Overcoming prejudice and clearing up misunderstandings through direct encounters: thatʹs the goal of Abrahamic Teams. A Christian, a Jew and a Muslim inform people together about their different faiths. Claudia Mende spoke to the projectʹs initiator, Jurgen Micksch Mr Micksch, what inspired you to create the Abrahamic Teams? Jurgen Miksch: In 2001, a teacher at…
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USA Jamatkhanas play important role in diversity and pluralism — By Nazim Karim on The Ismaili
Jamatkhanas and Ismaili Centres play an important role in the lives of the Ismaili community in the USA but they also play a very important role in promoting diversity and pluralism in the communities where they exist. Jamatkhanas share a natural affinity with many places of worship. Throughout the country, local Ismaili Councils have engaged…
Germany: “Remembered Future” Interfaith project using Religion to stop Religious wars — Susanne Kaiser presents the project on Qantara de
In Germany, refugees from Syria, Iraq and Yemen may end up living next door to compatriots who were on the other side in the civil war. How can those who have fled their homeland also leave its conflicts behind them? Susanne Kaiser presents the project “Remembered Future” He cared for the injured as bombs were…
Muhammad Ali laid to rest as world pays tributes — Al Jazeera|Video: Rabbi Michael Lerner’s Powerful Speech at Muhammad Ali’s Funeral
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been laid to rest in his hometown in the US state of Kentucky, following a funeral procession attended by tens of thousands of fans. Ali’s private burial ceremony on Friday at Louisville’s Cave Hill Cemetery, was followed by a memorial, attended by world leaders including former US president Bill Clinton….
Leading Edge – Conference: “Body Politics” Jacqui Lewis and Hussein Rashid
I’ll be speaking at the following conference on a Muslim theology of Black Lives Matter. I’ve spoke at the church before on a similar topic, but this will be different. “Body Politics” :: Jan 17 @middlechurch from Middle Collegiate Church on Vimeo. ->>>>><<<<<-
Muslim Christmas Greetings from Dr. Syeed|Chapter 19 of the Quran is dedicated to this blessed event of the birth of Jesus Christ and the entire chapter is named after his mother Maryam (Mary)
In the name of God Most Loving and Most Caring We want to extend our greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters in America and around the world, on the day of Christmas. Our love and respect for Jesus is central to our faith. We believe that the immaculate birth of Jesus Christ is a…
The War On Christmas Is Over – Muslim Sufi Artists Play Favorite Christmas Songs (Video) — By: John Lundin on Politicus USA com
These Muslim sufi and gazal musicians playing Christmas carols is everything the festive spirit is about. The video that seeks to explore and promote the idea of communal harmony, has three sufi musicians strum popular Christmas carols like Silent Night, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and We Wish You a Merry Christmas, among others. With…
In dialogue: Iskandar Ahmad Abdalla and Yuval Ben-Ami– ‘Judaism and Islam – the beauty of the other’ — Qantara–Gothe de
It is easy to criticise others and to give in to fear. But what is there to discover when you take a closer look and try to really get to know this “other”? Iskandar Ahmad Abdalla from Egypt and Yuval Ben-Ami from Israel both did so, diving into the world of the “other” and being…
Video: Imams and Rabbis ride tandem together through Berlin
DEUTSCHLAND.de Published on 24 Mar 2015 By bike past mosques and synagogues – a very special kind of tour. Rabbis and Imams cycle through Berlin on tandems, in a bid to promote tolerance. ->>>>><<<<<-
“The Qur’an also counts as European cultural heritage”| Award for Angelika Neuwirth — Goethe de
Qur’an expert and cultural scientist Angelika Neuwirth is awarded the 2015 Leopold Lucas Prize, worth 50,000 euros. Angelika Neuwirth | Photo: private | Universität Tübingen In her work, the academic Angelika Neuwirth explained among other things why the Qur’an can also be regarded as European cultural heritage. The reason why the University of Tübingen decided…
