From 68 Mosques to Nearly 3,000 in One Generation When Kazakhstan declared independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, the world’s largest landlocked country had fewer than 70 functioning mosque...
For centuries, European thinkers have positioned Islam as the religion that “doesn’t fit” modernity. A new study exposes this intellectual legacy and its lasting impact on how Muslim...
Germany is often held up as a model of “moderate secularism,” a nation that cooperates with religious communities rather than strictly separating from them. Yet, a new study suggests that ...
Introduction: Sweden’s Ancient and Unfolding Muslim Story Sweden’s relationship with Islam stretches back far longer than most people realize. Archaeological discoveries of Arabic and Pers...
Faced with land scarcity and rapid urbanization, mosques in Malaysia’s capital are reinventing themselves as multifunctional civic hubs that serve the whole community. The Mosque’s New Cal...
In the heart of Osaka, a quiet revolution is unfolding within the beauty industry. Hajime Skincare & Herb, the first halal-certified skincare brand established by an Indonesian founder in Japan, i...
Japan faces an unusual challenge. The country welcomes hundreds of thousands of Muslim visitors annually. Yet it has no official halal regulations. No government standards exist. No formal fatwa counc...
The debate over the hijab in France is often a loud, polarized argument about secularism, national identity, and women’s rights. Yet, a new study suggests that the real story is quieter and much...
A Plate of History: When Cultures Collide in the Kitchen Imagine biting into a piece of baklava, its flaky layers dissolving on your tongue. You might think you’re tasting something quintessenti...
The Genesis of a Provocative Tactic Public desecration of the Quran has a long, troubled global history. However, the recent wave across Scandinavia and the Netherlands has taken on unprecedented dome...
Japan’s healthcare system is world-renowned for its quality and accessibility. However, for the growing number of foreign Muslim women living in the country, receiving medical care presents a un...
Japan, a nation historically known for its cultural homogeneity, is undergoing a quiet transformation. A religion once perceived as foreign and unfamiliar is slowly finding its place within Japanese s...
A comprehensive national study of over 1,000 Muslim Australians challenges stereotypes and reveals a community deeply committed to equality, social justice, and Australian values Who Are Muslim Austra...
A Silent Crisis in American Healthcare When Muslim women walk into a doctor’s office in the United States, they face odds that would alarm any healthcare quality expert. Nearly 94% of them repor...
In Oslo’s Furuset Neighborhood, Calm Defiance Becomes a Way of Life When far-right activists arrive in Furuset to burn the Quran, they expect anger. They want violence. They hope to provoke the ...
