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Whispers’ Screams (Queer Tatreez)
We are not numbers on the news, we are Queer/Trans Palestinians, and our love transcends empire. This work is dedicated to Queer/Trans Palestinians living in Palestine and to those in … Read more
Subject: A Poem for the World – “A Veil of Immortality”
A VEIL OF IMMORTALITYhas conceived our love…Flowers of the soul…Expanses of existence…have erected eternity… Nicola MastroserioApril 16, 2025 – Polignano a Mare حجاب من الخلود…قد أنجب حّبنا…أزهار الروح…مساحات الوجود…أقاموا األبدية … Read more
Exploring, Engaging, Imagining
The Hangman
A giant man dangled by the gallows rope driven by a ruthless desire for death. Calmly and expertly, I moved … continue reading
“Poetry.” (To You…)
TO YOU…WHO WERE BORN IN A DREAM…WITH A BREATH OF LOVE YOU OPENED THE GATES OF THE SOUL…AND GLORIFIED OUR … continue reading
The Diver: a Novel about Abu Hamid AL-Ghazali, A Historical Character, Fictionally Restored
The acclaimed Egyptian novelist and linguist Dr. Reem Bassiouney, mostly known for her historical serial novels, in particular her trilogy … continue reading
When Death Comes to Us, Father
When death comes to us, O Father,Tell death that we do not fear.Tell death that we are bare,With nothing but … continue reading
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Islamic Theology and Extraterrestrial Life: A Discussion With Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik & Dr. Jörg Matthias Determann.
Shoaib Ahmed Malik is Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering … continue reading
Suhad Khatib: On Art and Genocide
Suhad Khatib, an Amman-based artist & designer. Reversing the harm of propaganda through art and philosophy. One painting/study at a … continue reading
Reality Cloaked in High Fantasy: Author P.L.Stuart Discusses His Innovative The Drowned Kingdom Saga
P.L. Stuart was born in Toronto, Canada. He holds a university degree in English, specializing in Medieval Literature. P.L. is … continue reading
A Conversation with Speculative Fiction Writer Zoha Kazemi
Zoha Kazemi is an Iranian speculative fiction writer. She was born in 1982, in Tehran and is currently living there. … continue reading