World Archives

Women, World — September 2, 2014

Malala Inspires Mother!

Inspired by her own daughter, the mother of education advocate Malala Yousafzai, has recently learned to read and write and even attends school daily. … [Read more...]

World — September 2, 2014

Page From the Quran Sells for Loads

A single page believed to be taken from a historical Quran has recently sold at a Sydney auction for $68,000. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — September 1, 2014

Extraordinary Iranian Photography

A spectacular photo-essay of Islamic religious architecture in Iran, taken from Photographer/Physics student, Mohammed Reza Domiri. … [Read more...]

World — August 28, 2014

Muslim and Jewish Leaders Unite in UK

In Britain, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) and Jewish Board of Deputies have condemned both Islamophobia and anti-Semitism, and are urging their followers to “export peace” to the Middle East. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 25, 2014

Ancient Treasures in Gaza

In historical times, the Gaza Strip was a flourishing crossroads between Africa, the Levant, and Asia. Today, leading archeologists say, "archaeology in Gaza is everywhere." Funds for preserving these … [Read more...]

Faith, Women, World — August 25, 2014

Non-Muslim Women Wear Hijabs For Support

When an observant Muslim woman got viciously attacked in Sweden last year, women from all religions showed support by posting photos of themselves online wearing the hijab. … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, Sports, Women, World — August 24, 2014

Real (Muslim) Women Box

Meet Britain's first female Muslim boxer, Olympic hopeful Ambreen Sadiq, 20, and take a look at the play based on her life which is set to premiere at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. … [Read more...]

World — August 24, 2014

Artists Flee Syria

The mountains of Lebanon have become an oasis for Syrian artists fleeing their country’s violence. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, World — August 23, 2014

“Burka Avenger” Takes on Pakistan

A demure schoolteacher transforms into a martial arts pro who beats up bad guys. Sound familiar? Well, she also wears a badass burqa. Welcome to "Burka Avenger" – Pakistan’s newest comic book craze. … [Read more...]

World — August 22, 2014

Muslims Welcome in France

The New York Times takes a look at cities like Roubaix, in northeastern France, which have made a point of embracing its Muslim population. … [Read more...]