Politics of Veiling

In countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran women, all women, Muslim and non-Muslim women cannot step outdoors without covering. It is mandated by law. As it was under the Taliban in Afghanistan. These societies are described and criticized as "Islamic fundamentalist." Where as France and Turkey have banned hijab from public [government] spaces and schools. Is this a form of secular fundamentalism or enlightenment?

What are your reflections on the politics of Hijab? Here is my take on it.

Review of The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf

Please post your book review of The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf here. This is not a typical Bog entry. Please compose it in a word processor and then cut and paste here. Your review should be about 2 pages long. The author also writes a rather funny column on Sex and the Umma you are welcome to sample it.

Islam in the West

The presence of Islam in the West has now become an issue as significant as the Islam and the West issue. Here is a Chapter on Islam in America and a recent PEW survey on American Muslims. In the past few years I have had the opportunity to travel and meet with Muslims in Oxford, Britain, Germany, Belgium and other European countries. You can read my reflections by clicking on the names of the places.

Here is an excellent source to study Islam in Europe and this one is good for Islam in America. These are comprehensive sources do spend some time reviewing them.

Muslim While Flying

Watch this video blog and respond. You can read about the blogger here.