Europe’s invisible “Islamisation”
The murderous Paris attacks have reignited fears of "Islamisation". But Islamic civilisation is encoded in Europe's cultural and intellectual DNA.
View ArticleIslam’s freedom of expression… and insult
Muhammad's self-appointed defenders take offence on his behalf, but the prophet would've tolerated Charlie Hebdo and condemned the savage murders.
View ArticleISIS and the mash of civilisations
Counterintuitive as it may sound, ISIS is proof that the clash of civilisations is a myth. The reality is that interests clash, while cultures mix.
View ArticleSexual harassment, Islam and the politicisation of women’s bodies
Sexual harassment in Cologne and elsewhere is not about Islam. It is about the patriarchy and the politicisation of women's bodies.
View ArticleBombing ISIS in Syria will not tackle extremism in Brussels
Rather than airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS), Belgium should strike at the root causes of homegrown extremism.
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Lessons in religious intolerance
By Khaled Diab Using offensive images of Muhammad in the context of a lesson on blasphemy is entirely justifiable pedagogically, intellectually and morally. Conservative Muslims protesting against it...
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Europe’s invisible “Islamisation”
By Khaled Diab The murderous Paris attacks have reignited fears of “Islamisation”. But Islamic civilisation is encoded in Europe’s cultural and intellectual DNA. Ziryab is the most unsung cultural,...
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Islam’s freedom of expression… and insult
Muhammad’s self-appointed defenders take offence on his behalf, but the prophet would’ve tolerated Charlie Hebdo and condemned the savage murders. Tuesday 20 January 2015 After the brutal assassination...
View ArticleISIS and the mash of civilisations
By Khaled Diab Counterintuitive as it may sound, ISIS is proof that the clash of civilisations is a myth. The reality is that interests clash, while cultures mix. Thursday 26 November 2015 When the...
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Sexual harassment, Islam and the politicisation of women’s bodies
By Khaled Diab Sexual harassment in Cologne and elsewhere is not about Islam. It is about the patriarchy and the politicisation of women’s bodies. This offensive cartoon has appeared at Pegida rallies...
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Bombing ISIS in Syria will not tackle extremism in Brussels
By Khaled Diab Rather than airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS), Belgium should strike at the root causes of homegrown extremism. Bruxelles est (Re)belle.Miguel Discart...
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Lessons in religious intolerance
By Khaled Diab Using offensive images of Muhammad in the context of a lesson on blasphemy is entirely justifiable pedagogically, intellectually and morally. Conservative Muslims protesting against it...
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