Join Our Team: Editorial Openings at Muftah
Muftah is currently seeking editors to join the following editorial teams: 1. EGYPT AND NORTH AFRICA 2. ISRAEL/PALESTINE & LEVANT 3. IRAN, IRAQ,...
September 18th, 2017 
MuftahHow Saudi Arabia Politicizes the Hajj Pilgrimage
On Wednesday, August 30, millions of pilgrims began arriving in Mecca for Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Islam's holiest site. Each year millions of Muslims...
September 4th, 2017 
Fatima Mohie-EldinWhy Declaring Qatar a Sponsor of Terrorism Is Dangerous
Since Muslims are the primary targets in the global fight against terrorism (and since Muslim countries are where the fight is primarily being waged), the...
August 22nd, 2017 Saudi Crackdown on Civilians Sparks Canadian Probe of Arms Sales
Last week, images were posted on social media showing what appeared to be Canadian-made armored vehicles being used by Saudi forces against civilians in the...
August 3rd, 2017 
Oscar JarzmikBook Review: “Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman’s Awakening”
When it comes to Western audiences and Eastern women, there is a long tradition of willful ignorance, fetishization, and condescension. In the case of Arab and...
July 14th, 2017 
Sarah Aziza