The Salafi Equation
As we observe political developments in both West and North Africa as well as in the Middle East, it is critical to take full...
The Challenges Facing Tunisia
I last traveled to Tunisia almost twenty-five years ago. Ben Ali and his regime had forbidden me entry; the Swiss authorities warned that: “an...
Contemporary Muslims are in need of spirituality
As far as Islam is concerned, it must be noted that Arab and Muslim majority societies are seriously lacking in spirituality. There is not...
Syria: Who is Right, Who is Wrong?
For months now, Syria is haunted by tragedy. Civilians have been tortured and killed by the armed forces; government repression has reached unbearable levels...
Freedom from cycle of violence
While Tunisia seems to be moving slowly towards democratisation — a process fraught with tension and uncertainty — Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Libya are...