A festival in the north of Riad has been celebrating Saudi Arabia's culture since 1985. Now, after 25 years, the festival organisers have finally decided against gender segregation. Hanna Labonté reports on a festival between two worlds
Janadriyah Cultural Festival in Saudi Arabia
A festival in the north of Riad has been celebrating Saudi Arabia's culture since 1985. Now, after 25 years, the festival organisers have finally decided against gender segregation. Hanna Labonté reports on a festival between two worlds
A festival in the north of Riad has been celebrating Saudi Arabia's culture since 1985. Now, after 25 years, the festival organisers have finally decided against gender segregation. Hanna Labonté reports on a festival between two worlds
Portrait of the Philosopher Mohammed Abed al-Jabri
Mohammed Abed al-Jabri is without a doubt one of the most important contemporary Arab intellectuals. His work focuses on the failure of the Enlightenment in the Islamic world and the search for an Arab identity in modernity. Sonja Hegasy introduces the Moroccan philosopher
Mohammed Abed al-Jabri is without a doubt one of the most important contemporary Arab intellectuals. His work focuses on the failure of the Enlightenment in the Islamic world and the search for an Arab identity in modernity. Sonja Hegasy introduces the Moroccan philosopher
Iraqi Refugees in Germany
As part of its contribution to the United Nations' resettlement programme for Iraqi refugees, Germany will take in a total of 2,500 refugees in the coming months. In this regard, the Federal Republic is spearheading the EU's role in the programme. Martina Sabra reports
As part of its contribution to the United Nations' resettlement programme for Iraqi refugees, Germany will take in a total of 2,500 refugees in the coming months. In this regard, the Federal Republic is spearheading the EU's role in the programme. Martina Sabra reports
The Reformist Islamic Thinker Muhammad Shahrur
Muhammad Shahrur's work is a comprehensive attempt to reconcile the religion of Islam with modern philosophy as well as the rational worldview of the natural sciences. According to Shahrur, jurisprudence in the name of God is a farce benefiting only those wanting to maintain political power. Loay Mudhoon introduces this contentious reformist thinker
Muhammad Shahrur's work is a comprehensive attempt to reconcile the religion of Islam with modern philosophy as well as the rational worldview of the natural sciences. According to Shahrur, jurisprudence in the name of God is a farce benefiting only those wanting to maintain political power. Loay Mudhoon introduces this contentious reformist thinker
Turkish Debate on Darwinism
The editor-in-chief of a science journal in Turkey is losing her job for planning to publish a story on Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. Kai Strittmatter provides details from Istanbul
The editor-in-chief of a science journal in Turkey is losing her job for planning to publish a story on Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. Kai Strittmatter provides details from Istanbul
The Integrative Power of Football
It appears as if Islam is always perceived only as a threat. Yet, when soccer players pray to Allah, it is a popularly acclaimed declaration of faith. Nonetheless, the football pitch still has a long way to go to becoming a multicultural paradise, says Claus Leggewie
It appears as if Islam is always perceived only as a threat. Yet, when soccer players pray to Allah, it is a popularly acclaimed declaration of faith. Nonetheless, the football pitch still has a long way to go to becoming a multicultural paradise, says Claus Leggewie
Suffering and Its Endurance in Christianity and Islam
Is resignation to one's fate a typical Islamic characteristic? Does only Christian theology deal with the question of the righteousness of God? These issues were recently discussed in detail by Islamic and Christian theologians. Claudia Mende presents the results
Is resignation to one's fate a typical Islamic characteristic? Does only Christian theology deal with the question of the righteousness of God? These issues were recently discussed in detail by Islamic and Christian theologians. Claudia Mende presents the results
Wolfgang Schäuble, Germany's Federal Minister of the Interior
A dialogue between the religions is absolutely essential for the German State, writes Federal Minister of the Interior Wolfgang Schäuble. It strengthens the foundations of the community, beyond questions of religious claims to truth
Muslims in Germany
Prestigious mosques, well established organisations, university chairs – Islam in Germany has outgrown its status as a minority religion. Could this be the start of what is known as Euro-Islam in the Federal Republic, asks Gregor Taxacher
Prestigious mosques, well established organisations, university chairs – Islam in Germany has outgrown its status as a minority religion. Could this be the start of what is known as Euro-Islam in the Federal Republic, asks Gregor Taxacher
Freedom of the Press in Turkey
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan particularly objects to the newspapers published by the Dogan Group, above all during the current campaign. The media group is now threatened by a tax fine so huge that its very existence is at risk. Karen Krüger reports
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan particularly objects to the newspapers published by the Dogan Group, above all during the current campaign. The media group is now threatened by a tax fine so huge that its very existence is at risk. Karen Krüger reports
Philosophy in Iran
Philosophical thought in Iran has long been influenced by direct dialogue with western philosophers. But the Iranians are also attempting to maintain the heritage of their own intellectual tradition. Alessandro Topa took a trip to the Iranian Institute of Philosophy
Philosophical thought in Iran has long been influenced by direct dialogue with western philosophers. But the Iranians are also attempting to maintain the heritage of their own intellectual tradition. Alessandro Topa took a trip to the Iranian Institute of Philosophy
Islamic Banking
The effects of the global financial crisis are also being felt on the stock markets of the Arab world. It is no surprise, therefore, that finding ways out of the current crisis was at the top of the agenda at the recent World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta. Does "Islamic Banking" have the answer? Peter Philipp reports
The effects of the global financial crisis are also being felt on the stock markets of the Arab world. It is no surprise, therefore, that finding ways out of the current crisis was at the top of the agenda at the recent World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta. Does "Islamic Banking" have the answer? Peter Philipp reports
Portrait of Hilal Sezgin
Hilal Sezgin is one of the few journalists of Turkish origin who reports intelligently and without bias on Islam, women's rights and integration in Germany– a boon for the features sections of German newspapers. Nimet Seker introduces the author
Hilal Sezgin is one of the few journalists of Turkish origin who reports intelligently and without bias on Islam, women's rights and integration in Germany– a boon for the features sections of German newspapers. Nimet Seker introduces the author
Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre in Palestine
The Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre near Ramallah is a centre for physically and mentally disabled children and young people. Key components of its rehabilitation work include raising awareness and fighting prejudice. By Sumaya Farhat-Naser
The Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre near Ramallah is a centre for physically and mentally disabled children and young people. Key components of its rehabilitation work include raising awareness and fighting prejudice. By Sumaya Farhat-Naser
Tariq Ramadan
Tariq Ramadan is Europe's most admired Muslim intellectual, combining heavyweight intellectualism and charisma. In a new book, Nina zu Fürstenberg attempts a study of the Tariq Ramadan phenomenon. Katajun Amirpur read the book
Tariq Ramadan is Europe's most admired Muslim intellectual, combining heavyweight intellectualism and charisma. In a new book, Nina zu Fürstenberg attempts a study of the Tariq Ramadan phenomenon. Katajun Amirpur read the book
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