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Mansa Musa’s Hajj and Its Impact On The Arab World

By Jake Harris / Arab America Contributing Writer Mansa Musa also known as Musa I was King of the Malian Empire in the first half of the 14th century, at the territorial peak of the empire. The extent of his wealth is known to have been extraordinary even for a monarch. Musa I, is considered … Continued

A Quiet Mountain Gem-Mar Sassine Church in Beit Meri, Lebanon

The streets are alive with people, chattering and laughing, weaving between stalls piled high with food, souvenirs, and handmade crafts. The air smells of sizzling treats and fresh pastries, and everywhere you look, there’s something colorful to catch the eye. Above it all, the church bells ring nonstop, tossed back and forth by village men … Continued

Antisemitism 101: Untangling the History and Politics of Antisemitism

By: Laila Mamdouh / Arab America Contributing Writer In today’s fast-moving political debates, the word “antisemitism” is everywhere. It’s hurled in arguments, defended against in news cycles, and wielded as a charge in social media disputes. But pause for a moment: do we actually know what “Semitism” even means? Is it a religion? A race? … Continued

Iraq’s Ongoing Sunni-Shia Rift

Photo Credit: Fire and Thick Black Smoke on the Road via Pexels. By: Amir Kobeissi / Arab America Contributing Writer Iraq’s ongoing Sunni and Shia rift remains one of the country’s most unique and conflicting aspects of its social and civil landscape. Rooted through conflict of political and religious divides, this deepened even further after … Continued

Interfaith Unity Shines through Dark Times in Damascus

By: Ramsey Zeidan / Arab America Contributing Writer In the wake of a devastating attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syrian Christians are confused, disheartened, and scared. The violent bombing that left over 25 people dead last week was the first of its kind in decades. Consequently, the attack is rattling the sense of … Continued

Arab Polytheism: Religion Before Muhammed

By: Jake Harris / Arab America contributing writer Islam and the Arab world have a long, shared religious bond going from the Kaaba at Mecca to the Moroccan coast bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Something seldom touched on in Western education is the Arab World before the revelations of the Prophet. It is important to remember … Continued

Byzantine Influence on Early Islamic Architecture

By: Ralph I. Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer Early Islamic and Byzantine architecture share common features such as domes, arches, and mosaics. This is due to their shared cultural heritage and the exchange of ideas throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and the Arab World. These elements highlight the continuity of these architectural traditions while also … Continued

A Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV from Palestinian Christians

Your Holiness, On behalf of the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF), its President, Board of Directors, and the devoted Palestinian Christian community, I extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations on your election as the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy Catholic Church. We lift our prayers with joy and reverence, asking the Lord to … Continued

The World Needs More One-World Ecumenism

By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing WriterAs the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope, I want to emphasize the importance of interfaith dialogue in the search for the future leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The need for better understanding between religions has never been more urgent. In the United States, religious fundamentalism … Continued

The History of Judaism in North Africa

By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Judaism has a long and deeply intertwined history with North Africa, particularly in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. This history spans over two millennia, shaped by waves of migration, cultural exchanges, colonial interventions, and modern geopolitics. Despite significant challenges, the Jewish communities in these countries left an … Continued

The Rise of Halal Tourism: A New Frontier in Travel

By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America contributing writer. In recent years, Halal tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global travel industry. With Muslim travelers projected to spend over $300 billion on travel by 2026, according to CrescentRating, the demand for destinations catering to Islamic principles is reshaping the tourism … Continued

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