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Beyond Pragmatism – a response to Beyond Islamism

Beyond Pragmatism – a response to Beyond Islamism

Dr. Mohammad Zahid I would like to make some brief points in response to Tariq Ramadan’s piece ‘Beyond Islamism’ published on his website (tariqramadan.com) that has raised many points concerning the future of Islamic movements in [...]

Mustafa Abdul Jalil and the Great Sharia Divide

Mustafa Abdul Jalil and the Great Sharia Divide

In his first speech to the people of Tripoli, Mustafa Abdul Jalil, the interim leader of Libya’s National Transitional Council announced his vision for a post-Gaddafi Libya: “We are seeking to establish a state government by law and [...]

Coming Full-Circle in Tahrir Square

Coming Full-Circle in Tahrir Square

Friday 29 July 2011 had been billed as a “Friday of Unity” demonstration in Tahrir Square uniting secular and Islamic opposition forces to come out to push for further change in Egypt. But the arrival of [...]