Islam

The Satanic Verses 25 Years Later: Why the Rushdie Affair Still Matters

It is an illusion, albeit a powerful one, to believe that a free exchange of ideas exists in any pure form in the West. Racial, ethnic, and religious minorities rarely have possessed the same opportunities to shape public opinion as those with political power or cultural capital.
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Is Lady Gaga Appropriating Muslim Culture?

Keziah S. Ridgeway and Hind Makki join HuffPost Live to talk about if Lady Gaga is appropriating Muslim culture.
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Goddess Saraswati Statue With Barack Obama Symbolizes Relationship Between Indonesia and the U.S.

The Indonesian Embassy in Washington D.C. has expressed her relationship with the United States in the most unique way -- by building a statue of Saraswati, the iconic representation of education in Hindu tradition on their grounds.
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The Most Persecuted Religion in the World

We have scarcely skimmed the surface of violence and intolerance to Christians in Muslims worlds. If it should continue at its present rate, Christianity will very soon be completely eradicated in its homeland.
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How Would The Prophet Muhammad Vote? You Might Be Surprised

We've heard plenty about the "threat of sharia" to American culture, but noting about how Muḥammad would vote the issues. What does Islamic law have to say about the federal deficit, tax-cuts, gay marriage and other hot-button issues?
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The Honorable Lord Krishna: A Prophet Of Allah

Prophet Lord Krishna was a noble, righteous, beloved one of God. Far from theological division, he is a source of unity and accord between Hindus and Muslims.
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Lawmaker Retracts Support On Voucher Program Because It Includes Muslim Schools

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The Last Sermon Of The Prophet Muhammad

In this articulation of Muhammad, Muslims find their deep commitment to the universal human values such as sacredness of life and property, equality, justice, peace and more. Upon these high universal values, this religion of Islam was built.
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Al Ghazali: 900 Years Later And Still Relevant

Al-Ghazali was a Persian theologian, philosopher, jurist and mystic, acclaimed as the most influential Muslim after the Prophet Muhammad. His works shaped how generations of Muslims would understand their religion.
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Shariah Law: The Five Things Every Non-Muslim (and Muslim) Should Know

Shariah is a personal relationship between a Muslim and God. The First Amendment forbids Congress from passing laws that restrict the free exercise of religion--particularly private exercise.
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