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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

At the height of domestic violence awareness month, KARAMAH conducted a four-part series about raising domestic violence awareness in Muslim communities. “Love Like the Prophet: Ending Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities” was a program designed to address domestic violence from an Islamic perspective, promote discussion within communities about this issue,and shed light on resources available

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),