Enjoy this wonderful story of interfaith community and solidarity: Muslims step in to help with a church's homeless aid so that the church's Christian congregants could attend Christmas Eve religious services. READ MORE (Chicago Tribune) ...
Documentary Revives and Retells 800-Year-Old Interfaith Story
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 ...
Muslims and Jews Partner for Dialogue and Social Justice Work on Christmas
Increasingly, Muslim and Jewish groups are coming together on Christmas for interfaith dialogue and social justice work, including author and Cordoba House community member, Sabeeha Rehman! At Cordoba House, we believe that interfaith work is crucial to building peace and understanding, and using Christmas as an occasion to come together and give back to the community is a great idea. READ MORE (Times of Israel) ...
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. ...
