Islamica Magazine : Issue 14 : Blinded by Rage Cover Story (2005)

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Change is in the air in the Muslim world, or at least we hope that it is. Since the era of independence the Muslim world has suffered from governments that have not only stifled the aspirations of their peoples, but have also heralded a depressing era of nepotism and stagnation. Stagnation has become the typifying condition of the religious, intellectual, social or economic realms of Muslim nations.

The result of it all is a population, after years of unaccountable government, that is desperate for change. Many see democracy as perhaps the only solution for the region. As countries around the world embrace a new openness, transparency and power-sharing in governance, so too is the idea of democracy taking hold in the Muslim world.

AMERICA
Islam & the Black American: Black Orientalists
Author Sherman Jackson
Islam has always enjoyed a level of esteem within the Blackamerican community. But Black Orientalism seeks to undermine the relationship between Blackamerica and Islam.
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ART & ARCHITECTURE
Madrassa in the Mountains
Author Ian Abdullateef Whiteman
The spirit of Moorish Andalusia is alive and well in the form of a modern architectural project calling upon the diverse elements that once made Andalusia the crown of the Islamic Empire.


COLUMNS
Etcetera
BETTER LIVING......Through Plagiarism and Witticism
Author Haroon Moghul
In times of the omnipresent demon of terrorism, we unfortunately and wrongly despair. Through the apparently obtuse and absurd, our predicament can be illuminated. It is in that spirit that these enlightenments are presented.
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Faith & Reason
Emotion is not Enough
Author Faraz Rabbani
How can religious faith be sustained in times of crises?
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DEMOCRACY
“Freedom & Democracy” America's Ultimate Polytheism
Author Robert Crane
Political strategists are bent on pursuing power and order at all costs, but a third way needs to be promoted
for greater political and economic democracy.
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Egypt's Emboldened Reform Movement
Author Shadi Hamid
With presidential elections looming on the horizon has the regime done enough to promote a better political climate?
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Red and Blue in Iran
Author Jonathan Brown
Contrary to Western perceptions, Iranian society is a complex mix of conservatism and liberalism. A recent visit by Jonathan Brown reveals the need for engagement rather than confrontation between Iran and the West.
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The Challenge of Democracy
Author John Esposito
A process of change and experimentation is unfolding in the political and social landscape of the Middle East. Only political liberalization can stem the tide of radicalism and frustration.
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The Limitations of Liberal Democracy
Author Firas Ahmad
Muslims tend to argue either for the compatibility or incompatibility of Islam and democracy. Why not argue for making democracy better?
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The Silk Road to Al-Qaida
Author Arif Rafiq
The former Soviet republics of Central Asia have made few advances in the area of democratization. American policy towards Central Asia shows the limits of the pro-democracy agenda and dangerously plays into the hands of extremist religious elements
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FEATURES
Interview: Imran Khan
Author Atif Raza Khan
The famous cricketer-turned-politician speaks candidly and passionately about everything from politics to Sufism.


FINANCE
One and a Million
Author Atif Raza Khan
What you can do to serve the Umma, starting right now, with $1 or a million.
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HISTORY
Ancient Prophets of Arabia (Part 1)
Author Mostafa Al-Badawi
In the first of several articles, the author of the popular book "Man and the Universe", examines the nature of prophecy and sainthood.

PSYCHOLOGY
Couple Relationships (Part 2)
Author Ibrahim Kreps
There is little doubt about it. Marriage, and couple relationships in general, are in crisis. The chance of a first marriage ending in divorce over a 40-year period is 67%. Greater than two-thirds. As to second marriages, the chances go up another 10% to three-quarters. And “cohabiting” couples, an increasingly popular option in the West, are even less successful. What’s going wrong? In this second, of a two-part article, Dr. Kreps analyzes the psychological nature of the problem.
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RELIGION
Dala'il Al-Khayrat: The Story of a Text
Author Adam Larson
Imam Jazuli's famous manual has left its indelible stamp on the consciousness of Muslims across the globe.
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SPIRITUALITY
Al-Hikam Al-'ata'iyya: The Book of Wisdom
Author Nuh Ha Mim Keller
Translation and commentary of Hikam 4 and 5 of Ibn 'Ata'illa al-Iskandari
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What is the Spiritual Significance of Civilization?
Author Martin Lings
One of the world’s leading Islamic sages, Dr. Martin Lings (Sheikh Abu Bakr Siraj ad-Din), passed away on May 12th, 2005, at his home in Kent, England. He authored and translated several outstanding works including one of the finest biographies of the Prophet Muhammad. As a tribute to his life of devotion to the Islamic tradition, we reprint here an essay from his autobiography, A Return to the Spirit published by Fons Vitae.
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TERRORISM
The Amman Initiative
Author S. Abdullah Schleifer
A Theological Counter-Attack Against Terrorism: The International Islamic Conference held in Amman recently was a historic event and a step in the right direction towards tackling the problem of radicalism.
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The Trouble with Rage
Author Suhaib Webb
The actions of those who committed the London bombing have rocketed past the tradition and values of Islam.
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Unimaginable To Me
Author Daniel Abdal Hayy Moore
The mind of a suicide bomber
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THEATER
Mercy & "The Feminine Element" within the Prophetic Character
Author Fareeha Khan
Reflections on the "Poem of the Cloak", recently staged in the United States, and its significance to female spirituality.
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