Between the Lines
Recent interventions within the field of Islamic studies require a shift in focus to the lives and practices of Muslims, without eschewing attention to texts. By Hussein Rashid And Huma Mohibullah
Category: Islam
Mother’s Tales, God’s Stories
The silent and implicit aspects of Qur’anic narratives elicit emotional responses from the reader that facilitate the reconstruction of the story world. By Zahra Moballegh
A View From the Minaret
A day trip to Caesarea spurs memories of a childhood visit and reflections on how a disastrous past can go unseen even when it is in full view. By Linda Dittmar
The Interreligious Resilience of Varanasi
Telling and passing down narratives of interreligious amity in cities like Varanasi can demonstrate the countervailing power of peace. By Kalpana Jain
The Urgency of Now
Excerpts from the introduction and four essays in One Nation, Indivisible exemplify that “in order to build together, govern together, live together, we must make the effort to know one another.” By Celene Ibrahim, Taymullah Abdur-Rahman, Matthew Blair Holt, Lauren Seganos Cohen, and Nora Zaki
Eliminate the Muslim
The forces of paranoia, progress, and productivity drive the construction and surveillance of Muslim identity in narratives of postcolonial future-making. By Ahmed Ragab
Challenging Binaries, Crossing Boundaries
A review of four books on Islamic reform in contemporary Africa. By Ousmane Kane
Taking Back the Narrative
Our priorities must shift radically in proportion to the stark social need around us. By Nadeem Mazen
Lessons in Dignity and Divinity
We can glean much wisdom from The Life of Omar Ibn Said. By Melissa Bartholomew
Changing Hearts, Opening Minds
A grassroots movement is needed to build bridges and strengthen ties between the Muslim community and the greater public. By Haley Rodgers
The Gospel of Guantánamo
Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s Guantánamo Diary recounts the worst of American torture while offering a compelling vision of faith and reconciliation. By Marisa Egerstrom
Islamic Education and the Body
Rudolph T. Ware III’s The Walking Qur’an: Islamic Education, Embodied Knowledge, and History in West Africa. By Ousmane Oumar Kane
What Does Work Mean to Widows in Afghanistan?
In the context of serial wars, liberal agendas of care are problematic. By Anila Daulatzai
Egypt: Notes from the Ground
What led to the dramatic changes in Egypt in 2013, and how should these events be characterized? By Ahmed Ragab
A Muslim’s Search for Meaning
The author starts from his own narrative to explore what it means to be part of a community (ummah) that engages the Qur’an as a living text. By Zain Abdullah
Bonds, Boundaries, and Bondage of Faith
Nigerian faith traditions are stronger than ever, but divisiveness and violence have increased. The author reflects on Nigeria’s history and proposes steps to help religions assume a productive role in society. By Jacob K. Olupona
Writing Africa into Islamic Studies
An Interview with Ousmane Oumar Kane. By Lisanne Norman
Marigolds in My Mouth
Perhaps we need to be “unhomed” from our own bodies, understandings, or languages. By Kazim Ali
Interfaith Moments
Transformative interfaith dialogue is more likely to occur when people of faith encounter one another as fellow travelers. By Jalees Rehman
Border Crossings
Three books about Muslim travelers. By Emran Qureshi
