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Following the narrative of Islam’s journey from tribal origins to world religion, scholar John Tolan offers those new to the study of the faith a firm foundation in its rich past and current status in ...

In Islam, the historian chronicles the religion’s 1,400–year evolution through profiles of figures who showcase its diversity. Why is a new history of Islam particularly relevant now? Much of the ...

Shadi Hamid, author of Islamic Exceptionalism, argues many Muslims support a religious-dominated government, but that doesn't equal violence. Steve Inskeep talks to Hamid about Islam and democracy.

Islam, like many other religions, values exegesis. Historically, Muslims were expected to be learned in Arabic, the Qur’an, hadith, and jurisprudence to be taken seriously. But American presidents, ...

A city mosque will kick off a five-day exhibition on the connection between Islam and Black history in the United States with ...

Located in Mecca, the Kaaba is Islam’s most sacred site and the focal point of daily Muslim prayer. This episode explores its religious significance, history of reconstruction, and the rituals ...

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Soleimani’s killing is also roiling Iran – including some people who don’t necessarily follow military affairs – for religious and cultural reasons related to the country’s Shii Muslim history. Islam, ...