Some of you may have seen the Doha Debates on March 3rd, 2008 on which Muslims debated extremism. As a follow up, BBC conducted a poll of countries in the GCC, Levant, and North Africa. The results are illuminating and eye opening. For instance, 56% Muslims in these countries define extremism as intolerance of others holding different religious views. The poll will take five minutes to review. Please feel free to forward this to others who may be interested.
A Mystical Journey - Sufi Music and other Expressions of Devotionfrom the Muslim World is a Golden Jubilee International Programme featuring artists from Algeria, Bosnia, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Syria performing music from various Sufi and other esoteric traditions of Islam. A Mystical Journey seeks to express the rich diversity of devotional expressions in Islam reflecting different geographies, languages and traditions. Though different in form, these acts of devotion are common in their peaceful search for the divine and represent the pluralistic traditions and mystical unity among different communities of interpretation within the Muslim world.
New York performance date is April 5. Tickets and more information can be found at: http://theismaili.org/amj
NPR Faith Matters: Muslim Leaders Debate Extremism
This week young Muslim leaders from around the world gathered in Doha, the capitol of Qatar, for the Doha Debates. The purpose of the forum was to discuss the most important issues facing the Muslim community. Arsalan Iftikhar, a participant, explains his position questioning if Muslims are doing enough to combat terrorism.
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SOUND OF THE SOUL is a glorious homage to the remarkable Fez Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco, which brings together a unique array of musicians from Muslim, Christian and Jewish backgrounds. --All connected through their artistry by profound expressions of love and longing. In a world increasingly polarized by religious conflicts and fundamentalist forces, SOUND OF THE SOUL is a timely and profound experiential journey, reverberating with unity, understanding and most of all, hope.
Dr. Sheila Canby lecture on the Sufis, Shi’ites, and Shahs: The Great Shrines of Iran, 1550-1650, March 16 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
On March 16 at 3:00pm, Sheila Canby, curator of Islamic Art at the British Museum, London, presents her lecture "Sufis, Shi'ites, and Shahs: The Great Shrines of Iran, 1500-1650." During this historic period, the Safavid dynasty established the greatest empire since the 7th-century Islamic conquest of Persia. Focusing on the glorious shrines built during this Iranian renaissance--the Arabic shrine, the dynastic heart of the Safavid empire.
Dilara Hafiz, Imran Hafiz, and Yasmine Hafiz present The American Muslim Teenager’s Handbook
Accessible and provocative, The American Muslim Teenager’s Handbook by Dilara Hafiz, Imran Hafiz, and Yasmine Hafiz, is a fresh viewpoint on Islam for the 21st century. The essentials of Muslim beliefs are interspersed with lively commentary and quotes from American Muslim teenagers. Each chapter deals with a timely subject in Islam, beginning with excerpts from the Quran and a teen-friendly interpretation of that verse, then offering real-world examples that illustrate the essence of Muslim life.
Read about Islam from a teen point of view! Order The American MuslimTeenager's Handbook - it's full of fun, frank discussions about the topics which are important to today's Muslim teens.
Peter Kirkwood's Book The Quiet Revolution: The Emergence of Interfaith Consciousness
Peter Kirkwood investigates the growth of interfaith communication in a time of deep transformation-a \movement begun over 100 years ago but propelled to necessity by the tragic events of September 11. -
Featuring Jewish Rabbi, Catholic Priest, Christian Theologian and ASMA Founders, Imam Feisal and Daisy Khan.
New York's Empire State Building to light up in green for Eid!
This weekend, the color green will illuminate the Manhattan skyline. On the evenings of October 12th to 14th, the Empire State Building - located in the heart of New York City's most famed tourist district and recently named "America's Favorite Building" - will be lit in green to commemorate the Muslim holiday of Eid-ul-Fitr. This year, enjoy a green and happy Eid!
The Arts of Kashmir at Asia Society
From October 3 through January 6th, the Asia Society will be showing the Arts of Kashmir, a major international loan exhibition of objects of exemplary quality devoted to the rich artistic tradition of Kashmir. For centuries the Kashmir valley has been a burgeoning arts center and cultural magnet. Covering the fourth century to the twentieth century, this exhibition is the first ever to be devoted to the extraordinary arts of this highly lauded location.
We are excited to announce our move to a beautiful new space large enough to accomodate our growth and expanded programming. Our new office is located at the Interchurch Center:
Suite 248 475 Riverside Dr. New York, NY, 10115 USA
Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf interview appears in Leonardo di Caprio's feature film The 11th Hour
Imam Feisal's Islamic perspective on climate change and how spiritual leaders can help heal the earth is present on the full-length DVD edition of the movie. An an important Muslim voice on the subject of global warming, Imam Feisal will also have a strong part in the film's promotional campaign.
