The “Daughters of Abraham” group in Fort Worth, Texas has been meeting for 17 years to discuss and celebrate the similarities between the beliefs and traditions of its interfaith members. Learn more about this initiative and the ways it has brought members of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities together at the link below!
Building Racial Justice in the American Muslim Community
The American Muslim community is racially and ethnically diverse and Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative, an organized based in Detroit, is reaching out to build racial justice through intersectional education and conversations and reinforcing the racial egalitarianism of Islam.
Building an Interfaith Prayer Book
Seattle University Campus Ministry is putting together a multi-faith prayer book as a way to inspire students no matter their religious backgrounds. Learn more about this project and interfaith initiatives on the campus at the link below.
Spreading Love and Support
Two Muslim women in the Albany, NY region spent Valentine’s Day reaching out to women in domestic violence shelters. Together, they channeled the spirit of the holiday to spread love and support by providing care packages of essential items.
Meet New Jersey’s First South Asian Mayor
Sadaf Jaffer is New Jersey’s very first mayor of South Asian origin. A Muslim and daughter of Pakistani immigrants, Jaffer was inspired to run for office because she did not feel her political perspectives were being well-represented in her home city, and thought that she could offer a fresh ideas as a woman and ethnic and religious minority. She hopes that her election – and the election of other Muslim and South Asian candidates – will inspire others to get involved in politics, especially women, saying, “Our voices are valuable because we bring really important perspectives… We need to take our seat of power at the table.”
