Amid an atmosphere of mistrust about Islam, Mona Haydar and her husband had an idea: Why not open a dialogue? So, they set up a stand — "Ask a Muslim" — and brought some doughnuts.
The victim, Mohammad Ikhlaq, was beaten to death after residents stormed his house after a public announcement that he had killed and eaten parts of a cow, villagers said.
Transgender women have few opportunities to worship, as their defiance of strict gender categorization challenges conventional Muslim views about gender.
The first Arabic-language television talk show in Germany aims to help foster the integration of refugees from Arab countries with a simple message: "Follow the rules!"
For some American Muslims, Christmas is a day to read the Quran's passages about the birth of Jesus — he's a prophet in Islam, too. For others, it's a day to trim the tree, or just relax.
Across India, Christian communities make sweet homemade wines for the festive season from an array of local fruit, roots and grain. But the know-how behind this ancient tradition may be disappearing.
We look at how music—carols, hymns, and popular songs—embody the meaning of the Christmas story and play a central role in the celebration of the season.