Islam
Lailat Al Miraj: Muslims Celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension to Heaven
May 5 marks an important festival in the Islamic calendar, Lailat al Miraj. Lailat al Miraj, remembers the Prophet Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, where…
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Islam
Muslims Sharply Divided Over Qur’an’s Influence on Laws
Should the Quran influence laws in Muslim countries? A survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that there are prominent fissures in the Muslim world…
Atheism
Did Famous Atheist Christopher Hitchens Convert Before Death?
Hitchens’ friendship with a Christian has brought his reputation as an Atheist into question. Based on the new book The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: The Restless…
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The Quran Does Not Oppress Women, Sharia-Based Islam Does
The mistreatment of Islamic women should be blamed on Sharia Law, not the Quran. The campaign theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is a pledge…
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What Really Goes on at a Muslim Mosque?
Tackling the misconceptions about Muslim places of worship. President Obama recently made his first official visit to an American mosque. The President’s visit to the mosque…
Islam
“Ask A Muslim Anything” at this Melbourne Cafe
Hana Assafiri launches “Ask a Muslim Anything” speed dating-style events at her café. Hana Assafiri, a renowned women’s empowerment activist, has brought a new dawn to…
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7 Reasons Why Wearing the Hijab to Express Solidarity With Muslims Isn’t Right
Featured Contributors Abdur Rab and Hasan Mahmud give seven reasons not to participate in World Hijab Day. Ruth Graham’s recent Atlantic article highlights the point that…
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How Martin Luther King, Jr. and Prophet Muhammad Are Alike
Prophet Muhammad and Martin Luther King, Jr. led a shared fight against discrimination. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a public holiday in America. This…
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Open Letter: The Hijab Is A Reminder That God Is Above Me
Islam signifies the hijab as modesty and a means of protection. Featured Contributor Nusrat Qadir pens an open letter to the Washington Post in response to…
Christianity
Our God and your God are One: Origins of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Islam and Christianity can be at peace. In a time of turmoil and constant reminders of those who spread fear and divisiveness regarding Islam, it was…
Christianity
These Shocking “Quran Passages” Are Actually From the Bible
Passages from the Bible, disguised as Quran passages, are read to people on the street to get their reactions. Two Dutch pranksters, Alexander Spoor and Sacha…
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Muslim Leader Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad Condemns Paris Attacks and Prays for Victims
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns the acts of extremists. On November 13, 2015 the world witnessed sad and barbaric series of attacks in Paris. 130 innocents…