The Sultan and the Saint is a documentary written and director by Alex Kronemer, which revives and retells an 800-year-old story of interfaith friendship between a Catholic saint—Saint Francis of Assisi—and Malik al-Kamil Nasir al-Din Muhammad, ruler of Egypt and nephew of the great Muslim leader Saladin, during the Crusades. The film follows the two men's unlikely friendship, which developed over several days spent together, learning from and about one another. PBS will air the film ...
The “Muslim Roadshow” Breaks Down Stereotypes in Washington State
Aneelah Afzali, a hijab-wearing Muslim woman with a Harvard law degree, and Rev. Terry Kyllo, a white Lutheran pastor have come together to preach in churches across Washington state, in both large urban centers and small rural towns. Their objective? To fight Islamophobia and break down persistent and harmful stereotypes about Muslims. They have dubbed their tour the "Muslim Roadshow." Learn more about this unique interfaith tour at the link below! READ MORE (Crosscut) ...
New Survey Aims to Break Down Stereotypes about American Muslims
A new study called "Muslims for American Progress Project" seeks to broaden public perception of American Muslims and break down stereotypes. The study, conducted by Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, reports on the positive contributions Muslim Americans make to American society, focusing on eight key areas: medicine; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); civics and democracy; philanthropy and nonprofit; education; economics; arts and entertainment; and sports. ...
America Has an Imam Shortage
This piece in Politico explores the shortage of trained imams in the United States, and the urgent need for more qualified Muslim spiritual leaders. This is a concern Cordoba House takes seriously. With our Muslim Leadership Training Program (MLTP), we are attempting to train the next generation of Muslims to become qualified and forward-thinking spiritual leaders in their local communities. READ MORE (Politico) ...
What Is It Like to Be the First Muslim Chaplain at Harvard?
