Ramadan Mubarak
Fasting is an integral part of many spiritual traditions, especially among the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam). My experience with fasting came as I grew closer to my dad’s faith – Eastern Orthodox. Fasting is an integral part of every aspect of the Church Year. There are major fasts – Nativity, Lenten, etc., as [...]
Ramadan Is (Almost) Upon Us
Quick pause and then back to BlogHer09 de-briefing!! Twenty Days! I can’t believe another year has flown by and that Ramadan is once again at our door steps. Ramadan is practically around the corner - the 9th month of the Muslim calendar, and it’s most holy! Millions of Muslims around the world commemorate Ramadan by [...]
CAIR Philly @ Villanova Don't 'Iraq' Iran
I am liveblogging the “Don’t ‘Iraq’ Iran: Finding a Peaceful Resolution to the Iran Crisis” seminar co-sponsored by the Bryn Mawr Peace Coalition and Villanova University. As the Bush Administration continually turns to military action as its fundamental tool of diplomacy, scores of Americans are coming together to discuss alternative means of cross-cultural dialogue in [...]
CAIR Philly Event @ Villanova – Don't 'Iraq' Iran: Finding a Peaceful Resolution to the Iran Crisis
If anyone in Philadelphia is interested in attending, but does not have transportation, please let me know. I am driving and can have room for three more people in my car. Thursday, October 23 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Room 1011, Bartley Hall on the Villanova campus Crossposted from CAIR Email/Complete Event Listing on [...]
Islam as the Subject or the Object
For some reason Islam has been on the tip of my tongue lately. I keep engaging in extremely thought provoking and stimulating conversations about the various trends and schools of thought circulating within the Muslim world. Many of them are in direct response to the mis-interpretation of Islamic sacred texts by various agents within the [...]
Crosspost – Ramadan Kareem
I contribute to the Ramadan Kareem blog consortium, which reflects the diverse voices in and around Islam during the month of Ramadan. The blog represents an addition to much needed dialogue on interfaith and intercultural relations, both in the United States and globally. Please share with your family and friends! In Peace,Kathrin
