Center for the Study of Political Islam International
A recent NPR report on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s public Ramadan events exemplifies a broader media pattern: portraying Islam as a neutral, purely spiritual faith while obscuring its civilizational and political dimensions. The story presents...
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“The First Lady and I send our best wishes to every American celebrating Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, unites Muslim families, friends, and communities in honor of their spiritual devotion at the conclusion of...
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This year, the Islamic festival of Ramadan begins around February 18th. Most non-Muslims (Kafirs) are at least somewhat familiar with Ramadan in terms of its rituals and customs because of demands on schools , workplaces , and societies at large to...
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Non-Muslims are often invited to iftar meals and similar public events at Ramadan. Those invited are often politicians, religious leaders, and other community figureheads. These invitations have their foundation in dawa (the call to Islam). Dawa seeks...
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Ramadan is an Islamic event that commemorates the revelations of the Koran to Mohammed. In simple terms, it is a celebration of Islamic doctrine—of the Koran and also of scriptures dedicated to Mohammed’s life (Hadith and Sira), as the Koran demands 89...
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Ramadan is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar. For Kafirs (non-Muslims), it’s often a time of curiosity: what does the month of Ramadan mean, why do Muslims fast, and how does it connect to the broader framework of Islamic doctrine?...
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