What Is Islamic Law?
Sharia has always been a personal, as well as a group, undertaking. The Sharia is meant to guide individuals in their daily lives as much as the Muslim community as a whole.
View ArticleHeather Akou: “The Veil”
It is among the most recognizable aspects of Islam – “The Veil.” But what is it exactly? What does it entail? The Qur’an states simply that women, and men, are to dress modestly. Producer Rosemary...
View ArticleAngels In Islam
It was actually Gabriel who recited the Qur’an to Muhammad in a cave, Hira’a, near Mecca. But he’s not the only angel Muslims believe in. Angels, in general, are important to Islam.
View ArticleIshmael And Islam
While some Jews and Christians believe they are descendants of Isaac, Muslims believe they are the inheritors of Ishmael’s legacy. That they, along with Jews and Christians, are the “children of...
View ArticleIslam’s View Of Mary
This week, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. But for many Muslims, it is also a time to celebrate as Jesus is considered one in a long line of Abrahamic prophets. His mother, Mary, is also...
View ArticleMuslim Prayer: How Do Muslims Pray?
Prayer in Islam is ritualized, with some critics saying the ritual takes away from the spiritual. But Muslims don't see it that way. The five prayers, together with the movements involved in them, are...
View ArticleIslam In The News — Week Of February 1, 2009
A weekly roundup of stories about Islam or Muslim life. This week, as Somalia elected a new president, Minneapolis' Somali community grappled with the disappearance of neighborhood teens who may have...
View ArticleThe Qur’an: Just A Book?
Any book that’s believed to hold religious truths is often considered sacred. The Bible and the Jewish Torah are both thought to be inspired by God. For Jews, after a copy of a Torah is blessed, it is...
View ArticleThe Arabic Language
Muslims believe Arabic words have holy power and a special relationship with Allah. Because of this, Muslims pray and read the Qur’an in Arabic, no matter what their native language. Of course, not all...
View ArticleAhmadinejad, Mousavi Debate Intensifies Iran’s Election
Muslim voices will be following the upcoming presidential election in Iran this week. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced off with his principle opponent, former prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, in...
View ArticleObama Not The First To Host Ramadan Dinner
President Obama is not the first to welcome Muslims into the White House for Ramadan celebrations. In fact, it has been an annual tradition since 1996, when then-First Lady Hillary Clinton hosted a...
View ArticleAfghan Police Fire Shots During Protest Over Burned Quran
Hundreds of students held two demonstrations in Kabul this weekend. In fact, there are demonstrations popping up all over Afghanistan this week in reaction to accusations that the U.S. military had...
View ArticleMove Over Hummus, Halal Is Going Latin!
Guest blogger Yvonne Maffei is a culinary educator and the founder of My Halal Kitchen, a website devoted to healthy, halal cuisine.
View ArticleEid Al-Adha – Celebrating The End Of A Journey
Eid al-Adha is Islam's festival of sacrifice, so it is Abraham who Muslims honor during this time. Like Christians and Jews, Muslims remember how Allah asked Abraham to sacrifice his son to test his...
View ArticleWomen In Islam: Religious Study
One common misperception about Islam is that a woman's duty to submit to Allah makes them somehow less than men.
View ArticleThe Role Of Women In Islam
One issue that comes up quite often in discussions about Islam is the role of women in the faith – with many non-Muslims wondering if women are seen as “second class citizens” in the religion.
View ArticleTelevision And Hybridity In The Muslim World
At its heart, cultural hybridity is related to globalization -- virtually all culture is the result of mixing.
View ArticleHonor Killings: Always Wrong And Never Islamic
Why do we use the term "domestic violence" for Western murderers, and "honor killing" for Muslim ones? The Qur'an makes no reference to honor killings.
View ArticleThe Nation Of Islam
In the early 20th century something was happening in the United States. In addition to the struggles of the Depression and two world wars – Islam in America was changing. At least among one population.
View ArticleThe Six Articles Of Faith
You may have heard of the Five Pillars of Islam, but have you heard of the Six Articles of Faith?
View ArticleIndonesia’s Rifts And Bridges
Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country. It might surprise some to know it’s also the most populous Muslim country.
