The Turkish hammām is far more than a place for physical cleansing—it is a deeply rooted institution in the public and religious life of Muslim societies.

BEIRUT, Lebanon — The Islamic world has a widespread ban against depicting the Prophet Muhammad. Those prohibitions spring from concern that even well-intentioned images could lead to idolatry ...

Muslims in Southeast Missouri gathered on Friday to mark the holiest of days for their faith. Akin to the Christmas celebration in the Christian tradition, Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the ...

Far fewer Muslims than in past years attended this year’s interfaith Ramadan gathering co-sponsored by the Israeli embassy, and a prominent Washington mosque listed on the invitation decided not ...

The Muslim custom of killing sheep at temporary slaughterhouses jeopardizes all ritual slaughter in Belgium, a Cabinet minister there warned. Ben Weyts, Belgium’s minister for animal welfare ...

Liam Neeson has revealed that he has considered converting to Islam. The Grey star confessed that he became inspired by Muslim custom and practices while shooting a project in Istanbul, Turkey and ...

A recent study highlights the pivotal role of the Turkish hammam in preserving Islamic traditions, adapting to diverse local ...