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 ...
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. ...
Imam Feisal on CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf appeared on CNN's Cuomo Prime Time to discuss the tragic mosque attacks in New Zealand, the forces and factors that are driving extremism, and how we can best respond to acts of hatred and extremism on both an individual and a global scale. Watch below or at the link. "We require now not just national security, but international security."In the light of New Zealand attacks, Founder & Pres. of the Cordoba House, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf speaks about how dissolving ...
Imam Feisal on CNN: President Trump’s Speech to the Muslim World
