We’ve added a new typelist on the left bar today to recognize the Ahl al-Kitâb, People of the Book, very broadly defined. One of the things I’ve tried to argue for is that Muslim community cannot see itself or its issues in isolation. After a generous comment from the Velveteen Rabbi, I thought we should practice what we preach. We are actively seeking suggestions for Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, etc., blogs that are attempting to grapple with or explain aspects of their faiths.
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New Books added
A few new books added to our sidebar items. One is on mystical poetry and symbolism in Islamic literatures, by Annemarie Schimmel. Another is a theoretical framework for understanding some of the issues plaguing Muslim majority societies. It covers a wide-range of disciplines including religion, economics and history. The newest one is a discussion of the stories of Joseph/Yusuf found in the Hebrew Bible and in the Qur’an.
Photo: Muslim Woman and the NY Skyline
Muslim Woman and the NY Skyline Originally uploaded by Brooklyn Bridge Baby. I love my city.
In Perspective
Dang! Josh Marshall puts the Kerbala attacks in an interesting perspective. Dang!
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I look forward to using your Ahl Al-Kitab typelist to broaden my own reading. Thank you.