additionally, they seek to establish education as a pathway to action. Rather than preaching, we can think of their work as reaching. There is a difference between being lectured at versus talked to, and their edutainment approach helps to reach those who are indifferent to topics like climate change and get them engaged. We had a lot of fun in this convo, especially considering they were talking on different lines but in the same room next to each other!

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Movement in Ramadhaan with Sadiya Jooma by Radio Islam

Welcome to the final bonus episode of my “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!And on these bonus episodes, we are joined by Sadiya's husband Matt Garcia!This week's bonus episode is: Taking Time For the Deep Talks.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineAnd you can connect with Matt on IG: @garcityI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to the bonus episodes of my “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!And on these bonus episodes, we are joined by Sadiya's husband Matt Garcia!This week's bonus episode is: Taking Time For the Multi-Verse.Hint: We talk about Everything Everywhere All at Once!You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineAnd you can connect with Matt on IG: @garcityI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to episode 4 of this 4-part “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories, and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Randomness.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to episode 3 of this 4-part “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories, and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Introspection.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Welcome to episode 2 of this 4 part “Taking Time For…” series featuring my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Self-Love.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassine I hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

I am so excited to introduce to you the next series of episodes.This one is entitled, “Taking time for ______.”And our special guest is none other than my great friend Sadiya Sassine!Sadiya is a return guest and someone I have been friends with for more than a decade now.So it is packed full of reflections, stories, and wonderful moments that you won't hear in any of my other podcasts.This week's episode is: Taking Time For Friendship.You can tell Sadiya how awesome she is on IG: @sadiyasassineI hope you enjoy!P.S.Want to learn how to write your stories & tell your stories? Then consider joining our brave, messy, awkward, and loving community here: www.tomearl.me/dcminvite

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Holy Land Dates. Get Ramadan ready by grabbing Palestinian dates from https://freshlygrounded.com/dates and use the coupon code FGP10 for 10% off your order!

Get ready for an episode with one of the most awaited guests on FG, Mufti Menk, who of course needs no introduction. Episode 264 features questions from the game with Mufti Menk that went on throughout the ‘Light Upon Light' tour which Faisal hosted. They discuss some personal topics and Mufti Menk shares a lot of beneficial advice.

Esa Khan is the guest for Episode 263 who joins us after spending a week with Faisal for the Light upon Light tour. They discuss his app, Quranly, and how it's doing since it's release last Ramadhaan. They also exchange thoughts on motivational content.

This week Faisal is joined by everyone's favourite, Adam Afghan, who needs no introduction by now. Adam is here to brighten up your day with yet another episode of humour, and very helpful tips,  such as using a hair dryer to warm the bed! Also, they discuss the upcoming tour and what the audience can look forward to.

Faisal is joined by Hasti, who flew down especially for Episode 258, from Sweden, for his first ever interview in English. They have an inspiring chat about his journey from being a well known producer to becoming closer towards the Deen. Faisal learns the correct way to pronounce IKEA and also tastes the infamous Marabou chocolate from Sweden.

This week Faisal is joined by Nur Choudhury who is here to share his story of how his ill health altered the direction of his life. He discusses how he merged child psychology and Islamic theology to develop his own organisation, Involved Fathers, aimed at creating the best version of the Muslim father. I challenge every man who shrugs at the idea of changing nappies to give this episode a listen, for at the very least, a changed perception of the job!

This week's guest, Abdullah Majid, is here to discuss everything from climate change to calorie counting. Abdullah explains what climate change is and how we can play our part to combat it. Faisal also shares with a few exciting ideas he has for FG events in the future.

Chris Lovett is a minimalism speaker in the UK who talks about decluttering your life and mind to live a more stress-free life.

Episode 253 features Sonny Bill Williams who talks to us a lot about his book, You can't stop the sun from shining, which focuses on his childhood and his journey towards Islam. Faisal and Sonny discuss their children, cheat meals and challenges. They wrap up this episode with a selection of questions from The Game.

Guest host Suleyman Ameen is joined by Muhammad Abu Ilyas.

With Faisal away on a break, this week's episode is guest hosted by his big brother, Omar. Omar speaks to owner of Saffron Alley, Jabraan who is changing the way people buy and interact with Halal meat! 

Faisal delivers a keynote to a live audience reflecting on the top 10 lessons he's taken away over the past 250 episodes of Freshly Grounded. Note: All audience interaction and Q&A segments have been cut out of this recording. For our special edition 250th episode, we launched what we call the Freshly Grounded House Show. A House Show is an intimate, more regular live event with a small live audience.

