More than 50 people gathered at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme in Connecticut for an interfaith event named "Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors." The event, sponsored by Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, Hartford Seminary, and the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut allowed attendees to ask questions about Islam. READ MORE (The Day) ...
Mosque Hosts Islam Open House
It is great to see interfaith outreach like this across the country: A mosque in Athens, GA opens its doors to the local community to build friendships and break down stereotypes. At Cordoba House, we believe interfaith outreach is the cornerstone of peace-building. We are committed to bringing people together across lines of faith and we are proud to be part of this growing interfaith movement. READ MORE (Flagpole) ...
Muslims in America
Check out this great piece on the Huffington Post: Muslims in America are just as American as everyone else, and we share the same hopes and fears! At Cordoba House, we believe that not only is there no conflict between Muslim values and American values, these values reinforce and strengthen each other. READ MORE (Huffington Post) ...
An Act of Compassion and Mercy at an Arkansas Mosque
In a beautiful act of compassion and forgiveness following an act of hate, an Arkansas mosque decided to pay the fine of the man who vandalized their building. According to one community member, "We heard he was having financial problems. Now, if you don't pay your fine, that's automatic six years in jail. Well, we didn't want him to go to jail for six years." We salute this community for living and demonstrating Muslim values of compassion and mercy! READ MORE (Inquisitr) ...
How U.S. Mosques Address Mental Health
Mental health is a concern for every group and community and, psychological and emotional well-being is important in the American Muslim community, too. American mosques are taking a proactive approach to safeguarding their members' mental health and providing counseling services, even convening a conference on the issue next month. Learn more about how U.S. mosques are address their communities' mental health needs at the link below. READ MORE (Religion News) ...
