…During this meeting, Ms. Yaqoob learned about the KARAMAH model that believes that women can draw power from their faith and use that to affect change. Through the Law and…
KARAMAH’s Model Inspires Farzana Yaqoob Eisenhower Fellow and Azad Kashmir Minister Read More »
…and that brings about gradual, lasting change. KARAMAH plans to hold further events and workshops to address these concerns and to continue the dialogue on pressing issues facing the community….
Sacred Space? Women’s Places and Spaces in Contemporary American Mosques Read More »
…having a comprehensive understanding of Islam, Muslim individuals, and therefore Muslim communities will be equipped with the tools necessary to bring about leadership and positive change from within. KARAMAH looks …
KARAMAH Holds Film Screening of “Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet” at GW Law Read More »
…quality Islamic jurisprudence on domestic violence as a basis for wider cultural awareness and change. Engaging men, group members expressed, will be an important key to the success of DV…
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…values, and centuries of culture, tradition and historical memory when it comes to change. Thus, struggles over the Muslim identity contribute to the challenges many Arab Spring countries now face….
…to the Quran as the book of social change, and that it should be read as one flowing unit. He mentioned that problems arise when people pick certain aspects of…
Imam Mohamed Magid – “Sources of Islamic Law” and “Faith and Leadership” Read More »
…through them. To understand higher reality requires the continuous development of our insights through spirituality and contemplation. Dr. al-Hibri then turned to a discussion of the Islamic philosophy of change,…
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…Qur’an. This is the way we can effectuate change through our understanding of our faith. We must be able to dialogue with the Qur’an and gain a new experience from…
Dr. Zainab Alwani-Islamic Jurisprudential Itjihad/ Reasoning I Read More »
…her hijab in front of a male officer. While this event was unfortunate, Ms. Abdelkader explained how her persistence in bringing attention to the situation allowed her to change the…
KARAMAH Celebrates Muslim Women’s Leadership in Law and Social Work Read More »
…are a talented group of leaders, and we are sure that they will affect substantial change in their respective communities. Mr. Hilary Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice…
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