The doctrines of a faith are as important as the rites and duties because they reinforce the beliefs. Many faith systems have such doctrines. In Islam, the daily five prayers are among them.

Eid al-Adha, a period of "communal enjoyment" for Muslims worldwide, is officially underway. Over two billion Muslims are currently, or preparing, to celebrate the "Feast of Sacrifice," a major ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Next week, more than 2 billion Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha, the second ...

The final month of the Islamic calendar, Dhul Hijjah, has begun. Some Muslims will prepare to make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform an obligatory spiritual journey called Hajj, or pilgrimage. The ...

After a three-year absence, the Celebration of Abraham brought together under one roof nearly 200 people of individual faiths to talk about their common beliefs.