…Muslims is “misleading,” suggests the resolution. In their resolution, the members of the council condemn “hate mongering and fear propaganda” as counter to both religious and American values. “ Download…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q55-EkzWry8 “We want [women] to be critical and analytical and decide for [themselves].” Aisha Rahman, KARAMAH executive director On October 13th, 2015, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a documentary…
Islam, Culture and Sexism: What needs to change? Read More »
…2) Americais composed of many different communities that provide norms for their members 3) Many communities that Americans are members of have overlapping jurisdictions As a result of these beliefs, Rev….
KARAMAH Hosts Town Hall with ADAMS Center Read More »
…Creating social spaces for Muslims to meet each other 2. Giving inordinate weight to superficial factors over other factors (i.e. spiritual compatibility, compassion, generosity, etc.) 3. Mutual understanding of expected…
KARAMAH Holds a Conference on Modern Muslim Relationships Read More »
…impact it is having on our community as a whole. We encourage you to watch the town hall below and continue to share your stories with us as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7RaaJIc6PI…
Heartbreaking Stories Shared At Religious and Racial Profiling Event Read More »
…Pasquarella responded, “I know many details of my clients, but can’t find commonalities for the watch list.” The event was recorded, and can be viewed in its entirety below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBbwqNmaTto…
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…the “maslaha” or best interest of the community, an argument used sometimes to support the misguided demand for unconditional satr. It is in the maslaha of the community to correct…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR6MKnXbZyI On July 16th, 2015, KARAMAH’s executive director, Aisha Rahman took part in a panel discussion on “Religious Freedom and Women’s Rights” at Georgetown University’s Berkley Center. The panel was…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzzPnZ4ipwA On September 17, 2015, KARAMAH co-sponsored a very important and timely panel discussion titled “Monitoring Minorities: The Past and Present of Discriminatory Surveillance Practices.” The event was organized by the…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IprJDBQwLEk Continuing in our promise to bring to you each performance from this year’s “Strong Voices, Strong Communities,” we introduce Dilfuza Abdulkhasan, a LLSP 2015 alumna from Uzbekistan. Ms. Abdulkhasan…
“Strong Voices, Strong Communities” Speeches. Part II Read More »
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