- To learn more about the production and its environmental campaign, click here
ASMA Society and friends featured in Newsweek's Special Report
The July 30th issue of Newsweek Magazine contains a 9-page spread on "Islam in America" which includes an article written by Daisy Khan and Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf entitled "The Ideals We Share."
- To hear Daisy Khan interviewed by Newsweek's Chris Dickey, click here
- To see Daisy Khan on Newsweek's video "The American Muslim,"click here
Teshkeel Comics: The 99
"The 99 are the world's first superhero team based on Islamic culture and history. The 99 will look at the lives of individual characters from many different cultures which reflect the diversity of the Muslim world. These characters find themselves transformed from ordinary human beings into superpowered heroes. The comic book series traces their respective origins and presents their adventures as a team, in monthly issues."
Liberty Museum Holds New Exhibition: Islamic Science Rediscovered
The celebrated Liberty Science Center in New Jersey is currently featuring an exhibit whose aim is to "demonstrate that Muslim scholars excelled not only in theoretical studies but also in the practical application of science." Starting in July, you can check out the global exhibition at Liberty's newly-expanded and modernized premises.
Daisy Khan and Imam Feisal are featured on BeliefNet's Who's Who
BeliefNet is running a feature entitled Who's Who: American Muslims Denouncing Terrorism. The slideshow includes statements from prominent religious activists and leaders answering the question: What is it about Islam, the Qur'an, and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad that drives Muslims to reject extremism and terrorism?
Eboo Patel's book Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation
"Acts of Faith, a beautifully written story of discovery and hope, chronicles Dr. Eboo Patel's struggle to forge his identity as a Muslim, an Indian, and an American. In the process, he developed a deep reverence for what all faiths have in common, and founded an interfaith movement to help young people to embrace their common humanity through their faith. This young social entrepreneur offers us a powerful way to deal with one of the most important issues of our time." - President Bill Clinton
In this period of global turbulence, the MLT program recognizes the need to nurture a global Muslim leadership that employs
Islamic and pluralistic values to enhance peace and tolerance. In July, 2006 in Copenhagen, Denmark the MLT conference took a
substantial first step toward empowering a new generation of emerging Muslim leaders from 17 countries to become change agents in combating the 'clash of ignorance'...Learn More
- Photo Gallery - MLT in 2004
Video Clip of Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow 2006 in Copenhagen, Denmark
WISE: Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equity 2006
This November 17-19, at the Times Square Westin Hotel in New York City, a first-of-its-kind global Muslim women's conference took place
where 100 distinguished women leaders from academia, civil society, art,
politics, and religion convened to network, strategize, and share best
practices around the joint mission of advancement the rights of Muslim
women...Learn More - Read press coverage of WISE - See photos of the 2006 WISE Launch
Video Clip of Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equity Launch, New York
VIDEOS on Beliefnet: Imam Feisal and Daisy Khan
Watch videos of Imam Feisal speak on issues of spirituality, such as becoming closer to God, why bad things happen, and unanswered prayers. Also, watch Daisy Khan speak about the importance of prayer to Muslims and the evolution of faith in her personal life. - To watch Imam Feisal's videos, please click here. - To watch Daisy on prayer, click here.
PERSPECTIVES: Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow Blog
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Visit the MLT blog to read the musings, discussions and debates taking place amongst tomorrow's leaders. If you would like to become a writer on the blog, please let us know.
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A multi-faith effort to increase intercultural communication and tolerance, stimulate fresh, new approaches to achieving peace, and help heal the relationship between Islam and America.
"An important proposal for dealing with what is and increasingly will be a critical issue for our nation and the world."- Senator George Mitchell Learn more
Doha Debates: Muslims are Failing to Combat Extremism Speaking against the motion, Daisy Khan, executive director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement, claimed the era of extremism was over. "Soon," she added, "you will see a tidal wave of visionary Muslim thought." Click Here.
US Muslim Women Seek Active Faith Role Muslim women have also been demanding changes in the way mosques are run. Daisy Khan was among the designers contributing to the plans for Long Island Mosque in Westbury, a suburb of wide roads, trees and clap-boarded houses. -BBC Click Here
Imam Feisal in Kashmir - Imam Feisal was interviewed recently on Kashmiri TV, discussing the role of regional peace view video
Panel of three MLTs go on CNN live - Yasmin Hamidi, Haroon Moghul, and Zaheer Ali discuss their reactions to the recent Pew Survey on CNN's American Morningview video
Imam Feisal quoted in The New Yorker - Imam Feisal speaks about Pope Benedict XVI's comments view pdf
ASMA Society cited in New York Times - In an article about Laleh Bakhtiar's translation of the Qur'an view pdf
Daisy Khan quoted in Chicago Tribune - Daisy Khan speaks about Laleh's translation of the Qur'an view pdf
Daisy Khan in Newsweek - Daisy Khan speaks about interfaith marriages click here
ASMA members speak to their fellow americans about what is means to be a Muslim.
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