Hazem Hallak | 14 Nov 2011

In honor of United Nations Day, on October 24, 2011, Muftah contributor and Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor Lara Dotson-Renta convened a panel of Middle East experts to discuss the Arab Spring. The event, which was held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, featured academics, activists, and artists. The first video …

An Interview with Isaac Solotaroff | 13 Nov 2011

For Muftah’s inaugural podcast, we are pleased to speak with Isaac Solotaroff, the director of Wham! Bam! Islam!, a documentary film that follows Dr. Naif al-Mutawa, a Kuwaiti psychologist and entrepreneur, as he attempts to create and launch the “99” comic book series. Mr. Solotaroff discusses his reasons for taking on this project, the challenges he …

Muftah Editors | 9 Nov 2011

For the last decade, Islam has been distorted and maligned by both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. While many have reacted to this with anger and despair, others have responded in creative ways that challenge the negative images, and present Islam in a more positive light. Among these innovative responses is the 99, a comic …

Maya Beasley* | 7 Nov 2011

The War on Terror has become a Herculean task because of Western failures to understand the true nature of global Salafist terrorism.  As important as al Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiyah still are to perpetuating this worldwide jihad, the real threat comes from the ideas behind these organizations, rather than the …

Zakia Salime* | 4 Nov 2011

  In honor of United Nations Day, on October 24, 2011, Muftah contributor and Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor Lara Dotson-Renta convened a panel of Middle East experts to discuss the Arab Spring. The event, which was held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, featured academics, activists, and artists. This …