MLT NY Meet and Greet

On May 15th, 2008 nine MLTs from New York convened at ASMA to discuss the programs, growth and development, their recent involvements, and plans for moving ahead.

Daisy Khan's On Faith Blog

For the latest posts by On Faith panelist, and ASMA executive director, Daisy Khan visit her blog.

Recent Posts:
-Christians and Church; Muslims and Mosque
-Misconceptions about Obama and Islam
-President Needs Honesty and Far More

Correction

Mahmud al-Rashid and Sarah Joseph started emel in September 2003. The magazine is now in its 44th issue.

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Azhar Usman in The New York Times - MLT, USA
"Jesters of Different Faiths Use Laughs to Bridge the Divide"

Jewish, Muslim, and Christian comedians use humor to bridge the gap between their faiths. Click here to read the article on NYtimes.com

Dr. Eboo Patel and Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur Partnered with Tony Blair to Launch Tony Blair Faith Foundation - MLT's, USA

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Dr Eboo Patel, founder and director of the Interfaith Youth Core, and Saleemah Abdul-Ghaffur, campaigner for Malaria No More, have partnered with Tony Blair to launch the Tony Blair Faith Foundation.  The Tony Blair Faith Foundation will be focused on faith and globalization and specifically on activating faith-based groups around humanitarian causes. 

At the press conference held on May 30, 2008, where Tony Blair launched his Faith Foundation, Saleemah Abdul-Ghaffur and Dr Eboo Patel addressed how the Foundation and its partners will help people of faith do more: they are part of the Faiths Act campaign – a multi-faith action on eradicating deaths from malaria.

Malaria No More Press Release (PDF) | IFYC Press Release (PDF)

MalariaNoMore.org | IFYC.org

The Office of Tony Blair - Press Releases and More...

Tony Blair Faith Foundation | FaithsAct Project

Tony Blairs Speech to Launch Faith Foundation (Video)

Imam Yahya Pallavicini (MLT, Italy) and Imam Abu Eesa Niamatullah (MLT, UK) Participate in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Imam's Yahya Pallavacini and Abu Eesa Niamatullah joined more than 1,500 participants from 55 countries in an international forum geared towards the region. Participants included key heads of state and government, ministers, leading business figures and leaders from civil society and the media.  The event, themed “Learning from the Future,”  included debates and discussions centered on future scenarios giving alternative views on how the business, political and social environment might change between now and 2025.

World Economic Forum on the Middle East

Eboo Patel on National Public Radio's (NPR) All Things Considered - MLT, USA
"Blending Cultures in the Melting Pot"

On June 4^th, Eboo Patel reflected on being a father, his own  heritage, and the folk songs of Woody Guthrie.
 
"My son fell asleep that night to Woody Guthrie songs. I placed him back in his crib and whispered the Shahada in his ear. He, too, will sing America - in Indian languages, Arabic prayers and the poetry of possibility."
 
Listen to the NPR piece.

Arsalan Iftikhar on the National Public Radio's (NPR) Barbershop - MLT, USA
" 'Shop' Guys Debate Clinton's Chance at Becoming V.P. "

The guys in this week's shop — Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Lester Spence — talk about Sen. Barack Obama's victory and Sen. Hillary Clinton's chance at becoming Obama's vice president.  Listen now.

Arsalan Iftikhar is a contributing editor at Islamica Magazine.