The Fate of the Extremists: Seduction of the Ignorant
by Mansour Alnogaidan In September 1994, Saudi Arabia arrested dozens of Islamists on charges of incitement. Three months later, the...
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Al-Khansaa Battalion: Jihadist Brides in ISIS
by Rita Faraj The terrorist organization ISIS has taken pains to recruit women in its apparatus. On February 2, 2014,...
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Joseph Braude on “Broadcasting Change”
Author Joseph Braude discusses the book "Broadcasting Change" at the Al-Mesbar Center for Studies and Research in Dubai.
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The development of religious authority in Iran
After the Islamic conquest of the Persian Empire, many Persians converted to Islam and, over time, came to embrace its...
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The Fate of the Extremists: The Lovers
by Mansour Alnogaidan Eid Al Fitr 1997 occurred during a rainy winter. It was a sad Eid for the prisoners...
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When Mennel Ibtissem Hit the Wrong Note
By Rasha al Aqeedi The Arabic variant of TV’s popular amateur music show “The Voice” has seldom avoided political-related controversies....
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The Fate of the Extremists: Forgiveness
By Mansour Alnogaidan In 1993, the London-based daily Al-Hayat published a photograph of two Arabs who had apparently participated in...
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Valentine’s Day and the Need for Sufism
By Dr. Haytham Mouzahem Last week, on Valentine’s Day in Saudi Arabia, prominent cleric Ahmed Qasim al-Ghamdi — a former...
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The Fate of the Extremists: Succumbing
by Mansour Alnogaidan I recently had a rare opportunity as a researcher, together with new friends as well as friends...
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The Record on Qatari Support for Al-Nusra as Viewed by Western Sources
Al Mesbar - Editorial Board In May 2013, a perception emerged in Western circles that Qatar had “taken a lead...
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Becoming “Modern”: A Guide to the Perplexed
By Adam Garfinkle For nations to be successful in the 21st century, three assets are key: human capital; social trust;...
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