Diwan Saz impresses at the Aga Khan Museum — Toronto Observer|A classical music group from Israel which promote peace and unity|Read and watch video
Gabi Ring, Diwan Saz performs. East York’s own Aga Khan Museum hosted a special event last month to celebrate ethnic and cultural diversity through the power of music. Diwan Saz is a classical music group from Israel with multicultural, interfaith members. Their goal is to promote peace and unity, and above all, illustrate a side…
Interfaith: Marble Church Sermon video on Islamicate com
Marble has a rich history of participating in interfaith activities and one of the highlights is our “Trialogue” under the leadership of Dr. Michael Brown. The focus of the service is a conversation among spiritual leaders of three faiths: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Ask a friend to join you for this unique and memorable worship…
The Star com Toronto: Aga Khan Museum showcases best in Islam — Marmur
Liberals in all three monotheistic religions are at the forefront of bridge-building, both with other faith communities and with the secular world. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto provides ample opportunities to see Islam at its best, Dow Marmur writes. The Aga Khan, left, with Stephen…
A subdued Christmas in Peshawar: A call for unity — Deutsche Welle de
Pakistan’s Christian community is observing a somber Christmas this year to show solidarity with the victims of the Peshawar attack. DW analyzes why the inter-faith harmony is needed in the country more than ever. “I bought new clothes to celebrate Christmas, but I am not going to wear them,” said seven-year-old Michael. The resident of…
Pfarrer Hanna Josua: „Muslime müssen offen diskutieren“ — Interview mit Pro-medien Magazin de (In German language, Interview with Lebanon born Pastor Hanna Josua on necessity of dialog with Muslims in Germany)
Eine offene Diskussion unter Muslimen über die Interpretation des Koran muss möglich sein, erklärt Pfarrer Josua Foto: Usman Ahmed, flickr | CC BY-SA 1.0 Pfarrer Hanna Josua, Leiter der Evangelischen Ausländerseelsorge [Foto: EMH] Die Sorgen der Pegida-Demonstranten müssen auf eine sachliche Ebene heruntergebrochen werden, sagt Pfarrer Hanna Josua im pro-Gespräch. Der gebürtige Libanese kritisiert zugleich…
Najaf takes in Christians displaced by Islamic State — Al Monitor com
NAJAF, Iraq — After Christians were forced to leave Mosul and other areas that fell under the control of the Islamic State (IS), Kurdish and Shiite dominated cities opened their doors to receive them. Religious authorities adopted stances supporting Christians, as they called on residents to host and help their brothers in the country. *****…
Ramadan 2014: Reclaiming the Sacred, Five Uniting Religious Principles — By Maha Elgenaidi on ING org
First Principles of Religion By Maha Elgenaidi, ING founder and trustee It’s disheartening to persons of faith that something as beautiful as religion, which brings so much peace to its adherents, can equally be used to fuel hatred and conflict. But such is the case. One need only think of Sunnis and Shias in Iraq,…
“Vatican treasures in the Gulf|Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization” — Article by Werner Bloch on Deutsche welle / Qantara de
Read article in Deutsch: “Kunstschätze des Vatikan in Arabien|Sharjah Museum für islamische Zivilisation” ***** The Vatican is pursuing a new policy of openness towards other faiths and co-operation between religions, a policy that is reflected in a very special exhibition in the Emirate of Sharjah, the neighbouring emirate to Dubai. This exhibition shows the…
Ismaili Jamatkhana Naperville, Churches join forces to pack 1 millionth meal | The Naperville Sun
Originally posted on Ismailimail:
The ultimate goal is “one weekend, 1 million meals,” and each year, the dream gets closer to becoming a reality. This year just might be the one. From Feb. 14 through 16, about 2,500 residents will pack more than 520,000 meals during the third annual Feed My Starving Children Feed The…
Video: A beautiful Azan (calling for the prayer) in a church California, USA
Amazing sound calling for the prayer in a church near the USC UNI of southern California, USA when the three religions gathered in one place. Source: aymondo80 ->>>>><<<<<-
