November 21 – 27
…some of the most thought-provoking news items on issues around Islam, religion and public-life for you. Let us know what you have been reading. Drop us a line at mediaroundups@themaydan.com!…
25 June-01 July – Islam in Media Roundup
…their family, friends, and community. Read More Chevy Chase Start-Up Ovamba Wants to Use ‘Islamic Finance’ to Connect Africa’s Small Businesses to Wealthy Investors The Washington Post Ovamba Solutions allows…
Putting a Rope on Tradition
…forced to simplify instruction in Urdu. Ṭālibs are less likely to read Urdu commentaries, which are a key component in gaining literacy in the Urdu classical inheritance. Many advanced readers…
Muslim Musicians and Influencers
…who composed for North African reeded instruments or Lynn Hope whose compositions are inspired by Arabesque musical modes and scales. Many contemporary artists such as Narcy are active artists within…
June 04-10 – Islam in Media Roundup
…election. Read More Trump Changes His Tune on Celebrating Ramadan Comedy Central Comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses Trump’s first Ramadan iftar. Read More Preaching Against Plastic: Indonesia’s Religious Leaders Join Fight…
Islam in Media Roundup | 23 – 29 September 2019
…Synagogue and a Mosque to Share Interfaith Complex in Abu Dhabi Fox News The United Arab Emirates unveiled plans this weekend for an interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi that will…
Islam in Media Roundup | 10 February – 16 February 2020
…Approaches to “Countering Violent Extremism” Institutionalise Islamophobia – a European Comparative Study The Transnational Institute This publication compares Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) policies in Britain, France and the Netherlands –…
August 7-13
How the ‘homophobic Muslim’ became a populist bogeyman The Guardian Rightwing populists incorrectly describe the dangers of Muslim homophobia while disregarding their own homophobia. Read More Tez Ilyas: ‘When comics…
November 28 – December 4
…about conversations between scholars of Jewish and Islamic law. Read More Ohio State attacker complained bitterly in Facebook post of treatment of Muslims ‘everywhere,’ reports say The Washington Post Abdul…
Spring 2018 Journal Roundup
…or if you have questions at journals@themaydan.com. Afghanistan Al-Bayan: Journal of Qur’an and Hadith Studies Al-Masāq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean [Special Issue: Hair in the Medieval World] American Journal…