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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 Lost Jihad: LOVE IN ISLAM

The Lost Jihad: LOVE IN ISLAM

[Headnote] The many words and meanings for love in Arabic are reflective of Islam's comprehensiveness and depth
| October 5th, 2007
The loss of mercy-and where to find it

The loss of mercy-and where to find it

[Headnote] Through the Prophet 's character and behavior true gentleness and mercy can he seen manifest in action BY FAR
| October 5th, 2007
THE LANGUAGE OF GOD: A SCIENTIST PRESENTS EVIDENCE FOR BELIEF

THE LANGUAGE OF GOD: A SCIENTIST PRESENTS EVIDENCE FOR BELIEF

Abstract (Summary) The first is atheism - which rejects all religious belief and denies the existence of God - or agnos
| October 5th, 2007
The Future of Europe: IN ISLAM

The Future of Europe: IN ISLAM

[Headnote] Does the Pope's vision of the future of Europe include the full participation of the Muslim communities? And
| October 5th, 2007
SUFIS AND SCHOLARS OF THE SEA: FAMILY NETWORKS IN EAST AFRICA, 1860-1925

SUFIS AND SCHOLARS OF THE SEA: FAMILY NETWORKS IN EAST AFRICA, 1860-1925

Abstract (Summary) [...] the tariqa 'Alawiyya seems to have greatly expanded its global network since the early 20th c,
| October 5th, 2007
SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF SECTARIANISM

SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF SECTARIANISM

[Headnote] The Muslim world has never before been so doctrinally divided, but from this desperate position good things f
| October 5th, 2007
REFLECTIONS IN A BLOODSHOT LENS: AMERICA, ISLAM, AND THE WAR OF IDEAS

REFLECTIONS IN A BLOODSHOT LENS: AMERICA, ISLAM, AND THE WAR OF IDEAS

Abstract (Summary) Amid the growing pile of books with variations on the ideas of Why We are Losing the War on Terror a
| October 5th, 2007
RAMADAN’S FIRST RUNG

RAMADAN’S FIRST RUNG

Abstract (Summary) Ramadan sonnets Ramadan's revelations are served up in one month, but it is the rest of the year tha
| October 5th, 2007
RAMADAN RAPTURE

RAMADAN RAPTURE

Abstract (Summary) The candies and bonbons quince pics and peach melbas each scrap and morsel now hurriedly fleeing We'
| October 5th, 2007
PILLARS OF CLOUD

PILLARS OF CLOUD

Pillars of cloud extend down to earth during Ramadan inside of which angel coils swirl continuously upward and downward
| October 5th, 2007