Table of Contents
Beyond Modernity: Part 2
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ECO EL-HOLLANDI returns with a sequel to his essay last issue on Islam and modernity as he makes an unconventional proposal for how Muslims should see their dismal state, and how other civilizations have coped with it.
An Open Letter to American Muslim Leaders
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The editor’s contribution—an exhortation to the American Muslim community and their leaders on what must be done in this upcoming election to delay the inevitable catastrophe.
The Falcon of Quraysh
In this FIRASAH feature, we present an overview of the underrated, adventurous, and mighty life of the first Emir of the Cordoba caliphate, Abdul Rahman I.
Mamluk Corner: Baybars and the Caliphate
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EL ERRANTE returns to tell us about an interesting episode in which Sultan Baybars, after seizing power, tried to solidify his rule through politico-religious means for once.
Bayt al-Asad
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Swordfighting has been an essential part of male living for centuries, a source of excitement lost to us for quite some time. ISA MARTELL tells us about his attempts at reviving the forgotten art, and what it means to him.
A Conversation with Ibn Maghreb
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We’re joined by IBN MAGHREB, the incredibly eloquent X poster, to talk about a variety of today’s issues. We discuss Gaza, tech dork supremacy, the Hijra question, Islamic political sovereignty, and more.
The Consequences of Riba
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MUSLIM BITCOINER returns with another article on usury, this time detailing its macro consequences on modern finance, and how that matters to you, the everyday Muslim.
Hamza Yusuf’s Jihad Antidote
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Shaykh ANWAR MANGAL goes after the ridiculous sleight of hand used by many to obfuscate the meaning of “Jihad” in Islam and uses a popular traditional scholar’s blunders as an example. The first part of two.