In this compelling khutba delivered by Imam Feisal Abdul-Rauf, listeners are invited to explore their personal journeys of faith, examining the transition from cultural Islamic practices to the direct and personal experience of God. The Imam begins by acknowledging the universal experience shared by many Muslims—being brought up in families where faith is often practiced by osmosis, growing up learning the prayers and rituals without necessarily understanding or internalizing their profound ...
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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 ...
Palestine and Israel: A Time for Reasoning and Action
In this video, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf addresses the current conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which has already resulted in thousands of deaths and untold destruction. Imam Feisal begins by reading an article by Israeli writer Haggai Matar and draws connections between the current conflict and the process of rebuilding Germany and Japan after World War II. Imam Feisal calls for the development of a similar plan that would invest in the security and prosperity of Gaza as the most ...
A Welcome Apology: Response to Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL
In an op-ed on CNN Opinion (published on September 4th 2021), Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, issued a welcome apology to the Muslim community for opposing the establishment of Cordoba House, the proposed multi-faith community center in lower Manhattan. Jonathan’s apology deserves applause and gratitude. As the Executive and Spiritual Director of Cordoba House, I have experienced first-hand the dehumanizing effects of racism and ...
