Juan Cole

Saudi Sorcery Execution: A Struggle for Power

Saudi Sorcery Execution: A Struggle for Power

JUAN COLE: The recent execution of a woman for practicing sorcery by Saudi authorities points to issues more complex than a simple narrative of ‘medieval’ Saudi theocracy.

 Rob L. Wagner

The Powerful, Deep Hold of Black Magic Across the Islamic World

The Powerful, Deep Hold of Black Magic Across the Islamic World

ROB L. WAGNER: A recent ruling by the Shoura Council in Saudi Arabia has brought the issue of black magic to the fore again. Its influence is huge.