In a lot of places, men are still not used to the idea of women working with them as they have an underlying belief that their competence extends only to the kitchen.
As a woman, growing up in Pakistan certainly has its advantages: men tend to give their place up for you, whether in a bus or the bank. If the tyre of your car is punctured, all you have to do is step outside and at least five men will appear out of nowhere offering to change it for you –– with an additional ten content to just watch.
Continue reading ‘Madeeha Syed: Caution, Women At Work’
October 29, 2008
Can you even imagine the possibility of the State of Israel and the Jerusalem municipality building a Museum of Tolerance on the site of a Muslim Cemetery in the heart of Jerusalem? Well it is happening. We tried to fight it in court but we lost. Imagine what would happen if someone in Europe – in Germany or Austria for instance, tried to build a Museum of Tolerance on top of Jewish graves.
The legal battle has been lost, now we must move on to the political battle. We must prevent this museum from being built on that site. Jerusalem will never be a city of peace if this is allowed to move forward.
Jerusalem is the one city in the world where there is a real potential to demonstrate that Jews, Christians and Muslims can live together in peace, understanding and real tolerance. Jerusalem is the place where we can learn to celebrate the diversities of our civilizations. If the construction of this museum is allowed to resume on top of a Muslim cemetery of religious and historical importance in the center of Jerusalem, this Holy city, will never realize its potential.
For the peace of Jerusalem, for the chance of peace, understanding and tolerance between Jews, Muslims and Christians we must stop this dangerous act.
We call on the Government of Israel and the Municipality of Jerusalem to stop the construction of the Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance in name of public safety and in protection of the reputation of the State of Israel and the safety of Jews all around the world.
We call on Jerusalemites, Israelis and Palestinians to join our campaign.
We call on the candidates for Mayor of Jerusalem and for the Jerusalem City Council to speak out during the remaining days of the campaign – promise us that you won’t let this Museum be built in the Mamilla Cemetery.
We call on the Chief Rabbis of Israel not to let this shame on Judaism take place. In the name of Judaism, do not allow this Museum to built on top of Muslim graves.
We call on Israelis and Palestinians alike to send letters to your Presidents, Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers urging them to stop the construction of the Museum in that location.
We call on Jews all over to write to the Wiesenthal Center Director Rabbi Hier urging him to change the location of the Museum. We urge Jews everywhere to write to the Government of Israel voice your objection to building a Museum of Tolerance on top of Muslim graves.
We call on Rabbis around the world to join the campaign. We are looking for several Rabbis who will coordinate organizing a Rabbis letter against the building of the Museum over Muslim graves.
We call on citizens of the world to join the campaign – raise your voices, – write to your own governments urging them to pressure the Israeli government to cease the construction of the Museum in that location.
Useful addresses and contacts:
President Marvin Hier, Dean, Wiesenthal Center
Fax: ++1-310-553-4521
email: information@wiesenthal.net
President Shimon Peres
Fax: ++972-2-567-1314
email: president@president.gov.il
Prime Minister Olmert
Fax: +972-2-670-5475
email: pmo.heb@it.pmo.gov.il
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni
Fax: ++972-2-530-3367
email: sar@mfa.gov.il
Mayor of Jerusalem
Fax: ++972-2-629-6014
email: mankal@jerusalem.muni.il
Sfardi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Shlomo Amar
Fax: ++972-2-537-1305
email: rabbis@rabbinate.gov.il
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi
Fax: ++972-2-537-7872
email: rabbia@rabbinate.gov.il
President Mahmoud Abbas
Fax: ++972-2-240-9648
Continue reading ‘A Museum of Tolerance built on top of a Muslim Cemetery in Jerusalem? Hard to Believe?’
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Hollywood is preparing a new epic film on the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and the birth of Islam. Continue reading ‘Hollywood Prepares Prophet Epic Film’
Lily Munir asks the 50 young mothers in her classroom to use their imaginations. What would it be like, she says, if your husband supported your right to work and helped with housework?
The women in their seats look surprised at the question. Some of them laugh.
What begins as jokes about bad husbands grows into a serious discussion about gender roles and women’s rights. Islam supports women’s empowerment, Ms. Munir tells her students, so men should, too.
Continue reading ‘One Indonesian Shares Women’s Rights in Islamic Schools’
GainPeace, an outreach project of ICNA Chicago, is launching the Bus Ad Campaign: The purpose is to educate fellow Chicagoans about Islam and Muslims.
Continue reading ‘“ISLAM”? ON A BUS – In CHICAGO? GainPeace.com Launches Islam Bus Ad to Dispel Misconceptions About Islam’
Bringing together thousands from all around the world, Europe’s largest Muslim event opened in Britain on Saturday, October 25, with the focus of promoting multiculturalism.
