Muslims and Islam – Page 6

Would Marrying Her Be a Giant Mistake?

I was warned not to marry outside my faith, but when Jillian was asleep in my bed, I would cry, unable to imagine a world without her.

By Istiaq Mian

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Under Hindu Nationalist Leaders, Sectarian Violence Flares in India

A gunman who killed Muslim train passengers and a Hindu march that turned riotous underscore how the partisan stances of India’s top Hindu leaders have given license to chaotic elements in the country.

By Alex Travelli and Hari Kumar

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For Young Arab Americans in Michigan, the Hookah Lounge Feels like Home

A new generation of immigrants, refugees and their descendants is finding a sense of connection and community around the shisha pipe.

By Farah Al Qasimi for The New York Times

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Ancient Art or Fashion Forward? Both, Says a Top Batik Designer

Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think.”

By Hannah Beech

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