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A piece previously published in the print issue of Islamica Magazine between 2003-2009. The following has been an effort to digitize and archive as a free service. Author citations can be found at islamicamagazine.com as we continue to work on improving the digital archives here.



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in memoriam: NAGUIB MAHFOUZ

in memoriam: NAGUIB MAHFOUZ

Abstract (Summary) Mahfouz, already recognized in Egypt as one of the Arab world's finest writers, was the first Arab t
IDEAS: A HISTORY OF THOUGHT AND INVENTION, FROM FIRE TO FREUD

IDEAS: A HISTORY OF THOUGHT AND INVENTION, FROM FIRE TO FREUD

Abstract (Summary) In such a context, it is exciting to welcome Peter Watson's Ideas, which sets as its goal nothing le
Ethics of COEXISTENCE

Ethics of COEXISTENCE

[Headnote] From Indifferent Tolerance to Critical Engagement [Headnote] In our pluralistic world, the old model of inte
Elegy for an Iraq that was

Elegy for an Iraq that was

[Headnote] The invasion of Iraq heralded uncalculable loss and devastation to a nation. RANA KABBANI recalls memories of
Dealing with Dialogue

Dealing with Dialogue

Abstract (Summary) [...] a series of essays provides a context for understanding relations between Islam and the Papacy
Countering Misrepresentations … ARTISTICALLY

Countering Misrepresentations … ARTISTICALLY

[Headnote] The British Museum s Artists-in-Schools Project
BOOM TIMES: Middle East Real Estate

BOOM TIMES: Middle East Real Estate

[Headnote] Growth in the real estate sector in the MENA region shows no signs of slowing down
Benedict XVI and Islam

Benedict XVI and Islam

[Headnote] Recent anti-Islam public statements by Pope Benedict XVI have incited emotions among Muslims. In this article
ANXIETY

ANXIETY

[Headnote] PART TWO [Headnote] In the second part of a series on the psychology of anxiety, Dr. Ibrahim Kreps take a lo
A Muslim’s Commentary on Benedict XVI’s Regensburg Lecture

A Muslim’s Commentary on Benedict XVI’s Regensburg Lecture

[Headnote] In an effort to engage in honest dialogue with Pope Benedict XVl AREF NAYED, a theologian and former professo