Learn more about Cordoba House's successful launch of the Muslim Leadership Training Program, visit to the United Nations International School, and time at Chautauqua Institution in the October 2016 newsletter! VIEW NEWSLETTER ...
Religious Literacy Essential Learning for School Age Students
Religious literacy and knowledge of varying religious identities is an important aspect of childhood education, especially in increasingly diverse learning environments. We must support public school teachers and provide them with the tools and resources necessary to help our children understand how individuals and diverse communities build their religious identities, and how these identities impact civic engagement. Read more (Huffington Post) ...
“Places You’ll Pray” Photography Project Documents Muslim Prayer, Builds Understanding
"Places You'll Pray," a new photo project by Muslim American photographer Sana Ullah, documents Muslim prayer in public spaces. According to Ullah, the exhibition has the potential to break down stereotypes and bias, and build bridges. In this interview for Fusion, she says, "If someone can see an image of a Muslim praying peacefully in a place that is very common to everyone, then that is [the first step to understanding]. We are no longer seeing negative images, but rather seeing more ...
“I am Muslim, I am NYC”
"I am Muslim, I am NYC," a new social media advertising campaign in New York City, aims to combat negative perceptions of Muslims and counteract increasing instances of anti-Muslim violence. In a statement announcing the new campaign, NYC mayor Bill de Blasio called for unity, saying, "Now more than ever, it is important for every New Yorker to stand united as one city and reject hate and violence." Read more (Huffington Post) ...
“We must focus on the substance of faith, not the labels of faith…”
In this re-broadcast of an interview from 2014, Imam Feisal speaks with David Dault on Things Not Seen: Conversations about Culture and Faith about misconceptions about Islam and the core of religious identity, the balance between secular and religious identities, and the evidence that the peoples of the world can work for reconciliation and deeper understanding. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW (Things Not Seen) ...
