American Muslims currently experience the fastest growing rate of religious discrimination in the United States. This growth is paralleled by scrutiny of Islamic law (Shari’ah), Islamic practices and lifestyle.
What does Shari’ah mean for American Muslims, and what does it have to do with religious freedom?
What do these questions mean for Christian and Jewish communities in the United States?
On July 16th, join a town hall discussion on American Muslims, Shari’ah and religious freedom. During the event, four expert leaders from the country’s three largest faith traditions will speak and take questions from audience members. Participants will be encouraged to ask candid questions about Islam in the US.
Panelists include:
Dr. Aziza Al Hibri, Founder, KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
Imam Mohamed Magid, Imam, All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center and President, Islamic Society of North America
Rabbi David Saperstein, Director and Counsel, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Dean Robert Destro, Professor of Law in the School of Law at the Catholic Universityof America, and director and founder of the Interdisciplinary Program in Law and Religion
This event is cosponsored by:
KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights. Through education, legal outreach and advocacy, KARAMAH contributes to the understanding andpromotion of human rights worldwide, particularly the rights of Muslim women under Islamic and civil law.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Standing with American Muslims; Upholding American Values, a national campaign of religious, interfaith and faith-based organizations dedicated to ending anti-Muslim sentiment.