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The sophisticated Islamic civilisations of Western Sub-Saharan Africa between the 13th and 19th centuries
The rich and sophisticated history of Islam in West Africa challenges colonialists’ narratives.
Indonesian vigilantes are voicing a conservative Islam, but they are not becoming terrorists. (Terjemahan Bahasa Indonesia)
Members of Islamic street gangs mostly have no religious credentials, and don’t aim to establish an Islamic state.
‘Curly-Haired Kid to Killer’: Australian newspaper coverage of the Christchurch terrorist attacks
Analysing the quality and effect of media coverage of the murder of 51 Muslims in Christchurch.
How progressive, cosmopolitan and social justice-oriented Islam can help overcome sectarianism
There is a critical mass of well-informed Muslims for whom Sunni and Shi’i Islam are not fundamental to how they view themselves as Muslims.
How religion, geography and demography shape Pakistan’s state, society and politics
Pakistan’s politics is shaped by weak political institutions and a strident relationship between government and military. But religion and other factors also play a significant role.