We're made from clay but also from a spirit that is not of this world. Negotiations between the two are always in session. Meanwhile, you may find here some reviews, commentary, translations, links to various articles, excerpted quotes, exegesis, and anything else that has a chance to edify, inspire, remind, or kindle. Thanks for dropping by.
—— Ibrahim N. Abusharif, Ph.D. Twitter @i_abusharif
posted by fromclay at 4/30/2008 01:30:00 PM
Born and raised in Chicago and its environs, Ibrahim Abusharif, PhD, is a professor in the journalism and strategic communication program at Northwestern University in Qatar. His research interests include the intersection of media and culture; digital media and religious authority; literary journalism; media in the Arab world; and religion and media. He is also a journalist and a writer of non-fiction and fiction. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, both print and online. He has also worked closely on translation projects of the Quran. He has a masters in journalism and doctorate in religious and Islamic studies. And he finds it very interesting to write about himself in the third person like this. It's possible he'll revise this introduction and be more personable. But "not now!" he says. (Email: i.abusharif@gmail.com)
2 Comments:
About not being sure what to do with this blog:
Do you mean you feel like it has become extraneous? Your last few links have all taken me to other|matters where I enjoy reading your posts. Maybe if you keep this blog you can redefine its purpose and focus to distinguish it from the kind of writing you post on other|matters.
I've enjoyed reading From Clay for almost a year but I would be happy to continue reading you wherever.
Barak Allah fikum.
Electro, thank you for note. I'm still unsure about the frequency of my posts, but I hope that it will be settled soon, God willing. Again, I appreciate your comment.
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