Internet ‘Enables Open Debate Between Religions’
MATTHEW SKINNER, JOSHUA STANTON, CGNEWS: People will disagree vehemently over religion but the internet provides a perfect environment for robust, honest discussion.…
Jerusalem Postcard: Tears, Trinkets, Traffic
STEVE ROYSTON: "When we enter Jerusalem, you will be surrounded by people who will try to take your money. I know these people..."…
Is Ijtihad the Key to Addressing Modern Issues?
CROSSROADS ARABIA: When the door of “ijtihad” was closed, the consensus was there would be no more independent reasoning in religious law…
Shining a little light on the Meaning of Eid al-Adha
MICH CAFE: As Nada’s sister joins the more than 1,222,474 pilgrims in Mecca (as at October 26), I wish all readers a blessed Eid al-Adha...…
Copts Should ‘Participate Fully’ in ‘new Egypt’
MANAR AMMAR, CGNEWS: The meeting between Mohamed Tantawy and Coptic Pope Shenouda III heralds positive change. Engagement is required.…
‘100 Questions About Islam’: Who’s Asking?
KARA HADGE, MARC SCHEUER, CGNEWS: An initiative launched recently confronts many of the common misconceptions that are held by non-Muslims. …
The Saudi Arabian Electoral ‘Experiment’ Continues
ROB L. WAGNER: There has been a lot of criticism of Saudi Arabia's upcoming municipal elections. Some groups, however, know how best to work the system. …
The Call to Prayer – An Unholy Row Amplified
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Each year the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs receives hundreds of complaints about the noise level...…
Consultancy Opportunity for Saudi Mutawa
CROSSROADS ARABIA: If the French and Belgian police need some help enforcing their niqab ban they should turn to the masters in female oppression. …
Ramadan Slackers – KSA Workers Fail to Show Up
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Over 6 percent of the Kingdom’s public servants, including heads of departments, were absent from work during the first 10 days of Ramadan...…
