Thank you to all our supportors for standing with us, despite the rain!
I’m a Jewish, Israeli-American, middle-class woman...and I am a Muslim, too.
There were a lot of Jewish Muslims in Times Square on March 6, 2011. There were also a lot of Christian Muslims, Buddhist Muslims, Hindu Muslims, even a few atheist Muslim, armed with nothing but colorful umbrellas and cameras.
The Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church opposing Peter King's hearings.
Saratoga Springs, NY ---The Governing Board of the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs unanimously passed a resolution of protest against the prejudicial focus of Rep. Peter King's hearings titled "The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response."
To date, the resolution has been endorsed by 42 clergy, 193 laity and 6 organizations. Members of the local congregation show their support for this resolution by wearing T-shirts bearing the phrase "Today, I am a Muslim too." See the attached resolution that the congregation drafted. View Resolution
Events
Women, Islam and Peacebuilding Daisy Khan with Cemalnur, a Turkish spiritual leader and students.
Challenges in Building Peace Through Community Dialogues: A Conversation with Daisy Khan and Cemalnur Sargut. A panel about how women leaders are building peace through dialogue.
"The biggest threat in the world to the Muslim community everywhere is violent extremism," Daisy Khan said during the Arizona State University conference ...
Read Article at AZ Central
Rebranding Islam in America – SXSW conference in Austin Tx.
Daisy Khan participates via skype with Alona Elkayam, Joel Mowbray, Michael Maslansky, Zeenat Rahman
As we've seen from Egypt and Tunisia, social media messaging and communication can change the consciousness of a culture overnight. All it took was a handful of dedicated people to topple a government. This same type of urgency combined with a handful of dedicated people, like the ones here on this panel, can change the perceptions Americans have of Muslims and Muslim Americans.
The panel originated as a result of the Cordoba Center controversy in September 2010.
Northwestern University Islamic Awareness Week
Daisy Khan with Northwestern Muslim Students Cultural Association
From Norway to New York- Christian Teenagers from Oslo Cathedral, present ASMA with a rug symbolizing the interconnectedness of all humanity. The rug was made in the Cathedral by ordinary Norwegians who brought their own shreds of fabric to knot them together. This impressive rug measuring 21 feet and 220 pounds was gifted to ASMA for its commitment to interfaith relations.
Media
Daisy Khan on Morning Joe with Lesley Seymour, Editor in Chief of More Magazine
The Qu'osby Show' - The Daily Show Interviews Imam Feisal
Watch Video of the Rally Against Peter King's Hearings:
Daisy Khan speaks against Peter King's hearings on CNN:
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf speaks against Peter King's hearings on CNN:
CNN's 'Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door'
See the documentary at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. April 2 on CNN
When Soledad O'Brien tweeted "Would you be ok with a mosque in your community" before the showing of her latest CNN 'In America' series, you were almost afraid of what some of the answers would be.
Following an intense year of misinformation and divisive dialogue largely propagated by some for political reasons, CNN decided to take the bold step of tackling the issue head on with their upcoming documentary "Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door." All too familiar with the overwhelmingly inaccurate portrayal of Muslims in the press, I was skeptical to say the least. Sitting in a room with fellow Muslim and non-Muslim journos alike at the advanced screening on Thursday, I ended up, in one simple phrase, pleasantly surprised. Read More
By: Nida Khan
Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality & Equality
WISE woman and Shura Council member Nadia al-Sakkaf speaks to PBS about the democratic aspirations and the women's role in the uprisings in Yemen.
Announcements
New York Hall of Science presents: 1001 Inventions
Discover the golden age of Muslim civilization
Thru April 24, 2011
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SAJA Scholarships: For 2011 the South Asian Journalists Association is offering $36,000 in
student scholarships in various categories. The goal of the annual
scholarships program is to assist students with pursing careers in
journalism.
If you are a high school senior about to enter college, an
undergraduate, or a student starting or continuing your graduate
studies, and you intend to pursue a journalism career, here is your
chance to get help with your educational expenses. [Read More]
‘FUNATICAL: Taking Comedy to the Extreme’s We Come in Peace Tour’
"FUNATICAL: Taking Comedy to the Extreme's We Come in Peace Tour" is an
interfaith comedy tour with a cultural diplomacy initiative to challenge
stereotypes about these communities through humor and satire.
