Muslims for Progressive Values-Atlanta

Please join the MPV Community on September 30!

Please join the MPV Community on September 30!

Growing up in New Delhi, I used to play soccer with the son of a dalit, the “untouchable” caste. One day, my mother called me over to share with me, “people have been whispering how inappropriate it is for an ambassador’s daughter to play with a dalit”.

Countering the Religious Right - Hindutva, Muslims & Christians Countering the Religious Right - Hindutva, Muslims & Christians

This month Muslims for Progressive Values celebrates 16 years since it was founded back in 2007 to be a voice and space for Progressive Muslims to feel seen and heard.

Celebrating 16 Years of MPV Celebrating 16 Years of MPV

Countering Homophobia in the Name of Religion

Countering Homophobia in the Name of Religion

Read up on all that Muslims for Progressive Values is up to and join our local chapters for community!

Happy Eid! Happy Eid!

Our Annual Impact Report is now available for viewing on our website. Check out our work in numbers.

Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan Kareem!

As a member of the United Nations inter-agency TaskForce’s Multi-faith Advisory Council and as co-chair of its Gender Working Group, check out the panel “Perspectives on Empowering Women through Effective Collaboration in Challenging Contexts”.

CSW67 Activities and Highlights CSW67 Activities and Highlights

The Pope has it right, Muslim Religious Leaders should follow

The Pope has it right, Muslim Religious Leaders should follow

“To our fellow Muslims, we must all take this time to reflect on some of the core ethical principles of our religion...Our Deen is not one of identity, offense, outrage, and retaliation.”

MPV's Open Letter to Hamline University MPV's Open Letter to Hamline University

Whether in an American University or the Taliban or Iran, the constant theme is the inclination of asserting power, control and censorship in the name of morality.

MPV Jan 2023 Newsletter: New Year, Same Tyranny MPV Jan 2023 Newsletter: New Year, Same Tyranny

When an organization is rooted to its values, it attracts a group of people who share those values, which adds to the sense of community and belonging. ...whenever I’m with a group of fellow MPV members, it feels like we’ve known each other for years.

Why I Joined The MPV Board Why I Joined The MPV Board

People often seek out Muslims for Progressive Values to help in their researches whether for a thesis or a book. Here's another one I'm sharing. I hope you can help and contribute:
Calling all LGBTQ+ folk! I am a student at CUNY School of Professional Studies, and I am researching about the LGBTQ+ coming out experience and how parental relationships influence this experience. Did you come out to your parents/guardians? When did you come out to your parents/guardians? This research project intends to highlight the importance of why positive parental/caregiver relationships in childhood are important to the well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals. Please consider completing the survey linked below which will compare your responses of your parental relationships and your coming out experiences. The survey will only take about 40 minutes of your time and will be beneficial towards supporting the LGBTQ+ community and creating a brighter future.
Your participation is voluntary, and your identity will remain anonymous as no identifying information is collected. This study aims to have at least 100 responses with a diverse representation of life experiences. I hope that you will consider taking this survey. If you have any questions, please reach out to Joseph (Joe) Mueller ([email protected]).
Survey Link:
https://cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_3Vu4gecjmovxWqq...
Thank you,
-Joe Mueller

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September 14: Muslims for Progressive Values is organizing a forum at Rayburn, Capital Hill, Washington DC, "Addressing Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws in Muslim Societies". Please join us in person or virtually. A light breakfast will be served. To register: https://bit.ly/3xMnzlX

Description: The practice of criminalizing the religious beliefs of others through apostasy and blasphemy legislation violates the fundamental teachings of Islam as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which enshrines the right to freedom of religion, belief, and thought to all individuals. Clearly, this issue is transnational as we've witnessed in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie. While he is one of the more prominent victims, there are many more unnamed victims. The two-hour forum will begin with an introduction to social, historical and religious contexts of apostasy and blasphemy laws in Muslim Societies. It will be followed by an interactive workshop with tools to delink these harsh laws from Islam, inculcating a culture of human rights, and overcoming hateful social media campaigns directed at human rights advocates.

