Kasurian is a Muslim magazine for the 21st century.
As a general-purpose magazine, Kasurian aims to contribute to the emergence of a distinct worldview which carries forward the essential truths and traditions of Islam, equipped to negotiate a new understanding with the 21st century.
Our tagline is curiosity and conviction at the scale of civilisation.
We look at the world with curiosity and conviction at the scale of civilisation: our conviction is that in an uncertain world, certain truths remain unchanged; our curiosity is in exploring how these truths continue to persist into our present—and future.
Our values can and should inform discussion on affairs contemporary and historical, global and local, with curiosity and conviction. But they can only do so once articulated in a familiar manner. Every generation bears the burden to restate age-old truths in the novel concepts, issues, and language of their time.
Our objective is to restate these truths in the language of our time.
Kasurian publishes issues on a seasonal basis, during which you can expect an essay in your inbox every Sunday. Over time, we plan to increase our publishing cadence sustainably with demand, explore alternative social mediums, and host in-person events. We are also launching our first quarterly physical print issue later this year.
We welcome readers and writers from all backgrounds to join us.
What We Do
Digital
Kasurian publishes one essay every Sunday during a seasonal run. Our magazine is general-purpose and we cover a variety of topics, ranging through history, culture, technology, contemporary affairs, and beyond.
We aim to start a physical print copy of our quarterly issues later this year. Paper will outlast digital, and we intend for our magazine to be a long-lasting cultural artifact that informs the mind and pleases the eye.
The Future
Over time, we plan to sustainably increase our publishing cadence with demand, explore alternative social mediums, and host in-person events for our community.
Kasurian Artwork
Our artwork is specially commissioned and hand-drawn for Kasurian by Ahmet Faruk Yilmaz. You can follow him on X @afaruk_yilmaz, and @ahmetfarukart on Instagram.
How You Can Contribute
Consult our Writer’s Guide for our pitch submission requirements.
Alternatively, share Kasurian Magazine with friends and family, and don’t forget to subscribe so you can receive newly-published essays directly into your inbox.
Social Media
You can follow Kasurian on Substack Notes, Instagram, and Twitter/X for the latest updates.
