Despite the Hajj's celebration of ascetic faith and brotherhood, there has always been plenty of profit made off the pilgrims traveling to Mecca.

Modern conditions play a crucial role in religious revivalism. Cassette tapes have been crucial in the Muslim revivalism of the past 40 years or so.

The world represented in the media greatly influences our understanding and beliefs about reality. But our lived experiences might be more important.

Egypt’s Coptic Christians supported President Abdelfattah al-Sisi's overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood. Why do they still face discrimination?

 Islam in America is clearly nothing new.

Muslims seem to celebrate a holiday called Eid over and over, and at different times. Here's why.

Ramadan is underway for the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims. This year, Ramadan takes place in the dead of summer, a particularly difficult time to fast. 

Ben Carson's remarks on whether or not a Muslim should be President of the United States is put into context. We've seen this before.