Happy International Women’s Day from our umbrella organization Alliance of Inclusive Muslims (AIM) to you! We wish you a day and a lifetime of gender equality in the home, the community, the workplace, and the world. To learn more about the work that AIM is doing to advocate for gender equality, we invite you to check out our new webpage all about Bodily Autonomy and Economic Independence, two keys to achieving gender equality. https://www.aim.ngo/womens-girls-rights

Happy International Women’s Day from AIM to you! We wish you a day and a lifetime of gender equality in the home, the community, the workplace, and the world. To learn more about the work that AIM is doing to advocate for gender equality, we invite you to check out our new webpage all about Bodily Autonomy and Economic Independence, two keys to achieving gender equality. https://www.aim.ngo/womens-girls-rights

Sharing this research and the appeal for participants. Do participate and do share: Dr. Shehnaz Haqqani is looking for Muslim women to participate in her study on Muslim women's marriage to (and romantic relationships with) non-Muslims! For more, please see this link. https://orbala.net/2022/01/26/seeking-participants-for-a-study-on-muslim-womens-marriage-to-non-muslims/?fbclid=IwAR0DF1jvyfHOaw2CSp67K8imKibnupoMKKDw9o4L-ppSxPkxLfoOgtP9zck

Seeking participants for a study on Muslim women’s marriage to non-Muslims Beloved readers, Some of you know I’ve been working on a research project on Muslim women’s marriage to non-Muslims for the last some years. (It was a chapter in my dissertation and my …

On November 1, join our affiliate partner Inclusive Islam Curriculum's launch. The Inclusive Islam Curriculum rooted in Human Rights for children ages 4-7 covers most of the Sustainable Development Goals, indicators 5 and 4.7: whereby all learners acquire the skills and knowledge needed to help build cultures of peace, appreciation of religious or belief diversity and a sense of global citizenship". We cover Prophet Muhammad as a feminist, as an anti-racist, and even his appointment of Umm Waraqah as a female imam. But the most important aspect of the curriculum is that we use the Whole Child Development philosophy. Check out our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Inclusive-Islam-Curriculum-104572905072397
If you're interested in learning more, please check out the website: https://www.curiousiman.com/

Inclusive Islam Curriculum Inclusive Islam Curriculum (IIC) is a curriculum rooted in human rights for children ages 4-7 developed to encourage a sincere acceptance of differences, and deep love and respect for all of God’s creation.

Resharing an educational infographics we produced last year that needs resharing every year. Please read and share as we re evaluate the ritual of animal sacrifice.

Check this marvelous performance by Amirah, one of the guest performers at Muslims for Progressive Values' Celebration of Life Dec 10! AND, she has a HUGE announcement she'll make at our event. You need to:
1. Watch the video https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA3fbEFgDSK/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
2. Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/35jHqvO

I don’t typically post full length songs. But it is time for us to Stand Up. For #GeorgeFloyd. #BreonnaTaylor. #AhmaudArbery. Every American deserves to live a full life; it’s up to us to defend each other ♥️Our lives matter. . . . . #strongertogether #unitedwestand icantbreathe #icantbreatheagain #music #singing #enough #healing #peace #love #unity #american #blackvoicesheard #singersongwriter #modestfashion #muslim #muslimsinger @blackwithnochaser @cynthiaerivo @neelam_ @blackwithnochaser @iamhalsey #blackcreatorsfund !!!!

This is our joint service with El-Tawhid Juma Circle from Saturday - https://youtu.be/9v7sJ4IeZQE

Eid al Hajj 2020 with Dr. amina wadud, the lady imam leading prayer and giving the khubah.

Salam everyone!
Here is the jumah khutbah from last week with Imam Trina: https://youtu.be/N1_BeDqn9Bw

17July20-Khutbah-EverythingMustChange

Last week’s Khutbah - (Homo)Sexuality and the Quran - 19 June 2020 - joint service with Toronto Unity Mosque
https://youtu.be/d5JeagdrfF4

(Homo)Sexuality and the Quran Khutba Pride Khutba at el Tawhid Juma Circle: The Unity Mosque. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/groups/TorontoUnityMosque/ For Sarah Hegazi

If you have the ability, please consider donating to the following black trans and q***r folks who are in financial need:

Donate to a Black trans person who is raising funds to leave an abusive situation and to get a car
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Donate to a Black trans couple looking for housing
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Donate to a Black q***r person who is raising funds to survive
https://moneyyy.me/$simi

Donate to a Black trans femme person raising funds for gender confirmation surgery
http://gofundme.com/helpkaebeOk

Donate to a Black trans person looking for stability
http://gofundme.com/helptwenny

Whether you donate or not, please share these links to your networks!

