A new exhibition at the Brigham Young University titled “Sacred Sounds: A Compassionate Listening Guide to Musical Worship,” explores the ways in which sound is used in worship in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. At Cordoba House, we believe that focusing on the ideas we have in common is an important part of building interfaith solidarity and a crucial part of our interfaith work.
Get to Know Us… Ask a Muslim!
All over the country, Muslim communities are hosting interfaith outreach events designed to break down stereotypes, build bridges of friendship, and teach people about Islam. Read about one such event in Reno, Nevada!
Learn about the All-Muslim Boy Scout Troop!
Learn more about an all-Muslim Boy Scout troop, which is dedicated to teaching its scouts skills, building strong values, and helping the scouts grow stronger in their faith, too! At Cordoba House, we see no conflict between the American values taught by the Boy Scouts and Muslim values. In fact, we believe these values compliment and strengthen each other!
“Know Islam” Booth at New Mexico Market Teaches and Builds Bridges
Between the kettle corn and funnel cake, the “Know Islam” booth at a New Mexico farmers’ market aims to educate, inform, and build interfaith bridges. The booth’s organizers provide Qurans and answer questions from the community, believing this endeavor is important for breaking down stereotypes and misunderstandings. According to one organizer, “the goal is showing the community that Islam is not what the news portrays,” and that Muslims and non-Muslims have a lot in common.
What Is It Like to Be the First Muslim Chaplain at Harvard?
Khalil Abdur-Rashid is the first full-time Muslim chaplain at Harvard. In this article, he talks about his experiences in this role so far and what inspired him to become a chaplain. Read more below!
