Jewish writer Lesley Hazleton combs a library of Muslim sources and applies a psychologist's insights in her biography of the man Muslims believe to be the messenger of God.

The reforms carried out so far in Saudi Arabia have caused an uproar, but are only a drop in the ocean that divides Saudi Arabia from other countries such as Egypt or Kuwait.

What we in the news media wrote about the Boston bombing said much more about us, ourselves, than about the Tsarnaevs, or terrorists in general.

Sectarian violence has increased since overthrow of Mubarak I 2011 gave freer rein to hardline Islamists.

Plans to preserve and strengthen the Islamic character of Jerusalem may have their merits, but do they have to go hand in hand with alarmist warnings that the Al-Aqsa mosque could be destroyed at any minute?

The two Scottish sisters who founded the Tabeetha School set out to provide the children of the Holy Land with an education; their lessons on the importance of celebrating diversity live on.

Senior Iranian clerics say president violated strict Islamic code and failed to 'protect the dignity of his nation' by consoling mother of deceased Venezuelan leader with an embrace.

Actively revising the three monotheisms’ archaic homophobic legacy may not be 100% historically honest, but it is certainly necessary for reframing more tolerant versions of these religions.

Authorities in Iran confiscate religious statuettes from shops in latest attempt to curb what officials call a 'cultural invasion.'

Charlie Hebdo's publication of such cartoons in September forced France to close down institutions and embassies in more than 20 countries; magazine editor: If people want to be shocked, they will be shocked.