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Malaysia’s top court invalidates state’s Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy and other offenses
By Eileen Ng — February 9, 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The court said that the state could not make Islamic laws on those topics because they are covered by Malaysian federal law.
Some Muslims are attacking LGBTQ rights. They don’t speak for all of us.
By Ani Zonneveld — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — The Prophet Muhammad called on Muslims to stand up against the oppression of the most vulnerable.
Rihanna’s hadith fashion show moment has some asking: Is Islam too sacred for art?
By Dilshad Ali — October 15, 2020
(RNS) — Other faiths have all seen their texts and imagery used and abused by art and fashion. Islam and Muslims still enjoy — and expect — a bit more protection.
Michael Muhammad Knight wants to introduce you to Islam’s prophet — 40 times
By Aysha Khan — January 18, 2019
(RNS) — In his latest book, Michael Muhammad Knight seeks a more fluid biography of the Holy Prophet of Islam — beyond modern constructions.
Museums’ mislabeling can leave visitors with misconceptions of biblical proportions
By Menachem Wecker — December 6, 2018
(RNS) — Mistaken identification of religious imagery is more common in museums than many might think, misleading a public already less biblically literate than ever.
Thou shalt not speak alternative facts: religion and lying
By Kimberly Winston — February 16, 2017
(RNS) The three Abrahamic religions -- Judaism, Christianity and Islam -- weigh in on the spiritual and moral consequences of telling a whopper.
The ‘Splainer: What does the apocalyptic jihad of ISIS mean for the rest of us?
By Jerome Socolovsky — November 19, 2015
(RNS) Many extreme jihadists believe they are in the midst of an apocalyptic struggle against Christians and Jews. And their views are spreading.
Despite the odds, one doctor promotes family planning in Muslim Nigeria
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 19, 2015
(RNS) For 10 years, Dr. Farouk Mohammed Jega, 45,has been championing evidence-based arguments to try to persuade clerics in Northern Nigeria that Islam supports family planning methods.
Why some Muslim countries won’t screen ‘Noah’
By Omar Sacirbey — March 31, 2014
(RNS) Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia are among the countries that banned the movie "Noah." But aside from Muhammad, the prohibition on portraying other prophets is neither in the Quran nor the hadith.
Can you be a good Muslim and still have a dog?
By Omar Sacirbey — September 14, 2012
(RNS) It's "Walk your Dog In Front of a Mosque Day,'' and it's not meant as a joyous occasion. Muslims’ alleged canine-phobia is often cited by critics of Islam as an example of how Western values and the faith are incompatible. Yet many Muslims the world over have dogs, and dogs figure prominently is some Islamic countries. By Omar Sacirbey.
Are Muslims allowed to dance?
By Omar Sacirbey — August 29, 2012
(RNS) The Taliban in Afghanistan beheaded 17 people, allegedly for dancing, according to one Afghan official. The reports shocked people around the world and provided fodder to critics of Islam. Does Islam forbid dancing? By Omar Sacirbey.
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