My Fellow American

My Fellow American is an online film and social media project that calls upon concerned Americans to pledge and spread a message that Muslims are our fellow Americans. It asks people of other backgrounds to pledge, and share a real life story about a Muslim friend, neighbor, or colleague that they admire. Using the power of social media, My Fellow American seeks to change the narrative of Muslims as the other, to Muslims as our fellow Americans. Please visit www.myfellowamerican.us for more details.

Sheikh Hamza Yusuf: Law, Ethics, and Sharia

4/22/11
CMC ATHENAEUM
11:30 AM

5C students: sign up at cmc.edu/mmca

Guests: email sali13@cmc.edu to RSVP


Recently, lawmakers in several states introduced bills seeking to
prevent courts from using Sharia law, but what exactly is it? Sharia
is not limited to law or legal opinions alone, but is much broader in
its scope and has more impact on the lives of its devotees. Muslim
scholars contend that Islamic law presupposes a certain ethical
paradigm, but modern discourse on ethics and Islamic thought often
focus on the extensive ethical principles embedded within the Quran
and the practice of the Prophet Muhammad.

To what extent do such ethical narratives inform the development of
legal judgments on any given issue? This relationship between ethics
and law within Sharia is a relatively new discussion emanating, to
some extent, from the unique experiences of Western and American
Muslim communities.

Hamza Yusuf converted to Islam in 1977, and subsequently traveled
to the Muslim world and studied for 10 years under several re-
spected scholars. He has received teaching licenses in various Is-
lamic subjects. He gives talks on Islam, serves as an advisor to many
organizations, leaders, and heads of state, and is a co-founder of
Zaytuna College in Berkeley.

Crossing Borders screening

"Crossing Borders" a feature documentary that follows four Moroccan and four American university students as they travel together through Morocco and, in the process of discovering "The Other," discover themselves.

7:00 pm
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Davidson Lecture Hall, Adams Hall, CMC

After the screening, Professor Gaston Espinosa will moderate a discussion with special guests.

Sponsored by:

Off-Campus Study, Arabic Club, MSA

September 2010 Events

Assalamualaikum, Ramadan Mubarak, and welcome to the new school year!

I hope everyone is settling in nicely. We have some great events planned for this month:

Friday, September 3, 7:00 pm - Iftar at Collins Dining Hall
Saturday, September 4, 7:00 pm - Iftar at the Andrabi family's home
Friday, September 10 - Eid celebration. details TBA
Friday, September 17, 1:15 pm - Jummah at McAllister Center

Every night: Taraweeh prayers. Contact Shawn if you need a ride.

If you would like any more information, feel free to contact any of the officers listed on the right.

Internment and Civil Rights Revisited

The Muslim Students Association and Council on American-Islamic
Relations (CAIR-LA) brings you "Legacy- Internment and Civil Rights
Revisited", a program that highlights the experience of Japanese
Americans during and after World War II. The event would include a
presentation from a CAIR-LA representative, a talk by a Japanese
American internee, along with a short documentary featuring the
Manzanar pilgrimage. The event would address questions such as: How
does the Japanese American community experience affect us today? What
are the lessons that have been learned by the Japanese American
community?

Roberts North 15
Claremont McKenna College
Tuesday, April 13th 2010
7:00 - 8:30PM

Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution

Salman Ahmad is the founder and lead artist of South Asia's biggest and longest-standing rock band "Junoon". He is also the author of the recently published "Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution". He is well-known as an international rock star, UN Goodwill Ambassador, and advocate for peace. In his book, Salman Ahmad explores the many influences and experiences which lead him to a life of uplifting music and dedication to peace. Salman Ahmad will perform as well as sign his new book during this event at the Claremont Colleges which none of you should miss!

Who: Salman Ahmad, Author of "Rock & Roll Jihad: A Muslim Rock Star's Revolution"
When: Wednesday, March 24th, 4:15-5:30pm
Where: Board of Trustees Room, CGU. 150 E. 10th St., Claremont, CA 91711

Check out one of his videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_rFC0veN5g

This event is sponsored by the School of Relgion and the Transdisciplinary Studies Program at CGU and the Claremont Colleges Muslim Students Association.

Bits and Bytes from the Life of the Prophet

Amir is a 26 year old living in Southern California. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing and a Minor in Digital Media. Amir has been involved in the Muslim community since he was 14 and has been active with organizations like the Muslim American Society, Cal Poly Pomona’s Muslim Student Association, MSA West, Why Islam and other local Mosques. He currently holds the position of Committee Chair for Why Islam Southern California where he enjoys his passion for spreading the message of Islam. Amir works at the largest county fair in the nation, the Los Angeles County Fair, where he is the Advance & Group Sales Manager. Amir is also involved with an online radio station, OneLegacyRadio.com, where he hosts a weekly show called “The Boiling Point.” His show addresses taboo issues in the Muslim Community and presents them in a fun and provocative manner.

Amir will be presenting clips from the life of the Prophet Muhammad, his society and his companions in an informal setting and answer questions from the audience.

Date: Wednesday, 10th of March 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30PM
Location: CMC Bauer Forum. 900 E 9th Street, Claremont, CA.

Refreshments will be served.