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Literature and Poetry

This heading includes content related to literature and poetry. For aditional content related to aesthetics consult the heading "Arts and Performance"

At Home with the Grim Reaper: Mahi Binebine's Novel ''The Stars of Sidi Moumen'' Editorial/Analysis, posted 09.13.2012 , from Morocco

International Book Fair in Riyadh: Treading the Line between Censorship and Cautious Change Editorial/Analysis, posted 04.06.2012 , from Saudi Arabia

In Case of Doubt, Choose Doubt: Youssef Ziedan's Novel ''Azazeel'' Editorial/Analysis, posted 03.12.2012 , from Egypt

The Imagination as Transitive Act: an Interview with Sonallah Ibrahim News Story, posted 06.14.2011, from Cairo, Egypt

Rawi Hage's Novel "Cockroach" - Aesthetics of the Unsavoury News Story, posted 11.27.2010

Interview with Salwa al-Neimi, Controversial Syrian Erotic Novelist News Story, posted 07.25.2010, from Syria

Interview with the Poet SAID "I Have Defended My Piety against the Islamic Republic" News Story, posted 07.08.2010, from Germany

Is it permissible to write fictional stories or books?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from United States

Mufti Desai of South Africa responds to the question: Is poetry forbidden in Islam?. Fatwa posted 4.22.2010 , from South Africa

Afghanistan: "Fatwa" Issued Against Editor Ali Mohaqiq Nasab News Story, posted 03.24.2010, from Afghanistan