Imam William Suhaib Webb emerges as face of Boston’s Muslim community in time of crisis

Imam William Suhaib Webb emerges as face of Boston’s Muslim community in time of crisis

By uzzie on from www.bostonglobe.com

The face of Boston’s Muslim community in its time of crisis is a 6-foot-5-inch, blond-haired, blue-eyed former hip-hop DJ whose grandfather was a fundamentalist Christian preacher, and who moved to Boston just 18 months ago. William Suhaib Webb, imam of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center in Roxbury, has been a target of conservative Muslims on the Internet, who call him a sellout, and of other critics, who say he is an extremist. He has tried, for better or for worse, to respond to all of it — in his sermons, on CNN, on Twitter. At the same time, he has endeavored to deepen the mosque’s relationships with Jewish and Christian leaders in Boston. The Marathon bombings cast Webb and his mission into a crucible. In the media, Islam was on trial again, and Webb was, too.

As Islam Grows, Imams In Short Supply in America

By l0gikal on from www.npr.org

The more than 2,100 American mosques are facing a challenge. There aren't enough imams, or spiritual leaders, to go around.
Imams, priests play soccer match in Bosnia

Imams, priests play soccer match in Bosnia

By qalbee on from www.huffingtonpost.com

A soccer match between Muslim imams and Catholic priests has helped raise funds for a new kindergarten in Bosnia.
More than 4,000 people paid 1 euro ($1.30) to watch the game in the central town of Zenica on Wednesday night, cheering "Bosnia, Bosnia" and celebrating whoever scored.

Imam Looks For Common Ground Between Islam And West

By uzzie on from www.npr.org

In late 2010, a debate over a proposed Islamic community center in lower Manhattan left many people angry and confused. Some critics erroneously tagged the community center the "Ground Zero mosque," and to them, it became an intolerable insult to families of 9/11 victims and the United States.
LA Times: Imam teaches Islam with a distinct U.S. style

LA Times: Imam teaches Islam with a distinct U.S. style

By SuhaibWebb on from www.suhaibwebb.com

At the pulpit of an inner-city Chicago mosque, the tall blond imam begins preaching in his customary fashion, touching on the Los Angeles Lakers victory the night before, his own gang involvement as a teenager, a TV soap opera and then the Day of Judgment. [...]
American Imam, Suhaib Webb, teaches Islam with a distinct style

American Imam, Suhaib Webb, teaches Islam with a distinct style

By l0gikal on from www.latimes.com

Oklahoma-born convert Suhaib Webb, who sprinkles public addresses with pop culture references, has a growing following, especially among young Muslims. Traditionalists are leery.
Man accused of NY hate attack on imam is cleared

Man accused of NY hate attack on imam is cleared

By uzzie on from online.wsj.com

NEW YORK — A transportation police officer accused of aiding a bias-fueled beating of a Muslim religious leader in a subway station has been cleared of all criminal charges.
Muslims Combating Extremism

Muslims Combating Extremism

By uzzie on from www.pbs.org

We want to prove to America that we are not terrorist suspects, says Imam Mahdi Bray. US Islamic groups have launched several projects to fight extremism within their own communities, particularly among young people.
Imams brief congressman on trip to concentration camps to battle anti-Semitism

Imams brief congressman on trip to concentration camps to battle anti-Semitism

By uzzie on from religion.blogs.cnn.com

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An American imam took an eye-opening tour last month of the Dachau and Auschwitz death camps and said that what he saw was unfathomable -- and undeniable. "You see the ashes of people. You see the pictures.
For U.S. Imam Interfaith Dialogue Can Overcome Fear

For U.S. Imam Interfaith Dialogue Can Overcome Fear

By MuslimVoices on from muslimvoices.org

Mohamad Bashar Arafat established the Civilizations Exchange and Cooperation Foundation, an interfaith organization promoting education and understanding.

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