By KATHLEEN CHRISTISON THE essential point of M. Shahid Alam's book, Israeli Exceptionalism: The Destabilizing Logic of Zionism, comes clear upon opening the book to the inscription in the frontispiece. From the Persian poet and philosopher Rumi, the quote reads, "You have the light, but you have no humanity. Seek humanity, for that is the [...]
WITH an uncommon blend of spiritual insight and scientific logic, The Bible and the Qur’an at the Edge of Renaissance encourages and guides the reader toward a broader understanding of the Scriptures, including the Tanakh (Jewish Bible), the New Testament, and the Qur’an. The author beckons readers to focus on the consonant values of all religions of light to wonderfully and vigorously affect the world for a global, spiritual renaissance.
WHEN the Danish Jyllands-Posten newspaper published cartoons denigrating the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in 2005, many Muslims reacted by holding violent protests all over the Islamic world. Around 100 people died in riots as protests spread after the publication of the cartoons
