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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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The Trouble with Rage

[Headnote] Islamic orthodoxy possesses a great history of compassion and mercy but the actions of those who, out of fana
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THE SILK ROAD TO AL-QAIDA

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THE LIMITATIONS OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACY

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THE CHALLENGE OF DEMOCRACY

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THE ART OF RECITING THE QUR’AN

Abstract (Summary) The book is an intensive and incredibly detailed look at Qpr'anic recitation, particularly as it is
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Remembering Srebrenica

Abstract (Summary) About 30,000 people, including a number of international figures, gathered July p near Srebrenica, B
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[Headnote] Contrary to Western perceptions, Iranian society is a complex mix of conservatism and liberalism. A recent vi
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ONE AND A MILLION

[Headnote] What you can do to serve the Umma, starting right now, with $1 or a million
Navigating Change

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