A new study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania suggests that 1 in 5 Americans believes that Muslims (and atheists) lack First Amendment rights. This is, of course, completely false; the U.S. Constitution does not deny people rights based on religious beliefs. American Muslims value these rights very highly and members of the American Muslim community are engaged and active citizens who help their neighbors, run for office, and defend the U.S. and American ...
Muslim Festival Builds Interfaith Understanding
This weekend, Malden, Massachusetts hosted the second annual New England Muslim Festival, a day of fun and food celebrating Muslim cultures. In addition to providing an afternoon of fun for the local community, the festival also aims at breaking down stereotypes about Muslims and building bridges of friendship with interfaith neighbors by showing that Muslims are no different than anyone else. According to the event organizer, "There is an educational purpose for people to come and explore ...
Interfaith in Trying Times
Interfaith March for Unity
This past Sunday, around 1,000 people of all faiths and denominations came together for Unity Walk 2017 in Washington, DC, gathering to promote interfaith solidarity and inclusiveness. As one organizer said, "We want to model that people do care about each other and want to learn about each other." READ MORE (Voice of America) ...
Houston’s Muslims Are Volunteering in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which devastated Houston and surrounding areas, local Muslims are stepping up and volunteering to help those most badly impacted by the storm, including many who lost their homes. According to one Houston resident, who has taken shelter at a local mosque, "Muslims are just like any other type of person. They're caring, loving, giving people... I feel very fortunate that they were open and willing to come and have this space." READ MORE (CBS News) ...
