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Quran

Congressional Representatives-elect Rashida Tlaib, left, and Ilhan Omar, right, will both use Qurans during their ceremonial swearings-in on Jan. 3, 2019.
Immigration
Two reps were sworn in on the Quran. It’s a symbolic moment for Muslim Americans.
A painting of Prophet Muhammad's vision in Mecca from Tabriz, 1320 CE. In this painting, his facial features are not covered.
Belief
You can’t draw Muhammad — unless you’re one of many Muslim artists who did
A student of Sumaiya Girls High School being taught Arabic
Education
Are madrassas in Africa educating or indoctrinating?
A billboard displays a verse from the Koran that urges women to wear a hijab in the northern province of Raqqa in March. ISIS has imposed sweeping restrictions like this in areas where it has gained control.
Belief
A shy 19-year-old woman disappeared in Minnesota — and resurfaced in Syria
The Madrassa Myth: In Pakistan, public schools may be the problem
students praying at madrassa
Development & Education
The Madrassa Myth: in Pakistan, Public Schools may be the Problem
Lifestyle & Belief
First LGBT-friendly mosque opens in France
In Afghanistan, Rioting Over Koran-Burning Continues
Lifestyle & Belief
Koran By Heart
Religious Extremism: The Same on All Sides?
Conflict & Justice
What did we learn from the Quran burning controversy?
Conflict & Justice
Florida pastor ends campaign to burn Qurans