We are now in the Islamic month of Sha'aban, the month immediately preceding Ramadan. What other months are part of the Islamic calendar, and what do the names actually ... Read More

The Islamic Society of North America, the largest religious organization representing Muslims in North America, has elected Dr. Ingrid Mattson as its President. She is the first woman to head ... Read More

Last year, Ramadan started in October. This year, the Islamic fasting month begins in September. Why doesn't Ramadan start on the same day every year? Learn more ... Read More

Muslims observe two main holidays, each connected with a period of intense worship and sacrifice (fasting Ramadan and performing the Hajj/pilgrimage). Learn more about each, and find links to ... Read More

CNN reports today that it was a tipoff from within the Muslim community that led to recent terrorist arrests in Great Britain. In the U.S., a leading Islamic group ... Read More

Muslims believe the Qur'an to be the direct words of Allah, as revealed to and transmitted by the Prophet Muhammad. All sources of Islamic law must be in essential agreement ... Read More

Does the current conflict in the Middle East define the relationship between Jews and Muslims? What does the Qur'an actually say about Jews and Judaism? What was the Prophet Muhammad's ... Read More

O you who believe... never let the hatred of others towards you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just - that is next to piety. Qur'an (5:8)

Despite the heat in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, the end of summer vacation is quickly approaching. September is traditionally considered "back to school" month. This year, ... Read More