Amazon is launching a television advertisement in which two friends, an imam and a vicar, exchange gifts. The company, which is launching the campaign in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany, says the add is about "selflessness and thinking of other people." Amazon is aware of the potential sensitivities of portraying interfaith friendship between religious leaders, but according to Simon Morris, director of advertising at Amazon, "We think it is an authentic and charming story." ...
Resources for New Yorkers from the NYC Mayor’s Office
During this post-election period of time, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have affirmed their commitment to supporting and working for all of NYC's communities, including the New York Muslim community, through direct outreach with the community and through social media. Below, please see a list of information and resources provided by the mayor's office. Mayor de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Islamic Society of Mid-Manhattan On November 11, 2016, Mayor de ...
Interfaith Allies form “Circle of Protection” Around Praying Muslim Students
Over two hundred interfaith students and faculty at the University of Michigan came together to form a "circle of protection" around praying Muslim after hearing that one Muslim student had been threatened for her faith. According to the president of the university's Muslim Student Association, "The amount of support was overwhelming and absolutely wonderful, and it brought some ease to the Muslim students [and] showed that we have other individuals who are willing to stand with us." Read ...
Muslim College Chaplains Extend a Hand Across Religious Divides
On college campuses across the United States, Muslim chaplains are playing a vital role in the spiritual and social lives of their universities. They do both the important work of welcoming and integrating Muslim students, and also of helping to normalize Islam to non-Muslim students who, in many cases, may be encountering Muslims for the first time in their lives. Read more (New York Times) ...
Community Blog: Two Is Better than One
"Do you know what it means to be hungry?" Zamir Hasan asked the crowd gathered at the Brotherhood Synagogue in New York City. A few hands went up. "Hunger means that you don’t know where your next meal is coming from." A young boy answered. "Right. And do you know how many people in the U.S. don't know where their next meal is coming from?" Zamir asked... CONTINUE READING (SabeehaRehman.com) ...
