Muslims Jews relations, historical conflict and the future for peace
Growing up as a Muslim in Pakistan, I was taught to hate Jews and Israel and to participate in anti-Israel and anti-Zionism demonstrations. On Sunday,…
Islam
Refugee crisis breeds Islamophobia in Eastern Europe
he police had been patient under the broiling sun. But when the make-believe Haj worshippers draped a black cloth over a mocked up Kaaba, Islam’s…
Muslim pilgrims flock to Medina after performing Hajj
Since Wednesday evening, Muslim pilgrims have flocked to Saudi Arabia’s city of Medina after completing this year’s Hajj ritual — the “fifth pillar” of Islam…
I’m the first Muslim in Congress. I believe America can beat Islamophobia
Fifteen years ago, the United States was attacked by terrorists claiming to act in the name of Islam. America’s response? “United We Stand.” Yet now…
Religion meets realpolitik
Centuries ago a group of people made their way towards Mecca. They were unarmed and wanted to go to the Kaaba for pilgrimage. In spite…
First Islamic university opens in San Sebastian
The first Islamic university of Spain is opening in San Sebastian in Basque Country at the initiative of the Islamic University of Minnesota in the…
‘Christian’ Union Jack on school uniforms hidden by Saudi religious police
Saudi religious police have ordered a Marks & Spencers shop to cover logos featuring the British flag on a school uniform as they feature representations…
History, not religion, is at the root of violence in Islamic societies
The introduction of the European state model and collapse of the Ottoman Empire, not Islam, is at the root of regional violence today When we…
Germany, Turkey and Islam
THIS is a very difficult moment in one of Europe’s most important relationships. A leaked report from the German interior ministry has accused Turkey of fomenting Islamism in…
Russian ‘ballistic missile’ strikes hit rebel targets in Idlib
Russia used ballistic missiles in raids targeting Jaish al-Islam sites in the Syrian province of Idlib, unverified sources said on Thursday. “Russian forces hit Jeish…