I have always been baffled by Islamic mysticism, known as Sufism. My reason for this (if one can have reasons for being confused) is that there are two Islamic doctrines that seem to contradict it.

A treat for the senses in the form of mystic music will be available to University students next weekend. As part of the final weekend of the Arab World Music Festival, three artists will perform ...

BIRZEIT, West Bank (AP) -- For most tourists, iconic religious landmarks like the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall and the Church of the Nativity are an important part of any visit to the Holy Land.

The formation of schools of mysticism -- The chief Tarīqa lines -- The formation of Tā'ifas -- Nineteenth-century revival movements -- The mysticism and theosophy of the orders -- The organization of ...

BIRZEIT, West Bank — For most tourists, iconic religious landmarks like the Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall and the Church of the Nativity are an important part of any visit to the Holy Land. Now a ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This month, each of our four local pastors are writing on a unified topic — their personal Christian pilgrimage. What are the odds that a son born to a Muslim father, raised for more ...