A scholar of Middle Eastern cultural traditions explains the history and significance of the bisht.
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Morality police first appeared in Iran soon after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. But similar forces were present in parts of the Middle East even prior to the date.
As Muslims congregate in their local mosques in communal prayer for Eid, the Women’s Mosque of America, located in Los Angeles, will provide an exclusive religious space for its female congregants.
Madrasas, or Islam-centered schools, have long spread knowledge and literacy throughout the Muslim world. However, can they prepare students for today’s tech-based economies?
As President Trump resumes an annual tradition of celebrating Ramadan, it provides a moment to remember that Islam has long been practiced in America.
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Director, Executive Leadership Academy, University of California, Berkeley
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Professor of History and Middle Eastern Studies, The University of Texas at Austin
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Affiliated Faculty of Bioethics, Religion, and Society, Department of Religious Studies, DePaul University
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Assistant Professor of Religion and Politics, Washington University in St. Louis