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Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow
MLT speaks about Libya and Gadhafi
Mona Eltahawy is an award-winning columnist and an international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues.
Mona Eltahawy on CNN Newsroom speaking about Libya and Gadhafi's clinging to power against the Libyan people. Despite his unbelievable brutality, they persevere, inspiring a region to fight against dictatorship.. Watch Video
MLT speaks about building trust in Egypt
Ethar El-Katatney is an award-winning journalist, a blogger, and an author.
Ethar El-Katatney's Article, “Egypt is suffering from a crisis of trust; watching new leaders.” on CNN Read More
MLT's speak out against Peter King Hearing on Muslims in the U.S.
Sami Elmansoury hosted the "Today I am a Muslim Too" rally, which drew political leaders and faith organizations.
Asim Rehman, Vice President of The Muslim Bar Association of New York.
Asim Rehman's Letter to Editor in The New York TImes Read More
Wajahat Ali is is a Muslim American of Pakistani descent. He is a writer and attorney, whose work, The Domestic Crusaders, is the first major play about Muslims living in a post 9/11 America. He is the Associate Editor of Altmuslim.com.
Reflection on Peter King hearing on "Muslim American radicalization" Read More
Interview with Studio 360 and Kurt Anderson Discussing the King hearings, the importance of Art and Culture in today's society, the "Muslim Cosby Show" and other tasty stuff. See more
New Releases
Books
The Genius of Islam How Muslims Made the Modern World
By: Bryn Barnard Available April 5, 2011
A gorgeous coffee-table book - beautifully presented. Its colorful illustrations bring to life the contributions of Islam on culture, arts, science, architecture and astronomy. Its content is mesmerizing. Designed for children, its narrative will appeal to all ages. Display it as a work of art, or read it with your child and immerse yourself in this glorious period.
The Quran and The Life of Excellence
By: Sultan Abdulhameed
If you are in the quest for spiritual awakening, comfort, solace, and calm, this book is for you.
If you are looking for a prescription for bliss, this book is for you.
If you are seeking control of your destiny, this book is for you.
If you yearn for God to fill your heart, this book is for you.
Interfaith
Women’s Interfaith Event
Feb. 5, 2011, New York. Muslim and Jewish women gathered at the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrews to commemorate Rosh Chodesh. This is a Jewish tradition where women gather on each new month on the Hebrew calendar to study, discuss, pray and sing. For this month, B’nai Jeshurun wanted to celebrate the event with Muslim women. We all came together and shared stories from the scripture and together, reflected on what faith means to each of us. The highlight of the event was when we read passages from the Exodus and the Quran about the story of Prophet Moses – when his mother cast him in the river to protect him. That striking example of similarities in faith became a special moment of bonding. So touched were women by the camaraderie that developed, that we all left with the promise of coming together again – soon.
Intern Corner
Hi! My name is Maia Matsushita and I interned for ASMA for ten weeks during the winter of 2011. My main responsibilities were centralized in the front desk/reception area–but beyond picking up the phones and managing the office calendar, I was able to do a lot of writing for the organization as well as attend speaking events Daisy would be invited to in the New York area. I am a sophomore in college right now, minoring in Creative Writing, and so the experience of writing for ASMA was completely invaluable and helped to solidify my career plans of being a professional writer. During my internship I was also able to work closely with the amazing other staff members in the office, especially in the preparation and planning for the March 6th TODAY I am a Muslim TOO rally in Times Square, an event for which I am currently writing a report on for distribution to the other sponsor organizations. As an intern at ASMA, you will learn so much just from being around the passionate, driven, and intelligent people who drive the office programs such as WISE and MLT.
- Maia Matsushita
Internship Opportunities
We are looking for highly motivated interns interested in and committed to bridge building between the Muslim and non Muslim communities. We have opportunities in media, writing, office management, non profit management, interfaith event, conference planning, gender issues and Islamophobia.
