A report from our partners at Illume: For the second year in a row, Best Buy is reaching out to the Muslim-American community, wishing them a happy Eid-ul Adha, the largest holiday of the Muslim calendar. And they may be the only national retailer to do so. Read more
In the aftermath of last week's bombing of the St. Mark and St. Peter's Church in Alexandria, Egypt, which left 23 dead, Muslims can show their solidarity with Christians by taking a political stance against the Egyptian government's divide-and-rule tactics, which only serves to breed dissent. Read more
It might not have been a very good year for Muslims around the world, but 2010 provided some doses of inspiration that could signal brighter days lie ahead. After digging into the details for the past 12 months, here is a closer look Read more
Innovative uses of public relations strategies, such as 2010's "Inspired by Muhammad" campaign, are helping Muslims in Britain and elsewhere combat stereotypes in ways that are not only engaging, but convincing. Read more
Even though numerous Muslims have continued to work as scientists, they no longer try to harmonize their scientific findings with the sacred concepts in traditional Islamic thought. Perhaps it is time to try to re-establish a mutual respect between the two. Read more
Lesley Hazleton, aka The Accidental Theologist, author most recently of "After the Prophet: the Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split," explores the Quran from the perspective of a agnostic Jew in this 9-minute TEDx video. Read more
Thinking about Christmas is now far more meaningful to me on a spiritual level than it was when I was young. The fact that Muslims accept and believe in the virgin birth of Jesus has been a golden thread that links my childhood Christmas memories to my very fulfilling adult life as a Muslim. Read more
The Judeo-Christian West needs to understand that when it offhandedly dismisses Islam as irrational and violent, it is playing into the hands of extremists, who have succeeded in driving a wedge between moderate thinkers of all faiths (or no faith at all). Read more
Let's be clear: American Muslims must support efforts to keep our nation safe. But law enforcement activities should be consistent with the principles of justice and fair play that are the foundation of our criminal justice system. Read more
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Alexandria bombings: Lessons from the Islamic past
Less than 400 miles from the site of the Alexandria church car bombing stands one of the most enduring testaments to Muslim-Christian harmony on earth: St. Catherine's Monastery. In that monastery is a lesson for all of us. Read more