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MANHATTAN BOROUGH PRESIDENT STRINGER, TURKISH CULTURAL CENTER OF NY & CITY HARVEST KICK OFF SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY HALAL MEAT DRIVE

January 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer today kicked off the second annual holiday Halal meat drive with the Turkish Cultural Center of New York (TCCNY) and City Harvest to commemorate the Muslim holiday of Eid ul Adha that encourages the donation of food to the hungry.  This year, the Turkish Cultural Center has donated 1,500 pounds of packaged Halal meat that will be distributed to some 600 partner agencies in all five boroughs. “We’ve all heard about the fiscal cliff in Washington, but this holiday season, thousands of New Yorkers are on the precipice of an economic cliff,” said Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer. “Last year, over 2.5 million New Yorkers struggled with food insecurity, and this number has only been compounded in recent months by the destructive … [Continue reading...]

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100 Extraordinary Muslim Women Past and Present: Volume 7

September 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

September 2012 - In the seventh volume of our 100 Extraordinary Muslim Women Past and Present profile series, we highlight two women who have made a mark in the arts. #13. Nur Jahan (India, 1577 - 1645 CE), was responsible for numerous artistic, architectural, and cultural achievements of the Mughal Dynasty’s Jahangir era (1605-1627). #14. Nzinga Knight (United States) is an American Muslim evening wear designer who presented her collection during New York Fashion Week 2012. Nur Jahan Nur Jahan designed the Moghul gardens of Kashmir and Agra using a Persian-inspired garden layout. She also spearheaded the construction of her father’s mausoleum in Agra, where she popularized a marble technique that was used pervasively in the design of the Taj Mahal. Along with her love … [Continue reading...]

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ICNY calls upon New York political officials to adopt zero-tolerance of religious hate

August 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

in wake of recent anti-Muslim incidents on Staten Island The Interfaith Center of New York condemns last weekend’s incident directed at Muslim New Yorkers celebrating Eid at Staten Island New Dorp Beach Park. As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches and our city and country enter an important election season, ICNY calls on all elected officials and candidates for election in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx to resist stoking hatred and fear as a cynical means of attracting votes. Instead, we call on public officials both locally and nationally to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards acts of religiously or ethnically motivated hatred. The integrity and responsibility required for holding public office in our diverse democracy demands nothing less. … [Continue reading...]

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Clifton’s St. Peter’s Episcopal Church joins fasting during Ramadan

August 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church have taken on a one-day solidarity fast with the Muslim community who are celebrating the month of Ramadan. Muslims celebrate the month of Ramadan with a 30-day fast. Muslims believe that the Qur’an, the Word of God for Muslims, was revealed by God to the prophet Mohammed during the month of Ramadan. The revelation began during the final days of Ramadan which are considered the most sacred period of the month. The members of St. Peter’s Church were told about the manner of the Muslim fast: they rise early in the morning before sunrise for a meal and then they do not eat or drink from sunrise until sunset. The fast is broken at sunset with a festive meal called an Iftar. Muslims also engage in additional works of charity, spend more time … [Continue reading...]

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Worlds Largest Quran Al Kareem & Facts about Quran Al Kareem

July 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment

                                                        The world's largest Qur'an has been prepared in Italy for the Russian state of Tatarstan and will be placed in a Mosque in the city of Kazan. It weighs 800 kilos, contains 632 pages and has been beautified with gold and jewels.  Facts about the glorious Qu'ran 1) What is the meaning of the word "Qur'an" ? A) That which is Read. 2) Where was the Qur'an revealed first ? A) In the cave of Hira (Makkah)  3) On which night was the Qur'an first revealed ? A) Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)   4) Who revealed the Qur'an? A) Allah revealed the … [Continue reading...]

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ASMA Update July 2012

July 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  Outreach Interfaith The Theology of Mercy Retreat at Manhattan College, July 13 - 15       July 13 - 15, 2012. Daisy Khan will take part in a retreat at Manhattan College hosted by Muslims for Progressive Values, titled The Theology of Mercy from a Progressive Islamic Perspective. For more information and to register, click here.     The Light in Her Eyes PBS Documentary Film about a Qur'an School for Girls in Damascus, Syria     Intern Corner Ugochuku Nwachuku, ASMA intern   Acknowledging World Refugee Day   This summer, ASMA interns are receiving training on public speaking. After attending a 90-minute webinar, interns deliver a 15-20 minute speech on the topic of their choice, followed by a critique. … [Continue reading...]

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100 Extraordinary Muslim Women Past and Present: Volume 4

June 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment

June 2012 - In the fourth volume of our 100 Extraordinary Muslim Women Past and Present profile series, we celebrate the rich history of Muslim women in the legal profession. This month we feature two Muslim women who have broken boundaries in the legal field. #7. Umm al-Muqtadir-Billah (Unknown - 932 CE) was the first Muslim woman to create a tribunal court system, where she appointed a female judge to hear lawsuits and settle disputes. #8. Fatou Bensouda (1961 - Present) is the first African and Muslim woman to hold the position of Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC).  In 2012, TIME Magazine named Bensouda as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Umm al-Muqtadir-Billah  Umm al-Muqtadir-Billah directed state affairs in Baghdad … [Continue reading...]

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Cordoba Initiative Newsletter

June 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Moving the Mountain Join the Conversation We are interested in hearing your thoughts on Imam Feisal’s new book and the issues facing Muslims today.  We value our supporters' perspectives on Imam Feisal's vision for America and the Muslim community, and we encourage you to join us in our ongoing online discussion of Moving the Mountain. Post your comments and questions on Moving the Mountain on Imam Feisal's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ImamFeisal Or tweet your insights to: #MTMImam or @ImamFeisal We also encourage you to engage with other readers to further the conversation in our Facebook community. The live video chat with Imam Feisal scheduled for June 18, 2012 has been rescheduled to Spring 2013 to coincide with the paperback launch of Moving the Mountain.  We … [Continue reading...]

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ASMA June Update

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Outreach ANA Arab Contemporary Film Festival Panel Discussion on Honor Killing May 10, 2012.  Daisy Khan, Executive Director, spoke at a panel discussion following a showing of the movie “A Man of Honor”, stressing that honor killing is un-Islamic. Lecture on Islam 101 to Beacon School Students May 14, 2012. Daisy Khan, Executive Director, ASMA, gave a lecture to high school students followed by an enthusiastic Q&A session. Intern Corner “This has been an empowering learning experience for me. I am glad I had this opportunity to work with WISE – I leave feeling empowered, with a solid network of strong Muslim women, and hope to engage with WISE from within Libya.” - Amena Raghei   Intern with … [Continue reading...]

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Interview with Feisal Abdul Rauf

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Arabic: فيصل عبد الرؤوف‎, born 1948) is an American Sufi[1] imam, author, and activist whose stated goal is to improve relations between the Muslim world and the West.[2] From 1983 to 2009, he served as Imam of Masjid al-Farah, a mosque in New York City.[3][4] He has written three books on Islam and its place in contemporary Western society, including What's Right with Islam Is What's Right with America, and founded two non-profit organizations whose stated missions are to enhance the discourse on Islam in society. He has condemned the 9/11 attacks as un-Islamic and called on the U.S. government to reduce the threat of terrorism by altering its Middle Eastern foreign policy.[5][6] Author Karen Armstrong, among others, has praised him for his attempts to build bridges … [Continue reading...]

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