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Prof. Hussein Rashid Speaks Out on the Importance of Normalizing Islam | Barnard College. In the days after Donald Trump took office and his speeches and policies encouraged a distrust or fear of Muslims, religion professor Hussein Rashid appeared in the media to debunk some common misconceptions and call for…Continue readingProf. Hussein Rashid Speaks Out on the Importance of Normalizing Islam | Barnard College

What’s ‘Normal’ in Trump’s America? – The Takeaway – WNYC. The demands that Muslims in this country meet certain expectations of “normalcy” are not new. Hussein Rashid, professor of religion at Barnard College and a Truman National Security Fellow, and Jerusha Lamptey, professor at Union Theological Seminary and author of the book “Never Wholly Other,”…Continue readingWhat’s ‘Normal’ in Trump’s America? – The Takeaway – WNYC

As opposition to Trump grows, Nando's #EveryoneIsWelcome proves hot business – Times LIVE. Hussein Rashid (‏@islamoyankee) posted to his more than 5‚000 followers: "Wish there was a @NandosUSA in #NYC so I could go where #everyoneiswelcome." Wish there was a @NandosUSA in #NYC so I could go were #everyoneiswelcome https://t.co/RWhtg3Ndn5…Continue readingAs opposition to Trump grows, Nando’s #EveryoneIsWelcome proves hot business – Times LIVE

Aziz Ansari has a funny suggestion to end Islamophobia. Here’s why it’s important. – The Washington Post. The azan is meant to remind the listener of God’s majesty. Revealed to prophet Muhammad, it puts the believer in a state of awe and humility. For every claim that we may understand…Continue readingAziz Ansari has a funny suggestion to end Islamophobia. Here’s why it’s important. – The Washington Post

Letter 4 | Values and Voices. Muslims have been part of this country since its founding. Since nearly a third of all slaves were Muslim, this country literally was built on the backs of Muslims. We have remained important contributors to American history, serving to defend our nation and contributing…Continue readingLetter 4 | Values and Voices

Why it’s absurd that a Muslim leader’s presence at the Washington National Cathedral is controversial – The Washington Post. The adhan, or call to prayer, is an important aspect of Muslim devotional life. It can be prayerful, but it is not part of a formal prayer. To suggest that Magid…Continue readingWhy it’s absurd that a Muslim leader’s presence at the Washington National Cathedral is controversial – The Washington Post

Professors grapple with how to address Trump presidency in classroom – Columbia Daily Spectator. Religion professor Hussein Rashid, who teaches a class on Muslims in diaspora, explained how the effects of Trump’s presidency on Muslim communities could have ripple effects that would present challenges to the entire country.   “My…Continue readingProfessors grapple with how to address Trump presidency in classroom – Columbia Daily Spectator

Inspired by Ancient Practice, Rabbi Leads Interfaith Inauguration Day Fast – News – Forward.com. Visotzky and his friend and colleague Hussein Rashid, a professor and activist, see the fast and the marches they will participate in the next day as first steps on a long road of action.

Inspired by Ancient Practice, Rabbi Leads Interfaith Inauguration Day Fast – News – Forward.com. Visotzky and his friend and colleague Hussein Rashid, a professor and activist, see the fast and the marches they will participate in the next day as first steps on a long road of action.