The season of pilgrimage – or Hajj – will start soon, which will bring millions of Muslims to Mecca and to the Kaaba, Islam's most sacred place of worship. Learn more about this structure and the Hajj. READ MORE (The Week) ...
Looking to the Past to Understand Religious Intolerance Today
A View of Religious Discrimination in America
A new survey by Pew Research indicates that Americans of all faiths recognize the presence of religious discrimination in the U.S., particularly against Muslims, and acknowledge that discrimination negatively impacts members of the Muslim community and other communities that experience discrimination. At Cordoba House, we believe that the best way to reduce discrimination is to get to know one another, to engage in interfaith work, and break down stereotypes that many people have about Islam and ...
American Muslims Step into Civic Life
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. READ MORE (Religion News Service) ...
Stories of Interfaith Solidarity
