Cordoba Initiative Newsletter - July 2014

Celebrating Eid

July 30, 2014 - The Cordoba Initiative hosted an Eid Celebration at the Rosenthal Pavilion of New York University's Kimmel Center to mark the end of Ramadan. The event featured delicious food and live performances by Pakistani stand-up comedian Saad Haroon and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater musician Michael Mufasta Ulmer, along with face painting, henna and Islamic themed arts and crafts.

At the Forefront

Imam Feisal's Statement on the Malaysian Airlines Crash

The world was stunned to witness the tragic crash of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine last month. Imam Feisal offered prayers for the victims and their families. Click here to read Imam Feisal's full statement.

Defining Islamic Good Governance

Op-Ed Series on Hudud in The Malaysian Star

Imam Feisal wrote a special op-ed series for The Malaysian Star that addresses the subject of hudud - punishments associated with certain parts of the Islamic penal code. Click below to read the full series:

July 28, 2014: Hudud with Harmony

July 21, 2014: Getting Consensus on Hudud

July 14, 2014: Hudud: Punishment or Goals?

July 7, 2014: Hudud: Mandatory or Maximum?

July 1, 2014: Will Hudud Make a State more Islamic?

Interview with Peter Kirkwood of Eureka Street TV

July 8, 2014 - In an interview with Peter Kirkwood of Eureka Street TV, Imam Feisal discusses Cordoba's Islamic Rule of Law Index project and what constitutes a good Islamic state. Click to watch.

Changing the Discourse on Muslims in America

Are the Wealthy too Rich?

Imam Feisal is quoted along with other American faith leaders for a religious perspective on wealth in an op-ed by Oliver Thomas for USA Today. Click here to read.

Upcoming Events

August 11 - 16, 2014 - Cordoba Initiative at the Chautauqua Institution (Chautauqua, NY)

This year continues the Cordoba Initiative's eight-year collaboration with the Chautauqua Institution to strengthen the peaceful message of interfaith programs. Imam Feisal will lead Muslim prayers on Islam and Spiritualism during Week Eight of Chautauqua beginning on August 11, 2014. Click to read the full press release.

October 29, 2014 - Panel on Women's Rights (Mamaroneck, NY)

Imam Feisal will participate in a panel on Women's Rights sponsored by the Mamaroneck Public Library and the Larchmont Public Library. The panel will focus on issues addressed in the book I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. (October 29, 2014, 4:00 pm - Mamaroneck Public, Library 136 Prospect Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY)

(Schedule Subject to Change)

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