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Islam
Pope Francis, Muslim Rector of al-Azhar, Call for Religious Freedom & Full Citizenship
The two religious leaders signed a document on “human fraternity for world peace and living together”
Greece’s Muslim Minority Complain of “Marginalization”
What characterises this population is a plural identity
The West Has Islam Dangerously Wrong
Western accounts have discounted this emphasis that the Qur’an clearly has on peace-building, peace-making, striving against violent conflict.
My “Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires” now a Bold Type Book
And just a reminder: The New York Times Book Review has a glowing review of my new book
Islamophobia versus World History: Rediscovering Marshall Hodgson
In our post-9/11 world, Hodgson’s historical vision and moral engagement have never been more relevant.
Cole’s ‘Muhammad: Prophet of Peace’ an NYT Editor’s Choice Book
Many thanks to the New York Times for recommending my new book, ‘Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires:’ Editors’ Choice: “11 New Books We Recommend This Week” Gregory Cowles writes, “How better to enter the new year than with a look back? History runs through many of this week’s recommended titles, from […]
Glowing NY Times Review of Cole’s ‘Muhammad: Prophet of Peace’
There is a more uplifting image of the Prophet Muhammad, waiting to be discovered not just by non-Muslims, but also many Muslims themselves
Christmas and Sufism: Rumi on the Nativity and the Christ Within
When we work through our pain, our inner Jesus is born.
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