Nov 1
Fascinating series on developments within Islam
I think it is interesting to read the Smith article with the Eteraz atricle for additional perspective:
Blogger Ali Eteraz just completed a seven part series in the Guardian on developments within Islam….In Eteraz’s view the Islamic world is on the verge of its own Enlightenment as people increasingly come to realize that the separation of the political sphere from the religious one is in their best interests. Eteraz has obviously thought deeply about his topic and is passionate about helping the Islamic world modernize.
Ali Eteraz on Islamic reform:
Article 1: The roots of Islamic reform
Article 2: The Islamic reformation
Article 3: An Islamic counter-reformation
Article 4: Beyond Islamic enlightenment
Article 5: The making of the Muslim left
Article 6: Muslim secularism and its allies
Article 7: Post-Islamism
