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
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Majlis Shura of NY and ICNY host press conference & prayer mourning senseless loss of life from horrific attacks in Paris
MEDIA ADVISORY November 17, 2015 The Majlis Shura of New York (The Islamic Leadership Council) and The Interfaith Center of New York host a press conference and prayer mourning … [Read more...] about Majlis Shura of NY and ICNY host press conference & prayer mourning senseless loss of life from horrific attacks in Paris
Hotline for Victims or Witnesses of Hate Crimes
From the New York County District Attorney's Office (see http://manhattanda.org/resources-victims-or-witnesses-hate-crimes): Hate Crimes, while usually directed toward individual victims, also send a message of intolerance to anyone who identifies with the targeted victims. … [Read more...] about Hotline for Victims or Witnesses of Hate Crimes
Statement on Paris Attacks – Mayor’s Interfaith Vigil to begin at 2 pm
On the heels of Thursday's bombing in Beirut, the Interfaith Center of New York extends our greatest sympathies to family members and loved ones of those killed in yesterday's horrific attacks in Paris. The loss of life is senseless and we pray for the victims of this terrible … [Read more...] about Statement on Paris Attacks – Mayor’s Interfaith Vigil to begin at 2 pm
Rev. Chloe Breyer of ICNY speaks on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration”
“Offering food at parole meetings confuses the hierarchy of the penal system, bringing together parolees, police, judges.” Rev. Chloe Breyer, Executive Director, Interfaith Center of New York, speaks in panel on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration,” examining the … [Read more...] about Rev. Chloe Breyer of ICNY speaks on “The Role of Faith in Reentry and Incarceration”
