The Presence of our Prophets, Sayyedina Eesa (Jesus), and Christmas "God draws unto Himself everyone who is willing and guides unto Himself everyone who turns unto Him." (Surah 42:13). December 25th is the day that many Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (Sayyedina Eesa). While it is not the likely birth date of Jesus, celebrating a birthday is an act of honoring and valuing the person being celebrated, expressing love and appreciation for the individual ...
Article by Naz Ahmed Georgas in Ecumenical Trends
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 ...
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 ...
