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Palestine reading list
I am in no way an expert on this topic but me and my reading circle has been meaning to incorporate more Palestine Genocide relevant books in our readings.
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such weak & flawed arguments + misleading presentation of arguments she doesn't agree with or is trying to downplay which is just...laughable.
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On another occassion, 'Amr ibn al-As accused him of letting himself be bossed around by his wife. "The wives of noble men dominate them, base men lord it over their wives."
Mofteratu commented on cubicle's review of Mu'awiya ibn abi Sufyan: From Arabia to Empire (Makers of the Muslim World)
Taught me so many new things about islamic history and rescued a highly controversial figure from unrelenting criticism while not entirely forgiving him. Very nuanced very worth it. Wish there was a similar book on his son (Yazid AKA greatest villain in Islamic history) too. That would be insane.
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"Every man needs a few vices. Muawiya's great weakness was food: in his later years he became very fat."
He just like me for real
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It was kind of hilarious when he mentioned that Hazrat Uthman (RA) was praised for his modesty but it is said that he had much to be modest about as he "found ways to be absent" during wars and other important moments of crisis. The religious guilt over laughing at this is massive. But I wonder if it is accurate at all?
Additionally, finding out new stuff about Islamic history but kind of skeptical as it mentions that Hazrat Ali (RA) accused Hazrat Ayesha (RA) of misconduct and advised the Prophet (PBUH) to divorce her. This is factually incorrect as we know who her accusers were (in both Sunni & Shia sources) additionally we do have some grounds that Hazrat Ali (RA) advised divorce but it was not due to his belief that Hazrat Ayesha (RA) was actually in the wrong but rather...an if it comes down to it style of comment. (Which personally I do not know how I feel about that.) The other possible reason for the author saying this is a hadith attributed to Hazrat Ayesha (RA) herself but in that narration she is not present when the discussion is happening + her source for knowing this is missing. Which, in hadith sciences makes the narration weak hence unreliable for claims such as these. Thank you to @mofteratu for clarifying this error for me.
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feminisms in abrahamic religions
These are books which feature women reinterpreting religious texts in the interest of feminism and womanhood. Suggestions are welcomed.
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cubicle is interested in reading...

Ahmad Riza Khan Barelwi: In the Path of the Prophet (Makers of the Muslim World)
Usha Sanyal
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Makers of The Muslim World Series
This list is devoted to Makers of the Muslim World Series by One World: a series devoted to the men and women throughout history who have made a significant contribution to the political, intellectual and religious landscape of the Muslim world. Each title combines first-rate scholarship with a strong emphasis on readability, and thus serves as a perfect introduction for lay readers and academics alike.
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Mofteratu commented on cubicle's review of The Dildo in the Kitchen Drawer
so fun!
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1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed
Eric H. Cline
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Poisoned Legacy: The Fall of the Nineteenth Egyptian Dynasty
Aidan Dodson
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Books In DMs/Emails/Letters/Notes Format
These are books about dms/emails or books told largely in dm/email/letter format. Recommendations welcomed.
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Ramesses the Great: Egypt's King of Kings
Toby Wilkinson
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Amarna Sunset: Nefertiti, Tutankhamun, Ay, Horemheb, and the Egyptian Counter-Reformation
Aidan Dodson
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Amarna Sunrise: Egypt from Golden Age to Age of Heresy
Aidan Dodson