Muslim Societies, Global Perspectives

Dr. Ariel Salzmann reflects on 20th anniversary of the US Invasion of Iraq on Majlis Podcast

bej1 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:04:48 +0000

Dr. Ariel Salzmann reflects on 20th anniversary of the US Invasion of Iraq on Majlis Podcast bej1 Fri, 03/24/2023 - 11:04

Being Muslim Here: A Conversation Through Poetry

bej1 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:53:02 +0000

Being Muslim Here: A Conversation Through Poetry bej1 Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:53

Poet Laureate Sadiqa de Meijer will read works by a number of contemporary poets on diasporic Muslim experiences, and use what the words evoke to facilitate an open and reflective group conversation on being Muslim in Kingston/Katarokwi. Everyone is welcome.

For more information contact sayyida.jaffer@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by Muslim Societies Global Perspectives at Queen's.

This event is part of the Liberatory Islams Ramadan Calendar. Check out other events here: bit.ly/liberatoryislams

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Anti-capitalist Muslims Iftar

bej1 — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:51:51 +0000

Anti-capitalist Muslims Iftar bej1 Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:51

6:45pm Talk by Dr. Ayca Tomac on Turkey’s Anti-Capitalist Muslims and their Iftars on Earth project
7:25pm Maghrib followed by Iftar (bring your own prayer mat if you can)

This event is for Muslims and Anti-capitalists to grow solidarities among us. You are welcome but not required to bring food to share. Prayer is optional.
We regret that this venue is not physically accessible. RSVPs, questions, and dietary restrictions welcome at: Sayyida.jaffer@gmail.com. This event is sponsored by Muslim Societies Global Perspectives at Queen's.

This event is part of the Liberatory Islams Ramadan Calendar. Check out other events here: bit.ly/liberatoryislams

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Islamophobia, Fascism and Media: Watch Party and Discussion on BBC's India: The Modi Question

bej1 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:34:49 +0000

Islamophobia, Fascism and Media: Watch Party and Discussion on BBC's India: The Modi Question bej1 Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:34

MSGP invites you to Islamophobia, Fascism, and Media: Watch Party and Discussion on BBC's India: The Modi Question.

We will watch India: The Modi Question, a 2023 BBC documentary that is banned in India and censored due to its ground-breaking journalistic work on the rise of Islamophobia in India.

Following the film screening, student facilitators will lead a discussion on questions of fascism, Islamophobia, and the role of media in the Arab world, South Asia, North America, and Europe, and engage with broader questions of xenophobia and censorship in the context of India: The Modi Question.

To ensure that this watch party and discussion event remains a safe space for all, we will be requiring registration. You can register in advance or sign in at the door using a QR code.

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My Road from Damascus, a conversation with Jamal Saeed

bej1 — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:07:58 +0000

My Road from Damascus, a conversation with Jamal Saeed bej1 Fri, 02/10/2023 - 14:07

MSGP proudly presents a conversation with Jamal Saeed about his recent memoir, My Road from Damascus.

Jamal Saeed spent 12 years as a prisoner of conscience in Syria before being invited to Canada in 2016. He continues to raise awareness about Syria’s ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis through his work as an activist, editor, visual artist, and author. He lives in Kingston, ON.

My Road from Damascus not only tells the story of Saeed’s severe years in Syria’s most notorious military prisons but also his life during the country’s dramatic changes. Saeed chronicles modern Syria from the 1950s right up to his escape to Canada in 2016, recounting its descent from a country of potential to a pawn of cynical and corrupt powers. He paints a picture of village life, his youthful love affairs, his rebellion as a young Marxist, and his evolution into a free thinker, living in hiding as a teenager for 30 months while being hunted by the secret police. He recalls his brutal prison years, his final release, and his family’s harrowing escape to Canada.

While many prison memoirs focus on the cruelty of incarceration, My Road from Damascus offers a tapestry of Saeed’s whole life. It looks squarely at brutality but also at beauty and poetry, hope and love.

Light refreshments will be served.

