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) ...
Muslims and Jews Building Strong Bonds
As we navigate this time of heightened bigotry and tensions, there is a bright spot: Muslims and Jews are growing closer and finding new avenues for interfaith exchanges and new ways to support one another. At Cordoba House, we believe these exchanges are very important! READ MORE (The Jewish News of Northern California) ...
Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbor!
This week (February 1 - 7) is World Interfaith Harmony Week, a time to honor interfaith work and peace-building. In honor of this week, here is a great interfaith story from Camden, New Jersey: Know Your Muslim Neighbor! At Cordoba House, we believe that getting to know our neighbors of different faiths is very important. In our interfaith program, we engage with the larger New York interfaith community through events, meals, and chances for dialogue. READ MORE (Philly.com) ...
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) ...
