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“Are the Arts Essential?”: Finding and Fostering Community Through the Lens of Urdu – YouTube

"Are the Arts Essential?": Finding and Fostering Community Through the Lens of Urdu – YouTube. Wajahat Ali, renowned writer and TED Talk speaker, sits down with Director of the Building Bridges Program Zeyba Rahman and scholar Hussein Rashid to discuss their essay, "An Urdu of the Twenty-First-Century United States." In…Continue reading“Are the Arts Essential?”: Finding and Fostering Community Through the Lens of Urdu – YouTube

Books

Muslims in the Movies — Kristian Petersen | Harvard University Press

Muslims in the Movies — Kristian Petersen | Harvard University Press. Muslims in the Movies provides a series of essays that explore the portrayal and reception of Muslims in Euro-American film, transnational productions, and global national cinemas. The volume brings together a group of internationally recognized experts to introduce Muslims…Continue readingMuslims in the Movies — Kristian Petersen | Harvard University Press

Books Religion Resources

Ms. Marvel’s America Available for Pre-Order

My new co-edited book is available for pre-order. Ms. Marvel’s America | University Press of Mississippi. This distinct collection brings together scholars from a range of disciplines including literature, cultural studies, religious studies, pedagogy, and communications to engage with a single character, exploring Khan’s significance for a broad readership.

Books Events Inter-faith

Speaking Engagement: Presentations on Islam at East Meadow Public Library

EMPL receives Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys GrantLet’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys is a scholar-led reading and discussion program designed to foster opportunities for informed community conversations about the histories, faith, and cultures of Muslims around the world and within the United States. This is only available to sites…Continue readingSpeaking Engagement: Presentations on Islam at East Meadow Public Library