Following the narrative of Islam’s journey from tribal origins to world religion, scholar John Tolan offers those new to the ...

Islam in the "New World": the historical setting -- Islamic beliefs and practice in colonial and antebellum America -- Conflating race, religion and progress: social change, national identity, and ...

A city mosque will kick off a five-day exhibition on the connection between Islam and Black history in the United States with ...

(RNS) – 'In the narrative of American Islam, there's this complete omission of these black Muslim women who are so critical to its making,' says Sylvia Chan-Malik. (RNS) — Sylvia Chan-Malik never ...

Alcohol can be found in every culture, civilization and country. That’s why the subject — and substance — fascinates University of Delaware history professor Rudi Matthee, author of Angels Tapping at ...

Shadi Hamid, author of Islamic Exceptionalism, argues many Muslims support a religious-dominated government, but that doesn't equal violence. Steve Inskeep talks to Hamid about Islam and democracy.

President Obama in his Ramadan speech Aug. 13 praised Muslims’ contributions to American history and culture by saying: “Islam has always been part of America.” America has a rich history with Muslims ...

In 1570, Elizabeth I was in a bind. She had been excommunicated by the Pope, and her country was shunned by the rest of Europe. To avoid ruin, England needed allies. The queen sought help from a ...

In some cases, actions speak louder than words, but when it comes to the tolerance and understanding of diverse religions, Wale Elegbede believes communication is key. Elegbede, of La Crosse, an ...

BARCELONA, Spain — When the ominous maps first appeared two years ago, residents of Barcelona scoffed, if they noticed the tabloid news about their home at all. Drawn by ISIS, the maps showed Spain ...