Religion
Hussein Respondent: Islam in Society
I'll be responding to my friend and colleague Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid on Islam in Society, hosted by The Interfaith Council of The Thanks-Giving Foundation, SMU Perkins School of Theology, and The Dallas Institute.
The event is Oct. 5 at 4PM CST.
Free registration at: https://dallasinstitute.org/faiths
Sept. 4, 2020: Re-Imagining #Muharram & Shi’a Resistance: Practicing Freedom
Equality Labs is hosting weekly sessions for the next four weeks on Re-Imagining Muharram & Shi'a Resistance. I'll be speaking during the second week on Practicing Freedom, with an amazing group of panelists, including Sharmin Hossain, Kayla Renée Wheeler, and Hoda Khatebi, with music by Arooj Aftab.
You can register for any, or all, of the events here.
Convention on Founding Principles Day 1: Interfaith Invocation
I was asked by the Convention on Founding Principles to join an interfaith invocation. While I do not agree with all the platform points of the group, it was a good opportunity to join other progressives to demonstrate that we can work together, as long as we do not deny each other's humanity.
Advisor on American Muslim Stories
I'm pleased to announce I'm an advisor on a new project on American Muslim Stories.
Believers Bail Out Day of Action #Ramadan 2020
I am humbled to be part of an amazing line-up of speakers for the Believers Bail Out Day of Action in Ramadan 2020.
Do We Still Need Faith in the 21st Century? – Video
Belief without evidence, that’s faith. It’s the cornerstone of religion. For many, it is a centering force that’s essential for navigating life’s mysteries and challenges. But for others, ever-increasing access to information, science, advanced technology has meant a loss of faith, or at least a reckoning with what it means.
https://www.thegreenespace.org/watch/do-we-still-need-faith-in-the-21st-century/
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.
How Muslims Have Been a Major Part of American History
How Muslims Have Been a Major Part of American History.
Muslims have been an integral part of American history since the days of Christopher Columbus. The video above explores the many ways Muslims have been involved in everything from politics to sports to art. Even the Statue of Liberty has a connection to Muslims.