Features

Dinyar Godrej on the damage done.

Syed Tajammul Hussain’s artful approach to Qur’anic verses.

A gay Iraqi, a Jewish Iranian and a Saudi feminist tell their stories

Books and websites for further reading on Islam.

Where did the controversial idea of the ‘Islamic state’ come from? Ziauddin Sardar traces its origins.

The facts and figures of Islam

Islamic fundamentalist militants are the enemies of Israel and Western governments, right? Think again. Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed reports in this extended version of the article which appeared in the October 2009 issue.

Hadani Ditmars calls for a return to Islam’s spirit of democracy and pluralism.

Nick Harvey reports on the position of the Hmong – both inside Laos and the bleak refugee camps of Thailand.

Pakistan's army offensive has wrongfooted the Taliban. But the larger war of ideas has yet to be won. Pervez Hoodbhoy explains.

Vanessa Baird draws a few conclusions.

Some call it 'live aid'. Some call it 'dead aid'. The debate is raging. Vanessa Baird and Jonathan Glennie tell the story so far...

Jonathan Glennie takes on both the aid optimists and the pessimists.

Charlie Parker operates Charlie Bee Honey near Niagara Falls, Ontario. He reflects on his 50 years as a beekeeper.

It won’t be easy but Philip Chandler argues that beekeepers themselves need to lead a revolution in sustainability.

Extinction is forever. Can we stop the slide in bio-diversity?

A walk on the wild side with Hadani Ditmars.

Illustrated by Scott Ritchie.

Gathering wild honey is an age-old tradition in South India. Mari Marcel Thekaekara and her husband Stan see how it’s done.

Facts and figures on bees, honey & the food connection.