Kahf

The magazineKahf

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Kahf, Arabic for "cave," symbolizes spiritual sanctuary and enlightenment. It represents a place of solitude where individuals, inspired by prophets and saints, seek spiritual growth and deepen their connection with God.

Kahf is a magazine at the crossroads of thought and beauty, blending academic inquiry with artistic expression. Across its pages, poetry meets sociology, photography converses with anthropology, and the voices of seasoned scholars mingle with emerging talents. Each issue is crafted as both a source of insight and a visual object to treasure, where ideas unfold with the same care as the design that carries them. By weaving together tradition and contemporary perspectives, Kahf offers a layered exploration of culture, creativity, and knowledge, inviting readers into a space where intellect and aesthetics flourish side by side.

Word
كهف
Founded
2023
In print
Issues I–III
Online
65 pieces
Sections
Essays, Criticism, Poems, Interviews, Letters, Fictions

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Mohamad Dean Chehab

Editor in Chief
02

Daniel P. Gibboney Jr

03

Sayyed Ibrahim Almahdaly

Senior Editor
04

Farooq Mohammad

Poetry Editor
05

Jude Sadene Chehab

Creative Director
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Ana Cecilia Bárcena

Design Director

A cave is where you go to hear yourself think.