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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

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A Busy Church Month

January 22, 2016Hussein

In January 2016, I was blessed to be invited to share the pulpit at two Collegiate churches in New York City. The first was Marble Collegiate Church, as part of their annual Trialogue amongst the Abrahamic traditions. January 10, 2016 Three Faiths, One Family from Marble Collegiate Church on Vimeo.…Continue readingA Busy Church Month

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Recap of Chautauqua Visit 2015

September 8, 2015Hussein

I was invited to speak at the Chautauqua Institute this summer on the theme of The Ambivalence of the Sacred: Religion and Violence. The initial calendar event is here. A pre-talk write-up is here, and post-talk write-up here, both from the Daily Chautauquan. A video of the talk is embedded below.…Continue readingRecap of Chautauqua Visit 2015

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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

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The new face of Muslim American leadership by Hussein Rashid – Common Ground News Service

May 30, 2012Hussein

The new face of Muslim American leadership by Hussein Rashid – Common Ground News Service. Religious leaders must be able to speak in the language and culture of the people they represent. In America, that means tending to one of the most diverse Muslim populations in the world, especially as…Continue readingThe new face of Muslim American leadership by Hussein Rashid – Common Ground News Service

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Visiting Scholar Virginia Theological Seminary

February 4, 2011Hussein

Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) welcomes Dr. Hussein Rashid to campus this week as the Center for Anglican Communion Studies’ (CACS) Visiting Muslim Scholar. During his eight week stay at the Seminary, Rashid will teach a course entitled, “Not so Common Stories: Prophets in the Qur’an and the Bible.” … “Dr.…Continue readingVisiting Scholar Virginia Theological Seminary

Media Appearances Religion

A Piece on CNN.com

May 11, 2009Hussein

A recent commentary I wrote for CNN.com on the Pope’s MidEast visit.

Biography Religion

Hussein Rashid’s Blog

January 12, 2009Hussein

I am an American, a Muslim, an academic, a believer. I believe the only way to learn is to teach. As a speaker and writer I hope to work with you and your community.

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