ASMA Executive Director, Daisy Khan, Recognized as one of the 21 Leaders for the 21^st Century

On May 21, 2008 Daisy Khan was honored as one of The 21 Leaders for the 21^st Century. At a gala benefiting Women's eNews, attendees celebrated Daisy's work with the WISE Initiative and the newsworthy accomplishments of twenty other leaders. The event was hosted by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. at The Starret-Lehigh Building in New York City.

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Just Vision Event in NYC at the Pomegranate Gallery

Celebrate the success of Encounter Point and learn about their educational initiatives and upcoming film production featuring Palestinian and Israeli civic leaders in non-violence and conflict resolution.

June 3, 2008
5:30pm - 8:00 pm
Pomegranate Gallery
133 Greene St.
New York, NY 10012
www.pomgallery.com

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"Telling Stories to Change the World: Global Voices on the Power of Narrative to Build Community and Make Social Justice Claims" by Kayhan Irani, Rickie Solinger, Madeline Fox

Telling Stories to Change the World is a powerful collection of essays on projects that utilize storytelling as a strategy for articulationg justice. These projects demonstrate the contemporary power of stories to stimulate engagement, active citizenship, pride of identity, and the humility of human connectedness.

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Visit Irani's Web Site for more information and details on the book release party on June 20^th.

Living Violence/Writing Violence: Muslim Women Respond to War, Faith and Sexuality.

Co-sponsored by Urban Word NYC, Turning Point for Women and Families and the War Resisters League

Saturday May 24th, 2008
Time: 12-3:30pm, $7
Bowery Poetry Club

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The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media, and That Veil Thing

A Mystical Journey- Musical Performance and More

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- A film by STEPHEN OLSSON

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.

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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.

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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 Muslim Teenager's Handbook - it's full of fun, frank discussions about the topics which are important to today's Muslim teens. 

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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.

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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.

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ASMA SOCIETY HAS MOVED

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

- To view the film's trailer, 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 read the article, click here

- 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."

- To learn more, click here

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.

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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?

- To read their full statements click here

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

- To read the full review, click here

- To purchase the book, click here

Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow July 7-9, 2006

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

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