Tag: Islam

A recent Ofsted review highlighted significant shortcomings in religious education (RE) in schools across England and Wales, with many schools failing to meet the requirements for teaching RE effectively.
An analysis of why both Israelis and Palestinians opposed the Peace Process in the 1990s despite its promising start.
The text discusses the Jewish question in French politics, focusing on the challenges faced by a French Jewish family in deciding whether to stay in France due to concerns about rising anti-Semitism, particularly from Muslim immigrants and the political rise of right-wing parties like Marine Le Pen's National Rally.
Rabbi Ken Spiro provides a breakdown of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, analyzing the connections to Israel and highlighting the prevalence of antisemitism.
The essay discusses how the concept of Jews as the "Chosen People" often triggers bigotry and anti-Semitism.
Sadiq Khan's recent apology to the Chief Rabbi for implying that the Rabbi criticized him due to being a Muslim rather than on merit has sparked controversy.
The text explores the evolving significance of Jerusalem in Islam, highlighting its transition from apparent insignificance to utmost importance and its connection to Jewish history.
The text discusses the concept of shared humanity in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader issues related to Islam and Western liberal democracies.
In this open letter, Rabbi Oury Cherki explores Judaism's view of Islam and calls for constructive dialogue between the two religions.
The author explores the Jewish perspective on the presence of God in Islam.
The article discusses the need for Muslim-Jewish reconciliation and the challenges in achieving this.
In her book "Sacred Place and Sacred Time in the Medieval Islamic Middle East: A Historical Perspective," Prof. Daniella Talmon-Heller explores the development of pilgrimage practices and temporal rituals during the early centuries of Islam.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey recently criticized President Emmanuel Macron of France, stating that Macron needs mental treatment due to his policies against Islamist separatism.
In "Dostoevsky's Demonologies of Terror," the discussion delves into the themes of desire, rebellion, ideological purity, and evil in Dostoevsky's works, particularly focusing on "Demons" as a commentary on revolutionary terror rooted in the Nechaev-Ivanov affair.
This article criticizes The New York Times for its coverage of foreign events, arguing that the paper often downplays important details and frames stories to fit its own narrative.
Palestinian professor Mohammed Dajani emphasizes the importance of teaching his students about the Holocaust, sharing insights gained from taking Palestinian students to Auschwitz.
Mustafa Akyol argues that Islam is in need of liberalizing reforms, promoting a more moderate and open-minded approach to the religion.
Mustafa Akyol argues for a liberalizing reform within Islam, suggesting himself as a key figure to lead this movement.
In the 1830s, France faced a crisis about Enlightenment ideals following the conquest of Algeria.
The author discusses the issue of racism within religious texts and communities, highlighting that while some scholars argue that Rabbinic Judaism is not inherently racist, people tend to read moral significance into biological differences.
Elnathan John's novel "Born on a Tuesday" delves into the complexities of religious extremism through the story of Dantala, a young Muslim man in northern Nigeria navigating the rise of jihadism.
Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, delves into the topic of religion and violence in his book "Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence."
Stephen Prothero challenges the notion that all religions teach the same thing by highlighting the vast differences in beliefs and practices among the world's religious traditions.
The discussion on the idea of Abrahamic religions presents a nuanced view on the figure of Abraham/Ibrahim in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
In "Our Abraham, Not Theirs," Jon Levenson argues against the idea of Abraham as a unifying figure across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.