Let's get everyone to their goal so that we can transform the material needs of Black trans and q***r folks everyday!

Image: Micah Bazant

Join us tomorrow as we gather for Jumah at 1:30pm ET and at 2:30pm ET for the Janazah of Sarah Hegazi, who was an activist for LGBTQI rights.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEldO-qrDgqG9EDQyd9j-wfuTlkum7uW7hg to receive a link to attend.

Event details: https://facebook.com/events/s/juneteenth-19-june-juma-janaza/281030519683887/?ti=icl

This is co-hosted by the Atlanta Unity Mosque/MPV-Atlanta.

Happy pride!!

We wish all our LGBTQA* identified Muslims a happy, healthy and safe pride. This pride, we are happy to announce they we have taken an initiative to raise voices of LGBTQA* Muslims from the closet as we respect privacy of all.

Please see attached flyer to anonymously submit your blog to us. We want you to know that this platform is developed for you because we hear you and we want the world to hear you!!!

Your posts will be posted on Wordpress.

https://muslimsforprogressivevalues.art.blog/progressive-muslims-blog/

Khutbah - Liberation - 29 May 2020
https://youtu.be/97WkZZgoXpA

From MASGD:

We invite our black members to a healing event on Monday, June 8th from 8-9:30 pm EST. This will be hosted on Zoom by three of our community leaders: Mar Aziz, Saif Wideman and Terna (Tayna) Tilley-Gyado. The goal of this event is to provide a healing space for Black LGBTQ+ Muslims to grieve in community. The program will include collective dhikr, meditation and art-making. Folks will also be welcome to take part in a janaza prayer for our folks lost to state-sanctioned violence, and anyone you may be grieving.

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepAXaNSmPalTfL0-DsgHhAC3o-w9eQHqUlOZulRbHiG2tLiw/viewform

"Racism is not just an individualized problem; therefore, its solution cannot be limited to the individual level. As an ummah, we need to approach our cultures with a critical lens and strengthen them by removing toxic attitudes and practices (like racism). This change needs to happen at home, as well as at the communal level; and this is precisely where MuslimARC steps in. The education-oriented programming and tools provided by MuslimARC make anti-racism work feasible and widely accessible– and that is a (small) revolution that we can all partake in."https://members.muslimarc.org/

Statement on national protests against police brutality — Georgia Muslim Voter Project “Let my building burn,” he said. “Justice needs to be served.” On Friday afternoon, after the fire stopped smoldering and the family came together, he repeated his support for the protests that had closed his restaurant. “We can rebuild a building, but we cannot rebuild a human,” said Mr...

Virtual healing sessions led by our MPV-Atlanta board member Sonali Sadequee
What: Rise Up & Rest - Yoga & Somatics Session - Move Rage & Grief through Body & Breath
When: Tuesdays 6-7:30pm ET
Who: Sonali at Sustainable Wellness
How: Register at - https://www.sustainable-wellness.com/zoom
Suggested Donation: $5-$25

Tonight at 7pm PST/10pm EST for Feminism all Night, a workshop on "The Pursuit of Justice in Islam: the fundamentals of creating a culture of human rights in Muslim societies

This workshop will provide human rights language tools and concepts to controversial issues such as interfaith marriages, domestic violence, women imams, LGBTQ+ rights, FGM and child/forced marriages and apostasy and blasphemy laws." https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdB9Qg-ZdJjQuGjMD7laM4h1Wq-Y1aQPt886CBPrbX0RxuVJQ/viewform

Abrahamic House Multi-Faith Feminism All Night Registration This year as we , join us for a virtual celebration of the Jewish holiday of Shavout - a holiday that marks the celebration of wisdom by staying up all night to learn. Join us for a Multi-Faith Feminism All Night featuring workshops on feminism from all over the world, accessible to people....

Khutbah for May 22 - Charity
https://youtu.be/b2D3R59_tt0

Jumah - Charity - 22May20

Muslims for Progressive Values' Statement on the Death of George Floyd Muslims for Progressive Values' Statement on the Death of George Floyd. Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) and members of its community are appalled at yet another killing of an unarmed Black man in the hands of the police. - PR12824101

MASGD and Masjid al-Rabia invite you to a virtual Eid celebration in support of the Radical Muslim Mutual Aid Fund. Come check out the open mic performances, hang out at the virtual open house, and learn about our organizations!
Sunday, May 24th, 6pm EST until late!
RSVP: bit.ly/EidOHOMrsvp
Open Mic Sign Up: bit.ly/EidOHOMsignup
Donate: bit.ly/DonateMuslimAid
Accessibility Note: The Open Mic will be closed captioned, and there will be an ASL interpreter on standby. Please let us know of any accessibility needs on the RSVP link.

