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Theologian Karl-Josef Kuschel (source: YouTube)

Non-fiction: Karl-Josef Kuschel′s ″Christmas and the Qu′ran″

When love comes down

″Christmas and the Qu′ran″, Karl-Josef Kuschel′s scholarly examination of the Christmas story in the light of the New Testament and the Koran, digs deep to deliver a message of hope. Lucy James read the bookMore

Interview with Imam Benjamin Idriz: Questioning traditionNon-fiction: Mustafa Akyol′s ″The Islamic Jesus″: The heart of the matterChristianity and Islam in dialogue: Forget ″them and us″!
Entrance to the Christia curch in the French Colony district of Islamabad (photo: Nusrath Sheikh)

Christmas in Pakistan

In Harmony with the Muslim Community

Just like all Christians in Islamabad, 45-year-old Akram and his family celebrate "the night of the new moon" also known as "chand raat", every year on 24 December. This year, Nusrat Sheikh joined himMore

A German-Turkish Love Story: Müzeyyen Adores ChristmasTurkey's Noel Baba: Saint Nicholas, Turkish Style
Sea of Galilee: because of the numerous events relating to Jesus that took place there, the Sea of Galilee is of outstanding importance to all Christians. Tabgha in the north (the church commemorates the feeding of the five thousand) and the Mount of the Beatitudes (where Jesus is said to have preached the Sermon on the Mount) are major biblical sites

In the footsteps of Jesus

Jesus, born a Jew, spent his days in the region now known as Israel. He was born in Bethlehem and lived by the Sea of Galilee. Christians ...More

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Most Recent Photo Essay

According to the Koran, the Prophet Muhammad received the Book's holy words in the month of Ramadan. During this month, Muslims are supposed to practice abstinence. Daily prayer is compulsory – even for travellers. Islamic prayer rooms have been set up in many international airports, like the one here in Amman. In Germany, you can find these rooms in the airports at Frankfurt, Munich and Dusseldorf

Ramadan: Enlightenment and commerce

Muslims all over the world are currently observing Ramadan. The month of fasting is supposed to be all about reflection, meditation and abstention - but Ramadan is becoming increasingly commercialised.