Studying Modern Islam: The Qur’an at Central Synagogue – Audio
Hussein I recently gave a series of three talks at Central Synagogue in NYC about Islam. One of the lectures, on the Qur’an, has been posted on the website if you are interested.
The Takeaway: American Muslim Women Take on More Leadership Roles
Female Muslims in America have achieved levels of success and prestige unmatched elsewhere in the world, according to a story by our partner, The New York Times, on the growing presence of Muslim women in America. Muslim women’s roles have become more and more prominent since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Will America’s political environment allow for Muslim women to be leaders for their faith?
Interview in Hofstra Chronicle
I was recently interviewed by my campus paper, the Hofstra Chronicle, about Muslim life in America.
“For being one of the most religious nations in the world we don’t have a good vocabulary to talk about religion. There should be education on religion not about Islam per se, but about religion in general starting on a secondary level,” said Rashid, “It’s not just about getting people interested in learning about other cultures and religions, it’s about people getting curious again. People need to get excited about learning again.”
Speaking Engagement: Imagining Heschel Nov. 17, 2010
I will be speaking on a panel after the play Imagining Heschel, this Wednesday, November 17, 2010. You can buy tickets here, and if you use the code “INT50” you will get $10 off.
The Takeaway: President Obama’s Jakarta Speech
I was interviewed about reactions to President Obama’s speech in Indonesia. Original page is here.
Cameo: CBS News.com on the ADR Fellowship
The Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship showed up on CBSnews.com, and I make a brief cameo.
See earlier post on the fellowship.
Mention: Jews on First
The good folks at Jews on First decided to include an essay I wrote on being Muslim in America as part of a resource kit they are putting together.
Broad attacks have been launched against the validity of Islam as a religion and the situation of Muslim-Americans has been made more precarious in ways that many Jews have found to be all too familiar. In the course of our research on the issue, we have found many articles and sermons to be very helpful in charting the course of the controversy and in articulating principles that can help guide our response, and we have compiled some of the most useful and uplifting examples for you here. In particular, we are awed and heartened by the number and quality of Yom Tov sermons that this discussion has inspired, and we are proud to share them with you.
Photos
You may use these photos for non-commercial purposes with attribution. They may also be used for publicity purposes for talks in which I am presenting. For all other uses, please contact me.
image courtesy of Ali Ansary, 2010 (Image taken at Ariane de Rothchild Fellowship banquet)
Image courtesy of Taha Kazi, 2011 (Image taken at CAMP Conference)
Additional photos can be found on my Flickr account, linked below in the thumbnail sheet.
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Revealing Ramadan
In 2009, On Faith, now On Being, ran a wonderful series called Revealing Ramadan, for which I was asked to contribute. They re-ran the series this year, in 2010, and I just wanted to highlight it once more.
From my written piece:
Of course, if God is First and Last, how does one end the day, but in the same way? The rhythm of the day is punctuated by these two moments, but in the middle, God is never forgotten.
Interview on BBC’s Beyond Belief on The history and place of Islam in America
I was interviewed for BBC’s program Beyond Belief. The show aired on Oct. 4, 2010. The podcast is available here for the next four weeks.