The oasis of Khaybar lay to the North of Medina and was home to the most prosperous of Jewish settlements outside Medina that ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. This questions keeps on coming up with different explanations from non Muslims; most of the responses are not based on knowledge ...

Since its launch in 1964 Middle Eastern Studies has become required reading for all those with a serious concern in understanding the modern Middle East. Middle Eastern Studies provides the most up-to ...

(RNS) — I was disappointed to not experience my children’s reaction to seeing the Kaaba for the first time, but made my peace. After leaving Medina, where we’d spent a few days before going to Mecca, ...

Taking over from the organization's founder, Elijah Muhammad helmed the Nation of Islam during a period of limited growth. Malcolm X's arrival in 1952 ushered in a time of dramatically increased ...

Pilgrim numbers surge at two holy mosques as umrah season grows by 10% Umrah pilgrims throng the courtyard around the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque. Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Dubai: More than ...