Muslim Minority Communities Around the Globe  
The Brookings Institution
October 19, 2011

On October 19, 2011, the Brookings Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World hosted a panel discussion looking at Muslim minority communities around the globe and the challenges they face. How are Muslim Shii communities different in belief and tradition from Sunni communities? What specific challenges do they face with respect to their ability to practice and worship freely? What are the specific rights and responsibilities of majority and minority communities in religiously mixed societies?  The panel built on the discussions of the Religious Leaders working group at the U.S.-Islamic World Forum and the recently published report, "Muslim-Majority and Muslim-Minority Communities in a Global Context."  Read more


The 9/11 Generation: 9/11’s Impact on Civic Activism in the U.S. and Abroad
The Brookings Institution
September 13, 2011

On September 13, the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at Brookings hosted a discussion to examine how 9/11 has galvanized a generation of Muslims to greater civic engagement. Panelists analyzed the factors that led to increased Muslim activism immediately after 9/11 and evaluated how this dynamic has changed and evolved over the last decade. Panelists included Farah A. Pandith, special representative to Muslim Communities at the U.S. Department of State; Kofi Rashid, partner at Interculture; and Imam Mohamed Magid, executive director of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society and president of the Islamic Society of North America. Fellow Stephen Grand, director of the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World, provided introductory remarks and moderated the discussion.  Read more


Karen Armstrong Luncheon and Discussion
The Brookings Institution
September 12, 2011

On Monday, September 12, the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World hosted a luncheon discussion with Karen Armstrong, author, most recently, of The Case for God and Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Ms. Armstrong gave a few introductory remarks before answering questions from participants.  Read more


Iftar Dinner and Discussion 
The Brookings Institution
August 9, 2011

On August 9, 2011, the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World hosted the Brookings Institution’s first Iftar dinner, the meal in which Muslims break the fast during the month of Ramadan. The event was an intimate conversation among colleagues and members of the American Muslim community, and featured noted academics, playwrights, former ambassadors, government officials, religious leaders, and community activists.  Read more