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Sheikh Hassan Lachheb conducts the Portrait of a Prophet course in Lanham, Md. The course is based on the stories of the Hadith, personal recollections of the Prophet Muhammad put down in writing about two centuries after his death.

Fighting Extremism With Knowledge: Learning The Lessons Of Muhammad

6:39pm March 10, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

Many Muslims say radicals who cite the Prophet Muhammad to justify violence misrepresent his teachings. To combat ISIS, they say, means strengthening the faithful's understanding of Islam's founder.

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New Set Of TV Shows Tackle Complexities Of Religion

5:18pm March 10, 2016

by Eric Deggans

NPR reviews the set of new TV shows that all have religious faith as a central theme. Just how does TV deal with that in 2016? The shows are Of Kings and Prophets and The Real O'Neals on ABC, The Path on Hulu and The Passion on Fox.

Pope Francis looks on during a penitential ceremony on March 4 at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Francis has imposed new financial rules on those working to promote the canonization of potential saints.

New Vatican Rules Will Put More Spreadsheets Into The Saint-Making Process

12:08pm March 10, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Canonization is pricey: One journalist estimates half a million dollars is spent per candidate. Until now, it was spent with little oversight or documentation. Pope Francis is pushing to change that.

A group of young Muslim friends in Washington, D.C., meets occasionally to support each other in their work and discuss the struggles their community faces.

This Is Our Islam: To Be Young, Devout And Muslim In America Today

10:20am March 10, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

For Muslim-Americans, there was a world before Sept. 11 and after. Now, the dual threats of extremism and atheism threaten them further. A group of friends in D.C. voice their frustrations, and hopes.

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A Hindu holy man in Kathmandu smokes a chillum, a traditional clay pipe, on March 6, the eve of a festival honoring the god Shiva.

Shiva Is A God Who Likes Marijuana — And So Do Many Of His Followers

5:49pm March 07, 2016

by Danielle Preiss

At a festival celebrating the Hindu god today in Nepal, many of the holy men and women follow in the footsteps of the deity and have a little hashish.

Pastor Max Lucado blogged about what he views as inappropriate behavior from a presidential candidate who calls himself a Christian.

Pastor Max Lucado Baffled Over Evangelical Trump Supporters

11:14am March 07, 2016

by NPR Staff

The prominent evangelical pastor talks about his recent denunciation of Donald Trump. He says he's puzzled as to why other evangelical leaders seem to give the Republican candidate a "free pass."

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Minister Endorses Trump: 'Not a Bought Man'

7:26am March 05, 2016

Conservative Christians have surprised pundits with their support for Donald Trump. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks with Bible translator and minister Jim Linzey about his endorsement.

Commission Asks High-Ranking Vatican Official About Sex Abuse Of Children

7:10am March 04, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about hearings at the Vatican during which an official took responsibility for not protecting children against abuse by priests.

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Evangelical Leaders Question Movement's Support Of Trump

10:40am March 03, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

The apparent depth of support for Donald Trump among evangelical voters has produced an identity crisis within that conservative world. Some are disassociating themselves from the broader community.

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For Jews Born On Leap Day, A Second Chance At A Bar Mitzvah

4:44pm February 29, 2016

Jewish men and women turning 52 Monday are also having their 13th leap year birthday, finally getting a chance to celebrate their Bar or Bat Mitzvah. NPR takes a look at how they are celebrating.