Cordoba Initiative Newsletter

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.

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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 hope you will be able to join us then for an insightful and engaging conversation.

Recent Book Reviews
“American Muslims will become trailblazers for change in the Muslim world” Click here to read	“Contrary to the concept of a clash of civilizations, Abdul Rauf’s coherent and compelling message is that the real battle lies between religious extremists and moderates on all sides.” Click here to read
Changing the Discourse on American Muslims in the Media
Democracy and Islamic Law Imam Feisal on CNN International Click here to watch	“How do you go beyond expressing outrage over jihadists?” Imam Feisal on Fox Weekend Live Click here to watch
“Love others, so others will love you” An Ambassador of American Values to the Muslim World Imam Feisal on Good Morning Toronto Click here to watch	“American principles of democracy express the deepest principles of the Shariah” Imam Feisal on The Sean Hannity Show Click here to Watch
“Our common ground is so much more than what is different“ Paul Sladkus Interviews Imam Feisal Click here to watch
Building Bridges – Dialogue with Imam Feisal
“The evolution of a community is always a work in progress” Imam Feisal, panelist, in a conversation with John R. Bowen, on Islam in America as part of MIT’s Boston Review “Ideas Matter” series.  Read More. “Why are moderate Muslims silent?” .. . Imam Feisal took part in the International Peace Institute’s “Behind the Headlines” series, in conversation with Warren Hoge. Read More.
Upcoming Events
July 3, 2012: Imam Feisal and Daisy Khan will speak at the Chautauqua Institition as part of their series “What’s at Stake for the Common Good?”  More.
July 1, 2012: Imam Feisal will speak about Moving the Mountain for the Muslim Public Affairs Council. More. July 7, 2012: Creating an American Muslim Identity Imam Feisal will speak about Moving the Mountain for the Islamic Studies Department, University of Detroit Mercy. More. July 13 – 15, 2012: Living by the Truth – Baraka Institute Imam Feisal will be speaking at the Baraka Spiritual Retreat and Inquiry at Case de Maria, Santa Barbara. More. (Schedule subject to change)
A Call to Action
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