Nuhu Osman Attah
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The Encompassing Word
Bouhammouda Hassan and Abul-Hakam Mas‘úd engaged in an escalating rivalry, each producing extensive encyclopedias and abridgments to outdo the other. This intellectual competition culminated in a brief, profound exchange where al-Fásí’s single-word response left Abul-Hakam awed, leading to a shift in focus for both, particularly towards mystical poetry.
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After Bondi, Taking Responsibility
Shortly after the Bondi attack, on the quiet street in Canberra on which I live, an Australian flag appeared in front of one of the houses. Under normal circumstances that would be completely innocuous. But circumstances are not normal. Anyone who has been following happenings elsewhere can surmise what the flag might mean. Perhaps, and…
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Moonlight over Granada
In 1492, the fall of Granada marked the end of Muslim rule. Nuhu Osman Attah explores the sentiments of various characters, including a soldier, philosopher, lady, and poet, lamenting their loss.