Shelina Zahra Janmohamed Archive
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Aug 13, 2011
If as an adult you can never find food that is as tasty as your mother's cooking, then the food she cooked for iftar is a hyperbolic form of nostalgia evoking heightened senses. Read Article Sweet smells of childhood memories
Aug 27, 2011
Eid is a day when the spiritual focus of the previous 30 days is mostly forgotten, even though it is supposed to be a celebration of spiritual renewal, a cleansing of sins and of a fresh start. Read Article Amid Eid festivity, a sense of loss
Sep 03, 2011
White is seen as successful, connected with status and wealth. It's a trend that echoes across the Far East as well as in the Middle East. Read Article Prejudice that goes deeper than skin
Sep 10, 2011
The most prominent memes are that Muslims are inherently violent, opposed to democracy and want to impose Sharia. But the Arab Spring defies these ideas. Read Article It's time for Muslims to reclaim their image
Sep 17, 2011
Working with Apple is like dancing with the devil. It's unpredictable and you may be outsmarted. Read Article People are the power for change, not gadgets or websites
Sep 24, 2011
Every activity, policy decision, or initiative today is measured by politicians in terms of economic loss or gain. But if you ask people who was the most influential person in their lives, their mother often tops the list. Read Article A mother brings her children together
Oct 01, 2011
Today's world view is predicated on the axiom that growth is good and that business must keep growing and thus we "need" big business. But is this really true? Read Article Money is a rich man's game
Oct 08, 2011
As a woman in politics it's difficult to strike a balance between taking advantage of opportunities that are given to you as a result of being a woman, without being treated like an empty-headed opportunistic mascot. Read Article When you see a chance - take it
Oct 15, 2011
Women all over the world in different backgrounds are working in ways suited to their context, and not necessarily "western feminist" ways. Read Article Nobel's nod to Arab woman should inspire us all
Oct 22, 2011
Saudi Arabia has a religious duty – which nobody denies is a challenging one – to balance the needs of pilgrims with the need of the ummah to retain its history. Read Article Steps Saudi Arabia needs to take to enhance the Haj
