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.
How You Can Contribute
Consult our Writer’s Guide for our pitch submission requirements.
If you wish to write for Kasurian, consult our Writer’s Guide for our pitch submission requirements. If you do not have a particular topic in mind, you can also visit our Request for Essays page, a continually updated list of ideas and themes we would love to commission.
You can also make a paid subscription of $5 a month or $55 a year, and directly support Kasurian’s mission: to produce consistent, high-quality essays on culture, civilisation, and the Muslim world at large.
As a paid subscriber, you will receive access to:
Kasurian Chat: An exclusive private space for regular, thoughtful discussion around the themes we explore. We are building a unique network for those serious about the questions of culture and civilisation. We invite all our readers to join.
Kasurian Salons: Intimate, in-person gatherings we are planning in cities around the world. Logistics are in motion, but as a paid subscriber, you will get early access and priority invites.
Kasurian Annual Review: A beautiful, book-sized print edition collecting our essays, artwork, and more.
But more than a paid subscription, the most important thing you can do is to share Kasurian. Start conversations about our essays with friends, with family, and the internet mutuals you argue with in good faith. To reward the effort of sharing, we have designed a referral system: Share Kasurian using your Substack referral link with 50 people who subscribe (even for free), and we will give you a free year of paid access with all the perks listed above.
Social Media
You can follow Kasurian on Substack Notes, Instagram, and Twitter/X for the latest updates.
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.
