Mohammed Bin Salman: The women’s rights reformer in the progressive era
By Najah Al-Osaimi* The article was formerly published in Russia Review (June - July 2018). Since the appointment of 32-year-old...
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Psychology of Terrorism: History and Evolution
Clark McCauley* This paper was published in Al-Mesbar’s 125th monthly book — “The Psychology of Terrorism: Individuals and Terrorist Groups....
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Sexism? Just Joking
By Sara Brzuszkiewicz Akbar el-Baker A few days ago, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar el-Baker apologized for...
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Hasan Al-Banna: The “Gem Woman” and Isolation
By Dr. Rita Faraj The notion of "the gem woman" – based on the adage, "Aren’t pearls found only in...
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The Liège Attack: Radicalization and Belgian Converts
On May 29, Belgium two policewomen and a student were shot dead in the Belgian city of Liege. Currently, investigators...
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Naqshbandism: Text, History, Impact
Al-Mesbar’s 134th monthly book, Naqshbandism: Text, History, Impact (February 2018), examines the theological and social history of Sufism’s esteemed Naqshbandi...
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Why Did the Muslim Brotherhood Fail?
By Dr. Haytham Mouzahem The "Arab Spring" revolutions lent an unprecedented opportunity for the Muslim Brotherhood movement to emerge from...
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Islamic Movements in Azerbaijan
Anar Valiyev* The fall of the Soviet Union and collapse of communist ideology have profoundly influenced Azerbaijani society. Over the...
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Hisba in Europe?
In 2013, the European Foundation for Democracy published cutting edge research on Islamic policing in Europe entitled “Hisba in Europe. Assessing...
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Review of Al-Gamāʿah al-Islāmīyah (translation Sherman A. Jackson), Initiative to Stop the Violence
By Joas Wagemakers Review of Al-Gamāʿah al-Islāmīyah (translation Sherman A. Jackson), Initiative to Stop the Violence – Mubādarat Waqf al-ʿUnf:...
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A Tunisian fugitive from ISIS tells his story
By Dr. Haytham Mouzahem Tunisian writer Hadi Yahmad recently published a book in Arabic about Tunisian jihadi Mohammed Al-Fahem. Born...
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