A group of Muslim clerics connected with Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar University have announced the creation of a new satellite channel to propagate moderate Islam and challenge what it describes as extremist distortions of the religion. picked by bingo 5 months ago

What were we told to fear before radical Islam appeared? In the fifties and sixties the perceived threat was from communism. As one enemy fades another appears. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A young schoolboy was “converted” to Islam on the streets of Birmingham by a radical Muslim preacher

The bewildered-looking 11 year-old, who gives his name as Sean, was filmed repeating Arabic chants and swearing allegiance to Allah.

His parents were not with him and were not consulted. picked by Doggylives 4 months ago

Malcolm X reveals the changes in his thinking after his pilgrimage to Mecca and how he thinks America could learn from Islam. picked by shredtone 3 years ago

After converting to Islam in 1977 and adopting his new name, the singer took a break from recording. This year, he released "An Other Cup," his first original album in nearly three decades picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

America & Europe have had close ties for more than a half a century. The common political and cultural values have helped keep us strong allies. That may change dramatically. Some estimates have Europe becoming predominantly Islam by the end of the century. What changes this will bring is questionable, but one thing is likely, Europe will not be friendly towards the US picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

"I made it in less than 24 hours. In 'Schism,' I have used the same methodology that Wilders has used and that involves taking texts out of context," he told Arab News, adding that he made the film to prove that it is incorrect to judge Islam by watching "Fitna." picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Why do these two main sects of Islam, "the religion of peace" hate each other? The Shi'ites believe that Muhammad's divine successors were his family. The Sunnis believe that it would be a group elected by the community.
Good enough reason to kill each other for more than a 1000 years. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

This doesn't appear to be a case of "Islamophobia". When translated among the prayers made by the Imam to the Iowa Legislature were statements like: "Victory over those who disbelieve," and "Protection from the great Satan" Those who disbelieve is most of us. Islam has long called America "The Great Satan" picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

While top clerics here insist that the practice has nothing to do with Islam, parents believe they are helping their daughters. They think circumcision is necessary for cleanliness and to protect a girl's virginity before marriage. picked by readingitall 2 years ago

An ‘insider's view' of the hatred the Radicals are teaching, their incitement of global jihad, and their goal of world domination. "The parallels between Islamism and Nazism are undeniable and chilling." picked by cb__ 3 years ago

The Human Rights Council at the United Nations has now banned any criticism regarding Sharia Law and human rights in the Islamic World. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Geert Wilders made a film that insulted Islam and portrayed aspects of it as being extremely violent. Islamists upset that he painted them as violent people have threatened to kill him. A Dutch court has ordered that he must go on trial for insulting Muslims. picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

At a John McCain rally in Woodbridge, Virginia, three people handed out "Obama for Change" bumper stickers with the Communist sickle and hammer and the Islamic crescent, saying Obama was a socialist with ties to radical Islam. Several moderate McCain supporters, Muslim and Christian alike, struck back - relentlessly bombarding the group distributing the flyers until they left the premise... read full post picked by sidran32 1 year ago

The Rev. Ann Holmes Redding, a local Episcopal priest who announced she is both Muslim and Christian, will not be able to serve as a priest for a year, according to her bishop. picked by pandorarin 2 years ago

How many collective years are Plime users up to now? picked by MaskedWriter 3 years ago

The 26-year-old does not renounce his father, al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, but in an interview with The Associated Press, he said there is better way to defend Islam than militancy: Omar wants to be an "ambassador for peace" between Muslims and the West. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Most religions would find the murder of a 2-year girl to be far more insulting, but no. The fact that the suspect's picture of her face was taken so he face was seen was the more grievous insult at least according to the suspect's husband picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

A demonstration has been held in south- east Afghanistan accusing US troops of insulting Islam after they distributed footballs bearing flags from various countries including Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately Saudia Arabia's flag has 'Allah' written on it. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

The moral duty of wearing the veil in Islam is an often-discussed topic among Muslim women. However, little has been written about scientific reasons that the veil is beneficial for society. There are, in fact, a number of health benefits that wearing the veil can provide, as well as many behavioral science studies that suggest that the veil is the best attire for women. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago