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https://t.co/9M6xFdf8wJ is an online publication of the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at GMU, focusing on the diverse field of Islamic Studies.

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The Maydan
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Join us for Living Archives: The Histories of Black Tijanis from the U.S. to Senegal, a gathering to explore the profound legacy, scholarship, and spiritual tradition shaped by Black Muslim communities across the Atlantic. 📚✨led by scholars Dr. Samiha Rahman and Dr.
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Younus Y. Mirza
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Surreal to see my book “The Islamic Mary: Maryam Through the Centuries”displayed at the American Academy of Religion Conference in Boston. Want to thank ⁦@Fortresspress⁩ and editor ⁦@Adam_Bursi⁩ for all of their work in bringing to life and promoting it.
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Wrote a little tribute to Roy Mottahedeh. Thank you @themaydan for publishing it!
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The Maydan
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In Memoriam: Prof. Roy Parviz Mottahedeh with contributions by Arafat Razzaque, Han Hsien Liew (@liew_hh), and Sumaiya Hamdani | Three contributors remember late Prof. Mottahedeh's academic legacy for @themaydan | https://t.co/nOtOIpNJjT
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The Maydan
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In Memoriam: Prof. Roy Parviz Mottahedeh with contributions by Arafat Razzaque, Han Hsien Liew (@liew_hh), and Sumaiya Hamdani | Three contributors remember late Prof. Mottahedeh's academic legacy for @themaydan | https://t.co/nOtOIpNJjT
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The Maydan
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In-person & on Zoom- today at 4:30pm. Register at @ACGISGMU 👇🏽 https://t.co/StSjcygwNf
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The Maydan
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🎙️ New episode of History Speaks: Dr. Roshan Iqbal talks with Dr. Natalie Khazaal (@natalie_khazaal) about how racism, speciesism, and cultural bias are woven into animated films—and how we can challenge them. 👁️ What does it mean to see and be seen in stories meant for everyone?
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The Maydan
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In this episode of History Speaks, Dr. Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Elliott Bazzano, Associate Professor at Le Moyne College, about #Islamophobia, the election of #ZohranMamdani, and what his success means for U.S. Muslims. Listen here for this timely conversation
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In this episode of History Speaks, Dr. Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Elliott Bazzano, Associate Professor at Le Moyne College, about Islamophobia, the election of Zohran Mamdani, and what his success...
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AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies
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October, 29, 2025 JOIN US!! Register : https://t.co/NCztpL8PO9
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The Maydan
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Discovering the journey of a Muslim scholar, a royal queen and the hidden tapestries of a South Asian family archive-- From the courts of Bhopal to the shores of Makkah, this piece by Sarah Waheed weaves memory, scholarship and legacy. Dive in ➡️ https://t.co/u9YbxC7IBf
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The Maydan
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Are you in the DMV area? Join us today at 3pm👇🏽👇🏽
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AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies
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📢 Join us for “Being Muslim in the Face of Doubt” — a guest lecture with Dr. Zaid Adhami (Williams College). 🗓 Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 📍 Merten Hall 1203, GMU ⏰ 3 PM 🍕 Pizza & refreshments served 🔗 More info: https://t.co/0DFLjt7NlU #GMU #IslamicStudies #Faith
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The Maydan
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Deadline is approaching! Submit your applications by Oct 15
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The Maydan
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📚 Calling all grad students in Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies! @themaydan / @ACGISGM at GMU invites you to apply to the 8th Annual Graduate Student Book Review Colloquium (Virtual, Dec 18, 2025). ⁠— Review a recent monograph (Jan 2024–June 2025) ⁠— Present in 20-min panel +
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The Maydan
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📚 Calling all grad students in Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies! @themaydan / @ACGISGM at GMU invites you to apply to the 8th Annual Graduate Student Book Review Colloquium (Virtual, Dec 18, 2025). ⁠— Review a recent monograph (Jan 2024–June 2025) ⁠— Present in 20-min panel +
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Tam Hussein
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What a fascinating review in @themaydan on Orthodoxy.
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The Maydan
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In a must-read review essay, Contesting Orthodoxy: Salafism, Wahhabism, and the Making of Modern Islam, @FaheemAMHussain engages three monographs by @ismail_raih , @colebunzel , and @AaronRockSinger . Read: https://t.co/HemyxHgsdR #IslamicThought #Salafism #Wahhabism
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@AaronRockSinger
Aaron Rock-Singer
2 months
Grateful for this thoughtful review
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The Maydan
2 months
In a must-read review essay, Contesting Orthodoxy: Salafism, Wahhabism, and the Making of Modern Islam, @FaheemAMHussain engages three monographs by @ismail_raih , @colebunzel , and @AaronRockSinger . Read: https://t.co/HemyxHgsdR #IslamicThought #Salafism #Wahhabism
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@themaydan
The Maydan
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In a must-read review essay, Contesting Orthodoxy: Salafism, Wahhabism, and the Making of Modern Islam, @FaheemAMHussain engages three monographs by @ismail_raih , @colebunzel , and @AaronRockSinger . Read: https://t.co/HemyxHgsdR #IslamicThought #Salafism #Wahhabism
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The Maydan
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Join us next month with @ZaidAdhami
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AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies
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📢 Join us for “Being Muslim in the Face of Doubt” — a guest lecture with Dr. Zaid Adhami (Williams College). 🗓 Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 📍 Merten Hall 1203, GMU ⏰ 3 PM 🍕 Pizza & refreshments served 🔗 More info: https://t.co/0DFLjt7NlU #GMU #IslamicStudies #Faith
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The Maydan
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In this episode, Dr. Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Saba Fatima, Professor of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, about her new book, A Brief Guide to Shia Islam: Beliefs, Practices, and Exemplars. Together, they explore the core tenets, rich traditions, and
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The Maydan
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RIP, via @HishamAidi - what a loss for Islamic studies at large.
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