Cordoba Initiative Newsletter - February 2015
Building Bridges
Interfaith Ring of Peace in Oslo, Norway


We were very inspired by the story about the Muslim Ring of Peace around the Oslo, Norway synagogue. This is a superb example of young Muslims taking a stand against Anti-Semitism with our Jewish brothers and sisters. This is the kind of interfaith cooperation that will help shift the narrative about Muslims worldwide. We were pleased to see others around the world share our view so we thought we would point to some comments about this story featured on www.vosizneias.com. Click the link to read more comments.

Avrohom Abba Says: This is gevaldig news and so welcome!! We all already know that this is extremely RARE!! But we also know this concept can spread, and many Muslims can make this brave move, if they see this as a precedent. We know that it takes great courage for these special Muslims to do this! Here's hoping it catches on all over!!!

French Jew Says: So ISIS does represent Islam? But of course our Yiddelach who are so pathetically lost in the whirlpool of hatred and Israeli zeal will never see the truth. No matter what the Muslims do, some of you people will just screech their head off how much they hate them...

poconomel Says: Bravo... hatred is a power technique by keeping people apart and establishing one's self as the leader... the protector against the hated. It perpetuates violence.

At The Forefront

Imam Feisal's Statement on Sad News of Murder of Three Muslims,
Calls for Peace and Patience


I am deeply saddened to learn of the murder of three Muslim students at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. I ask that we pray for God to bless the families and loved ones of those killed in this incident with His grace and peace, and that we all embrace them with tenderness as our reflection of God's infinite compassion. Continue reading.


TCI's Statement on the Murders of Jordanian Pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh and 21 Christian Egyptians by ISIS


The Cordoba Initiative condemns the horrific murders of Jordanian pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh and 21 Christian Egyptians by ISIS in Syria and Libya. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.


 

Changing the Discourse on Muslims in the Media


Muslim Leaders Condemn Extremism and Terrorism
Imam Feisal and Other Muslim Leaders Featured on The Huffington Post
Upcoming Events


April 16, 2015 - The Evolving American Muslim Identity (New York, NY)
Imam Feisal will speak on "The Evolving American Muslim Identity" during a two-day conference titled Growing Up Muslim in Europe and the United States at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY).



Schedule subject to change
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