The Edmonton area has recently witnessed a growing number of acts of intimidation and hate towards people who are black. These have often been motivated by both racism and religious bigotry together. Sadly, we know such racism exists even within faith communities themselves. As two larger faith traditions, both Muslims and Christians have spiritual wisdom … Continue reading Faith Spaces, Safe Spaces: An Interfaith Anti-Racist Initiative
Mercy, Compassion, Fraternity in #Edmonton
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Windows to Islam @ St. Stephen’s College
This year, I am proud to offer Windows to Islam in coordination with St. Stephen's College (on the University of Alberta campus). Nov. 10th & 17th 10:00 am - 3:00pm Windows to Islam provides an overview of Islam's rich historical and religious tradition with an emphasis upon how history, contemporary issues, and the Islamic religious sciences … Continue reading Windows to Islam @ St. Stephen’s College
#NAIN Conference in #Edmonton
This year, the annual North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) conference will be hosted in Edmonton. The conference moves around each year to various cities across North America. This year it will be hosted at MacEwan University between August 1st and 2nd (with events preceding and following these workshops and events). From their website: "NAIN builds communication … Continue reading #NAIN Conference in #Edmonton
A New Class @AlRashidMosque
Windows to Islam is a 2-Day course intending to provide those interested with an objective look at Islam and Muslims. This will be provided through a basic, albeit in-depth, overview of Islamic Theology, Law, and History. By the end of the course students will have become familiar with many of the subjects covered in a … Continue reading A New Class @AlRashidMosque
Windows to Islam: A Look Inside Islam this June 2011
Dear Friend, Neighbor, Community Leader and Person of Faith: I would like to invite you to a special event. There is no doubt that Islamophobia is on the rise, and that it has only led to greater problems within our national and local community. Some of these problems include attacks on religious centers and American Muslims, … Continue reading Windows to Islam: A Look Inside Islam this June 2011
Seminary Trains Muslim & Jewish Chaplains
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPQIwt8w_CY Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy is designed to provide Muslim religious leaders and chaplains with basic skills in pastoral care, arts of ministry, theology and ethics, dialogue and interfaith relations needed to serve as chaplains in a variety of settings. The areas of knowledge and skill acquisition provided … Continue reading Seminary Trains Muslim & Jewish Chaplains
Ibrahim J. Long 