Ali Olomi

Ali A. Olomi is a historian, writer, and Ph.D student at the University of California Irvine where he studies the history of the Middle East and Islam, specializing in topics of religion, gender and sexuality, cultural and intellectual history, and colonialism. In addition to his academic work, he writes articles putting contemporary politics into historical context.

(A)theologies, Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Politics/Law, Religious LibertyJanuary 29, 2017

Trump’s “Muslim Ban” A Gift to Terrorists

By Ali Olomi

The irony of his actions lies in the fact that they are exactly what groups like ISIS want: to erase the history of Islam and coexistence in this country.

(A)theologies, Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Politics/LawSeptember 29, 2016

Obsession with Attackers’ Backgrounds Misses the Point of Terrorism

By Ali Olomi

As the United States grapples with multiple attacks over the past couple of weeks, the…

(A)theologies, Sexuality/Gender, Special FeaturesJune 21, 2016

Orlando Tragedy and the Tangled History of Jihad and Homosexuality

By Ali Olomi

The first jihad of the modern era was not against the West, but against gay Muslims.