Tucked away in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, stands a historic structure of profound cultural and religious significance: the Mother ...

Washing area The ritual washing, known as wudu, takes place in this area before ... and is a commonly known symbol relating to Islam. The five pointed star reflects the Five Pillars of Islam ...

An Introduction to Islam places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and ...

Makkah is the holiest city in Islam. It is Muhammad’s birthplace and also the place the Qur'an was revealed. Hajj is a huge yearly pilgrimage to Makkah, attracting several million Muslims from ...

Islam is one of the most converted ... really stands out in a place like Wiikwemkoong. For Tanya Osawanimiki, the hijab is a symbol of pride, identity and belonging. (Aya Dufour/CBC) "People ...