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Students pray together in Muller Chapel after breaking their fast at Iftar. Ramadan is a month observed by Muslims to be closer to their faith by participating in rituals, like fasting from sunrise to sunset, reading the Quran — which is the primary Islamic text — as well as celebrating iftar, a meal served during Ramadan following sunset each day.

Students observing Ramadan navigate accommodations

By Jadyn Davis, Staff Writer • April 12, 2023
Ithaca College students who observe Ramadan struggle to find accommodations. Ramadan is a month observed by Muslims to be closer to their faith.
Asma Barlas, professor Emerita in the Department of Politics, discussed unlearning patriarchal interpretations of the Quran with members of the Khadija-Maryam Foundation on Nov. 14.

Q&A: Professor participates in discussion on Quran

By Kinsey Burr, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022
Asma Barlas, professor Emerita in the Ithaca College Department of Politics, participated in a community dialogue Nov. 14 over Zoom about the Quran’s teachings of marriage and the family.
Asma Barlas, professor in the Department of Politics, writes about the contradiction American women face when having conversations about freedom and victimhood when it comes to sexual abuse.

Q&A: Professor presents research on gender interpretation in the Quran

By Maggie McAden, Staff Writer • April 24, 2018
Asma Barlas, professor in the Department of Politics, presented a paper, "When Gender is a Problem in Qur'anic Exegesis," at a workshop on gender and Tafsir studies at the New York University Abu Dhab
‘Innocence of Muslims’ video sparks violence and global debate

‘Innocence of Muslims’ video sparks violence and global debate

By Shea O'Meara, Senior Writer • September 26, 2012
The Ithaca College community combats violence by emphasizing moderate aspects of the faith in the wake of anti-American protests.

Balancing faith and sexuality

By TinaMarie Craven, Staff Writer • April 17, 2012
LGBT Muslims may face a difficult balance between sexuality and religion. The mainstream interpretation of the Islamic holy book, the Quran, condemns homosexuality. Faisal Alam, the founder of Al-Fatiha, a Muslim LGBT group that works to help LGBT Muslims deal with their struggles with their faith and their sexual orientation, has traveled to colleges and…
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