Cameron Filas, Author at Islamic Inquiry

Can Muslims Shake Hands With the Opposite Gender?

Short Answer:Most scholars hold that physical contact between unrelated men and women — including handshakes — is generally not permitted […]

Produced by: Al Jazeera WorldRuntime: 45 minutes Released: 2016 Overview How does it feel to fast for nearly 21 hours a day —

Short Answer:No, you do not need to change your name after converting to Islam — unless your current name carries

Directed by: Faris Kermani Produced by: PBS / Crescent Films (for Channel 4) Runtime: 55 minutes Released: 2009 Overview Seven Wonders of the Muslim

Directed by: Greg Barker Produced by: HBO Documentary Films Runtime: 80 minutes Released: 2011 Overview Koran by Heart follows three

Directed by: Joshua Seftel Produced by: Smartypants Pictures in partnership with The New Yorker Runtime: 29 minutes Released: 2022 Overview

Series Host: Jim Al-Khalili Produced by: BBC Episodes: 3 Originally aired: 2009 Companion Book This documentary is accompanied by the

For Muslims living in diverse, multicultural societies, one of the most common questions is: Can I eat at restaurants that

From the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to scholars and leaders throughout Islamic history, the beard has been a consistent symbol of

As conversations around cannabis legalization grow worldwide, many Muslims are left wondering: What does Islam say about using cannabis —

Menstruation is a natural and recurring part of life for many Muslim women — and one that Islam acknowledges with

Fasting in Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam — a sacred time for spiritual growth, discipline, and