In my previous post I suggested that the God of ancient Israel -- known to Israelites as Yahweh -- lived for centuries in a polytheistic milieu and may well have had a goddess wife named Asherah. This ...

Three reasons why Allah equals God historically, theologically and linguistically. The idea that Muslims and Christians worship different Gods is not only false, it’s dangerous. Also, the Friday ...

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, who created souls and gave them life, ...

On Tuesday evening, PBS will air “The Life of Muhammad,” an exceptionally fine documentary series about the life and legacy of the founder of Islam. Hosted by Rageh Omaar, a veteran Somali-born ...

Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Universe. May peace and blessings be upon Muhammad, the last of the prophets and messengers, and upon his family and esteemed companions. Hajj is one of the best forms ...