The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir brings together musicians and singers from at least 13 faiths and various backgrounds to inspire and unite. Read this engaging discussion with three members of the choir, who offer their thoughts on getting along, having faith, and healing through music. READ MORE (PBS) ...
Muslims Lend a Hand at Christmas
Warmest Wishes for Christmas!
Since many Muslims revere Jesus as a prophet with a special gift for spirituality, we find our own spirituality enhanced during the Christmas season. The holiday touches us in a special way. Christmas draws from us, as from many Americans of diverse faiths, or even no religious faith, our best instincts towards charity and kindness. Merry Christmas from Imam Feisal and Cordoba House VIEW NEWSLETTER ...
Documentary Revives and Retells 800-Year-Old Interfaith Story
The Sultan and the Saint is a documentary written and director by Alex Kronemer, which revives and retells an 800-year-old story of interfaith friendship between a Catholic saint—Saint Francis of Assisi—and Malik al-Kamil Nasir al-Din Muhammad, ruler of Egypt and nephew of the great Muslim leader Saladin, during the Crusades. The film follows the two men's unlikely friendship, which developed over several days spent together, learning from and about one another. PBS will air the film ...
Muslims and Jews Partner for Dialogue and Social Justice Work on Christmas
Increasingly, Muslim and Jewish groups are coming together on Christmas for interfaith dialogue and social justice work, including author and Cordoba House community member, Sabeeha Rehman! At Cordoba House, we believe that interfaith work is crucial to building peace and understanding, and using Christmas as an occasion to come together and give back to the community is a great idea. READ MORE (Times of Israel) ...
