🌙 Islam

• 🪞Polishing the Mirror

  Explore how Rumi's poetic mirrors reflect the soulful journey of Sufism, blending divine love with psychological insights.

• 📉Social Hostility Towards Religion Declined in 2019, According to Recent Research

  A Decline in Terrorism Led the Reduction, while Government Hostility Remained Steady

• ⏳An Islamic classical thinker with a message for kids of today

  Discover how the Ghazali Children's Project uses hands-on lessons, like spilling sand, to teach profound spiritual and ethical concepts to children.

• 🌍$2.9 Million to Globalize the Philosophy of Religion

  Amplifying new voices and uncovering important scholarship beyond the Christian and Anglophone worlds

• 🔗Writers and Intellectuals Under Threat

  A New Toolkit for Activists Fighting to Document Repression and Protect Free Expression

• 🕌Advancing the Study of Theology for Emerging Muslim Leaders

  Scholars Are Building a New Academic Program Encompassing Advanced Islamic Theology and Contemporary Thought

• 🌍Accurately Measuring Religious Belief and Attitudes Around the World

  Want to find out the prevalence of atheism? Maybe don’t ask.

• 📚A Browsable, Theological Treasure-Chest

  The new St. Andrews Encyclopædia of Theology hopes to make complex theological topics accessible for people of all backgrounds

• 🙏Christianity and Social Change in Contemporary Africa

  Across the continent, scholars are offering fresh insights into the dynamic role of religion in the lives of Africans

• 📚Theology and Science in Christianity and Islam

  How do you get 10,000 books into the hands of students and scholars in dozens of countries? Logistics, logistics, logistics.

• 🏰The King and the Cathedral

  Celebrating King Abdullah II’s call for Muslims — and others — to enact their love of God and neighbor

• 🕌Developing Religious Leaders with Scientific Awareness

  Research fellowships to rebuild bridges between modern science and Islamic thought

• 🕌Newly-launched Renovatio magazine addresses big questions for Muslim audiences

  With articles and events tied to its second issue, Renovatio magazine is hitting its stride

• 🏛️Six Modern Capitals With Ancient Roots

  Explore how six capitals, including Athens and Beirut, have evolved from ancient roots to modern metropolises, blending rich histories with contemporary life.

• 📝A History of Coffee in 10 Buzzwords

  Although it was possibly consumed as a food or drink in its native Ethiopian highlands, the evergreen shrub Coffea arabica was first cultivated even earlier.

• 🎨Calligraphy by Ahmed Shahnawaz Alam

  Exploring the timeless beauty of poetry through the artistry of calligraphy.

• 🌮Do you know where your taco comes from?

  Exploring the complex journey of taco ingredients from farm to truck, revealing a world of food sourcing and travel.

• 📞You had me at 'hello'

  An exploration of how the word "hello" transcended technology and culture through the evolution of telephonic communication.

• 📸Wedding Preparations, Davao City, Philippines, by Ryan Anson

  This photograph beautifully captures the blend of activity and stillness during a wedding moment in Davao City.

• 📜The Shettima Kagu Qur’an

  Exploring the depths of archaic Saharan languages through beautiful Qur'anic manuscripts from Nigeria.

• 🦅No one here but us fanatics

  Quoting Annie Dillard.

• 🌐Babel undone

  The transformative journey of a biblical story through many languages.

• 📺Six continents’ worth of static

  An exploration of the chaotic and diverse world of satellite TV in Jordan.

• 🐔Chicken à la Queens

  A halal poultry store in Queens creates unexpected connections among diverse communities.

• 🎶“Gaviota,” performed Amália Rodrigues

  A lovely performance from the late diva of fado, Amália Rodrigues, showcasing the longing-infused essence of this Portuguese music style.

• 🕊️Hermit-sacristans of this information age

  An exploration of the multifaceted role of hermits in both historical and contemporary cultures.

• 🌍The Arabic Singing Diaspora, by Brian Eno

  Brian Eno's thoughtful exploration on the global journey of Arabic music and its influence on popular culture.

• 🕌Inshallah

  Exploring how Islamic banking's principles help it thrive during financial crises.

• 🎨Arabesques

  From a lovely French collection of prints, this piece showcases "Arab art from the monuments of Cairo, from the 7th through the 19th centuries," illustrating a vibrant tapestry of designs over the centuries. Geolocation coordinates

• 📱Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Shawn Baldwin

  A glimpse into the lives of young Saudi men navigating relationships through technology.

• ✂️Saudi salons - a brief history

  Eman Al Nafjan explores the intriguing evolution of Saudi Arabian hair salons from tailor shops, highlighting cultural needs and changes over the decades.

• 🍔Chain mosques

  Exploring how the rise of multi-site mosque chains mirrors the fast-food model, emphasizing accessibility and modern amenities for worshippers.

• 🎭Twenty years experience needed

  Brian Eno reflects on the deep-rooted theatrical traditions and community spirit of Oberammergau.

• 🚕Abu Ali, Shabbos Goy

  A unique interaction between cultures emerges when a Muslim taxi driver helps observant Jews on the Sabbath.

• 💍Mix CD | The Bridegroom Special

  Celebrating love with a joyous mix of multicultural tunes for a wedding celebration.

• 🗺️A star in the East- The enduring myth of Prester John

  The legend of Prester John serves as a lens through which we examine medieval European dreams of Christian power in distant lands.

• 🌍Decolonizing Harry

  Reflecting on the complexities of class, race, and intentional community living, and the struggles of pursuing simplicity and the unintended consequences of well-meaning and not-so-well-meaning ideals.

• 🏞️Where the White things are - Visiting a town of Afrikaner separatists

  A reflective exploration of Orania, a town that embodies the legacy of apartheid ideologies while striving to carve out an Afrikaner identity in contemporary South Africa.