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Advocating for the religious freedom and human rights of all is a core aspect of KARAMAH’s work. Addressing post-9/11 prejudice and bullying of Muslim students in schools and universities specifically, KARAMAH’s Vice President, Ms. Engy Abdelkader, Esq. wrote to Special Counsel for Religious Discrimination in advance of the March federal interagency meeting at the Department […]

For the past several years, KARAMAH has fronted a U.S campaign to analyze the role of Islamic Law in U.S. courts. As seen with a 2008 New Jersey case, testimony about Islamic Law in a civil proceeding can and has been construed as Shari’ah creeping into the U.S. legal system—or so proponents of anti-Shari’ah legislation will

Reading a written statement by Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, KARAMAH’s Executive Director Ms. Aisha Rahman praised Masjid Muhammad’s legacy of leadership in the American Muslim community at the Masjid’s 75th anniversary celebration. Addressing the importance of understanding Islam’s history in America in particular, Ms. Rahman implored the Muslim community to grow in historical understanding, leadership and

Press Release:  January 31st, 2013 By special invitation of Policy & Strategy Section of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, KARAMAH met this week with representatives of the sections of the Civil Rights Division and with Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Tom Perez. KARAMAH was invited to submit its priorities

KARAMAH’s mission is to advocate for civil rights and civil liberties of the American Muslim community. Injustice in the form of discrimination against specific groups is not tolerated. Using her knowledge and experience in family law, KARAMAH’s Executive Director Ms. Rahman talked about the connection between family law and civil rights at a town hall

To conclude their year-long campaign to address domestic violence, the World Bank hosted a panel in December, titled “Domestic Abuse Around the World.” The aim and intent of the event was to look at domestic violence from a cultural lens—a very challenging and often problematic way of addressing the problem if not done with respect

There is no amount of reading that can take the place of hands-on experience when attempting to learn. KARAMAH met with six delegation members from Chad who traveled to the United States to learn about how Islam is practiced in America. By listening, discussing and visiting Muslim and educational organizations, the delegation was able to

When KARAMAH decided to showcase the acclaimed documentary “Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet” as a public event, the organization hoped to raise awareness about misconceptions surrounding the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the wake of a lascivious Youtube video about the Prophet, sparking protests throughout the Muslim world. The number of people that entered Globe Hall

On this day of giving thanks may you enjoy the blessings of family and sustenance, and express gratitude to our Creator by reaching out to those in need around us. May we pause to rededicate ourselves to continuing the struggle for world peace, justice, and compassion for all. Warmly, The KARAMAH Team

“We’ve been duped.” This is a short but profound statement from one Maldivian woman. The same individual went on to explain that while every Maldivian received an Islamic education at an early age, many women are unaware of the rights afforded them under Islamic law. In November 2012, KARAMAH’s Chair and Founder Dr. Azizah al-Hibri