Category Archives: Islam

The Mathematics of Works

On Friday a former Salifist Muslim (a group that follows the most literal, violent interpretation of Islam), Zakaria, explained to me a nagging question that always bothered him while he was a Muslim: If I am doing so well, why … Continue reading

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Wolves

Wolves are treacherous, dangerous animals always running in packs with a bent toward harm, pain, and bloody meals. I am watching across the hot, dry plains of Syria and Northern Iraq (aided by Aljazeera News from my more comfortable spot … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Challenges of Faith in Ramadan

My wife wrote this last week for the blog “Women Behind the Scenes”: “It is Ramadan here in North Africa and all over the Muslim world. During Ramadan Muslims fast from sun up to sun down, they also put a … Continue reading

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