Hussein RashidEvents

Speaking Engagement: Presentations on Islam at East Meadow Public Library

Hussein January 3, 2014

EMPL receives Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys Grant
Let’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 that have been selected to receive the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf. ALA and NEH invited the humanities councils and public, academic, and community college libraries that are participating in the Bookshelf to apply for Let’s Talk About It. In May 2013, NEH and ALA selected 125 libraries and humanities councils to participate in the project. Each participating site will focus on one of five Muslim Journeys themes, hosting a five-part, scholar-led reading and discussion series exploring the theme and related books.

We have chosen the theme American Stories. Our scholar is the esteemed Dr. Hussein Rashid from Hofstra University. Look out for our accompanying programs. Please see our schedule of book discussions on Thursdays at 7 p.m. below:

Prince Among Slaves by Terry Alford January 9

The Columbia Sourcebook of Muslims in the United States (selections) Compiled by Edward E. Curtis, IV February 6

Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation by Eboo Patel March 6

A Quiet Revolution: The Veil’s Resurgence, From the Middle East to America By Leila Ahmed (Special Guest Speaker) April 10

The Butterfly Mosque by G. Willow Wilson May 8

Reem Hussein, Islamic Calligraphy Sunday, January 26
American born Muslim artist Reem Hussein holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. She
completed her training in interior design and the restoration of antiques and decorative arts objects at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her study of antiques, and preserving of the visual aging qualities of metal, wood, and ceramics inspire the background renderings for her paintings. Traditional calligraphy is produced with a reed pen that the calligrapher herself carves, and homemade. Though Reem still practices her art using this medium, her finished works are usually in watercolor. Join us for this interactive presentation.
Reservations open on Monday, January 13.

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Islamic Scholar Instructs New York-Area Clergy

Hussein November 26, 2012

A write-up from an event I did last year. Just "popped" on Google.

Islamic Scholar Instructs New York-Area Clergy.

Clergy from the New York City area representing various faith traditions received an overview of Islam from a noted scholar of the religion.

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Annual McGinley Lecture to Address Life After Death

Hussein November 10, 2012

Annual McGinley Lecture to Address Life After Death.

Patrick J Ryan, S.J., the Lawrence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society, will deliver the annual fall McGinley lecture, “Life After Death, Hopes and Fears for Jews, Christians and Muslims.”

Father Ryan, who has dedicated his work to facilitating a trialogue between the three Abrahamic religions, will deliver the lecture twice:

Tuesday, Nov. 13
6 p.m.

12th-floor Lounge
Lowenstein Center, Lincoln Center Campus

And again on

Wednesday, Nov. 14

6 p.m.

Flom Auditorium
William D. Walsh Family Library, Rose Hill Campus

Joining Father Ryan on both nights will be respondents Claudia Setzer, Ph.D., professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, and Hussein Rashid, Ph.D., adjunct assistant professor of religion at Hofstra University.

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The Institute of Ismaili Studies – North American Alumni Meet in Chicago

Hussein October 23, 2012

The Institute of Ismaili Studies – North American Alumni Meet in Chicago.

Dr. Hussein Rashid led two sessions: one entitled “Faith and the Language of Social Change” and the other entitled “Can We Be Religiously Authentic? Case Studies in Politics and Culture.” Focusing on contemporary debates in North America, Dr. Rashid explored how social policy discussions can be approached from a perspective grounded in the ethical principles of Islam.

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Groups produce guide on U.S. Muslims | First Amendment Center – news, commentary, analysis on free speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

Hussein October 7, 2012

Groups produce guide on U.S. Muslims | First Amendment Center – news, commentary, analysis on free speech, press, religion, assembly, petition.

The new document, What is the Truth about American Muslims? Questions and Answers, is an attempt by the organizations to provide accurate information and delve into the law of religious freedom, the history of American Muslims in the United States, and misunderstood terms and practices, including Shariah.

Hussein Rashid, Hofstra University adjunct professor and Religion Dispatches associate editor, and Rev. Richard Cizik, president of the New Evangelical Partnership for the Common Good, will join Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, president of Interfaith Alliance, and Charles C. Haynes, director of the Religious Freedom Education Project, to discuss the guide and the state of religious freedom in the United States.

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Event: Aug. 10-12, 2012 -People of the [Comic] Book at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center (800) 398-2630

Hussein July 23, 2012

I won’t be there in person, but expect to be Skyping in and submitting pre-recorded comments.
People of the [Comic] Book at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center (800) 398-2630.

WHAM! BAM! DISHOOM! MUSLIMS AND AMERICANESS IN GRAPHIC NOVELS Hussein will trace the religious imagery embedded in American graphic novels and how this coded language served to normalize religious minorities in American consciousness. There will be a discussion of vectors of Muslim involvement in graphic novels and how they are building on these traditions to integrate into American society.

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Event: July 16, Washington, DC: All-American Book Event

Hussein July 4, 2012

FREE culture show featuring amazing D.C. artists celebrating the release of the anthology “All American: 45 Men on Being Muslim” and Willow Wilson’s novel “Alif”

THE LINEUP

– Stand up Comedy by Preacher Moss

– Musical Stylings of Michelle Struck

– A Conversation with novelist Willow Wilson and Wajahat Ali

– Comedy by Raad Mismaar

– Poetry by Samer Badawi

– An original song by Shahed Amanullah (yes, we’re not kidding)

– An original poem by Ibrahim Abdul Matin

– “Ask a Muslim Dude” panel featuring contributors from the anthology “All-American: 45 Men on Being Muslim”

Book signings after the performance!

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