Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon; this year, the first day is expected to be on or around March 11. Muslim communities may start...
Particularly I commend the Muslim, because he is the man recording the video and usually that means he would want to be the one speaking. But he lets the Christian man speak because he is confident he has an answer to his point against Islam; it is ground that the Muslim thinks he is...
The Shiite funeral procession began like any other. Pakistani mourners carried the body of a slain Muslim cleric through the streets of Dera Ismail Khan. They grieved for another dead leader, another corpse bound for the grave -- a tale as old as civilization. Then another figure joined ...
For many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims, fasting began Monday, after an announcement from officials in Saudi Arabia, which is home to the holiest places in Islam. Muslim communities may start Ramadan on different days, due to declarations by multiple Islamic authorities aroun...
This was not some quirk of fate, however. Merhavy explained that there was a very dedicated, proactive effort within the country. This is despite the fact that Islam relies so heavily on Arabic, which is what helped push Arabic as the lingua franca of the Muslim world. But in Iran, this...
Despite global outcry over killings of 3 Muslim students, it may be difficult for prosecutors to prove the murders were based on religion
Islam was originally an Arab religion, but many different beliefs and practices were added to it, making it extremely popular and aiding in its rapid spread. This new religion spread to many different areas surrounding Arabia, both under Mohammad and after his death. The Muslim Empire grew to ...
5. In Muslim traditions, what is the hamsa sometimes known as? The Hand of Angels The Hand of Fatima The Hand of Mary The Human Hand In Muslim traditions the hamsa is sometimes known as the Hand of Fatima, named for one of the prophet Muhammad's daughters. Learn More: The Hamsa Appear...
At some point in his life, every Muslim is expected to make a trip to the city of Makkah (Mecca), in modern day Saudi Arabia. This pilgrimage is called the “Hajj,” and is the highlight of any Muslim’s spiritual journey. The Hajj occurs annually during the twelfth month of the Isl...
How is Jesus portrayed in the Quran? Islam Islam is a religion that began in the 7th Century CE. It builds on the earlier traditions of Christianity and Judaism, and Islamic belief includes many Old and New Testament personages as prophets, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, King David, and Je...