This piece in Politico explores the shortage of trained imams in the United States, and the urgent need for more qualified Muslim spiritual leaders. This is a concern Cordoba House takes seriously. With our Muslim Leadership Training Program (MLTP), we are attempting to train the next generation of Muslims to become qualified and forward-thinking spiritual leaders in their local communities.
A Hologram For A Visitor
I asked him, ‘How did you pass your time living in the attic for two years?’ The moderator pushed a button on the console and repeated the question, ‘How did you pass your time living in the Gorskiis’ attic for two years?’ The holocaust survivor, sitting on the stage, uncrossed his legs, with a whimsical look, answered, “I imagined stories, made up stories, and entertained myself with these stories.” Then he was quiet, and just looked straight at us, waiting for the next question.
This wasn’t the first time Khalid and I had talked to a holocaust survivor, but this was the first time that he wasn’t there in flesh and blood. We were having a conversation with a hologram…
Get to Know Us… Ask a Muslim!
All over the country, Muslim communities are hosting interfaith outreach events designed to break down stereotypes, build bridges of friendship, and teach people about Islam. Read about one such event in Reno, Nevada!
Muslims and Jews Should Fight Bigotry Together
In this time of heightened bigotry, the U.S. Muslim and Jewish communities must come together to fight hatred side-by-side, as Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have a shared history, as well as shared expressions in the U.S. context. Read this article exploring this idea in The Jewish Chronicle at the link below.
Learn about the All-Muslim Boy Scout Troop!
Learn more about an all-Muslim Boy Scout troop, which is dedicated to teaching its scouts skills, building strong values, and helping the scouts grow stronger in their faith, too! At Cordoba House, we see no conflict between the American values taught by the Boy Scouts and Muslim values. In fact, we believe these values compliment and strengthen each other!
