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A diverse body of students and DC professionals joined KARAMAH at George Washington University (GWU) Law School for a film screening and discussion of “Muhammad: Legacy of the Prophet” on the evening of October 17th. Moderated by KARAMAH’s Arabic Communications Associate Hind Essayegh, the film screening was followed by an informal panel and general discussion […]

KARAMAH welcomed eight women leaders from various organizations in Pakistan focused on women’s issues and combating domestic violence. The goals of their October 11th visit included exploring different NGO’s in the U.S., such as KARAMAH, and how those organizations work to fight domestic violence using both the U.S. legal framework and Islamic sources. During the meeting,

KARAMAH’s Executive Director Ms. Aisha Rahman and Chair and Founder Dr. Azizah al-Hibri took the stage at local café Busboys and Poets on October 10th to launch the mini-series “Love Like the Prophet: Ending Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities.” Complimented by Sr. Asma Hanif of Muslimaat Al-Nissa and Nicole Correri of Peaceful Families Project (PFP),

As a means of continuing the promotion of global women’s leadership, KARAMAH hosted a delegation of women leaders from Afghanistan on the afternoon of September 27th. The purpose of these visits is to enhance education and leadership skills so that women feel supported and encouraged to speak about their rights, interests, and religion within their

As part of KARAMAH’s broader effort to increase understanding of Islam and collaborate within the interfaith community, a large group of Wesley Seminary students and faculty came together at KARAMAH on September 24th to learn about the Islamic faith, its relationship with Christianity in particular, and share questions with a diverse panel of American Muslims.

Throughout history, many have marveled at the ability of people to set aside preconceived ideas and differences, and rally in times of tragedy. For the American Sikh Community, this trial came on August 5th with the massacre of six Americans by a lone gunman at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, WI. The “Muslims and

September 19, 2012 By invitation of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, KARAMAH submitted written testimony for congressional consideration in today’s hearing titled, “Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Extremism.” U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is chairing the hearing sponsored by the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. KARAMAH’s testimony relates the experience of

Law students at the George Washington School of Law braved the weather last evening to attend a KARAMAH mixer sponsored by the Muslim Law Student Association (MLSA). During the evening, students of different backgrounds and faiths enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and information on KARAMAH’s work and the different career opportunities for law school graduates. Held on

MUSLIMS & SIKHS STAND IN SOLIDARITY AGAINST HATE & VIOLENCE14+ DC Based Muslim Organizations Stand with Sikhs, Pledge Solidarity “After the tragic shooting at a Sikh Gurudwara in Wisconsin on August 5th, and now with violence erupting across the Muslim World, hate violence is a concern everywhere. The Muslim community recognizes this, and is holding

Washington, D.C., September 13, 2012 The KARAMAH Family is shocked and saddened by the recent violence in Benghazi that led to the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and others with him. KARAMAH extends its deepest condolences to their families. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, as are those of the whole nation. During this