Many American Muslim communities have experienced reticence about engaging in American political life, either due to a tendency to self-isolate, previous bad experience interacting with government prior to immigrating to the U.S., or concerns about ‘making too much noise’ as a minority group. However, a new generation of American Muslims is putting aside these reservations and are stepping enthusiastically into American civic life.
Muslim American Golfer Blazes a New Trail
Noor Ahmed is a college student and one of the nation’s stop college golfers. She also wears hijab and, despite facing hatred and criticism over her faith and religious identity, has found a supportive home on her golf team.
Muslims Invited to Worship at Synagogue after Fire Destroyed their Mosque
In a wonderful act of interfaith solidarity and support, a Manhattan Jewish congregation invited Muslims from a nearby mosque to worship at their synagogue after a fire at a neighboring restaurant destroyed the mosque. In a sermon posted online, the mosque’s imam addressed his congregation, saying: “The most blessed moment maybe in my life in New York, I’m witnessing it right now.”
The Interfaith Message of Passover
As our Jewish friends prepare to observe Passover, read this thoughtful op-ed about the interfaith calling and message at the heart of the holiday, built around the lesson of the Torah, which states “you shall love [the stranger] as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Leviticus 19:34).
Stories of Interfaith Solidarity
Following the horrific mosque attack in New Zealand, a Muslim activist began collecting stories of interfaith solidarity with the goal of showing that, even in times of immense tragedy, something good can always grow. Read more at the link below.
