Buddhism
The History of Hinduism’s Issues with Beef
Professor Kancha Ilaiah says the Hindu ban on beef is a cultural imposition by past and present political leaders. Prof. Kancha Ilaiah wrote a bestseller entitled,…
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Islam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pledges Support for Muslims
In a meeting with Muslim leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi listened to concerns of Muslim communities and pledged to help. On Monday, the Indian Prime…
Islam
Aisyah Tajuddin, Malaysian Radio Presenter, Accused of Mocking Islam In Video Issues Apology
Aisyah Tajuddin, who is presently in the middle of a blasphemy investigation mess over her comments in the viral “hudud video,” has come out to tender…
Christianity
‘SNL’ Lampoons Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and Scientology in Latest Episode
Celebrating its 40th year, Saturday Night Live is known to tackle controversial events head on. This week’s episode included sketches on a new religious freedom bill…
Islam
Is Islamic Banking the Answer for Ethiopians?
The National Bank of Ethiopia is working to use Islamic banking to bring financial services to Ethiopians who didn’t have access to any financial services at…
Entertainment
Ayaan Hirsi Ali Believes it’s Time to Reform Islam
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who is a former Muslim and a best-selling author, spoke openly about the Islamic religion on ABC’s This Week. Ayaan Hirsi Ali claims…
Christianity
Nigeria Bridges Christians and Muslims by Electing Buhari
For the first time, Nigeria has democratically elected an opposition leader with Muslim Gen. Muhammadu Buhari defeating Christian Goodluck Jonathan. Challenger Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is leading…
Islam
Federal Court orders FBI to Release Documents Regarding its Investigations into Muslim Communities
Following a Bay Area federal ruling, the FBI has been compelled to release intelligence documents that details how the bureau investigates and run surveillance on Muslim…
Islam
Germanwings Co-Pilot Has Religion Questioned After Crash
After the Germanwings crash that killed 150 people, many were quick to question Andreas Lubitz’s religion, a question with serious social implications. Andreas Lubitz, the co-pilot…
Entertainment
“Lives in Common:” Israeli scholar Menachem Klein on Israel and Palestine
Menachem Klein discusses his new book Lives in Common and the prospects of Peace between Israel and Palestine with ISLAMiCommentary. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie…
Ethics
Bali Nine Drug Smugglers Try to Use Their Religion to Escape Death Penalty
Two Australian Muslim drug traffickers are appealing to the Indonesian court by asking for mercy in the name of their religion. The two men, convicted of…
Islam
Australian Muslims seek greater religious protections
In Western culture, it’s difficult to believe religious discrimination is still legal in industrialized countries. Yet in Australia, Muslims contend they are facing discrimination and continue…