Hussein

Odyssey Network: Interviews on Muslims

June 15, 2012Hussein

I did two interviews for Odyssey Network’s Faith in Perspective. One on Muslims in America and one on Muslim Misperceptions.
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Books

An honest man « Love, InshAllah

June 8, 2012Hussein

I was pleased to write an essay for the website for Love, Inshallah. An honest man « Love, InshAllah. We never want to present ourselves in a way that makes us seem less than we think we are. That means we obfuscate, divert, and weave tales of who want to…Continue readingAn honest man « Love, InshAllah

Events Music

Video: SMU Talk on Muslim Contributions to American Music

June 6, 2012Hussein

Unfortunately, I can’t embed the video, so you’ll just have to follow the link .
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Events

Video: Beyond Words: An Interfaith Ritual for Peace (9/11 Commemoration)

June 6, 2012Hussein

Beyond Words: An Interfaith Ritual For Peace from Middle Collegiate Church on Vimeo . … Jacqui Lewis Al-Wa’iz Hussein Rashid Middle Collegiate Church September 11, 2011 middlechurch.org
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Books

Essay in new Anthology

June 3, 2012Hussein

Even in America, we often say, “Hey man, tell me your story.” … We’re a bunch of Whirling Dervishes constantly in motion—with ecstasy, love, fear, panic, hope, and energy in no short supply.
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Events

NJ Event: Beyond Dialogue

May 31, 2012Hussein

I'll be speaking on Sunday, June 3, 2012 in New Jersey on multiple narratives. The event will be from 2-5PM. Details can be found here.

Religion

The new face of Muslim American leadership by Hussein Rashid – Common Ground News Service

May 30, 2012Hussein

The new face of Muslim American leadership by Hussein Rashid – Common Ground News Service. Religious leaders must be able to speak in the language and culture of the people they represent. In America, that means tending to one of the most diverse Muslim populations in the world, especially as…Continue readingThe new face of Muslim American leadership by Hussein Rashid – Common Ground News Service

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Video: Muslim Identity in America

May 26, 2012Hussein

I appear in a video produced by Odyssey Networks about Muslims in America.

Media Appearances

What Does Islamic Music Have to do With Blues, Jazz, and Surf Rock?

April 27, 2012Hussein

What Does Islamic Music Have to do With Blues, Jazz, and Surf Rock? More Than You Think. | FrontRow. What do Bruce Springsteen, Mahalia Jackson, and John Coltrane all have in common? Well according to Dr. Hussein Rashid of Hofstra University each bear witness to the Islamic Contribution to American…Continue readingWhat Does Islamic Music Have to do With Blues, Jazz, and Surf Rock?

Events Inter-faith

NYC Event: Eboo Patel at Hofstra University, Wed. Apr. 18, 2012

April 16, 2012Hussein

Eboo Patel Recipient of Hofstra University’s 2012 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize and Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core Moderated by Dr. Hussein Rashid Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religion, Hofstra University Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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