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Episode 247 with Munem will leave you feeling inspired to take that step closer to Allah by giving up that which displeases Him. Munem shares how his move to London from LA was influenced a lot by the deen environment London has to offer. A powerful discussion on his spiritual journey you don't want to miss out on! Full episode write-up: https://freshlygrounded.com/episode-247/

Episode 247 with Bilal Sayoud, who has actually been part of current events recently. They talk about football very briefly before getting to know each other on a personal level through The Game. Be sure to listen till the end where Faisal let's out that the listeners might be in for a surprise with episode 250 nearing!

This weeks guest was found when Faisal asked the audience to suggest a guest with an interesting career. Lo and behold Hamza Shaikh took the hot seat. Discussing the field of architecture, and a common job of podcasting between Faisal and Hamza. They also dive into the topic of the structure of mosques in the U.K. and draw parallels between family life, and dealing with stress.

Faisal is joined by AkhiTweet for Episode 244 to discuss all things relevant to, well, everyone really. They talk about how important it is to be true to yourself. Your sincerity will win you likes without your intent for it. Also, find out why Faisal has deleted the Instagram app, possibly permanently! And to wrap up, they compare their new health and fitness lifestyle adjustments.

Guess who's back already?! Abdul-Rahman and Tariq Jamal, founders of the Pillars app, join us to discuss a bit of this and that this time. Everything from chocolates and allergies, Apple and Google, principles in business, and almost everything in between. Light hearted and intellectual, episode 241 delivers yet another insightful conversation with these two. Full episode write-up: https://freshlygrounded.com/episode-241/

Ustaad Abdul Ahad joins us for episode 240 discussing the day to day life in a Muslim, from keeping promises to being too inquisitive, and how to gain maximum productivity. He shares incredible advises that we can implement in our speech, and mannerisms that can ultimately change our character for the better. some things that are frowned upon, we may not even realise we do them because we've just adapted to bad habits!

A jam packed episode full of great advice to achieve success from Jamil Qureshi, a performance coach and psychologist of some of the top professionals of the world. He discusses the importance of taking breaks for motivation, working on your strengths not weaknesses, and finding the right environment to be yourself, in order to reach your maximum potential. And some very important parenting advice to get the best out of your children.

Re-run episode with Tech Meister SuperSaf who joins us to discuss the lockdown, and how he's adjusted his lifestyle to achieve a work/play balance. He shares some advice into choosing the best tech products based on functionality and budget. Saf explains the benefits and drawbacks of YouTube, generously giving key pointers on how to achieve success with a channel. And a bonus of how he's applied these strategies into achieving strength in his faith. Spoiler alert - just start with the basics and grow from there. Ending off the episode with a few teaser questions from the now, FG phenomenon, The Game.

Abdul Rahman, fifth year medic at UCL, and Tariq Jamal, fourth year computer scientist at UCL, are creators of the app ‘Pillars'. November 2020 saw a huge controversy around a leading Muslim app that involved data being sold to third parties without permission from the users. Consequently, that became a light bulb moment for our guests today, who saw a clear niche to solve this problem. Tariq, who at the time was already working on app development, was encouraged by Abdul Rahman's design ideas to materialise the concept. With no financial investment, and a transparent development process via social media, the support for their app rocketed immediately.

This episode kicks off with some questions from ‘The Game' which gives a little insight into Abdul Lateef's background and journey into Islam, which stemmed from the influence of his best friend's brother at the tender age of 15, until he was ready to embrace Islam four years later. 24 hours after becoming Muslim, he broke the news to his mum. Her initial reaction wasn't very accepting. She worried he would become victim to the media's representation of Muslims. Reminding himself that this test was a test similar to those tests given to the Prophets (may peace be upon them). When they chose to follow the path to Jannah, they were afflicted with trials of rejection that came in the form of their friends and families. But Abdul Lateef took this trial in his stride and persevered. His mum was always suspicious of him, yet, he used this trial as an opportunity to gently talk to her about Islam and invite her to learn more. Not long after, Abdul Lateef explains how her visit to Turkey, and being surrounded by Muslims sparked more interest, and eventually the same friend's influence who inspired him to be a Muslim, inspired his mum. The conversation digresses into lighter discussions where Faisal and Abdul Lateef discuss their ability to switch off during their free time. They also talk about their experiences of the effect of positive influences around themselves, be it the people around them or social media. A powerful and inspiring episode all in all.

21 y/o Abdullah Wasim joins us to tell us his story of having a brain haemorrhage at 17.