Islam

Muslim Leaders Vow To Protect Rights Of Religious Minorities

6:42pm January 28, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

This week's Marrakesh Declaration is the latest effort to dissociate Islam from ISIS and other jihadist groups. But will the declaration be heeded? Similar efforts have had limited effect.

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Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was dusted with snow in February.

A Religious Forecast For 2050: Atheism Is Down, Islam Is Rising

7:37am December 25, 2015

by Nadia Whitehead

A new report from the Pew Research Center shows a growth spurt for Islam — and a change in the hub of Christianity.

Deepening Anti-Islamic Mood In Texas Rivals Post-Sept. 11 Climate

4:17pm December 08, 2015

by John Burnett

After Paris and San Bernardino, reports of Islamophobia and attacks on mosques are on the rise, especially in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. One Muslim activist calls 2015 "a banner year for hatred."

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Should The Phrase 'Islamic Extremism' Be Used? It's Debatable

11:20am November 25, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Within Islamic countries, many Muslims are OK using the term "Islamic extremists," but when Westerners use the phrase, it could be seen as an insult.

In Berlin, the Rev. Gottfried Martens lights a candle during a service to baptize Iranians in the Trinity Church. Iranian and Afghan converts make up most of the 900-member congregation.

For Some Muslim Asylum-Seekers In Germany, Christianity Beckons

3:24pm November 09, 2015

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Some Muslim migrants from Afghanistan and Iran are converting to Christianity in Germany. Skeptics claim it is a ploy to gain asylum.

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Arts

Meet Mozzified, A Site For Ramadan Recipes, Sharia Memes And Nosy-Auntie Jokes

2:50pm October 07, 2015

by Leah Donnella

Zainab Khan says her website is geared toward young, socially aware Muslims who might, say, "binge-watch Friends on Netflix, play basketball after Friday prayers and buy eco-friendly products."

Religion

Radio 101: Student Explores Discrimination Within Islam

5:05pm August 28, 2015

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In the video "Does Islam Encourage Violence?" Imam Omar Atia (left) and Zac Parsons discuss modern perceptions of Islam.

Moderate Muslims Counter ISIS Propaganda With Their Own Media Strategy

8:51am July 27, 2015

by Paola Marizan

The Indiana-based group Reclamation Studios is hosting conversations online and posting a series of videos refuting the Islamic State ideology that they say has hijacked their faith.

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Haqqathon-ers from the winning team, which developed the social media site Champions of Islam, at the event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

'Haqqathon' Takes Anti-ISIS Fight To Cyberspace

5:19pm July 24, 2015

by Dina Temple-Raston

In Arabic, haqq is the word for truth. Muslim software designers gathered recently for a "haqqathon" to develop social media products that can compete with violent extremists online.

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Samantha Elauf outside the Supreme Court after the court in February 2015.

Justices: Retailer Can't Refuse To Hire Someone Because She Wears Hijab

1:31pm June 02, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

Samantha Elauf wore a headscarf to a job interview at an Abercrombie & Fitch store and was denied a position because of it. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that that was clearly wrong.

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