Hussein RashidEvents

Reuter’s Coverage of America to Zanzibar

March 1, 2016Hussein

Here is a Reuter’s video on the exhibit America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far, at The Children’s Museum of Manhattan, for which I was the lead academic advisor. I had no idea the tie was rakishly crooked. The Muslim Culture Exhibition on TRT Showcase from Reuters Content Solutions…Continue readingReuter’s Coverage of America to Zanzibar

Events Inter-faith

My Secret Thoughts of America to Zanzibar at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan — Ummah Wide — Medium

February 25, 2016Hussein

My Secret Thoughts of America to Zanzibar at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan — Ummah Wide — Medium. For the last few years, I got paid to play with toys. I was able to put a philosophy of Star Trek’s Vulcans into practice, and live as a Jedi. Comics littered…Continue readingMy Secret Thoughts of America to Zanzibar at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan — Ummah Wide — Medium

Books Events Film Inter-faith Music Religion Resources Teaching

America to Zanzibar Opening

February 13, 2016Hussein

I am proud to announce the opening of the exhibit America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. I served as the lead academic advisor the exhibit, and it is stunning. Below is a link to my Flickr album of the space, which I…Continue readingAmerica to Zanzibar Opening

Events Inter-faith

Event: McGinley Lecture, April 14 and April 15

April 7, 2015Hussein

It is time for the McGinley Lecture at Fordham. This term, I will be giving a response to the theme of “Poverty: The Curse and The Blessing.” The event will be Tuesday, April 14 at 6PM at the Lincoln Center campus, and repeated on Wednesday, April 15, at 6PM at…Continue readingEvent: McGinley Lecture, April 14 and April 15

Events

Event: Lust in Islam, May 13

March 15, 2015Hussein

I am talking about Lust. As part of a lecture series at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, I’ll be giving a Muslim perspective on love and lust. The talk will be the sixth in series, and will happen on Wednesday, May 13 from 6-7:30PM. Details on the series…Continue readingEvent: Lust in Islam, May 13

Events

Event: Rubin Museum, April 10

March 15, 2015Hussein

On Friday, April 10, 2015, from 7-8:30PM, I will be discussing a film at the Rubin Museum of Art in NYC. The film is about conjoined twins in Iran, one of whom is religious, and the other is not. Please join me. Details can be found here.

Events

Music Presentation – Ismaili Institutions for Canada

December 9, 2014Hussein

Ismaili Institutions for Canada. Dr. Rashid’s presentation entitled “Sounding Off: Making National Narratives through Music” focused on how Muslims integrate different musical expressions to alter national narratives and normalize the presence of Muslims in North America. Dr. Rashid looked at musical genres from hip-hop to qawwali, including the practice of…Continue readingMusic Presentation – Ismaili Institutions for Canada

Events Religion

Round-up of My Chautauqua Institution @chq Talk

September 2, 2014Hussein

I was privileged to be invited to speak at the Chautauqua Institution. My topic was on meanings made of death in Muslim tradition. The lead up to the event got this write-up. Moral and ethical questions often surround death, dying and the afterlife — questions Hussein Rashid will explore in…Continue readingRound-up of My Chautauqua Institution @chq Talk

Events

Event: Speaking at Chattaqua on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014

May 15, 2014Hussein

Hussein Rashid. As one author expressed, avoiding thinking about death does not confer immortality. Religious traditions bring a distinctive perspective to the end of the life cycle and the inevitability of death. Recognizing mortality, often terrifying at first, can provide ultimate meaning for living when faced with acceptance and preparation. …Continue readingEvent: Speaking at Chattaqua on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014

Events Inter-faith

Event: Spring 2014 McGinley Lecture at Fordham on Usury

March 31, 2014Hussein

I am honored to be a respondent to the Spring 2014 McGinley Lecture on "Usury: A Moral Problem for Jews, Christians, and Muslims." The lecture and response will be offered on April 8 (Manhattan Campus) and April 9 (Bronx Campus). Both dates will start at 6PM. Details can be found…Continue readingEvent: Spring 2014 McGinley Lecture at Fordham on Usury

Category: Events

Reuter’s Coverage of America to Zanzibar

My Secret Thoughts of America to Zanzibar at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan — Ummah Wide — Medium

America to Zanzibar Opening

Event: McGinley Lecture, April 14 and April 15

Event: Lust in Islam, May 13

Event: Rubin Museum, April 10

Music Presentation – Ismaili Institutions for Canada

Round-up of My Chautauqua Institution @chq Talk

Event: Speaking at Chattaqua on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014

Event: Spring 2014 McGinley Lecture at Fordham on Usury

Scribblings

Boards

Editorial Boards