Cordoba House Executive Director, Naz Ahmed Georgas, published an article in Ecumenical Trends titled "Reflections on the Virgin Mary from an Islamic Perspective." The article begins: The piety, devotion, and mystery surrounding the story of the Virgin Mary, or Maryam as she is known in the Islamic tradition, has inspired many faithful practitioners, scholars, and mystics to delve into a deeper understanding of the meaning and essence of her person. In order to cultivate this understanding, ...
Interview with Imam Feisal in The Mainichi
Imam Feisal was interviewed for the Japanese newspaper, The Mainichi, about the ongoing work to promote interfaith understanding, even years after the controversy surrounding the lower Manhattan Cordoba House project. "At the time, nobody complained about it. But the following summer, as the midterm elections approached, it snowballed. It became a very hot issue." Imam Feisal recalls during the interview. READ THE INTERVIEW (ENGLISH TRANSLATION - PDF) Click here to read the interview ...
Imam Feisal on CNN’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson
On September 10, 2021, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf went on CNN's Connect the World with Becky Anderson to speak about the apology offered by Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League over his former opposition to the Cordoba House project in lower Manhattan. Imam Feisal explains that he accepts Mr. Greenblatt's apology and agrees with him that a place like Cordoba House could have helped the U.S. heal from the wounds of September 11, foster better connections between members of America's ...
Imam Feisal Featured in New Netflix Series
Imam Feisal is featured in a new Netflix docuseries titled Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror. This documentary chronicles the events and history of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center, including first-person accounts from survivors and relatives as well as different perspectives on the events of 9/11 and its subsequent impact on the American people. In his brief yet poignant segment, Imam Feisal shares his own experience as a Muslim living in New York during 9/11, as ...
Tree of Life Anniversary with Naz Georgas and Rabbi Josh Stanton
Rabbi Josh Stanton of East End Temple and Naz Ahmed Georgas were this week's guests on Religion News's Belief Podcast addressing issues of Faith, hate, bigotry, and antisemitism. These two faith leaders have forged a unique bond and faith partnership of shared values, convictions, and commitment to empathetic compassion. To listen to the podcast, please click here or use the player below. ...
