Category Archives: Student Post

Muslim Women & Education

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Claire Genes

What is an untapped natural resource? The definition being (of a supply of something valuable) not yet used or taken advantage of. One may think of forests or geothermal hot springs. But instead, it is not what we are talking about … Continue reading →

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Islam and Nationalism

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Qicheng Zhang

History and culture have always contributed to our understanding of the ever-changing roles religion has had over time. The distance between religion and our daily actions has been shrinking over time with its increased involvement in our daily political and … Continue reading →

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“Islamic Feminism”: How and Why the Rebranding of Feminism Has Come About

Posted on December 3, 2019 by sbmcdono

In February of 2018, #MosqueMeToo began trending on twitter. Feminist, scholar and Muslim woman Mona Ethalway encouraged Muslim women across the globe to participate in sharing stories of being sexually harassed while on hajj. Much like all women participating in … Continue reading →

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Muslim Bodies as Postcolonial Migrants: Integration, Racialization, and the Failure to Face Colonial Legacies

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Isabel MacGregor

Patterns of migration continually evolve and transform as global events take place. Colonialism is responsible for many of these contemporary patterns and established attitudes and power dynamics central to migration. This is crucial to understanding today’s trends and also directs … Continue reading →

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The Abstract Caliphate: Modernism, Secularism and the Abolition of the Caliphate in Turkey

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Mia Ellis

Published on March 3rd of 1924, this article in the Times of London begins by stating, “The motion for the abolition of the Caliphate was passed in the Grand National Assembly today after a stormy debate.” This momentous decision marked … Continue reading →

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NOI: Nonviolent or Insurgent?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Becca Turley

Black Islam in the United States is not singular or static. While there are many varieties of Black Islam—some of which look like “orthodox” Sunni Islam, meanwhile others are more unconventional—this blog focuses on the Nation of Islam (NOI), with … Continue reading →

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Islamic Environmentalism in Indonesia: Inherently Ecological or Reactionary Apologism?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Kaleigh Calvao

How does the Muslim-majority Asian State of Indonesia combat the effects of anthropogenic climate change through people’s mobilization efforts and policy, and what is the role of Islam in influencing environmental preservation efforts? This blog explores the radicalization of both … Continue reading →

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The Palestinian Struggle for Independence and the So-Called “Muslim World”

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst

*Submitted anonymously with permission of instructor. From the early days of political Zionist intentions to establish a Jewish homeland in the historic land of Palestine, there was widespread support from Muslim majority nation-states in regards to Palestinian independence and retention … Continue reading →

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Meaning-Making in the Mosh Pit: Claiming Muslim and Punk Identities in an Alt-Right Era

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Róisín Todd

When the far right is trying to criminalize your very being, it’s nice to have a scene that’s all about being yourself. —Basim Usmani qtd. in Abber 2015 Taqwacore band The Kominas burst onto the American punk scene in 2004, their … Continue reading →

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The Creation of Minder as a Form of Social Bricolage

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Ava Benham

Because of the lack of inclusivity, I have decided to focus on Muslims in North America and how they are seeking potential marital partners through dating apps that have been created by Muslims specifically for the Muslim community.  One app … Continue reading →

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