Civil rights groups defend mosque, cemetery outside Atlanta

August 23, 2016

A proposal to build a mosque & Muslim cemetery has so angered some residents of Newton County that their commissioners have temporarily banned all building permit approvals for...

NYC Muslims grapple with surveillance after Imam's killing

August 18, 2016

At an emotional funeral service for a New York City imam who were gunned down on a Queens street, one friend of the victims took the microphone and demanded that...

The short film "Hijabi World": What American women who wear hijab want you to know

August 26, 2016

In this short film, Rutgers University students—specifically, Muslim women—talk about the day-to-day challenges of wearing a headscarf.

Canada's Mounties allow women officers to wear hijab

August 23, 2016

Hoping to boost recruiting of Muslim women, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is allowing its officers to wear hijabs as part of their uniforms, the government said Tuesday.

Campaign seeks to block mosque construction near Pisa’s tower

August 23, 2016

A campaign to block construction of a new mosque near the Leaning Tower of Pisa imperils Italy’s commitment to religious freedom, warn those who defend Muslims’ right to build it.

Choosing a New Church or House of Worship

August 23, 2016

About half of U.S. adults have looked for a new religious congregation at some point in their lives, most commonly because they have moved. And when they search for a new house of worship, a new Pew Research Center study shows, Americans look first for a place where...

The six countries in the world with the most 'convinced atheists'

March 23, 2016

Research found that nearly twice as many Americans in 2014 said they did not believe in God as in 1980 - and that five times as many in 2014 said they never prayed...

AMI Enrolling for Islamic Studies and Arabic

Course Start Date: September 19, 2016

Al-Mahdi Institute is now enrolling for Islamic Studies and Arabic available for full-time and part-time study, starting on 19th September 2016. Students can choose to study in-house at the institute, virtually online or virtually offline at any time and location around the world.

MAB Convention 2016: Best of British Muslims

Date: October 15, 2016 / The New Bingley Hall (Birmingham, UK)

A one day convention celebrating the achievement and successes of British Muslims
The inspirational talks will be delivered by innovative thinkers and influential doers who come from a variety of backgrounds.It will also provide stories of inspiration as...

God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World

Date: September 23, 2016 / AlMaghrib Institute (Seattle, WA, US)

Lecturer: Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi
A study of contemporary theological and political issues and controversies. (Single weekend)
Western Muslims live in a 'liberal', 'secular', 'humanistic' society. Modern trends such as feminism are now the norm...

Ethics & Power in the Modern Age

September 17, 2016 / Queen Mary University of London

'With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility...'
Inspired by the example of prophetic leadership, this course brings together three leading experts who will reveal how faith-inspired values and ethically driven citizens can indeed influence positive change in society.

Islamic Institute for Development & Research

IIDR's vision is to enhance the human living experience through a deep, dynamic and relevant understanding and articulation of the Islamic faith for the 21st Century. Its aim is to bridge the gap between the intellectual tradition of Islam and modernity; activist and intellectual strands of civil society and foster a more...