In this compelling khutba delivered by Imam Feisal Abdul-Rauf, listeners are invited to explore their personal journeys of faith, examining the transition from cultural Islamic practices to the direct and personal experience of God. The Imam begins by acknowledging the universal experience shared by many Muslims—being brought up in families where faith is often practiced by osmosis, growing up learning the prayers and rituals without necessarily understanding or internalizing their profound ...
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Imam Feisal on CNN’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson
On September 10, 2021, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf went on CNN's Connect the World with Becky Anderson to speak about the apology offered by Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League over his former opposition to the Cordoba House project in lower Manhattan. Imam Feisal explains that he accepts Mr. Greenblatt's apology and agrees with him that a place like Cordoba House could have helped the U.S. heal from the wounds of September 11, foster better connections between members of America's ...
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 ...
