The Complex Legacy of Ibn Arabi, Philosopher and Poet
The medieval intellectual Ibn Arabi often divided his contemporaries with his complex, controversial ideas. Today, the Muslim and Western worlds alike celebrate him as one of…
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Lisa Halaby: A Jordanian Queen from Washington, DC
Born in the US and later marrying Jordan’s late King Hussein, Lisa Halaby’s life has not fit the traditional mold. By taking on a diplomatic role on thorny matters throughout…
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Khadija bint Khuwaylid: First Lady of Islam
The epic story of Islam – since its advent in Arabia more than 1,400 years ago – owes much to an exceptional woman, who was the first to readily believe in Prophet Muhammed’s…
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Sayyida al-Hurra: Governor, ‘Pirate Queen,’ and Trailblazer
Often cited as an example of female empowerment in modern times, the historical figure Sayyida al-Hurra also established herself as a groundbreaking leader in her own era: in…
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Hanan Ashrawi: Steadfast Palestinian Diplomat, Activist, and Advocate
Over the past 50 years, Hanan Ashrawi has become the moral conscience of the Palestinian people, someone who never gives up, and never gives in.
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Remembering Fatima Mernissi (1940-2015): A Pioneering Moroccan Feminist
Fatima Mernissi is one of the most prominent Islamic feminists, with a posthumous legacy of seminal scholarly contributions in the areas of feminism, women studies, and Islami…
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