Robert Spencer Asks: Did Muhammad Exist? | FrontPage Magazine

While written from an anti-Islam perspective, the validity of subjecting the Quran and the Hadith to the same kind of scholarship at Christian and Jewish texts, situating them in the history and culture, is valid.

Robert Spencer Asks: Did Muhammad Exist? | FrontPage Magazine.

Muslim woman’s bra photo sparks controversy – British Columbia – CBC News

Another example of artistic expression not being understood by some. Whenever a Saudi Education Centre is involved ….

Muslim woman’s bra photo sparks controversy – British Columbia – CBC News.

JURIST – Forum: Balancing Religious Freedom in a Multicultural Nation

A legal analysis of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on religious freedom, and how that plays out in a diverse, multicultural society.

JURIST – Forum: Balancing Religious Freedom in a Multicultural Nation.

The lesson of the New Muslims | Marat Shterin | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Another take on radicalization and extremism, from the perspective of the Northern Caucasus. Not completely convinced that such Salafi-inspired groups can remain peaceful, given the general rejection of wider society that the beliefs entail.

The lesson of the New Muslims | Marat Shterin | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk.

At al-Azhar Mosque, struggle over Islam roils a revered Egyptian institution – The Washington Post

Good profile on how the political tension plays out at the central place of religious learning.

At al-Azhar Mosque, struggle over Islam roils a revered Egyptian institution – The Washington Post.