We Western Muslims can oppose the American occupation, but we also have to oppose the way the insurgents are brutalizing and defiling life and human dignity. Read more
We Western Muslims can oppose the American occupation, but we also have to oppose the way the insurgents are brutalizing and defiling life and human dignity. Read more
Irfan Yusuf provides a detailed background for the controversy surrounding Australian imam Tajeddine Hilaly, whose remarks about women have caused an uproar. Read more
In this episode, we explore the expansion of Muslim artists into the mainstream. Plus, an interview with Yahya Birt, the new director of the UK's newly expanded City Circle group. Read more
The human creature has an inner, abstract world and also an outer organic "body" that functions in space and time. It makes no sense that revealed religion would neglect the latter. Read more
There are reasonable steps Muslims can take to fulfill their obligations without causing unnecessary stress on their fellow air travelers. Read more
Can we and should we demand freedom to practice Islam, and then turn around and use these same freedoms to impose anachronistic understandings of Islam on others? Read more
After ten years of Arabic-only programming, 24-hour news station Al Jazeera launches an English channel. Now the rest of us can see what the big deal was about. Read more
The real surprise this month is not a new record by a musically rejuvenated Yusuf Islam, but one by the son who inspired him to play guitar again. Meet Yoriyos. Read more
Despite our best efforts, the minds of our young people might be distracted by... uh... raunchier fare. If Vince McMahon can get to your kids, how can you compete? Read more
Flying Imams Incident: Imams at the airport
American Muslims must be careful in choosing the fights they must fight in the public space and the concessions they must make there. Read more