Hussein Rashid

Academic. Speaker. Educator. Advocate.

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Courses at Park Ave. Christian – Spring 2010

Hussein

http://www.parkavenuechristian.com/quest1

INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM

Four Mondays at 6:30 pm, beginning February 1

Tickets: $100 through smarttix.com

Even the most sophisticated New Yorkers know little about Islam. What limited knowledge we do have comes through the media, where facts are often incomplete. This introductory course will cover the principal beliefs of Islam, the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, the Muslim “Bible” the Qur’an, as well as the idea of jihad. Class readings will be provided. Ample time will be provided for class discussion and questions.

QUR’AN: PROPHETIC STORIES

Four Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, beginning March 3

Tickets: $100 through smarttix.com

The Qur’an. Islam’s sacred scripture, is not like the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament. It is not organized by books or authors or prophets. Traditional Muslims believe that the Qur’an was dictated by God (Allah) to the Prophet Mohammed. The Qur’an makes reference, however, to many personalities and episodes found in Jewish and Christian literature. Hussein Rashid has chosen some of these biblical tales, and will show how they appear in the Qur’an, often changed in interesting ways.

Events

Speaking Event: International Conference on Islam and the Media

Hussein

Will be in Boulder, CO, for the International Conference on Islam and the Media. I will be on a panel talking about The 99.

From the conference description:

If we believe the torrent of popular headlines on Islam today, it seems that only Muslim extremists are talking about their religion, pursuing a project that claims to defend it from “secularized” Western culture. From Bin Laden’s call to jihad to the angry reaction of Muslims to the Danish cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, Muslims are portrayed in the media as irrational followers of a religion adamantly out of step with modernity. In the face of this, and perhaps in order to balance their coverage of Islam, Western journalists, pundits, and others have been asking “where are the moderate Muslims?” But few true moderates have emerged. Instead, some Western media have turned to another extreme: Muslim secularists or “Muslim non-believers”–voices which deserve media attention, but which arguably stand at the opposite fringe, rather than nearer the center of how Islam is lived and understood today.

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Speaking Event: Parliament of World Religions

Hussein

I will be speaking at the Parliament of World Religions, in Melbourne, Australia. I have one primary panel, listed below, and several other panels.

Sun., Dec. 6, 16:30-18:00

An Islamic Conscience: The Aga Khan and the Ismailis (respondent)

Room 107

Film and Discussion

The Aga Khan has been the spiritual leader of 15 mil- lion Ismaili Muslims for the past five decades. Born into wealth and privilege, he has devoted his life to eliminating poverty and inequality. At a time when Islam is at odds within itself and with the West, this film presents the Aga Khan as a voice of moderation, speaking out for plural- ism, and promoting dialogue between civilisations. The film was directed by Jane Chablani, Bill Cran, and Shamir Allibhai.

Mon., Dec. 7, 9:30-11:00

The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution (was added late and not listed on program)

Room 204

The international media, with its global reach and pow- erful influence, can fan flames of conflict and misun- derstanding, or it can help to quench them and bring illumination. This panel will discuss possible strategies for utilising broadcast, print and Internet media outlets to promote and facilitate interfaith and intergroup under- standing and dialogue; participants will include journal- ists, educators, producers and activists.

Mon., Dec. 7, 2009, 11:30-13:00

Blogistan: Muslims Dialogue through New Media (Primary Panel)

Room 208

In the last several years, Muslim Americans have become increasingly active online. More and more, they are har- nessing the full potential of New Media to combat stereo- types, racism and ignorance. They have built followings among Muslims and non-Muslims, and their efforts serve as resources for education about Islam and Muslims. This panel will discuss a variety of Muslim-American pres- ences on the Internet (individual blogs, group blogs, and online magazines) and the use of Web 2.0 applications such as Facebook and Twitter to impact conversations not only within the Muslim community but also about the Muslim community. These traditions allow Muslims to represent themselves but also to continue the age-old Muslim traditions of arguing and discussing the major issues of the day.

Tue. Dec. 8, 2009, 14:30-16:00

Changing the Conversation about Islam and Muslims through Film: Shia, Puerto Rican-American and Australian Voices

Room 106

In this session, participants will hear from speakers in- volved with the making of three internationally acclaimed films that promote dialogue between Muslims and non- Muslims. In ‘New Muslim Cool’, Puerto Rican-American rapper Hamza Perez takes viewers on a ride through the streets, projects and jail cells of urban America, to some surprising places where we can all see ourselves reflected in a world that never stops changing. ‘An Islamic Conscience’ features the life of the Aga Khan, who has been the spiritual leader of 15 million Ismaili Muslims for the past five decades. Born into wealth and privilege, he has devoted his life to eliminating poverty and inequality. At a time when Islam is at odds within itself and with the West, this film presents the Aga Khan as a voice of mod- eration and pluralism. Riots in Sydney in 2005 signalled a deepening divide between Muslims and non-Muslims in Australia. The film ‘Beyond Beliefs’ tells the story of how, in March 2007, some 400 Australians came together at Old Parliament House in Canberra for three days to con- sider how to build understanding across the divide. Please consult the schedule for viewing times of each film, which should be watched as a prerequisite.

Wed., Dec. 9, 2009, 9:30-11:00

Leadership among Muslim Males in the Post-9/11 Era

Room 217

This distinguished panel of diverse and engaging Muslim men will examine the need for Muslim males to reflect upon what being a Muslim means, taking into account multifaceted roles of being fathers, husbands and leaders in the post-9/11 era. Panellists will talk about bridging the cross-generational gap between today’s young Muslim males and older generations. They will reflect upon efforts to guide the next generation of Muslim men away from vio- lence, extremism and political turmoil, towards tolerance, mutual respect, understanding and knowledge-based learning.

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Atlanta Talk – Aug. 5, 2009

Hussein

SHIA ISMAILI MUSLIMS:

“A Facet of The Islamic Mosaic of Diversity.”

This event is planned to start at 11:45 am on Aug 5, 2009 at Ismali Center.

Host: Faith Alliance of Metro Atlanta

Type: Education – Lecture

Network: Global

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Time: 11:45am – 1:30pm

Location:Ismali Center

Street: 685 Dekalb Industrial Way

City/Town:Decatur, GA

Phone: 4046223399

Email: worldpilgrims@bellsouth.net

Description:

Presentation by HUSSEIN RASHID: proud Muslim, native New Yorker

Writer for religious dispatches(www.husseinrashid.com)

Commentator for media outlets

And professor-Hofstra University

Of Course….DEEPLY COMMITTED TO INTERFAITH WORK

RSVP: 404 622 3399 OR worldpilgrims@bellsouth.net

BOX LUNCH- $10, RSVP required

685 DEKALB INDUSTRIAL WAY

DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033

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