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) ...
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Muslims and Jews Should Fight Bigotry Together
In this time of heightened bigotry, the U.S. Muslim and Jewish communities must come together to fight hatred side-by-side, as Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have a shared history, as well as shared expressions in the U.S. context. Read this article exploring this idea in The Jewish Chronicle at the link below. READ MORE (The Jewish Chronicle) ...
Learn about the All-Muslim Boy Scout Troop!
Learn more about an all-Muslim Boy Scout troop, which is dedicated to teaching its scouts skills, building strong values, and helping the scouts grow stronger in their faith, too! At Cordoba House, we see no conflict between the American values taught by the Boy Scouts and Muslim values. In fact, we believe these values compliment and strengthen each other! READ MORE (WFAA.com) ...
“Know Islam” Booth at New Mexico Market Teaches and Builds Bridges
Between the kettle corn and funnel cake, the "Know Islam" booth at a New Mexico farmers' market aims to educate, inform, and build interfaith bridges. The booth's organizers provide Qurans and answer questions from the community, believing this endeavor is important for breaking down stereotypes and misunderstandings. According to one organizer, "the goal is showing the community that Islam is not what the news portrays," and that Muslims and non-Muslims have a lot in common. READ MORE ...
