This column also was reprinted in our national newspaper the Muslim Journal. Note the date: Islam, by defintion, rejects terrorism By C.B. Hanif The Palm Beach Post October 15, 2006 As one who grew up rooting for Tarzan and Cheetah to whip up on my Afro-wigged cousins portraying Hollywood’s idea of Africans, I can understand how […]
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Courtesy of Imam Khalifah Ramadan: As Salaamu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu The Khutbah Given By The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) On The Last Friday Of Sha’ban On The Reception Of The Month of Ramadan O People!
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On the sign-in table was the Focolare’s Living City magazine edition proclaiming “Building blocks for world peace.” In the room, that’s what was happening. I’m not sure which was more inspiring: the enlightening DVD and discussion, or the wonderful human spirit with which folks connected after. As we plan what’s next, while encouraging you and […]
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With G-d’s Name, the Merciful Benefactor, the Merciful Redeemer Join Us As We Again Spotlight “Model Interfaith Dialogue & Unity” Featuring an examination of Focolare founder Chiara Lubich’s historic 1997 address to a gathering of 3,000 at Harlem’s Malcolm Shabazz Mosque. The event sparked a continuing upsurge in interfaith collaboration. Sunday, July 25, 2-4 p.m. […]
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Sunday, June 27, 2-4 p.m., United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches, 900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach. “Religions, with all their differences, are being called on to come together as never before.” — Cardinal Francis Arinze, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue “The Principle of Love, taken from the message of Jesus […]
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A friend passed along this excerpt that I thought others might appreciate. It is from the late leader of the largest group of Muslim Americans, Imam W.D. Mohammed. Imam Mohammed, who came to be known as “America’s Imam,” died last year. But for me and countless others, Muslim and non, he continues to articulate the […]
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At The Mosque Cares 2009 Muslim Convention & Ramadan Session, Young Adults Show We Cannot Be Stopped Now By C.B. Hanif “Wonderful,” said a member of The International League of Muslim Women, asked during an elevator conversation how she felt things were going. “Especially for the first year,” she added. “We had a great teacher. […]
x “We were at Detroit’s Cobo Convention Center this year for the annual Muslim Convention held every Labor Day weekend with Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and his followers. By now, our Focolare presence there with them was no surprise: we were happy to show them our support and the appreciation for this dialogue that—as many […]
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The Focolare Movement Communications Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gary Brandl – garybrandl@newcitypress.com Clare Zanzucchi – livingcity.ed@livingcitymagazine.com 202 Comforter Blvd, Hyde Park, NY 12538 – (845) 229-0230 x 171 or 180 September 3, 2009 Focolare Pays Tribute to Imam Warith Deen Mohammed on the first anniversary of his passing A great friend of Chiara Lubich and […]
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“We need to connect more with the history and the spirit of our brothers and sisters that preceded us in faith. Yes, I’m talking about the Christians. “Why do you think Imam Mohammed wanted us to have a relationship —wants us to have a relationship with the Focolare? I know he wants us and wanted […]
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