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Islamic Center Opens Helping Hands to Fresno and Beyond
The Islamic Culture Center of Fresno is more than just a place for Valley Muslims to pray. "Like other religious organizations, (we do) whatever we can to stretch out a helping hand to folks."—ICCF's Reza Nekumanesh The facility at 2111 E. Nees in Fresno...
Is Islam Inherently Violent? Scholar Attempts to Answer the Question.
ISIS and the Iranian government have damaged the reputation of Islam, almost to the point of no return. That is one of the assessments of lecturer Hamid Entezam. And it's why he is constantly on the lectu...
Anyone Who Says The Quran Advocates Terrorism Hasn't Read Its Lessons on Violence
Only two groups in our society promote the "Quran teaches terrorism" myth: anti-Muslim pundits and Isis extremists. Both are wrong. This simplistic conclusion ignores that many groups in many countries are e...
More Than 2 Million Muslims Begin Yearly Hajj Pilgrimage
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca that Islam's faithful face five times each day during their prayers. Muslims believe the haj...
Final Days of #RamadanFast: Self-Control Is Real. So Is 'Hangry.'
What is Ramadan? The short version is, Ramadan is about fasting and spiritual growth. And it occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. What's more, it lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on when...
Day 9: Finally, #RamadanFast Gets a Little Easier
Will the Gaza Events Further Polarize the Middle East?
By moving the U.S. embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, the United States has added complexity to a situation that was already chaotic. Washington's move will not change the reality on the ground, as 62 Palestinians have been killed over the last few days. G...
Day 7: When Will I Lose Weight on #RamadanFast?
Follow Two Christians and a Muslim on Their #RamadanFast
What is Ramadan? Glad you asked. The short version is, Ramadan is about fasting and spiritual growth. And it occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. What's more, it lasts 29 or 30 days...
What Is Ramadan? Why Do Muslims Fast?
Editor's note: Mohammad Hassan Khalil, associate professor of religious studies and director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University, answers six questions about the significance of the Muslim month of fasting. Why is Ramadan Called Ramadan...