Day 2 of our Understanding Islam series. There are five pillars – or basic tenets – of Islamic faith. Each of these…
Day 3 of our Understanding Islam series. Many Muslims belong to one of two sects of Islam, which agree on most of the fundamentals…
Day 4 of our Understanding Islam series. Knowing the historical contributions of Islam and its influence on other faiths…
Day 5 our Understanding Islam series. For some Muslim women, wearing a hijab can be a religious act but Muslim women’s…
Day 6 of our Understanding Islam series. Sharia constitutes a broad set of rules that guide Muslims on how to lead an ethical…
If you’ve read the six-article series on Understanding Islam, test your knowledge with this quiz.
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A legal scholar explains background on the ruling, what it means and who’s affected.