People & Identity
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Bringing Down the Barriers
The fight in support of the veil is hindering the process of Muslim integration in Britain and missing the bigger picture.
Religion and Scientific Progress
There are many within us, especially those following rather rigid religious doctrines, who question the general good that mankind has achieved during the past 500 years and comment on various negative aspects which emerged as a by-product of the scientific progress made by the human race.
Brian Whitaker interviews Nima Elbagir
Brian Whitaker interviews young Arabs in the diaspora about their sense of identity, their thoughts on life in the West, and feelings towards their homeland. He interview Sudanese newscaster Nima Elbagir.
Brian Whitaker interviews Ali Aneizi
Brian Whitaker interviews young Arabs in the diaspora about their sense of identity, their thoughts on life in the West, and feelings towards their homeland. He interviews British Libyan Ali Aneizi.
Speak up, or be Spoken for!
It is not enough to silence radicals who claim to represent Islam. Muslims must speak up for themselves.
Brian Whitaker interview Zahira Dahdul
Brian Whitaker, Middle East editor of the Guardian, interviews young Arabs in the diaspora about their sense of identity, their thoughts on life in the West, and feelings towards their homeland. He interviews Zahira Dahdul, a city analyst, mother of two and 9/11 survivor.
Takeaway Brides
Why are British Arab men going ‘back home’ to find a wife? Sharq examines this growing phenomenon.
The World's Most Powerful Arab Women
Jordan's Queen Rania and Lubna Olayan of Saudi Arabia are among the world's 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes, which also released in March 2006 a list of the 50 most powerful Arab businesswomen. Sharq profiles six leading figures.
Assimilation or Annihilation?
Sharq columnist ramO criticises Western attempts to influence Arab identity, and the readiness of many to capitulate.
Kurds and Arabs: Uneasy Neighbours
The origins of the Kurdish people in their mountainous homeland are steeped in mystery. According to the Shah-Nameh [Story of Kings] - an ancient, mythical Persian tale - a man-eating...
Charity Begins at Home
Dr Wael Afghani took this saying literally on a moving first journey to Palestine
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