PinnedNajaf, Karbala, Kufa — Bookstore ItineraryAs an avid book collector, I am often asked why I bother to pay money for books when most texts can be easily found for free online. Or…Apr 25, 20232Apr 25, 20232
PinnedBeirut Bookstore ItineraryTo travel to a new place in search of books is one of life’s most delightful pleasures. There is great joy in perusing the shelves of a…May 30, 20231May 30, 20231
PinnedRiyadh Bookstore ItineraryRiyadh is one of the world’s most underrated destinations for book-traveling and book-buying.Dec 22, 2023Dec 22, 2023
PinnedFinding Tabatabai in AzerbaijanWhenever I travel to a new country, I am always most interested in visiting local, independently-owned bookshops, because they preserve a…Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2023
PinnedPursuing a PhD in Islamic Studies in the WestThe Western approach to the study of religion, as a critical discipline that needs to be explored and interrogated, is rarely understood…Jul 5, 20232Jul 5, 20232
Ground Rules for a PhD Qualification in Islamic Studies: Understanding Our Role as Intellectual…One of the striking things you realize about studying the pre-modern Islamic tradition is that this was a civilization deeply invested in…Dec 15, 20242Dec 15, 20242
Qur’anic Sciences in the Western AcademyThe discipline of Qur’anic studies has blossomed in recent years in the Western academy. Scholars have made profound advances by…May 22, 20241May 22, 20241
A Beginner’s Guide to Hawza Studies: A Compilation of English-Language ResourcesWhen I posted some pictures last week of English-language resources for people interested in Hawza/Shi‘i studies, I was overwhelmed by the…Feb 9, 20241Feb 9, 20241
Inheriting Books from the Personal Library of Gustave E. Von GrunebaumEven before setting foot in his library, I knew that this was a scholar who had spent a lifetime procuring books that would be difficult toFeb 4, 20241Feb 4, 20241
Makkah Bookstore ItineraryMakkah, the holiest city in Islam, is a haven for books in the classical Islamic sciences.Jan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2024
