Where to buy English-language books on Islam, Arabic, and other relevant topics:
Arabic music:
Fairuz, a Lebanese singer, is arguably the most famous vocalist in the Arabic world. And no wonder: What a voice! Here's her website:
And here are two videos of her performing:
Inspiring Muslim women:
Irshad Manji, feminist, lesbian, journalist, director of the Moral Courage Project at NYU, and author of "The Trouble With Islam Today," a provocative and controversial book: .
Asra Nomani, feminist, investigative journalist, lecturer, commentator, director of the Danny Pearl Project and author of several books including "Standing Alone," about her frustrating efforts to gain equal access for women to the mosque in her West Virginia hometown: .