Hussein RashidReligion

Believers Bail Out Day of Action #Ramadan 2020

April 30, 2020Hussein

I am humbled to be part of an amazing line-up of speakers for the Believers Bail Out Day of Action in Ramadan 2020.

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Webinar: Truth, Justice, and the Spiritual Way – Imam Ali as Super-hero

April 28, 2020Hussein

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Do We Still Need Faith in the 21st Century? – Video

February 3, 2020Hussein

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.…Continue readingDo We Still Need Faith in the 21st Century? – Video

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Ms. Marvel’s America Available for Pre-Order

October 28, 2019Hussein

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.

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How Muslims Have Been a Major Part of American History

May 28, 2019Hussein

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…Continue readingHow Muslims Have Been a Major Part of American History

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Secret History of Muslims in the US

December 17, 2018Hussein

I’m in a video on the New York Times.

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Faith in Fantasy on Imaginary Worlds Podcast

October 31, 2018Hussein

I am a longtime fan of the Imaginary Worlds podcast, and was ecstatic was I was asked to participate in roundtable on the role of faith in imaginary worlds. I was joined by friend of many years, the Velveteen Rabbi, Rachel Barenblat, who did a wonderful write-up of her experience…Continue readingFaith in Fantasy on Imaginary Worlds Podcast

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Intro. to Islam Video | Religion for Breakfast

February 5, 2018Hussein

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Comics and Islam, Live at MICE 2017 – 004 Sacred & Sequential Audio | Sacred and Sequential

January 19, 2018Hussein

Comics and Islam, Live at MICE 2017 – 004 Sacred & Sequential Audio | Sacred and Sequential. Muslim identity and practices are featured more comics than ever, from mainstream titles like Ms. Marvelto independent graphic memoirs. This panel at the 2017 Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo (MICE) takes stock of this important…Continue readingComics and Islam, Live at MICE 2017 – 004 Sacred & Sequential Audio | Sacred and Sequential

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Panel: Comics and Islam, Boston, Oct. 21

October 19, 2017Hussein

Comics and Islam 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Saturday, October 21, 2017 Muslim identity and practices are featured more comics than ever, from mainstream titles like Ms. Marvelto independent graphic memoirs. This panel takes stock of this important growing field — including the brand-new book Muslim Superheroes: Comics, Islam,…Continue readingPanel: Comics and Islam, Boston, Oct. 21

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