Imam W.D. Mohammed undoubtedly said it best: “With reference to a saying of the Holy Prophet, your Imam calls attention to the fact that Muslims are to contribute to the wholesomeness of Christian religious holiday festivals. An indication of the Muslim role in promoting respect for wholesome and sacred celebrations is found in the teaching […]
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In South Florida The Season is going full swing. In my latest InterFaith21 essay in The Coastal Star, I note that Thanksgiving, the Hajj, Hanukkah and Christmas are among this year’s winter holiday highlights — and serve as reminders that “Sharing and caring are the best messages of the season.” Also, my Catalyst for Justice colleagues Jane Tierney, Rabbi Paul […]
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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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That hint to humanity in the annual convergence of winter holidays? It keeps getting louder and louder. This year is no exception. With Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hanukah and the Hajj, Kwanzaa, New Years, Three Kings Day and others in such proximity, conditions are great for all kinds of good.
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