Migration is a story as old as humanity itself. While tracing the patterns of migration, we essentially trace the patterns of the history of humankind as well. Migrations, which have been pivotal throughout history, continue to shape political, economic, cultural, and social life today. Muslim societies, in particular, play a significant role in contemporary human migration. In this edition of Platform, we follow the traces of Muslims in this “age of migration.”

The Palestinian diaspora is a crucial part of the Palestinian struggle. Sıtkı Karadeniz discusses the social reproduction of refugee status due to the inequalities faced by Palestinians migrating from Palestine to Jordan. Taher Labadi, on the other hand, examines how the Palestinian diaspora organizes in their fight for a free Palestine. Istanbul stands out as a hub for migration within the Muslim world. While Mariam Agha portrays the lives of exiled Egyptians in Istanbul, Usama Hazari emphasizes Istanbul’s significance as a center of faith for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

In our interview section, we talk with Mehmet Köse about migration management in Türkiye. In this issue, we also cover other important topics such as Afghan migration, the management of Syrian migration, the Muslim diaspora in France, sociological reflections on migration and culinary, anti-immigrant policies in the UK, and the psychosocial perspective of migration.

We hope this issue opens up new perspectives on migration studies and benefits our readers.