"Excalibur" sword found upright in ground revealed to be one-of-a-kind
Researchers say the 18-inch iron sword, named in reference to the Arthurian legend, is thought to be more than 1,000 years old.
Holy war: Red cows, Gaza and the end of the world
The war in Gaza has given new impetus to a small group of Jews and evangelical Christian allies seeking to rebuild a temple where Muslim shrines now stand.
I booked a dream trip to NYC. Then the US gave me a moral dilemma
I gave up my morning brew from the coffee chain, our cherished meal of finger-licking goodness, and the golden arches feast.
Dialogue Principles for Muslim-Jewish Peace
Religion can be a source of comfort, faith an instrument of healing. But fundamentalist religious zealotry and fanatical political beliefs are also far too often instruments of destruction.
White House level security at India's flashpoint Hindu temple
The ancient site, revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, is near where a mosque was razed by Hindus in 1992, sparking widespread riots.
We Need to Talk About the Glorification of Violence in the Arab World
Religious faith and practice must not be part of political discussions but must remain within an individual's relationship with his Creator.
The Left Is Empowering Radical Islam—Again
Islamist propaganda has been so successful that well-meaning, educated women believe the lie that the hijab is somehow a symbol of women's empowerment.
Unearthed objects were used in "magical" rituals by sorcerers 400 years ago
The strange objects, which include anthropomorphic figurines and clay rattles, were found at a campsite along an important pilgrimage route.
I was raised in a cult. Like the Duggar family, we had dark secrets
Who is being controlled in these groups? Are the men? Never.
The Real Issue With Immigration: Should Arrivals Assimilate?
As the immigration reform debate heats up in the United States ahead of the 2024 election, a binary caricature can be expected: One side wants to build a wall; the other loves diversity, without limit or question.
Mystery of crusader's sword found at bottom of sea finally solved
The sword was found to be encrusted in several centuries' worth of sand and shells, needing X-rays to visualize what the sword truly looked like underneath.
I'm gay and Muslim. I saw myself in the Quran
There are other women like me in the Quran. Women who are uninterested in men.
Quran burner who caused international outrage reveals his new plans
"Within 10 days I will burn the Iraqi flag and the Quran in front of Iraq's embassy in Stockholm."
Man arrested in attack on state rep. after Muslim holy gathering
"... She said that her face was bruised, and her neck has started to hurt a lot," Farhan Memon, Council on American-Islamic Relations, told Newsweek.
Catholic bishop, sister spar over guidelines for transgender people
U.S. bishops voted unanimously to revise medical guidelines that could impact health care for some within the LGBTQ+ community at Catholic-based hospitals.
Modi's thugs bulldozed my home. Biden should shun him
Joe Biden should not be meeting an orchestrator of mass violence in India.
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Are More Than Just Oil and Water
For more than two years, the United States has had no ambassador in Saudi Arabia. During that hiatus, a once robust and cooperative Saudi-American relationship withered.
Muslim mayor abruptly disinvited from White House Eid al-Fitr celebration
Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed T Khairullah was denied entry to the White House on Monday for a belated celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
"I arrived home in China. They took my children"
"Your poor babies. Can you hear them crying close by?"
Moscow mosque plan pits Putin allies against each other
Muslim fighters are prominent in Russia's invasion of Ukraine but a proposal to build a mosque and religious center has shown up fault lines in Russian society.
Housemate requesting renter working from home eats in their room slammed
An etiquette expert told Newsweek that the request in the viral Reddit post is "an imposition" and "one should take responsibility for one's own life."
Saudi Arabia's Most Important Task Is Revitalizing Its National Identity
Since the ascent of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the walls separating westerners and Saudis have been coming down.
Texas Republican refusing to celebrate Ramadan sparks backlash
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt said celebrating the Muslim holy month contradicted his "faith as a Christian."
The Astounding Hypocrisy of China's Middle East Policy
After years of hostility, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to "reestablish relations" in a deal brokered by China, a nation that has shown little love for Islam within its borders.
When does Ramadan start and end? Prayer times and calendar details
During the holy month, Muslims try to grow spiritually and become closer to Allah and their loved ones through fasting and abstaining from pleasures.
Freedom to Pray Is Being Met by Incitement to Violence
In the last few weeks, there has been much ado about the "status quo" in Jerusalem.Understandably.
Practical Steps to Help Along Iran's Next Revolution
Iran has been shaken by repeated bouts of popular unrest ever since its Islamic Revolution overthrew Shah Reza Pahlavi in 1979. Unfortunately, none of its periodic outbursts of instability have led to permanent political change in Iran. Fortified by its cohesive clerical elite and the coercive muscle of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the regime has been able to repeatedly suppress its disorganized opposition. Could this time be any different?
Petition supporting professor fired for Islamophobia signed by thousands
Erika López Prater was dismissed by Hamline University in November for including in her class discussion a medieval Islamic painting of the Prophet Muhammad.
Blasphemy No Longer: Celebrating Christmas in Saudi Arabia
This past Christmas in Riyadh was unrecognizable to anyone who knew the city five years ago. Hitherto, openly celebrating non-Muslim holidays had been regarded as blasphemy.
Tomb of "Jesus' midwife" revealed in extraordinary photos
A cave, identified as the burial site of Salome by local Christians in the Byzantine era, contains dozens of inscriptions written in Greek, Syriac and Arabic, some of which are dedicated to her.