Faith Archives

Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Photo-Essay of Hajj Pilgrimage

An estimated two million Muslims from around the world made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca this year. Al Jazeera shows you hajj in photos -- … [Read more...]

Faith, World — October 5, 2014

Eid In Turkey: Traditionalists vs Secularists

A look at the Muslim holiday Eid in Turkey (known as Kurban Bayrami) where the observant slaughter a sheep or cow, and give the meat to the poor. As a result, there is a great divide between … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — October 5, 2014

Most Influential Black Muslims

From Bilal ibn Rabah who was the first muezzin (one who calls Muslims to prayer) to Malcolm X, a list of the 24 most influential black Muslims in world history -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith — October 4, 2014

101 on Eid al-Adha

This year, Eid al-Adha was observed on October 4th and fell within hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Huffington Post takes you through the Festival of Sacrifice and tells you everything you need … [Read more...]

Faith, Media & Entertainment — October 1, 2014

New Music from Yusuf Islam (AKA Cat Stevens)

In 1977, the performer then known as Cat Stevens converted to Islam and promptly changed his name to Yusuf Islam. The world took notice. A look at this soulful song-man and his faith’s influence -- … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Faith, Women, World — October 1, 2014

Gamechanger: Female Architect Designs Istanbul Mosque

Istanbul's breathtaking Sakirin Mosque is believed to be the first mosque designed by a woman. Take a peek at Zeynep Fadillioglu’s stunning work -- … [Read more...]

Faith, National, Sports — September 30, 2014

Muslims React to NFL’s Penalty Blunder

In this video segment, Muslims in Detroit react to news that the NFL penalized Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah for kneeling in prayer after scoring a touchdown. The NFL has since rescinded … [Read more...]

Faith, World — September 30, 2014

Fear of Ebola During Hajj Pilgrimage

Fearing a potential health crisis during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, the Saudi Ministry of Health has recently banned visas for the three countries most affected by Ebola. … [Read more...]

Faith, National, World — September 29, 2014

ISIS: You Don’t Understand Islam

More than 120 Muslim scholars from around the world compiled an open letter to the militants of ISIS and confronted their extremist ideology. … [Read more...]

Faith, World — September 29, 2014

Prominent Muslim Sheik Issues Religious Edict Against ISIS

Sheik Abdullah bin Bayyah -- a respected religious cleric and scholar -- has issued a religious edict known as a fatwa against ISIS, declaring the extremist group as misguided, questioning what they … [Read more...]