Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: 'Genocide' (hybrid event) The Alwaleed Centre at the University of Edinburgh is privileged to be hosting the launch in Scotland of Issue 52 of Critical Muslim: 'Genocide'.The event will be followed by refreshments and a chance to purchase your copy of Critical Muslim 52 at the reduced price of just £12.About Critical MuslimA quarterly publication of ideas and issues showcasing groundbreaking thinking on Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Each edition centres on a discrete theme, and contributions include reportage, academic analysis, cultural commentary, photography, poetry, and book reviews.Critical Muslim is published by the Muslim Institute + Hurst Publishers. It is edited by Ziauddin Sardar.ProgrammeWelcome by Dr Kholoud Al-AjarmaKholoud al-Ajarma is Alwaleed Lecturer in the Globalised Muslim World and Deputy Director of the Alwaleed Centre. Kholoud is an anthropologist of religion who has also worked in the fields of refugee studies, gender, youth development, migration, human rights, and environmental justice.Robin Yassin-KassabRobin is a deputy editor of Critical Muslim. He is the co-author of Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War, and author of the novel The Road from Damascus. He is English editor of the Isis Prisons Museum. Robin blogs at at qunfuz.comRobin will speak to his article in CM52 reflecting on his visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia.Martin ShawMartin Shaw is an Emeritus Professor of International Relations and Politics at the University of Sussex and is the author of War and Genocide, What is Genocide, and The Politics of Genocide.Martin will speak to his article in CM52 exploring the politics of genocide.Naomi FoyleNaomi Foyle is the Poetry and Fiction Editor of Critical Muslim. Naomi is a British-Canadian poet, science fiction novelist, essayist and theatremaker. She teaches Creative Writing at the University of Chichester. Naomi’s new book of poetry Salt & Snow is a collection of personal and collective elegies is out now.Naomi will speak on her article in CM52 on transformative justice and the importance of poetry and culture in Palestinian identity and resistance.Celine KassemCeline Kassem is a Syrian researcher and activist. She is the Director of Media for the Syrian Emergency Task Force.Celine will speak on her article in CM52 tracing the roots of her perforated identity and her family’s journey through a succession of genocides and ethnic cleansing.Chaired by Hassan MahamdallieHassan Mahamdallie is a senior editor of Critical Muslim and Director of the Muslim Institute. Hassan is also a playwright and theatre director and published author. Feb 13 2025 17.30 - 19.00 Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: 'Genocide' (hybrid event) Featuring Robin Yassin-Kassab, Celine Kassem, Martin Shaw, Naomi Foyle, Kholoud Al-Ajarma and Hassan Mahamdallie. Room 1.06 (project Room) 50 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LD AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM Find Venue Register
Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: 'Genocide' (hybrid event) The Alwaleed Centre at the University of Edinburgh is privileged to be hosting the launch in Scotland of Issue 52 of Critical Muslim: 'Genocide'.The event will be followed by refreshments and a chance to purchase your copy of Critical Muslim 52 at the reduced price of just £12.About Critical MuslimA quarterly publication of ideas and issues showcasing groundbreaking thinking on Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Each edition centres on a discrete theme, and contributions include reportage, academic analysis, cultural commentary, photography, poetry, and book reviews.Critical Muslim is published by the Muslim Institute + Hurst Publishers. It is edited by Ziauddin Sardar.ProgrammeWelcome by Dr Kholoud Al-AjarmaKholoud al-Ajarma is Alwaleed Lecturer in the Globalised Muslim World and Deputy Director of the Alwaleed Centre. Kholoud is an anthropologist of religion who has also worked in the fields of refugee studies, gender, youth development, migration, human rights, and environmental justice.Robin Yassin-KassabRobin is a deputy editor of Critical Muslim. He is the co-author of Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War, and author of the novel The Road from Damascus. He is English editor of the Isis Prisons Museum. Robin blogs at at qunfuz.comRobin will speak to his article in CM52 reflecting on his visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia.Martin ShawMartin Shaw is an Emeritus Professor of International Relations and Politics at the University of Sussex and is the author of War and Genocide, What is Genocide, and The Politics of Genocide.Martin will speak to his article in CM52 exploring the politics of genocide.Naomi FoyleNaomi Foyle is the Poetry and Fiction Editor of Critical Muslim. Naomi is a British-Canadian poet, science fiction novelist, essayist and theatremaker. She teaches Creative Writing at the University of Chichester. Naomi’s new book of poetry Salt & Snow is a collection of personal and collective elegies is out now.Naomi will speak on her article in CM52 on transformative justice and the importance of poetry and culture in Palestinian identity and resistance.Celine KassemCeline Kassem is a Syrian researcher and activist. She is the Director of Media for the Syrian Emergency Task Force.Celine will speak on her article in CM52 tracing the roots of her perforated identity and her family’s journey through a succession of genocides and ethnic cleansing.Chaired by Hassan MahamdallieHassan Mahamdallie is a senior editor of Critical Muslim and Director of the Muslim Institute. Hassan is also a playwright and theatre director and published author. Feb 13 2025 17.30 - 19.00 Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: 'Genocide' (hybrid event) Featuring Robin Yassin-Kassab, Celine Kassem, Martin Shaw, Naomi Foyle, Kholoud Al-Ajarma and Hassan Mahamdallie. Room 1.06 (project Room) 50 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LD AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM Find Venue Register
Feb 13 2025 17.30 - 19.00 Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: 'Genocide' (hybrid event) Featuring Robin Yassin-Kassab, Celine Kassem, Martin Shaw, Naomi Foyle, Kholoud Al-Ajarma and Hassan Mahamdallie.
