T'was the Third Sunday in Advent, and I, a Muslim woman, had been given a place of honor at The Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew in New York City. Every year, the pastor invites me to participate in services, and read passages from the Quran from the chapter of Mary. But this year was different... READ MORE (SabeehaRehman.com) ...
New Year’s Wishes from Cordoba House!
Warmest Wishes for Christmas!
Since many Muslims revere Jesus as a prophet with a special gift for spirituality, we find our own spirituality enhanced during the Christmas season. The holiday touches us in a special way. Christmas draws from us, as from many Americans of diverse faiths, or even no religious faith, our best instincts towards charity and kindness. Merry Christmas from Imam Feisal and Cordoba House VIEW NEWSLETTER ...
Greetings for Hanukkah!
Celebrating the Prophet’s Birthday and Hanukkah
On December 10, 2017, the Cordoba House Sunday School, under the direction of Naz Ahmed Georgas, mounted what was very likely the first celebration of its kind ever: a joint tribute of appreciation for the Prophet's birthday and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Partly motivating the event was the warm relation between Cordoba House and the East End Temple, a Jewish synagogue in Union Square, which has opened up its space for Cordoba House to conduct its Sunday School. Speaking on a stage ...