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Islam and popular culture: an Inside Islam recap 31 Jul 2012 | 01:37 am
It’s fitting to end Inside Islam where we started. When we first began the project, we focused heavily on Islam in popular culture and media. Our first shows and posts focused on Muslim youth and new ...
Women in Islam: An Inside Islam recap 26 Jul 2012 | 05:09 am
Farah Pandith, a former radio guest on Inside Islam. Photo: www.state.gov One of the most popular topics here on Inside Islam has been gender, primarily focusing on women. That’s no coincidence, give...
Being Banned: An Inside Islam recap 24 Jul 2012 | 12:59 am
The Islamic Center is Murfreesboro, TN. Photo: tennessean.com The Islamic Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is in the news again. The last time Inside Islam covered the center, it had been delayed o...
Ramadan: An Inside Islam recap 20 Jul 2012 | 02:39 am
Ramadan Kareem to all our readers! Photo: desertpeace.wordpress.com Ramadan starts tomorrow, and for the next month, Muslims around the world will be fasting, feasting, and celebrating. Ramadan is al...
Islam in France 18 Jul 2012 | 02:42 am
Praying in the streets was banned in France in 2011. Photo: Bbc.co.uk A recent article in National Geographic speculates that Marseilles may become the first city in Europe with a majority Muslim pop...
Islam and Labor 14 Jul 2012 | 02:10 am
Photo: thegrindstone.com On Wednesday I attended a talk by former Wisconsin senator Russ Feingold on the role the interfaith community plays in the labor movement. Although the talk was organized by ...
Is Islam compatible with [blank]? 6 Jul 2012 | 03:18 am
Here’s a quick exercise: go to Google and start typing the following: “Is Islam compatible with.” What are some of the predictions Google gives you for the end of that sentence? I get: Is Islam compat...
Banning Male Circumcision in Cologne, Germany 30 Jun 2012 | 12:59 am
An upcoming mosque in Cologne. Photo: The Guardian, UK We have written about female circumcision and the difference between circumcision and female genital mutilation here on Inside Islam, but male c...
Navigating Islam as a Deaf Muslim 28 Jun 2012 | 09:15 pm
Friday prayers interpreted in British sign language. Photo: Muslim Deaf UK The call to prayer, issued five times in day in cities across the globe, is one of the most beautiful, spiritually uplifting...
Bridging the Faiths through Art 27 Jun 2012 | 06:19 am
Hatemi speaks to visitors about his work at a recent gallery opening. Photo: Haydarhatemi.com The state of Kentucky has a strong tradition of political conservatism and also, unfortunately, a long hi...
