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Islam
Paying Attention to India’s Saints of All Faiths
By Krzysztof Iwanek
There are cults in India that exist between Hinduism and Islam, but their sites are increasingly claimed by one or the other.
Malaysia's Slide Toward More Conservative Islam
By Dominique F. Fernandes
The past two decades has seen Malaysia’s slow and steady shift toward an increasingly conservative Islam.
Indonesia's Heavy Metal Hijab-Clad Teens
By Vishal Arora
These girls rock, fighting stereotypes with music.
Beware the War Against ASEAN’s Atheists
By David Hutt
A look at the ongoing persecution of a minority group that continues to be under assault in some parts of the region.
Ahok, the Jakarta Gubernatorial Race, and the Future of Indonesian Islam
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Does the blasphemy scandal surrounding Ahok portend a transformation of Indonesian Islam?
Imagining Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ on Pakistan
By Umair Jamal
Trump’s domestic and international isolation would further grow if Pakistan’s name is added to any travel ban list.
Tracing the Quran's Journey
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
A major exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases the world's many Qurans.
Russia's Syria Policy Upsets Central Asian Muslims
By Uran Botobekov
Russia's support of Assad, and bombing of Sunni civilians, is viewed negatively by Central Asians.
Kepel vs Roy: Arguing About Islam and Radicalization
By Catherine Putz
Why the Roy vs. Kepel argument matters for Central Asia.
Should Pakistan Celebrate Sadiq Khan’s Big Win in London?
By Umair Jamal
The political culture that allowed Khan's victory in London is sadly lacking in Pakistan.
The Quran, As Seen by the Muslims
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Discovering how most Muslims see their holy book means treading between the two extremes of radical Islam and liberal Western scholarship.
Bombs and Burqas: Muslim Women and Extremism
By Farhat Haq
We're thrown off when women are drawn to religiously motivated violent extremism. We shouldn't be.