Islam

Poll: Only Slight Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism After Fort Hood

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - November 18, 2009

A new survey from Pew reveals only a modest rise in concerns about Islamic extremism. more >>

Muslim Leaders Need to Condemn Violence

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - November 11, 2009

If Islam is a religion of peace, why don't more clerics publicly condemn violence? more >>

Obama's Ramadan Speech Targets Muslims Abroad—and Non-Muslims at Home

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 2, 2009

Barack Obama's remarks aim to appeal to Muslims abroad—and non-Muslims at home. more >>

Obama's Ramadan Dinner Included Prominent Jewish Guests

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 2, 2009

Guest list for last night's White House event included Israel's ambassador and other Jewish leaders. more >>

Muslim Women Should Respect Local Customs, Lose the Head Covering

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - August 26, 2009

Muslim women should remove their head scarves. more >>

Some Jews Say Obama's 'Muslim Speech' Undersold Israel's History

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 12, 2009

Some Jews say president's "Muslim speech" undersold Israel's right to exist by tying it to Holocaust. more >>

The Nutty 'Obama Is a Muslim' Charge Is Back (Now With a Hitler Comparison!)

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - June 9, 2009

And here I thought the Washington Times was trying to become serious. more >>

Obama Should Not Abandon Israel in His Effort to Court Muslims

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - June 9, 2009

In rush to court Muslims, Obama must not push Israel away. more >>

Why Obama's at Buchenwald a Day After His Speech in Cairo

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 5, 2009

A day after his major address to Muslims, President Obama is sending a message to Jews. more >>

Obama's Biggest Applause Lines in Cairo: Verses From the Koran

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 4, 2009

Some of the biggest applause lines in the president's speech came from the Koran. more >>

If Only Muslim Leaders Held Obama's Beliefs on Women's Rights

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - June 4, 2009

The president's speech could push Muslim countries to openly debate the ideas in it. more >>

Obama's Right: Youth Can Bridge the Gulf Between Americans and Muslims

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - June 4, 2009

Obama right in speech to Muslims that the planet's young people can and must bridge the gulf. more >>

As Obama Begins Tour of Islamic Countries, bin Laden Makes New Threat

Nation & World - June 3, 2009

Bin Laden reportedly accuses Obama of continuing in the steps of former President George W. Bush. more >>

Mitt Romney: Jihadism Is Not Part of Islam

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 3, 2009

Romney says recent remarks about the jihadist threat have nothing to do with Islam. more >>

Mitt Romney on Obama's Cairo Speech: No Apologies

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 2, 2009

The former presidential candidate says the president should show the "resolve and strength of America" in his speech to Muslims. more >>

Obama's Message to Muslims Requires Sensitivity--and Tough Love

By Linda J. Killian - Opinion - June 2, 2009

Middle East speech must call for cooperation, support for peace, and efforts on human rights. more >>

Defeat Al Qaeda by Bringing the Battle Back Down to Earth

By Robert Schlesinger - Opinion - May 15, 2009

How in heaven's name does the U.S. win a war of the imagination? By not fighting one, says Reza Aslan. more >>

Muslims, Jews, and Catholics Are Obama's Biggest Fans

Opinion - May 12, 2009

A look at Obama's approval ratings by religion. more >>

Obama Reaches Out to the Muslim World

By Dan Gilgoff - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

The president's stop in Turkey was just a part of his outreach blitz. more >>

Should a Muslim Be Put in Charge of Public Diplomacy?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 10, 2009

Obama sees public diplomacy as a top priority, but he hasn't appointed a senior official to lead it. more >>

Obama Sees Turkey's Influence and Value, Trip Shows

By Samuel R. Berger and Mark R. Parris - Opinion - April 9, 2009

Obama overtures show that the United States recognizes nation's influence in the world. more >>

Bush Was Friendly to Muslims, Too: the Obama Team's Response

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 7, 2009

The Obama administration says Bush's actions undercut friendly rhetoric toward the Muslim world. more >>

Barack Obama Brings His Campaign Themes to Turkey, Muslim World

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - April 7, 2009

He's striking some of the same themes abroad that he did at home. more >>

Islam Is a Religion of Peace? Fine, but Let's See Some Proof

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - April 6, 2009

Obama extends an olive branch to the Muslim world. It's time for Muslims to return the favor. more >>

What's Behind the Latest Sunni-Shiite Clashes in Iraq

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

The government risks more sectarian violence by failing to keep promises to Sons of Iraq group. more >>