Apostasy—the act of leaving one’s religion—remains one of the most hotly debated topics in the world today. Critics often point to Islam as being especially harsh toward those who renounce their faith ...

Here's a look at Islam. The word Islam translates as "submission" or "surrender." Surrender to the will of Allah - Arabic for God. Islam is partially based on the Judeo-Christian religions. It has a ...

For decades, Islamic governance held allure in the Middle East. Now some scholars say the Islamist wave has passed. ideas For decades, Islamic governance held allure in the Middle East. Now some ...

"There is no moderate Muslim because there is no moderate Islam." This is the message that a self-proclaimed expert on Islam, Usama Dakdok, is bringing to Oshkosh, on April 8. Those gathered at St.

Less than a week after the attack on the Twin Towers in New York on 11 September 2001, US President George W. Bush gave a remarkable speech about America’s “Muslim Brothers and sisters”. “These acts ...

Islam is not unique in having theological interpretations that centre on men. Christian, Jewish and Buddhist women (and men) have grappled with the overt and covert sexism within their own sacred ...