This Muslim nonprofit is Arizona is leading members of different faith communities to discover the values and ideas that unite them. The group and affiliate organizations take part in various charitable works, including providing aid to refugees, emphasizing that the desire to help others is one of the cornerstone values that brings them together across lines of faith. READ MORE (AZ Central) ...
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) ...
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) ...
New Study Shows that University Students Are Interested in Interfaith Engagement
A new study on religious expression and interfaith engagement in higher education reveals that first year college students enter university with high expectations about religious tolerance and dialogue, but are often disappointed by the opportunities and level of openness present at their universities. READ MORE (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) ...
Macy’s Introduces a New Muslim Clothing Line
In a nod to diversity, Macy's will introduce a new clothing line aimed at Muslim women. The new brand, called the Verona Collection, launches on February 15 and will feature more modest clothing options, including fashionable hijabs. The launch of the Verona Collection comes at a time when more clothing brands are seeing the value of offering options to Muslim shoppers, such as Nike, which introduced its sports hijab late last year. READ MORE (New York Times) ...
