Monks & Minarets
Nicholas WaldropMonks & Minarets explores Muslim–Christian relations, Islamic studies, and the shared history of Christianity and Islam, combining scholarly depth with accessible insights for curious readers.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 26 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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"Muslim" (مُسْلِم): Word of the Month
The Literal Meaning of Muslim
Muslim: One who… “surrenders,” “ submits,” or “ is loyal to duty.”
The Root
In Arabic, Muslim comes from the same root as Salaam and Islam: s-l-m (Arabic roots are very important; they imply meanin...
Almsgiving in Islam and Christianity
This is part five of an eleven-part series on shared rituals found between Christianity and Islam. This content is adapted from a field guide I originally authored for the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies.
You can read the full, unabridge...
"Islam" (إسلام) Word of the Month
The Literal Meaning of Islam
Islam: “Surrender,” “submission,” or “commitment.”
The Root
In Arabic, Islam is a noun that comes from the same root as Salaam and Muslim, s-l-m (Arabic roots are very important; they imply meaning)...
An Arab Orthodox Priest Promised to Call Muslims to Prayer
A dear friend recently sent me an older video from December 2023 featuring an Arabic-speaking Orthodox priest wearing a kufiya (the traditional Palestinian scarf) in the manner of a stole.
The priest is Fr. Antonios Hanania, a Palestinian...
'Attar's Drunkenness on Love
“And prepare to be a slave of Love. Give me such intoxicating Wine.” - ‘Attar
Who Was He?
The Persian Mystic, ‘Fariduddin or ‘Attar of Nishapur (AD 1145-1221; AH 530-617) is considered a foundational Sufi poet who influenced later fi...
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An Anglican Christian | Husband | Youth Minister | Grad Student in Muslim-Christian Relations & Jr. Research Fellow at the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies ن
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