Mary: Jewish, Mother of Jesus and Now a Peacemaker
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: I've written before about 'The Mary Initiative' but it continues to have a powerful effect when people of different faith engage. …
Challenge of the Faithful: Sacrifice and Fortitude
ABU MOHAMMED: The fear of losing everyday comforts induces fear and leads to hypocrisy among those who claim to live a good, faithful life …
‘Occupy Mecca’: Time is Running Out To Save City
OMID SAFI, TABSIR: It's not the Americans or Israelis who are wreaking destruction on Mecca a radical solution is required. …
Eid Mubarak to You from MidEastPosts.com
On the occassion of Eid al Fitr, may we take this opportunity to say Eid Mubarrak, Happy Eid to all MidEastPosters everywhere!…
The Islamophobe Industry: Big Growth in U.S.
ROB L. WAGNER: In the United States 'Muslim' equals 'Terror' to a huge number of its citizens hence the increasing influence of Islamophobes…
Bahrain Becomes Vatican’s Middle East HQ
CROSSROADS ARABIA: The Vatican is striving to improve relations with authorities throughout the Gulf …
Yemen’s Imams Miss The Point: Training Needed?
MOHAMMED AL SAMEI, TABSIR: They don't seem to notice the social and economic issues that are the main concern of their congregations. …
The Purpose and Pleasure of Difference
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMMED:In both the Olympics and pilgrimage, people are put into close proximity with each other, forced to look past difference towards their common goals. …
Saudi Woman Converts: Surprise Coverage
CROSSROADS ARABIA: It's the first time that I can recall such a story being covered by the Saudi media. …
Is It Possible to Have an Eco-Friendly Ramadan?
RYAN STROM, CGNEWS: There are many practical steps that Muslims can take this Ramadan to help preserve and protect the planet. …
