Join Cordoba House and Imam Feisal for two events in New York City on January 28 and 31. On Saturday, January 28, Imam Feisal will speak at Blessed Sacrament Church in New York City about the fundamentals of the Islamic faith and how people of all faiths can forge relationships of trust and solidarity. Imam Feisal will also discuss the importance of spirituality, moderation and spirituality and its core values, and common ground between Islam and Christianity. Then, on Tuesday, January ...
“Beyond Bridges” Builds on What We Have in Common
In "Beyond Bridges," an art exhibition at Caravan in Winfield, Illinois, 21 contemporary Arab, Persian, and Jewish artists of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish backgrounds focus on the connections and common values and features of their cultures and faiths. "Beyond Bridges" calls for a new kind of movement: one that builds on what we hold in common. Learn more about the exhibition and view selected artworks at the link below. Read more (Caravan) ...
“Policing in Today’s Multi-Faith New York”
The Interfaith Center of New York and the New York Police Department have partnered to produce a short film, "Policing in Today's Multi-Faith New York," which aims to help educate NYPD officers about the religious life of the city and help officers work more effectively and respectfully with people from all faith backgrounds and communities. Read more (The Interfaith Observer) Watch the film: ...
Small Catholic University, Big Muslim Enrollment
Benedictine University, a small Catholic institution in a suburban county that is 78 percent white and 86 percent Catholic or Protestant, may have the highest percentage of Muslim students of any Catholic university in the nation. The students are drawn to the college due to its strength in science and technology, as well as a longstanding tradition of Catholic colleges and universities of welcoming students from different religious backgrounds. According to Michael Galligan-Stierle, president ...
Central Florida Muslim Community Opens Free Health Clinic
The Muslim community near Orlando, Florida announced the opening of a free community health clinic to serve the poor and uninsured. According to the clinic's chairman, "Our goal is to serve humanity — no strings attached. Everyone is welcome... We have over 40 physicians who come to our mosque, and we have 11 of them signed up to volunteer here. So we are very, very blessed." Read more (Orlando Sentinel) ...
