The Lessons of Mina: Addressing Our Demons
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The rituals of the Haj contain lessons for all of us whether Muslim or not. In these violent times their force is even greater …
Jordan, Bahrain and Saudi: Pressures for Reform
JAMES M. DORSEY: Sharp sectarian divides between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in the Middle East constitutes the Achilles heel for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan. …
My First Hajj: It’s ‘Your Whole Life In Microcosm’
ABU MOHAMMED: There will always be some little detail from your first Hajj that will stay with you as the years roll by. …
Arabs Have Potential to be ‘Best or Worst’ Muslims
ABU MOHAMMED: For me the opportunity to be close to the 'Kaba' is a huge privilege, for many of my Saudi acquaintances it's taken for granted. …
Saudi Female Attorneys ‘Get Green Light’ for Court
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Not alone are they being admitted to the religious police but women are also now being allowed to appear in court. Heady days. …
Saudi Religious Police Have Their Powers Reduced
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Too often they appear to act as an ill-disciplined militia but their powers have been dramatically curtailed. …
Saudi Progress: With Giant Strides and Baby Steps
CROSSROADS ARABIA: Yet another significant bridgehead has been secured - 30 women will be appointed to the Shoura Council …
Healthcare in Saudi, the US and UK: Who does it Right?
STEVE ROYSTON: In one respect he is fortunate: Saudi has abundant resources to throw at these problems, unlike the US and the UK, where health services are competing for funds.…
Democracy in Saudi Arabia: Is It Inevitable?
EMAN AL NAFJAN: In a wide ranging article on democracy around the world I was asked to consider its place in Saudi Arabia. Here's my response …
Challenge of the Faithful: Sacrifice and Fortitude
ABU MOHAMMED: The fear of losing everyday comforts induces fear and leads to hypocrisy among those who claim to live a good, faithful life …
