“Reflections on Islamic Art,” edited by Ahdaf Soueif, appears at a time when Islamic art is surging back into fashion. Soueif’s collection, published in November 2011, pairs art from Doha’s monumental ...

According to Ali Banuazizi, understanding political Islam depends on finding a “middle way” between the extremes of a “clash of civilizations” approach, where Islam is seen as intrinsically political ...

Points of contention between Muslims and non-Muslims have gradually increased in recent years. In the opinion of many, they represent the most serious risk for world peace. It is not merely a conflict ...

Easter, for millions of Christians around the world, is a sacred time commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus ...

The problem today is not that there is no one speaking on behalf of Islam, but that everyone with an opinion now speaks on behalf of Islam, and this confuses Muslims and non-Muslims alike. This is the ...

JACKSON — March 22, 2016, was a historic day for Jackson and Mississippi. It was a needed reminder that there are determined and courageous Mississippians standing against injustice and accomplishing ...

This program, presented on Dec. 6, 2015, explores historic and contemporary approaches to Islamic art, from perspectives both within and outside of Islam. The guiding concept of the program is ...

Eyes were trained skyward in Muslim communities throughout the world Thursday night as the faithful searched for the crescent moon that signals the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of ...

Roland and Sabrina Michaud showcase their images from journeys to the Orient, drawing parallels between the past and the present Roland Michaud became interested in Islamic culture and photography ...

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