Walaa Quisay & Asim Qureshi

Walaa Quisay is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. There, she researches carceral theology and prison literature.

Dr Asim Qureshi is the Research Director of the advocacy group CAGE, and has authored a number of books detailing the impact of the global War on Terror.

Political prisoners & the significance of Prophet Yusuf: Pt2

The Quranic story of the prophet Yusuf who was imprisoned in Egypt is one that many Muslim political prisoners draw strength & hope from. Walaa Quisay & Asim Qureshi reflect on its impact and continued relevance to prisoners & their families.

26 April, 2023

Ramadan & remembering Yusuf the Prophet prisoner: Part 1

The Quranic story of the Prophet Yusuf who was imprisoned in Egypt is one that many Muslim political prisoners draw strength & hope from. Walaa Quisay & Asim Qureshi reflect on its impact and continued relevance to prisoners & their families.

17 April, 2023