The Dove is Dead

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Leila Abu-Saba of Dove’s Eye View has returned to her Maker. inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. We come from God and we return to God.

Leila was true friend of islamicate. She was one of our earliest commenters, was always available for a good email chat, and was deeply committed to seeing peace become a reality. I pray for her and her family.

(first heard from Marc Lynch of Abu Aardvark)

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2 thoughts on “The Dove is Dead”

  1. I am so sad to hear this news. Baruch dayan emet — blessed is the true Judge.
    Leila will be sorely missed around the blogosphere. My prayers are with her loved ones.

  2. She will be missed. When I think about the early days of this blog, you, Demi, Father Jake, and Leila stand out as early people who helped give it more shape. It’s amazing the community once build virtually.

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