Islam
Imams in Cyberspace: Understanding Islamic Authority on the Internet
Guest Post: Sana Patel, Zwan Postdoctoral Associate at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University Imams or E-mams are Islamic authority figures that many Muslims look up to for spiritual guidance or religious legal rulings. Traditionally, imams were found at mosques and religious institutions only; today, many Muslims have direct access to them through […]
Ramadan Book Recommendations for Kids in Schools
Guest Post: Vicki Garlock, founder World Religions 4 Kids Ramadan is a month-long Islamic holy period that begins with the sighting of the new moon. During the month, observant Muslims fast during daylight hours, read the entire Qur’an, connect with family and friends, share with those in need, and visit the mosque for prayers and […]
Persepolis: Protests, Conversing with God, and Growing Up
Guest Blog: Jane Fitzpatrick, Contributing Writer for Religion Matters Review of Persepolis: The Story of Childhood (2004) by Marjane Satrapi Marjane Satrapi has created an unforgettable artifact of the Iranian Revolution through her autobiographical coming-of-age memoir. Formatted as a black-and-white graphic novel, it was listed as one of the top 100 books of the 21st century […]
Think Sufism and Murder Mystery Can’t Go Together? Think Again.
Guest Blog: Jane Fitzpatrick, Contributing Writer for Religion Matters Review of The Lover (2019) by Laury Silvers North American author, Laury Silvers, has created a Sufi mystery series that grabs any avid reader into its plot while offering an accessible learning experience for those interested in studying Sufism. The Lover is the first book in […]





