A new report from the Woolf Institute, titled “Trust in Crisis,” finds that local communities—especially faith communities and other minority groups—are extremely important in times of crisis. As the report states: “…it is local communities and locally-based volunteer organisations which confront direct and immediate needs in times of crisis. They are more in tune with realities on the ground and are able to plug the gaps left by austerity.” Read the full report at the link below.
This Muslim Community is Creating a Model for Rebuilding Detroit
A Muslim-led nonprofit, Dream of Detroit, is uniting Muslims across race and background to rebuild one of Detroit’s long-neglected neighborhoods by buying land and developing homes to revitalize the area. Learn more at the link below!
Revival of Religion in Higher Education
All around the country, colleges and universities are taking steps to promote interfaith dialogue and awareness among their students and to teach religious literacy, leading to a “revival of religion” in higher education. Not only does this knowledge enrich students’ college experiences and honor the values and beliefs of students, religious literacy and the ability to work with people despite differences are crucial skills for success in a diverse global world.
A Look Inside Philadelphia’s Thriving Muslim Culture
Learn more about the Muslim community in Philadelphia, a city with a long Muslim history and numerous Muslim-owned businesses, an Islamic history museum, Muslim community organizations and charities, as well as Muslim political leaders.
Proud Muslims and Proud Americans!
Read this op-ed in The Detroit News titled “Muslims Are No Less American,” describing the crucial role Muslims play in American life.
