Letters: Explaining Ramadan
Source: Public Opninion Our President said, “I stand firmly with Muslim American communities in rejection of the voices that seek to divide us or limit our religious freedoms or civil […]
As Christians squabble, the religious status quo in their heartland is shifting
Source: The Economist In the heartland of eastern Christianity, at the very point where that faith intersects with Islam, some peculiar things are going on. A monument of vast historic resonance for both faiths […]
Why Muhammad Ali was ‘the greatest’ American Muslim
Source: CNN By Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor It was a fitting end to this country’s most famous Muslim life: Family and friends gathered around the bed of Muhammad Ali, […]
Minnesota churches wish Muslim neighbors a ‘blessed Ramadan’
SOURCE: RNS By Emily McFarlan Miller (RNS) The sign in front of the building reads “Blessed Ramadan.” But the building isn’t a mosque or Islamic center — it’s Pilgrim Congregational Church,a […]
US Muslims draw inspiration from Ali’s fight for his faith
Source: Associated Press By JEFF KAROUB DETROIT (AP) — Even in his final months, Muhammad Ali was speaking out on behalf of Islam, the religion he so famously embraced in […]
Watching for the moon, eating pre-dawn meals, reading the Koran: The nuts and bolts of Ramadan
Source: The Washington Post By Abigail Hauslohner The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is upon us — starting Monday. Fasting during the day throughout Ramadan is one of the five […]
European churches say growing flock of Muslim refugees are converting
Source: The Guardian By Harriet Sherwood in London and Philip Oltermann in Vienna A growing number of Muslim refugees in Europe are converting to Christianity, according to churches, which have conducted mass baptisms in […]
9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ramadan
Source: Huffington Post By Antonia Blumberg Associate Religion Editor, The Huffington Post During the month of Ramadan, which begins on June 6, you may notice your Muslim friends and coworkers politely […]
Here’s Why Some Muslims Have A Longer Fast Than Others During Ramadan
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla Associate Religion Editor Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is meant to be a physical and spiritual challenge for Muslims, something that draws them closer to God. But depending on where they are in the world, some followers of the faith might have an […]
12 Times Muhammad Ali Showed Us The Incredible Power Of His Faith
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla; Associate Religion Editor Muhammad Ali gave a powerful account of his lifelong search for God The Soul of a Butterfly, an autobiography the boxing legend wrote with his […]
Challenging Ramadan ahead for UK Muslims due to long summer days
Source: The Guardian By Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent Muslims in the northern hemisphere face the most challenging Ramadan for more than 30 years, with long summer days creating the shortest possible […]
Schools take in Tokyo mosque to get unbiased glimpse of Islam
Source: Japan Times A recent wave of terror has fueled anti-Muslim hostility worldwide, fostering a negative image of Islam — a faith still unfamiliar in Japan. But Japan’s youth […]
Muslim Killed by Indian Mob Had Beef in His Home, New Report Says
Source: The New York Times By SUHASINI RAJ NEW DELHI — Eight months after a mob beat to death a Muslim man rumored to have slaughtered a cow and eaten […]
China says Muslim practices to be protected during Ramadan
Source: Associated Press By GERRY SHIH BEIJING (AP) — China’s government won’t interfere with fasting and other standard religious activities in the traditionally Muslim region of Xinjiang during the Islamic […]
Muslim student to attend Vermont military school that will allow headscarf
Source: The Guardian A Muslim high school student from Florida who hopes to become a Navy officer is going to attend Norwich University, after the Vermont military school said it […]
Outrage in multiethnic Malaysia as government backs Islamic law
Source: RNS By Praveen Menon/Reuters KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) Prime Minister Najib Razak’s government threw its support in parliament this week behind an Islamic penal code that includes amputations and stoning, […]
German Protestant bishop wants Islam classes in all state schools
Source: RNS By Francesco Canepa/Reuters BERLIN (Reuters) The head of the Protestant Church in Germany has called for Islam to be taught in state schools across the country as a […]
Daily Inspiration: True Islam Advocates Separation of Mosque and State
By InterFaith Works of Central New York on June 01, 2016 This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday through Saturday. Dr. Muhammad Zafar IqbalInterFaith Works of Central New York True Islam teaches complete separation of mosque and state. […]
London show reflects global boom in Islamic fashion
Source: The Guardian By Harriet Sherwood Religion correspondent Within minutes of the end of Sanzaa’s catwalk show, there was a swarm of women flicking through rails of clothing and flashing their […]
CNN: Sun will align directly over Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, on Friday
Source: CNN Updated May 26, 2016 By Tuqa Khalid, CNN Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN): It is Islam’s holiest shrine — and for a few moments on Friday, it will […]