There was recently an article, written by journalist David Kirkpatrick and published in The New Yorker, that deserves to be read carefully, reflected upon, and studied. In fact, the article itself, in my opinion, is essential reading for any course about Islamophobia, race, or Islamic law in the West. The article previously appeared under a slightly different title, but when it was first published, it got practically no attention. As we talk about this article, it will become clear why it...