Invariably, contemporary discussions of Islam seem to begin and end with the relationship between Islam and politics—both anti-Islamic pundits and…
Islam and the compulsion of the political
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Muslim speed dating
Twice a year, Muslims from around the country gather in Queens for a speed dating event, with parents watching from…
The power of a new political imagination
The Tunisian revolution, as a revolution of ordinary people, inspired the demonstrations in Egypt, leading to Mubarak’s fall. It has…
Cameron’s multikulti moment
Echoing comments made by his German counterpart (as well as his Labour predecessor), British PM David Cameron spoke out strongly…
The dignity of Egyptian youth
No one expected this unfolding series of events—certainly, no one of my generation (those of us in our mid-forties), nor…
After violence, Pakistani Christians convert to Islam
Following recent increases in violence against Christians in Pakistan and other parts of the Middle East, many Christians are feeling…
Urban planning in Saudi Arabia
From Jidda, Nicolai Ouroussoff reports on a Saudi governemnt plan to engineer four new urban centers---what the planners are calling "economic cities"---in…
Looking for God in the 2010 midterms
The 2010 elections changed a lot about the makeup of Congress, but did they change much about American secularism? A…
“Women, Family, and Society in Islam and Catholicism”
The University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies concluded the New York City launch of its new…
Muslims and their garb
A few weeks have passed since Juan Williams, the erstwhile NPR commentator, said that he gets nervous when he sees…