A Place Between Two Places: The Qur'anic Barzakh Al-Araby 8 weeks ago ReligionBook Club: George Archer's thought-provoking study traces the conceptual history and philosophy of the afterlife in Islam.
Turkey invites Pope Francis for Hagia Sophia mosque conversion ceremony Al-Araby 8 weeks ago ReligionPope Francis is among several world leaders invited to the ceremony marking the re-conversion of the Hagia Sophia, founded as a Christian church,...
Iran’s beautiful palaces and holy sites – in pictures The Guardian 13 weeks ago ReligionAhead of new BBC series Art of Persia, starting on 15 June, Christopher Wilton-Steer looks up at the intricate ceilings of Iran’s mosques,...
Israel disputes Jesus' Palestinian origin in exchange with satirical Twitter account Al-Araby 15 weeks ago ReligionAfter a popular satirical Twitter profile criticised Jesus' depiction as a white man, Israel's official account appeared to take issue...
Knights of Malta Grand Master who healed rift with Vatican dies Reuters 20 weeks ago NewsGiacomo Dalla Torre, the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta who steered the global Catholic chivalric order and charity to reconciliation with...
Orthodox Christians mark Easter in near-empty Jerusalem Al Jazeera 22 weeks ago NewsHoly Fire celebration takes place with very few worshippers amid coronavirus restrictions on movement.
Israeli archaeologists dig up proof of ancient cannabis use in 'hallucinogenic' religious ceremonies Al-Araby 16 weeks ago ReligionTemple-goers likely used imported hashish to 'get into ecstasy and connect with God', researchers say.
Remote pilgrimage: Iraqis mark Imam al-Mahdi's birth amid COVID19 Al Jazeera 23 weeks ago NewsMany pilgrims among Iraq's Shia majority perform annual Shaabaniya pilgrimage to Karbala remotely, to curb virus.
Workers in hazmat suits collect prayers from 'God's mailbox' in Jerusalem Reuters 25 weeks ago HealthTwice a year, cleaning teams using long sticks gouge out tens of thousands of written prayers that visitors traditionally cram into the crevices...
