Ansar al-Islam ("Supporters of Islam") was formed in December 2001, one of numerous small splinter factions in the region of northern Iraq that is controlled by ethnic Kurds, according to U.S.

In this lesson, students will explore the teachings and values of Islam and of the Muslim community in their own area. They will also examine the experience of the Muslim-American community after ...

In this lesson students will learn about the role of women in Islam as interpreted by various Muslim women. The lesson will help students understand the complicated role of women in Islam and become ...

Charles Auguste Steuben's painting of the Battle of the Poitiers in 732. The Frankish leader Charles Martel's victory over Muslim invaders is seen as a decisive moment in European history. (Wikimedia) ...

When Islamic groups command the legislative and executive powers in a country, the Islamisation of society takes centre stage. Young, enthusiastic, and ideologically driven members want rapid moves: ...

Allison Keyes offers an overview of the relationship between African Americans and the Islamic religion. From NPR News, this is NEWS & NOTES. I'm Ed Gordon. Since the attacks of September 11th, ...

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has announced that more than 2,000 persons from 98 diverse cultural backgrounds worldwide have embraced Islam. The department ...

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Religious parties - some new, others long-established - are fielding more than 1,500 candidates for national and provincial assemblies in Pakistan's general election on July 25.