According to Ali Banuazizi, understanding political Islam depends on finding a “middle way” between the extremes of a “clash of civilizations” approach, where Islam is seen as intrinsically political ...

“Reflections on Islamic Art,” edited by Ahdaf Soueif, appears at a time when Islamic art is surging back into fashion. Soueif’s collection, published in November 2011, pairs art from Doha’s monumental ...

Points of contention between Muslims and non-Muslims have gradually increased in recent years. In the opinion of many, they represent the most serious risk for world peace. It is not merely a conflict ...

Roland and Sabrina Michaud showcase their images from journeys to the Orient, drawing parallels between the past and the present Roland Michaud became interested in Islamic culture and photography ...

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In this important revised edition of Ali's major treatise on a feminist approach to Islam, she offers a broad and comprehensive view of how sexual ethics have been defined in Islam throughout history, ...

19 October 2015 RAM Ratings today launches its Sukuk Reflections publication as part of its commitment to Islamic Finance thought leadership. "Sukuk Reflections is aimed at catalysing thought ...