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From veils to turbans to face masks: Covering up in Africa

Will the Dutch award compensation to collateral damage victims of air strikes targeting IS?

The Political Implications of a Pilgrimage

Young German Muslims documented their first trip to Mecca in a film project. Even the Saudi ambassador graced the premiere - and witnessed an unexpected political discussion. Ariana Mirza reports from Berlin

Middle East teams at the 2018 World Cup

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is set to welcome five Middle East and North African national teams to the tournament – the most Middle Eastern World Cup ever.

'Burkini' about inclusion not division in Australia

Part bikini, part all-covering burka, the burkini swimsuit has sparked huge controversy in France, but in Australia where beach culture is a national obsession, it's seen as a symbol of inclusion, says its designer Aheda Zanetti.

Pastor Galen Guengerich: Averting more death and despair in Gaza

Scores of Palestinians killed. Thousands wounded. That’s the toll exacted by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) against protesters along the security fence separating Gaza from Israel in recent weeks. Unless the situation gets defused quickly, the carnage is likely to get much worse, writes Galen Guengerich

Why should I be made to feel guilty for eating during Ramadan?

In Islam women are exempt from fasting during their periods in order to preserve and maintain their health, so why the guilt, asks Sami Rahman.

Archaeological discovery sheds light on Islam's Early Golden Age

Afro.Germany - being black and German

Black and German: news anchor Jana Pareigis has spent her entire life being asked about her skin color. What is it like to be black in Germany? What needs to change?

Project Syndicate: Deutsche Bank economist Elina Ribakova on the challenges of integration