Compelled to explore her Islamic roots, Seattle author Maliha Masood embarked upon a year-long overland trek through the Arab world. Her adventures are chronicled in the new book "Zaatar Days, Henna Nights". Here is an excerpt. Read more
Compelled to explore her Islamic roots, Seattle author Maliha Masood embarked upon a year-long overland trek through the Arab world. Her adventures are chronicled in the new book "Zaatar Days, Henna Nights". Here is an excerpt. Read more
The presidential crisis in Turkey is less about Islam and more about the role of that country's powerful military in protecting secularism. If democracy works, neither one needs to suffer. Read more
A recent poll by the Pew Research Center has a few findings that raise eyebrows. But when compared to the views of non-Muslims, what do these statistics really tell us? Read more
American Muslims and the US government are often on opposing sides when it comes to combating extremism. By depoliticizing the issue and promoting a cooperation of equals, it doesn't have to be that way. Read more
Because of the intra-Muslim nature of the conflict, the suffering of the Darfuri people has failed to become the subject of religious sermons in the Muslim world. Read more
Most mosque-going Muslims in America follow the Prophet's (PBUH) positive examples of activism, tolerance, philanthropy and bridge building, striving to make the world a better place. Read more
What exactly is the Muslim "fourth estate", and why is it so important? Also, we suggest policies that can help align Western governments and their Muslim communities against homegrown extremism. Read more
We speak with Canadian singer Dawud Wharnsby, who is eager to correct misconceptions about his popular English-language nasheeds and his current work in folk music. Read more
Choosing those Muslims that look most Western - and thus least threatening - while reviling others as Islamofascist, is a prejudiced and misguided stance Read more
Islam in Australia: Animal Farm Islam
Clearly all Muslims are moderate, but some are more extremely moderate (or moderately extreme) than others. Read more