In a beautiful show of interfaith support, Muslims in France took part in a gathering in support of their Catholic neighbors still reeling from the fire that destroyed much of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in April. READ MORE (La Croix) ...
Learn about the Hajj
Islam and Religious Freedom
Listen to this interesting conversation about the relationship between Islam and religious freedom, both around the world and in the United States. Around the globe, there is a lot of room for growth of religious freedom in Muslim-majority nations, even though the Islamic tradition itself is open to religious diversity. In the U.S., American Muslims value the constitutional right to practice their faith. ...
Looking to the Past to Understand Religious Intolerance Today
Halal Metropolis
A new traveling installation, called "Halal Metropolis: Exploring Muslim Visibility in Detroit," aims to spotlight the culture and heritage of American Muslims in Michigan. According to its curator, Razi Jafri, the installation highlights the many ways in which Muslim Americans have touched the culture and everyday lives of the region and once you see the exhibition, it is difficult to ignore these details, saying, ”There’s signage, storefronts, things on menus, streetscapes. Once you start ...