HRC to Co-Host Virtual Iftar Celebrating End of Ramadan | Human Rights Campaign HRC will host a virtual Iftar with Muslims for Progressive Values to recognize the end of Ramadan and discuss LGBTQ inclusion in the Muslim community.

For Ramadan, Muslims for Progressive Values is excited to publish our first blog platform which will allow many progressive Muslims to share their stories and connect with progressive Muslims throughout MPV communities in the United States.
If you are interested in publishing a blog please email us:
[email protected] - we would love to hear your voice!
Our first post is by Kandeel Javid of MPV-Boston:
https://muslimsforprogressivevalues.art.blog/2020/05/14/it-doesnt-feel-like-ramadan/?fbclid=IwAR1bOA5cwD9OKQAZQOqleVCKZ26YVfUFL7R90BoO5xy8j0sHay2B0sbPKag

It doesn’t feel like Ramadan! This Ramadan, I have heard many fellow Muslims say “It doesn’t feel like Ramadan,” due to COVID-19 and the strict rules of social distancing. I don’t think my words can do justice to the beauty of&…

In response to COVID19, Unity Mosque has continued to provide religious and community services via Zoom.

On Sunday, 24 May 2020, join el-Tawhid Juma Circle: The Unity Mosque in partnership with Atlanta Unity Mosque and Muslims for Progressive Values for our historic, transcontinental and international celebration of Eid ul-Fitri with prayer, music and song.

NOTE: We have moved registration to Zoom. Anyone who has previously registered here with an email will automatically be registered through Zoom.

NOTE: Times provided for Pacific (PT) and Eastern (ET) Time Zones. Make sure you know your time zone!

NOTE: Please Register via Ticket option or here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdu6vpj4qH9aO7cmRrlr3ZSttfbMGEMPq?fbclid=IwAR2itNpX1dG8J-z8jgMsux6pxGSaEjBonQDK8Z9XnRCA5VA9vVdAx92gBKM

7:30am PT: 10:30am ET - Takbir: Ameera, Latifa, Mahmoud, Zubair

7:45am PT: 10:45am ET - Smudge

7:50am PT: 10:50am ET - Welcome: Troy, El-Farouk & Ani

8am PT: 11:00am ET - Eid Namaz/salaat will be led by Latifa.

On Eid, the Khutba (sermon) follows the prayer. There is no azan. The Khutba Sermon) will be delivered by Dr Timothy J. Gianotti.

9:00-9:30am PT: 12:00-12:30pm ET - BREAK

* Join us after the break for a celebration of Music, Song, Poetry & Dance!

* Send us your Eid Mubarak-inspired pictures to be included in our Eid slideshow - email them to [email protected]

9:30am PT: 12:30pm ET - Eid Mela with Troy, Urvah, Arzeen, Sophina Alone, Jessica Kennedy, Seemi and more

10:30am PT: 1:30pm ET - Final Words: Ani & El-Farouk

Group Photo: Can turn off camera/leave if wanted.

A profile of El-Farouk Khaki of the el-Tawhid Juma Circle: The Unity Mosque!
A profile of our very own El-Farouk Khaki!
https://vimeo.com/395012143?fbclid=IwAR1UFVo4jr4QATLmU5rVj9o9v8CVFNmNZWb-bocUpzZApH8-3FWmsVaj1U4

El-Farouk Khaki - Accidental Activist A story for Tajalli Moondragon Khaki-Jackson

Muslims for Progressive Values is going to have a joint event with el-Tawhid Juma Circle: The Unity Mosque - please invite everyone you can!

Date: Sunday, May 24
Time: 10:30am-1:30pm (Eid Prayer Service plus arts celebration)

Register here to receive the Zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdu6vpj4qH9aO7cmRrlr3ZSttfbMGEMPq

Khutbah for May 8 - Anger
https://youtu.be/DQIVud5ERFQ

Khutbah - Anger - 8 May 20 Khutbah on Anger - Atlanta Unity Mosque Inspiration video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WD8WFy1w2k - The Muslims - Jihadageddon - Explicit Lyrics