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  • Lessons from the earthquake in Morocco

    Earthquake a turning point for Morocco?

    A wave of solidarity swept across Moroccan society in the wake of the recent earthquake. However, the disaster also revealed serious shortcomings in the state's institutions. Political analyst Ali Anouzla explains what lessons can be learned

  • Philosophy, Arab world trend

    Erich Fromm's advice for troubled times

    The writings of German-American philosopher Erich Fromm (1900-1980) are trending in the Arab world. Claudia Mende asked Hamid Lechhab, translator of Fromm's works into Arabic, what might be behind this

  • The attempt to kill Indian-born British writer Salman Rushdie in the United States proves how destructive the political instrumentalisation of Islam is, writes Loay Mudhoon.
    Salman Rushdie attack

    Summoning up Ayatollah Khomeini's spirit

    Thirty-three years after Ayatollah Khomeini first issued his "Satanic Verses" fatwa, the attempt to kill Indian-born British writer Salman Rushdie in the United States proves just how destructive the political instrumentalisation of Islam is, writes Loay Mudhoon

  • Egyptian intellectual, reformer and cultural politician Taha Hussein.
    Taha Hussein, a biography

    Modern Egypt's great pioneer

    Taha Hussein (1889-1973) is considered one of Egypt's most influential intellectuals and cultural politicians. With his biography "The Last Nahdawi", historian Hussam Ahmed provides a profound insight into the contradictions in the life of the great pioneer of Egyptian modernity. By Shady Lewis Botros

  • Interview with Islamic reformer Mustafa Akyol

    "Islam needs its own enlightenment"

    Turkish author and journalist Mustafa Akyol is one of the foremost pioneers of an Islam reconciled with modernity. Musa Bagrac spoke with Akyol for Qantara.de about his new book "Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance" and the chances for Islamic reform

  • Calligraphy "Infinity" by Shahid Alam; courtesy of the artist.
    Karl-Josef Kuschel's "Goethe and the Koran"

    Islam for the 21st century? Look no further than Goethe

    No other Western poet was arguably so well-versed in the Koran or so fascinated by Islam as Germany's national hero, Goethe. In a new publication that examines all Goethe's writings relating to Islam, theologian Karl-Josef Kuschel shows that the poet's message is still highly relevant today. Stefan Weidner read the book

  • Habermas, the Sheikh Zayed Award and Arab reactions

    Habermas and the contradictions of the Arab intellectual

    Uproar, fuss and mutual accusation: following the German philosopher Juergen Habermas' rejection of the 2021 Sheikh Zayed Book Award, the social media posts by those involved in the Arabic cultural scene covered a broad spectrum. Islam Anwar takes a look for Qantara

  • German angst and the Sheikh Zayed Book Award

    Habermas, philosopher of communication, rejects dialogue

    Philosopher Juergen Habermas was due to be awarded a major Arab prize in Abu Dhabi, but has turned it down following criticism. This decision torpedoes Arab efforts at a substantive cultural dialogue and exposes the West’s moral hubris, says Stefan Weidner

  • Having lived through the Nazi regime, Habermas was inspired to embolden democracy in Europe and the world.
    Sheikh Zayed Book Award

    Why has Juergen Habermas rejected a prize from the UAE?

    At nearly 92, Juergen Habermas is still advocating for a robust and transparent civil society. Now Germany's greatest living intellectual has rejected a book award from the United Arab Emirates. Stuart Braun has the details

  • Global history of ideas – contemporary Muslim art

    Enlightenment rediscovered

    A black sequined dress against a dark background. Two expressive hands dancing. A western dance, an "Oriental" dance – whatever that is. The video-sound-collage of artist Anahita Razmi sets out to demonsrate that cultural forms of expression can be adapted. By Christopher Resch

  • Interview with Islamic scholar Stefan Weidner

    Thinking outside the Western box

    In interview with Rachid Boutayeb, Stefan Weidner complains that even the most critical thinkers of Western tradition have practically never looked beyond their Western horizons. Islam, Indian religions and philosophies of non-European cultures are virtually absent from this thinking

  • Enlightenment in the Islamic world

    Refuting the 'westernisation' narrative

    In his latest work, essayist and seasoned correspondent Christopher de Bellaigue presents the Islamic world in the 19th century in a new light. His main thrust? The Islamic Middle East did indeed experience its own genuine Enlightenment. By Arnold Hottinger

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