Posted in the April 1, 2024 issue of The New Yorker, “Allah Have Mercy,” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, is an exceptional story of a boy’s initiation into psychological and physical violence at the hands of a disciplinarian uncle. While occasionally it is difficult to think of something cogent to say about a newly published story,…
Month: March 2024
In Discussion: “Allah Have Mercy”
“Allah Have Mercy,” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, appears in the April 1, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. Here we present excerpts from Colin and Jennifer’s discussion about the story, edited for length and clarity. Also, check our our associated short essay about how this great story can be read as a political allegory.