Continue reading ‘Multiculturalism in London Muslim Conference’
By Hadi Yahmid, IOL Correspondent
PARIS — A mosque in southern Belgium has named a female Muslim professor to the post of imam, the first such a move in the northwestern European country.
Continue reading ‘Europe’s First Woman Imam’
MIAMI — Volunteer school board
committees usually don’t spark controversy, but Broward’s diversity committee is under a microscope these days, NBC 6 reported.
A man who fellow committee members said has served well for nearly four years is drawing intense criticism for suggesting world governments recognize and negotiate with the Palestinian group Hamas.
Continue reading ‘Demonstrators Seek Removal Of Diversity Committee Member’
Islamic group calls on state GOP to repudiate remarks
Tim Korte | The Associated Press
Continue reading ‘Republican’s anti-Muslim letter sparks outrage’
Note from Rafik Beekun: Very few commentators of an international stature like Maureen Dowd have examined at length Powell’s statement about the Islamophobic statements made by many in the Republican party over the past year. My wife is a Navy veteran. My son is now serving in the Navy. My father-in-law served in the Army. My sister-in-law was career Air Force. Are we less American because we are Muslims or related to Muslims? I commend General Powell for speaking out on this issue on National TV, and I thank Maureen for talking about this issue.
Continue reading ‘Moved by a Crescent’
Keith Ellison, right, says US Muslims have
to engage in the political process [Amanda Sealy: CTVC]
In a special two-part film Rageh Omaar travelled across the US exploring the roots and influence of Islam in America.
Continue reading ‘The American crescent’
To sustain counterproductive policies, politicians resort to fear mongering, thus unleashing a vicious cycle. One in which “fear” leads to bad policies and bad policies lead to more “fear.”
By Parvez Ahmed, October 21, 2008
Colin Powell’s endorsement of Democratic Presidential nominee Sen. Obama is certainly big news. In endorsing Obama, Powell did not hide his respect for Sen. McCain. But he underscored two very important points – the narrowing of the Republican agenda and the questionable selection of Sarah Palin.
Continue reading ‘So what if he is a Muslim?’
By Hany Salah, IOL Correspondent
BERLIN — After inspecting dozens of well-known buildings, a four-member panel of veteran architects concluded that the Islamic Forum in Penzberg, a mosque and Islamic center, is the best work of architecture done in Bavaria in five years.
Continue reading ‘Penzberg Mosque…Bavaria’s Best Building’
The world’s giant video game maker Sony has withdrawn millions of copies of a new computer game after drawing fire from Muslims for mixing music with verses of the Noble Qur’an, reported The Chicago Sun-Times on Saturday, October 18.
Continue reading ‘Sony Withdraws Game Over Qur’an Verses’
With prayers banned in public areas, private hajj trips not allowed, teaching of the Noble Qur’an not allowed in private and students and government officials forced to eat during Ramadan, China in enforcing laws and regulations restricting the practice of Islam.
Continue reading ‘China Restricts Islam’
After a press conference against the “Obsession” movie held by the Coalition for Renewing American Democracy, the Communications Director of the Clarion Fund confronted the coalition members. Here, Rabbi Steven Jacobs is shown talking to the Communications Director.
Interfaith leaders call ‘Obsession’ DVD hateful
Continue reading ‘Good Samaritan 101: Rabbi Steven Jacobs Confronts Clarion Fund’s Gregory Ross’
(Washington, D.C. – 10/17/08) — As part of its “Rock the Muslim Vote” initiative, the Muslim Public Affairs Council will be organizing phone banking efforts in cities across the country as the presidential election enters its crucial last stage.
Volunteers will be calling registered Muslim American voters in the key battleground states of Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to encourage people to vote, to ensure that they know the location of their polling place, and to inform voters about key issues using MPAC’s “Activate 08″ election guide. These issues include national security and civil rights, immigration, the economy, the Iraq War, healthcare, and U.S.-Muslim world relations.
Phone banking has been scheduled for the dates and locations provided below. Volunteers will be given a phone banking kit with an issue-focused script to use when calling voters.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the person listed for each site. MPAC is asking that you commit one hour to calling voters within the times listed below. Remember to bring along your cell phone; MPAC will provide snacks and refreshments.
MPAC DC office
110 Maryland Ave., N.E.
Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20002
October 21-23, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Contact: sarah@mpac.org or call 202-547-7701
Continue reading ‘MPAC ORGANIZES PHONE BANKING EFFORTS IN CRITICAL LAST WEEKS OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION’
