When is a Muslim not a Muslim, a terrorist not Islam?
CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 19, 2017 – When Barack Obama was president, he never missed an opportunity to observe that Islamic terrorists were not “real” Muslims. By implication, “real” Muslims can be pigeonholed into a definitive category. What exactly is a “real” Muslim? By Obama’s definition, Osama bin Laden was not a true Muslim. So why […]
Muslim Women and Islamic Law: Myths and Realities
Headline news often fills us with fearful images of Islam—pictures of heavily veiled women subject to radical implementations of “Islamic law” ranging from amputations to executions. This session looks to the Qur’an, history, and contemporary realities to provide a broader understanding of women’s roles in Islam and under Islamic family law. We discuss the symbolism […]