During this time of heightened Islamophobia, cultural connections are more important than ever. A new exhibition at the Children's Museum of Manhattan titled "America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far" showcases the history, art, and traditions of Muslims. The organizers hope that this exhibition will help dispel misconceptions about Muslims and Islam and expose young children to new ideas. According to Andrew S. Ackerman, the museum's executive director, "People really want to dig in ...
This Muslim Marine is Busting Myths about Islam
Mansoor Shams is a former U.S. Marine, who served from 2000 to 2004. Now, he's on a mission to educate people about Islam, traveling around the country with a sign that reads, "I'm a Muslim and a U.S. Marine, Ask Me Anything." According to Shams, his work is not always easy, but he believes one-on-one dialogue with other Americans about his faith is crucial to combating anti-Muslim prejudice, saying, "I sincerely believe that if I influence one person's life that I've made a difference... We all ...
The Value of Teaching about Art when Teaching about Islam
Conventional public school curricula on Islam focus primarily on how Islam developed and spread, and on the rise of early modern Islamic empires, and far less on the interconnectedness of European, Asian, and African civilizations and cultures. Teaching about art could help remedy this problem, by emphasizing the centuries-long cross-cultural exchange that took place between the Muslim world and neighboring peoples. Read more (Huffington Post) ...
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