This event will also be live streamed on the MSGP Facebook page.

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Islamophobia in Canada Panel and Discussion Forum

bej1 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:39:14 +0000

Islamophobia in Canada Panel and Discussion Forum bej1 Mon, 01/23/2023 - 13:39

Featuring Drs. Fauzia Husain (Sociology), Ariel Salzmann (History) and Adnan Husain (History/Religion).

Muslim Societies-Global Perspectives invites you to this panel and discussion forum to mark the second annual National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia. Our panelists will begin with some reflections six years on from the Quebec City Mosque Massacre on January 29th, 2017 and then moderate a discussion on campus about Islamophobia. Everyone is welcome to attend and share their thoughts and experiences.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Unascertained Podcast with Yusuf Zine

bej1 — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:05:49 +0000

Unascertained Podcast with Yusuf Zine bej1 Wed, 11/09/2022 - 14:05

Unascertained: The Case of Soleiman Faqiri (2021)

On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a mental health assessment at a Lindsay Ontario jail. He was pepper sprayed, shackled, and wearing a spit hood. But there was no footage of what went on inside his segregation cell that day. "Unascertained" pieces together the timeline of Soleiman's death and what really happened when guards entered the room. It's a story of a family's loss, mental health failures in the prison system, and a search for justice. An eight-part series from TVO Podcasts. Hosted by Yusuf Zine.

Yusuf Zine is a professional actor and director in film, TV and live theatre. He co-founded his media production company in 2017 called Innerspeak Media. His first feature documentary film was “I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts,” which won the 2018 Cinema Politica Audience Choice Award. In 2021, he hosted, co-wrote and produced an investigative, true-crime podcast series for TVO entitled “Unascertained” and was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Canadian Podcasts of 2021. His on-screen credits include Circuit Breakers (Apple TV+), The Boys (Amazon Prime), and Transplant (CTV). He’s worked with prolific artists such as Hasan Minhaj, Maz Jobrani, Alicia Silverstone, and Director X.

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Q&A Discussion on "I Am Rohingya" with Yusuf Zine

bej1 — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:44:02 +0000

Q&A Discussion on "I Am Rohingya" with Yusuf Zine bej1 Wed, 11/09/2022 - 13:44

I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts (2018)

Sharing a title with the award-winning play of the same name, I Am Rohingya chronicles the journey of fourteen refugee youth who take the stage in order to depict their families' harrowing experiences during the on-going Burmese genocide of Rohingya Muslims. Leading up to the opening night of their performance, the film takes audiences through the personal lives of the child performers, capturing their struggles as they adjust to their new lives in Canada, and exploring the difficult rehearsal process of recreating scenes of horror. With no prior acting experience, these youth must come together and re-enact the stories of their people in order to show the world that they will not be forgotten.

Yusuf Zine is a professional actor and director in film, TV and live theatre. He co-founded his media production company in 2017 called Innerspeak Media. His first feature documentary film was “I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts,” which won the 2018 Cinema Politica Audience Choice Award. In 2021, he hosted, co-wrote and produced an investigative, true-crime podcast series for TVO entitled “Unascertained” and was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Canadian Podcasts of 2021. His on-screen credits include Circuit Breakers (Apple TV+), The Boys (Amazon Prime), and Transplant (CTV). He’s worked with prolific artists such as Hasan Minhaj, Maz Jobrani, Alicia Silverstone, and Director X.

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Ms. Marvel Watch Party

bej1 — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:39:46 +0000

Ms. Marvel Watch Party bej1 Tue, 10/11/2022 - 14:39

Join us for a Ms. Marvel Watch Party and Discussion with Dr. Sailaja Krishnamurti, Dr. Adnan Husain, and Dr. Shobhana Xavier on Islam, comics, and superheroes.

Pizza and snacks will be provided!

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MSGP plans events for Islamic History Month

bej1 — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:28:59 +0000

MSGP plans events for Islamic History Month bej1 Tue, 09/27/2022 - 13:28