Forthcoming Reviews

A forthcoming review of Justice and Islamic Law: Mazalim by Jonathan A. C. Brown. This work examines the concept of mazālim courts and the broader framework of justice within Islamic legal tradition, with attention to how authority, governance, and accountability were historically balanced. The review will consider its scholarly approach and contribution to Islamic legal studies. This review will be conducted by Abdul Hai.

A forthcoming review of Lost Islamic History by Firas Alkhateeb. This work revisits key moments, figures, and developments in Islamic civilisation, aiming to recover often-overlooked narratives within Islamic history and place them within a broader global context. The forthcoming review will evaluate its historical scope, clarity, and interpretive approach. This review will be conducted by Abdul Hai.

A forthcoming review of The Life of Ibn Hanbal by Ibn al-Jawzī. This work presents a detailed account of Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s life, highlighting his scholarship in hadith, his legal thought within Islamic jurisprudence, and his resilience during periods of doctrinal conflict. The forthcoming review will critically assess its historical value and thematic focus. This review will be conducted by Abdul Hai.

A forthcoming review of Bad Diaspora Poems by Momtaza Mehri. This work explores key themes such as displacement, identity, language, and cultural fragmentation, engaging with contemporary diasporic experience through experimental poetic form. A detailed critical analysis will follow. This review will be conducted by Abdul Hai.

A forthcoming review of When Only God Can See by Walaa Quisay and Asim Qureshi. This work reflects on themes of moral responsibility, divine awareness, and the inner dimensions of belief, engaging with questions of ethics, justice, and contemporary spiritual experience. The forthcoming review will assess its thematic depth and intellectual contribution. This review will be conducted by Muminah Khan.