In 1570, Elizabeth I was in a bind. She had been excommunicated by the Pope, and her country was shunned by the rest of Europe. To avoid ruin, England needed allies. The queen sought help from a ...
The history of Islamic thought is a well-told tale, by both Muslim and Western scholars. This brief book thus offers little new. But it is a more than serviceable introduction for English-speaking ...
Islam in the "New World": the historical setting -- Islamic beliefs and practice in colonial and antebellum America -- Conflating race, religion and progress: social change, national identity, and ...
(RNS) – 'In the narrative of American Islam, there's this complete omission of these black Muslim women who are so critical to its making,' says Sylvia Chan-Malik. (RNS) — Sylvia Chan-Malik never ...
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.
Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Ustadh Mustafa Briggs delivers seminar titled “Before Malcolm X: A History of Islam in the ...
President Obama in his Ramadan speech Aug. 13 praised Muslims’ contributions to American history and culture by saying: “Islam has always been part of America.” America has a rich history with Muslims ...
Alcohol can be found in every culture, civilization and country. That’s why the subject — and substance — fascinates University of Delaware history professor Rudi Matthee, author of Angels Tapping at ...
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What was Arabia like before Islam?

This video explores the rich and complex world of Arabia before the rise of Islam. It delves into the region’s diverse ...
(The Conversation) — May 2023 marks 98 years since the birth of civil rights leader Malcolm X, formerly Malcolm Little. Malcolm X was a spokesperson for the Nation of Islam, or NOI, and helped to lead ...
BARCELONA, Spain — When the ominous maps first appeared two years ago, residents of Barcelona scoffed, if they noticed the tabloid news about their home at all. Drawn by ISIS, the maps showed Spain ...
In some cases, actions speak louder than words, but when it comes to the tolerance and understanding of diverse religions, Wale Elegbede believes communication is key. Elegbede, of La Crosse, an ...