Confronting sectarianism Recent episodes of sectarian violence in the village of Khosous and outside the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo have drawn attention to simmering feuding between the country’s Copts and Muslims, with a disturbing new sectarianism apparently on the ri >>>

Confronting sectarianism Recent episodes of sectarian violence in the village of Khosous and outside the Coptic Cathedral in Cairo have drawn attention to simmering feuding between the country’s Copts and Muslims, with a disturbing new sectarianism apparently on the ri >>>

What the Muslim world believes, on everything from alcohol to honor killings, in 8 maps, 5 charts A sweeping, 226-page report from the Pew Forum explores attitudes and opinions from Muslim communities around the world. In the process, it turns up some fascinating insights into not just the views held in the “Muslim world” but the wide >>>

In Morocco being raped is not the end of the story Just a couple of days ago, a little girl was happily playing in her neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of the city, peacefully absorbed in her own imaginary little world.A few hours later, she is laying in a hospital, her face completely cu >>>

Comments about Islam spark Morocco firestorm, religious school textbooks lured youths to violence Moroccan activist Ahmed Assid has unleashed a torrent of criticism, including a takfir fatwa from a leading salafist preacher, for making controversial comments about Islam. During a three-day seminar at the 10th national congress of the Moroccan Ass >>>

According to Islamic law, jihad against civilians and non-combatants is a grave sin “Fight in the cause of God those who fight you, but do not transgress the limits; for God loves not the transgressors.” - Holy Qur’an, Surah II, verse 190.The meaning and purpose of Islamic jihad has been a hot topic for debate amon >>>

Sunni-Shia confrontation pushes Iraq back to the brink of war In one month, more than 460 people are killed in suicide attacks and clashes, the worst level of violence since US troops pulled out in 2011. New incidents are reported in Anbar province and the cities of Ramadi and Baiji, north of Baghdad, with more >>>