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Palestine and Israel: A Time for Reasoning and Action
In this video, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf addresses the current conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which has already resulted in thousands of deaths and untold destruction. Imam Feisal begins by reading an article by Israeli writer Haggai Matar and draws connections between the current conflict and the process of rebuilding Germany and Japan after World War II. Imam Feisal calls for the development of a similar plan that would invest in the security and prosperity of Gaza as the most ...
Paving a New Path through Patience and Prayer: Khutba for Christmas 2021
The Presence of our Prophets, Sayyedina Eesa (Jesus), and Christmas "God draws unto Himself everyone who is willing and guides unto Himself everyone who turns unto Him." (Surah 42:13). December 25th is the day that many Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (Sayyedina Eesa). While it is not the likely birth date of Jesus, celebrating a birthday is an act of honoring and valuing the person being celebrated, expressing love and appreciation for the individual ...
Article by Naz Ahmed Georgas in Ecumenical Trends
Cordoba House Executive Director, Naz Ahmed Georgas, published an article in Ecumenical Trends titled "Reflections on the Virgin Mary from an Islamic Perspective." The article begins: The piety, devotion, and mystery surrounding the story of the Virgin Mary, or Maryam as she is known in the Islamic tradition, has inspired many faithful practitioners, scholars, and mystics to delve into a deeper understanding of the meaning and essence of her person. In order to cultivate this understanding, ...
Interview with Imam Feisal in The Mainichi
Imam Feisal was interviewed for the Japanese newspaper, The Mainichi, about the ongoing work to promote interfaith understanding, even years after the controversy surrounding the lower Manhattan Cordoba House project. "At the time, nobody complained about it. But the following summer, as the midterm elections approached, it snowballed. It became a very hot issue." Imam Feisal recalls during the interview. READ THE INTERVIEW (ENGLISH TRANSLATION - PDF) Click here to read the interview ...
