By Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, ICNY Director of Education Programs ICNY’s education programs are built on a pedagogy of civic engagement – introducing people to religious diversity by introducing them to their diverse neighbors – so we would ideally like all New Yorkers to visit each … [Read more...] about “Meet Your Neighbors” in these Suggested Readings on the Religious Diversity of New York City
Summary of Majlis Shura of NY and ICNY press conference & prayer mourning senseless loss of life from horrific worldwide attacks
The Interfaith Center of New York and Majlis Ashura of New York (Islamic Leadership Council of New York) hosted a press conference on Wednesday, November 18th at 1:00 pm at the Muslim American Society Youth Center in Brooklyn, NY condemning the horrific attacks in Paris, Beirut, … [Read more...] about Summary of Majlis Shura of NY and ICNY press conference & prayer mourning senseless loss of life from horrific worldwide attacks
News 12 Brooklyn coverage of interfaith vigil denouncing violence
Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus statement on violent attacks
We condemn unequivocally, the brutal attacks that took place in Paris last Friday. Of course the perpetrators do not represent the peace and justice loving Muslims who are here today, the Muslims who I know and love. Just as the Hindu mobs who lynched a Muslim man for … [Read more...] about Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus statement on violent attacks
“Polishing the Inner Mirror” – Sheikha Fariha al Jerrahi on the Sufi Path of Unveiling Divine Love
Sheikha Fariha On Sufism: “The inner knowledge of the nature of the human being, and the divine reality within the human being.” On being a female Muslim leader: [When you're not used to it], that's why you find all these so called holy reasons why it shouldn't be." On Rumi: … [Read more...] about “Polishing the Inner Mirror” – Sheikha Fariha al Jerrahi on the Sufi Path of Unveiling Divine Love
