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Unmasking Muslim stereotypes

A Muslim fighting for women’s rights

Muslim Congresswoman Omar models forgiveness

What does the Qur’an teach about God? 

Muslims and American pluralism

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We all come to the Qur’an with some chronological story sequence in mind, however tentative—or unacknowledged. Indeed, without a basic context, the Qur’an becomes a hopeless muddle. Discover the background story of the Qur’an.

Who was Muhamed?
Discover why Muhamed's story matters for understanding Islam.

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