Most of the ill-treatment that women receive in the Muslim world is based on local culture and traditions, without any basis in the faith of Islam. In fact, practices such ... Read More

While Islam is often associated with Arabs, they make up only 15% of the world's Muslim population. The country with the largest population of Muslims is Indonesia. Muslims make up ... Read More

In the Qur'an, stories about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ (called 'Isa in Arabic) are abundant. The Qur'an recalls his miraculous birth, his teachings, and the miracles he ... Read More

Some non-Muslims mistakenly believe that Allah is an "Arab god," a "moon god," or some sort of idol. Allah is the proper name of the One True God, in the ... Read More

Islam is a widely-misundertood religion. Those who are unfamiliar with the faith often have misunderstandings about its teachings and practices. Common misconceptions include that Muslims worship a moon-god, that Islam ... Read More

I've been getting a lot of email lately from folks who are interested in embracing Islam. Those who accept Islam are known as either "converts" or "reverts" to the ... Read More

In the Islamic calendar, today is the first day of the month of Jumaada 'Awal. Learn more about the months of the Islamic year and the structure of the ... Read More

Nearly 10,000 people have requested free copies of the Qur'an since the launch of CAIR's "Explore the Qur'an" campaign on May 17th. To receive your complimentary copy of the Qur'an, ... Read More

The Pentagon recently issued a vague apology for the "mishandling" of the Qu'ran by its guards at Guantanomo Bay. What are the rules in Islam for the proper handling ... Read More