Kerala Islam & Mappila Culture Ft. Dr Ajmal Mueen | SAGA with Manu S Pillai | Ep 2

Islam in Kerala has a history and cultural expression distinct from many other parts of the subcontinent. In this episode, the SAGA team visits the iconic Mishkal Mosque in Kozhikode—a stunning wooden mosque built in the traditional Kerala architectural style.

Joining Manu S Pilai is scholar Dr Ajmal Mueen, who helps unpack the layered history of the mosque, the Mappila community, and the broader questions of heritage conservation faced by Kerala’s Muslim communities today. The episode gently weaves architecture, faith, trade history, and lived experience into a thoughtful conversation on identity and preservation.