The US has detained (a month ago) a Mexican-American who converted to Islam in prison and charged him with planning a "dirty bomb" terrorist attack. Read more

The cultural and religious needs of Muslim women in the United States has led to a flourishing of health clinics that cater to their circumstances. Read more

While many other taboo fashions in Iran remain closeted, neckties start to make a comeback. Mullahs wonder what other debauchery is in store. Read more

New measures in place this week call for the fingerprinting of Muslim immigrants and for extended surveillance powers once they get here. Read more

As more scholars declare tobacco to be forbidden under Islam, Muslim smokers reluctantly start to deal their addictions. Read more

Bosnian government officials follow America's lead by raiding Islamic charity organizations for links to Al-Qaeda, sparking new criticism from Muslim groups. Read more

In response to the often abusive interpretations of Islamic law in the Muslim world, many try to more clearly define the legal Islamic threshold for taking a life. Read more

Taking a huge risk in testifying against the world's most wanted man, an Egyptian-American informant finds out that gratitude is as elusive as justice. Read more

Although resisted by civil rights groups, Arab/Muslim organizations, and several police departments, the push to implement racial profiling continues. Read more

Seeking an economic "third way," Muslim economists shape Islamic banking institutions that interoperate with capitalism. Read more