As the recent Boston bombings have confirmed, Islam continues to be at the forefront of media attention, but people continue to misjudge or remain misinformed about the teachings of the third ...

Much of the rhetoric used to discuss Islam has left many Americans with the impression that Muslims are Public Enemy No. 1. According to a 2015 YouGov poll, 28% of Americans have a "somewhat ...

Islam is an Arabic word that means “peace,” “security,” and “surrender.” Muslim means “one who peacefully surrenders to God.” Anyone from any race could be Muslim; in other words, “Muslim” does not ...

Here is a look at the Islamic New Year. For followers of Islam in the Western Hemisphere, the next New Year begins on the evening of June 16, 2026. The exact date can vary depending on the method used ...

Here’s a look at Islam. The word Islam translates as “submission” or “surrender.” Surrender to the will of Allah - Arabic for God. Islam is partially based on the Judeo-Christian religions. It has a ...

As-salamu 3laikum, I reverted to Islam almost two years ago. When I first reverted, the Muslims that I got to know had quite liberal interpretations of Islam. I paid attention to what they said, ...

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How Afghanistan deals with the case of Abdul Rahman, the former Muslim turned Christian who is standing trial in Kabul for apostasy, is being closely watched around the globe, and could have a ...

Here is a look at the Islamic New Year. The next Islamic New Year begins on the evening of August 31, 2019. Exact date varies depending on method used to determine start of new year: using local ...