The Divine Aquatic
After all these years, I know now that what felt like rebirth to me had felt like—had been—near-death for them.
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Islam
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Before the First Book: A Roundtable Discussion
With Sarah Ghazal Ali, Erin L. McCoy, and Tawanda Mulalu.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Kaveh Akbar
Kaveh Akbar discusses his new collection, PILGRIM BELL.
Why We Believe What We Believe: A Conversation with Dantiel W. Moniz
Dantiel W. Moniz discusses her debut story collection, MILK BLOOD HEAT.
Be a Reed in the Wind: Talking with Aisha Sharif
Aisha Sharif discusses her debut collection of poetry, TO KEEP FROM UNDRESSING.
Conversations with Literary Ex-Cons: Samuel Barlow
Writer Samuel Barlow talks with Cullen Thomas in the prison where he was held for half a century.
Terror Is a Faggot with Halal Sausages Strapped to His Chest
Dishonesty became a form of protection.
A Parcel of Stories: Hard Damage by Aria Aber
The speaker in Hard Damage, it seems, is writing herself to life.
Talking Haram Auntie Poetics: A Conversation with Fatimah Asghar
Fatimah Asghar discusses the new anthology she co-edited, HALAL IF YOU HEAR ME.
Death and Rebirth: Armenians in Jerusalem
When I was young, my grandma told me that Armenians are distant descendants of Noah.
The Story We Have Yet to Tell: Talking with Haroon Moghul
Haroon Moghul discusses How to Be a Muslim: An American Story, his own religious journey, and the blessings that come with being an outsider.
Home Is Here
There is no singular Muslim story, no definitive identity for the entire religion. [...] Here, four women discuss what it's like to be a minority in America in 2017, post-9/11 and post-Trump.