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Female whirling dervishes reclaiming Afghanistan’s Sufi heritage
Female whirling dervishes reclaiming Afghanistan’s Sufi heritage

A female-led whirling dervish group based in Afghanistan, is reclaiming the country’s deep-rooted Sufi heritage.

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Interview with Jason Webster: Author of ‘Andalus’

It was an absolute pleasure to talk with Jason Webster (author and historian) about his book ‘Andalus’, and to ask him more about the history and impact of Moorish rule on Spain.

Review of: ‘From Shamanism to Sufism’
Review of: ‘From Shamanism to Sufism’

This book explores the history of women, Islam and culture in Central Asia. Central Asia is a land filled with an ancient culture and heritage. Islam came to these lands in the 8th century and it became the height of civilisation, learning and trade.

Review of: ‘Forty Rules of Love’
Review of: ‘Forty Rules of Love’

The Forty Rules of Love by Turkish writer, Elif Shafaq, is a really heart-warming story. Elif Shafaq is one my favourite authors. I think she's a vey accomplished writer. She puts a lot of social conscience themes into what she is writing.

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The story of Lady Evelyn Cobbold: First British Woman to go to Hajj

The ‘Bird Summons’ by Leila Aboulela is about three Muslim women in Scotland who embark on a quest to visit the remote grave of a Scottish aristocrat, Lady Evelyn Cobbold, who converted to Islam in the nineteenth century. Lady Evelyn was born in 1867. She adopted the Muslim name ‘Zainab’ and is known as the first British woman to perform the hajj pilgrimage in 1933. She wrote a book about her experience, ‘Pilgrimage to Mecca’. 

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