SpokaneFāVS Coverage of religion, spirituality and ethics in the Spokane, Wash. area
This year, during his third Ramadan, and first one in Spokane, he wants to try and be at the mosque every night for the community’s breaking of the fast, known as the iftar, or evening meal.
Read More »Two Men. Two Journeys. One Ramadan.
How a growing number of Muslim women clerics are challenging traditional narratives
Rachel Rinaldo, University of Colorado Recent terrorist attacks such as the one in London inevitably lead to coverage of Islamist ideology, Muslim culture and Muslim women’s rights. What is often missing, however, in my view is the fact that within Islam there are many diverse views – change is afoot …
Read More »Faith groups: new immigration order still anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant
Federal judges may find the President Donald Trump’s new executive order on immigration more acceptable than the last. But many religious groups and faith leaders see no meaningful difference in the new measure, which Trump signed privately Monday (March 6).
Read More »Ask a Muslim: Why can’t the Quran touch the ground?
Suppose you came from a culture that accords respect to elders. Now imagine holding something that is considered to be the direct word of God.
Read More »What the hijab means to me
Women from around the world share their thoughts and feelings about wearing - or not wearing - the hijab.
Read More »“LGBTQ people are vital members of every faith and system of life”
Homophobia and transphobia are normalized in our culture, and constitute some of the most despicable of American "values."
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