FAQ: What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims?
Saturday February 28, 2004
A new addition to our FAQ database: What's the Difference Between Shia and Sunni Muslims? Gives a basic overview of the historical and practical divisions between the two major ... Read More
FBI Director Thanks Muslims for Cooperation
Wednesday February 25, 2004
"The Muslim, Iraqi, and Arab-American communities have also contributed a great deal to our success. On behalf of the FBI, I would like to thank these communities for their ... Read More
Alabama revises rule regarding hijab
Friday February 20, 2004
The Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) has revised a rule requiring that Muslim women remove their hijab (religious headcovering) for driver license photographs. Several women have complained of ... Read More
Missing Person: Zubair Ali Ghias
Wednesday February 18, 2004
Update: As CNN reports, this case took a strange turn and Mr. Ghias is now in custody in Maine, accused of making false statements to police. Thanks to all ... Read More
Islamic New Year - 1425 H.
Sunday February 15, 2004
Next weekend marks the beginning of the new Islamic year. Among Muslims, time is marked from when the Prophet Muhammad and his companions emigrated from Mecca to Madinah, a ... Read More
Upcoming Islamic Conferences
Wednesday February 11, 2004
The spring and summer conference schedule is starting to shape up -- get your registrations in and make those travel plans! Here is a listing of upcoming conferences in ... Read More
Adopting a Child in Islam
Monday February 9, 2004
Some people mistakenly believe that adoption is forbidden in Islam. While it does take a different form than what is common practice nowadays, it is very commendable in Islam ... Read More
Valentine's Day: Religious Origins & Background
Sunday February 8, 2004
Muslims celebrate two holidays each year, both connected in some way to Islamic faith and worship. Generally, Muslims do not participate in other celebrations, particularly those with pagan roots. ... Read More
Hijab & Islamic Clothing
Saturday February 7, 2004
The topic of hijab has again come to the forefront of the news, with France banning them in public schools, and others expressing support or condemnation of the ruling. ... Read More
Islam 101
Wednesday February 4, 2004
This 4-part series outlines the basics of the Islamic faith:
What is Islam?
What do Muslims believe?
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Daily Life of a Muslim
Five Pillars of Islam
Tuesday February 3, 2004
This past weekend, the annual Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj) drew to a close, and millions of pilgrims are now returning home. Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam, a religious ... Read More
Eid Mubarak!
Sunday February 1, 2004
At the time of this joyous occasion, we hope that Muslims around the world may enjoy a peaceful and joyous holiday, filled with God's mercy and blessings. Don't forget ... Read More