Islam
Indoctrination is not the real issue in public school lessons on Islam (COMMENTARY)
By Linda K. Wertheimer — January 14, 2016
(RNS) A much bigger problem is pro-Christian and anti-Muslim bias that some educators may bring into the classroom.
Muslim journalists no longer as rare in US newsrooms
By Lauren Markoe — January 12, 2016
(RNS) Can more Muslims in the media give us a better understanding of Islam and those who practice it?
Muslim protester slams Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’
By Reuters — January 9, 2016
Rose Hamid, who wore a white headscarf, reportedly stood up in the stands directly behind Trump when he suggested that Syrian refugees are affiliated with Islamic State militants.
Man accused of swinging machete through Florida mosque
By J.D. Gallop — January 5, 2016
"You can't help but feel this is a hateful act (because of) all of the negative media, the politicians who want to ban Muslims, close mosques," said an area Muslim leader.
Americans prize religious freedom for Christians — less for Muslims or atheists
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 30, 2015
(RNS) A new survey shows "religious freedom is now in the eye of the beholder," said Charles Haynes, of the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute.
To counter Islam’s critics, imam says Muslims need to relearn faith
By Umar Farooq — December 29, 2015
ISTANBUL (RNS) Imam Fadel Soliman teaches Muslims to deal with critics, but his "hidden goal" is to challenge his listeners' own understanding of the precepts of Islam.
Religion news in 2015: Terror, fear and forgiveness
By Jerome Socolovsky — December 28, 2015
(RNS) "Faith-based" cleansing of ancient lands, murder and forgiveness motivated by scripture, and religiously inspired concern for the poor and the environment were hallmarks of 2015.
Workplace bias complaints pour in from Michigan Muslims
By Tresa Baldas — December 27, 2015
DETROIT — Terry Ali, a 48-year-old medical receptionist is suing Livonia Dermatology, claiming the clinic fired her two days after the deadly San Bernardino shooting because of her religious beliefs. Specifically, she wore a hijab to work.
Iran’s Rouhani says it’s up to Muslims to correct Islam’s image
By Reuters — December 27, 2015
Rouhani, a relative moderate, said Islamic principles opposed violence and the extremism of groups such as Islamic State stemmed from "narrow-mindedness and a lack of moderation".
A message of peace the graffiti can’t deface (COMMENTARY)
By Saddia Ahmad Khan — December 21, 2015
COVINA, Calif. (RNS) It was a Sunday that started off like most -- a mad rush to get breakfast on the table, get the kids dressed and head to our mosque.
Will Obama be more open about his faith in 2016?
By Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons — December 17, 2015
(RNS) The president has spoken in vague and broad terms about faith, but he has good reason to change that now.
No such thing as ‘second-class’ faith, White House asserts
By Lauren Markoe — December 17, 2015
(RNS) Religious pluralism deserves more appreciation, the White House says.
Bible’s values take a beating in latest GOP debate (COMMENTARY)
By David P. Gushee — December 16, 2015
(RNS) Care for for widows, orphans, civilians in time of war? Not relevant to the commander in chief's job, said several Republican candidates.
Muslim clerics must reject notions of non-Muslim inferiority (COMMENTARY)
By Raza Ahmad Rumi — December 16, 2015
(RNS) Islamophobia cannot be an excuse for allowing the swell of seminaries and clerics that cherry-pick the Quran and preach hatred of Christians, Jews and other "unbelievers."
Saudi Arabia announces 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism
By Reuters — December 15, 2015
DUBAI (Reuters) The U.S. has been increasingly outspoken about its view that Gulf Arab states should do more to aid the military campaign against ISIS.
