Humor and satire are often used to educate and discuss difficult topics. As negative perceptions and stereotypes of Muslims persist, some are turning to comedy to build bridges. According to one Muslim comedian – Mariam Sobh – while she did not begin her comedy career by discussing Islam, Muslims, and persistent negative stereotypes, she eventually turned to these topics, realizing I"...it was my chance to dispel the assumptions that people make about Muslims." Read more at the link below! READ ...
Gaining Religious Literacy
Can you pass a basic test of religious knowledge? A new study by Pew Research indicates that most Americans cannot and lack basic religious literacy. In an increasingly interconnected and diverse world, acquiring religious literacy is important. One way to get better acquainted with other religions is the become better acquainted with people of different faiths, through interfaith gatherings and events! READ MORE (Deseret News) ...
Preserving a City’s Muslim History
The internet is forever and, last month Indiana University (IUPUI) took advantage of this permanence by publishing the Indianapolis Imam Warith Deen Muhammad Community Collection, a free database preserving mementos of Indianapolis’ Muslim community. According to its organizer, the database will be an important historical record both for Muslims in Indianapolis and scholars studying the history of Islam in America as well as for non-Muslims looking to studying American Muslims. Learn more at the ...
Teachers Commit to Learning about Religion
Religious literacy is an important skill in our changing and increasingly diverse world, but teaching religion in school can be tricky. Teachers in the Washington, D.C. area recently took courses to help them build their knowledge of world religions and also improve their methods for teaching their students about this crucial topic. READ MORE (Washington Post) ...
How Islamic Culture Shaped the West
