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Cultural adornments: How clothes fashion identity and mask bigotry

By Khaled Diab The clothes we wear speak volumes about our individual and collective identities. However, the history of fashion

Culture History

Khaled Diab December 7, 2021June 26, 2023 0 Comments civilisation, clash of civilisations, culture, Egypt, eu, europe, islam, mash of civilisations, middle east, multiculturalism, religion, society

A recipe for mashing civilisations

The migratory history of foodstuffs and cuisines reveals that our dinner tables, like our societies, are both melting pots and salad bowls of ingredients from many different civilisations.

Denmark’s white ghetto mindset

By Khaled Diab The concentration of immigrants in certain poor neighbourhoods in Denmark is far more a sign of the

Beyond belief: Arab atheists and their quest for acceptance amid intolerance

Atheists are amongst the most marginalised and persecuted minorities in the Arab world. Despite the risks atheists face from the state and vigilantes, atheism has become more visible and vocal in recent years, leading to greater public understanding and tolerance.

Losing faith in education

While it is important for children to learn about religion, they should not be schooled in any particular faith.

The road less travelled: Navigating without algorithms

By Christian Nielsen As I embark on my summer travels, I have resolved to ignore the recommended routes on my

Podcast: Baladi covers everything from bread to dance

Baladi is one of those elusive Arabic words that can mean different things to different people at different times.

What does being a Muslim actually mean?

In much of the world, ‘Muslim’ is often used as a marker of ethnic origin rather than of religion. This must change.

The truth about Islamic reformations

Islam needs a reformation for Muslim societies to develop and prosper, is one of those rare convictions shared by both Islamophiles and Islamophobes. Tunisia has done just that: radically reformed its brand of Islam and established a vibrant democracy to boot, yet prosperity eludes it. Why?

Islam for Donald Trump and the politically incorrect

Mr Trump, if you really want to know “what the hell is going on” with Islam, I invite you and all the other bigots out there to join me on a mind-expanding journey through Islam(s), passing through the main thoroughfares and back alleys of history, society, culture, politics, theology and, above all, people.

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