NC: Jews, Muslims Unite Through Festival
Many Jewish and Muslim students at UNC will aim to overlook international conflicts today through a shared appreciation of art and entertainment. And to do her part, senior Sophia Malik is looking to comedian Adam Sandler for inspiration. As part of the fourth annual Muslim-Jewish Arts Festival, Malik will sing an acoustic adaptation of Adam […]
Muslims Want to be Friends, Not Rivals
Rivalry seems to be hardwired into human nature. Whether we take the Darwinian view or the theological one, it doesn’t bode well for Peace on Earth, good will toward men. While making a case for a certain point of view must be acceptable, “Why can’t we all just get along” might be the mantra of […]
Pope Mends Interfaith Fences
Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to the United States has offered him a chance not only to celebrate his birthday on the White House lawn but to publicly mend a few fences, as well. On several occasions the pope has admitted to being “deeply ashamed” by the clergy sexual abuse scandal that has rocked the […]
VA Muslim Presents Pope with Quran
A Virginia leader of multi-ethnic and religious dialogue was one of five people to make a presentation to Pope Benedict XVI at an interfaith meeting Thursday night – the pope’s final event in the nation’s capital. Saman Hussain, a 22-year-old Muslim woman who lives in Fairfax County, gave the pope an ornate copy of the […]
NY: Muslim-Catholic Agreement
They sat together and celebrated together. The reason? The fact that they’re working together. A party last week celebrated 5 years since the signing of a document – the agreement of understanding and cooperation. It’s signed by members of the Rochester Catholic Diocese and members of the Islamic Center of Rochester – including Father J. […]
DC: Open Mike at Interfaith Papal Forum
Followers of all religions must “stand together in defending and promoting life and religious freedom everywhere,” Pope Benedict XVI told a gathering of Jewish, Muslim and other religious leaders Thursday. Even as each faith enriches public life with its values, each also must always stand for the truth it offers the world. For Christians, he […]
DC: Muslim Leaders Urge Pope to Lead Dialogue
US Muslim leaders have said they urged Pope Benedict XVI at a meeting to help establish a permanent dialogue between the two faiths. “I told the pope: ‘I met you two yeas ago at the Vatican and asked you then to lead efforts to establish permanent dialogue with Muslims,’” Imam Hassan Al-Qzwini, the religious director […]
CAIR-FL: Pope’s Visit a Reminder of Quest for Justice, Peace
[Altaf Ali is executive director of the South Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.]In Sept. 2006, Pope Benedict XVI sparked tension between Catholics and Muslims by what appeared to be an endorsement that early Muslims spread their religion by violence. Many Muslims were offended by this and some took to the streets in […]
Al-Arian Could Face New Indictment
Sami al-Arian, a computer science professor imprisoned for more than five years after pleading guilty to a single terrorism-related charge when his trial deadlocked, is back in legal limbo this week. He faces either deportation or a new indictment that could extend his incarceration for years. The Justice Department and some independent terrorism investigators have […]
CAIR-LA: 250 Turn Out for Screening of Al-Arian Doc
(ANAHEIM, CA, 4/18/08) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said today that more than 250 people turned out for a screening of “USA vs. Al-Arian,” a documentary highlighting the injustices faced by former Florida professor Dr. Sami Al-Arian. To watch “USA vs. Al-Arian,”click here. SEE ALSO: Free […]