View ArticleValuable Parrots Taught To Recite the Quran
Parrots who can recite more complex text are worth more than parrots who only speak words or phrases. If a parrot can recite Suras, they become worth 20,000 Riyals, or over $5,000 dollars.
View ArticleNasr Abu Zayd, Egyptian Scholar, Dies At 66
Nasr Abu Zayd died of a brain infection at the age of 66 in Cairo Monday. Zayd argued the Quran was both a literary and religious text.
View ArticleAll-Female Schools Gain Popularity In Pakistan
Islamabad-based Al-Huda (Arabic for "guidance") is a chain of school designed and run by women from the beginning, unlike other Islamic schools that are branches of male-dominated institutions.
View ArticleSign Language Now Offered At British Mosque
Muslim Deaf UK and the Doha Mosque in Bradford tout sign language interpreters at their Friday prayer services. Muslim Deaf UK promotes an interfaith environment and invites Muslims and non-Muslims...
View ArticleWhat Happens During Ramadan When There Isn’t A Sunset?
Muslims living near the poles face a unique situation - how to fast and pray according to the sun when the sun doesn't set or rise for extended periods of time?
View ArticleThe Quran Hasn’t Changed But Sharing It Has
The BBC profiles the Quran through oral tradition, recitation, written word and cyberspace.
View ArticleUnderstand The Quran Before Burning It, Muslim Leader Says
A Muslim community in Maryland has invited the community to learn more about the Quran and the similarities Christians and Muslim share.
View ArticleViolent Protests In Kashmir Linked to Quran Controversy
Rumors of Quran desecration in the United States have fueled violent protests in Kashmir reports the New York Times.
View ArticleSkateboarder Snatches Quran From Grill, Goes Viral
Amarillo, Texas, resident Jason Isom says he didn't stop to think about what he was doing; he saw the Quran on a barbecue grill and decided to grab it.
View Article10,000 Muslim Men Against Domestic Violence
10,000 Muslim Men Against Domestic Violence has released a statement speaking out against domestic violence this month.
View ArticleIslam: The Green Faith
Ibrahim Abdul-Matin outlines how to be a green Muslim and how Islam encourages it.
View ArticleUK Initiative Connects Jewish, Muslim Students
A recently-formed Muslim and Jewish group in the U.K. uses ambassadors to educated and build relationships across the two faiths.
View Article‘People Are Afraid Of That Which They Don’t Know’
The Khayaal Theatre Company brings Islamic literature to life as one method of fostering understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims in Britain.
View ArticleWhich Religion Was Talked About The Most In The News In 2010?
Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life studied news from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2010.
View ArticleFreedom Doesn’t Equal Violence
Anas Altikriti argues that Western support for despotic regimes cultivates extremism and those in the West need to realize that.
View ArticleActing In Good Faith?
Richard Falk analyzes whether or not there can be true freedom of expression for everyone at any time.
View ArticleCalligraphy Exhibition Shows Traditional Art
Pakistani artist Atif Iqbal Qazi opened his third solo show featuring Islamic calligraphy while promoting the medium.
View ArticleDrop In Female Children Alarms Kashmir Authorities
Under pressure to bear male children, the gender balance in India has tipped toward fewer females.
View ArticleFacing Challenges In Family Planning In Malawi
Malawi recently launched a family planning initiative, but was faced with how to deal with the cultural sensitivities of the Muslim-majority areas.
View ArticleIslamic Phone Puts The Quran At The User’s Fingertips
A new phone preloaded with the Quran, the Islamic calender and other Islam-based options was introduced in India last month.
View ArticleWalking In The Footsteps Of Mary
The story of Mary informs the lives of many Muslims and is cherished especially by mothers.
View ArticleAmerican Troops Under Investigation In Quran Burning Incident
NATO is investigating after a Quran-burning incident on an American military base has caused widespread violence in Afghanistan.
View ArticleWork Collaboratively To End Domestic Violence
Violence is a choice; it is not genetically mandatory nor is it innate.
View ArticleNeed For Reform In Islamic Studies
The youth wants to understand Islam. But their curiosity is often misunderstood as lack of faith.
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