On the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, which claimed the lives of thousands, the interfaith community of Brooklyn, New York came out to remember the victims and pray for peace. READ MORE (Brooklyn Eagle) ...
Gaining Religious Literacy
Can you pass a basic test of religious knowledge? A new study by Pew Research indicates that most Americans cannot and lack basic religious literacy. In an increasingly interconnected and diverse world, acquiring religious literacy is important. One way to get better acquainted with other religions is the become better acquainted with people of different faiths, through interfaith gatherings and events! READ MORE (Deseret News) ...
A Festival of Faiths
For the past seven years, the Muslim community of Indianapolis has hosted the Festival of Faiths. The theme of this year's festival, which will take place on September 22, is "Embracing Religious Diversity," and people of all faiths are encouraged to attend and come together in unity. READ MORE (Indianapolis Recorder) ...
Muslim Civic Engagement in Memphis
Preserving a City’s Muslim History
The internet is forever and, last month Indiana University (IUPUI) took advantage of this permanence by publishing the Indianapolis Imam Warith Deen Muhammad Community Collection, a free database preserving mementos of Indianapolis’ Muslim community. According to its organizer, the database will be an important historical record both for Muslims in Indianapolis and scholars studying the history of Islam in America as well as for non-Muslims looking to studying American Muslims. Learn more at the ...
