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Parliament of the World's Religions

A photographic tour of Europe's mosques

Mosques have been part of the European landscape for centuries, as this photo essay by Ahmed Krausen demonstrates

The Second Wife Is Also Allowed to Stay

Muslim second wives often fall through the cracks in the legal system. But now a court in Germany has granted an Iraqi second wife a residence permit – for humanitarian reasons. By Cosima Schmitt

Camel milk, the white gold of Dubai

Prove your loyalty, Saudis – deny reality

Saudi Arabia first denied the Khashoggi murder and then blamed it on rogue security agents. Neither version has enjoyed much credibility, but the ability to make the population repeat incredible claims is itself a form of power for Arab autocrats, argues Hannes Baumann

A different take on the Islamic Republic

Iran's dating revolution

Neglected heritage

In view of the threat of Islamist terrorism, Muslim intellectuals and leaders who emphasise non-violence and democracy tend to be ignored internationally. They deserve attention. Some Muslim traditions actually fit modernity quite well. By Hans Dembowski

Berlin's first public Arabic library

"Wings of joy" – Kabul's bird market