Catholicism
Has ‘Nostra Aetate’ stood the test of time?
New release from Pim Valkenberg on the 50-year legacy of Nostra Aetate. Written by Joseph Preville and Julie Poucher Harbin for ISLAMiCommentary Has Nostra Aetate – the Catholic…
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Islam
Fasting, Fencing, & Ramadan: Training for the Summer Olympics During the Holy Month
Muslim Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad trains for up to 7 hours a day with no food or water. Ibtihaj Muhammad is a nationally ranked American fencer. She…
Islam
What Does the Koran Say About Homosexuality?
The word “homosexual” is absent in the Koran. In the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, there has been speculation about the attack…
Ethics
Killer’s Father Says Orlando Mass Shooting Is Not About Religion
Orlando shooter’s father denies he had any ties to radical Islam. On Sunday, June 12, the United States experienced the worst incident of mass shooting in…
Islam
Muslim Leaders Condemn Orlando Shooting
Muslim leaders across the country mourn Orlando shooting; denounce ISIS. Muslim leaders from all over the United States have denounced the mass shooting that killed 49…
Ethics
Obama Fires Back at Trump’s “Dangerous Mindset”
President Obama denounces Trump’s Muslim ban. In the wake of the Orlando massacre, Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party, expanded his call…
Islam
87-Year-Old Mosque in North Dakota is Oldest in America
The first mosque in the United States was built in North Dakota. Islam is the third largest faith in the United States. There are more than…
Catholicism
Catholic Bishop Says Religion Targets LGBT People
“Sadly it is religion, that often breeds contempt for gays” -Bishop Robert Lynch Robert Nugent Lynch, the current Bishop of St. Petersburg, Florida, last Monday (June…
Catholicism
Horrified Pope Francis Condemns Orlando Shooter
Pope lashes out over access to weapons in the United States. Sunda June 12, the United States witnessed the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman…
Islam
USPS Releases New Muslim “Eid Greetings” Stamp
USPS stamp commemorates Islamic holiday Eid. On June 10, the United States Postal Service released a new Forever stamp to commemorate two important Muslim festivals, Eid…
Entertainment
Gladiator Writer Will Challenge Muslim Stereotypes with Rumi Film
Rumi film aims to challenge the stereotypical portrayal of Muslims in western cinema Hollywood is planning to make a biopic about the 13th-century poet Jalal ad-Din…
Islam
The Religion and Faith of Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali’s fight for his religion inspires Muslims. The past week has seen the world mourn the death of legendary African-American boxing champion known to most…