Archive: Muslim
36 Articles
- Reflections
Finding Unity in Diversity
By Roudah Chaker, C’24 As a Muslim student at Georgetown, the past few months have been a challenging journey, navigating through a landscape marred by current events that have…
April 15, 2024
- Reflections
The Art of Being Artful
Art is a part of everything we do, not just something we consume. As a self-proclaimed creative, I have always wanted to believe that art is something more than just,…
November 1, 2017
- Programs
Georgetown’s Muslim Life Tackles the Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions About Islam
The “Fighting Stereotypes: Frequently Asked Questions about Islam” event was one of the most interesting events I have attended so far in Georgetown. Debunking stereotypes…
October 6, 2016
- Programs
Georgetown University Chaplains Reflect on Jesuit Values at New Student Orientation
Moderating the inaugural “NSO Jesuit Values Panel” was a very special honor for me. After all, who wouldn’t want to hang out with our amazing chaplains? But apart from, …
October 4, 2016
- News
Inspired to Create a New Podcast Initiative: Here Comes “Hilltop Chats”
It was June 10, 2015 and my girlfriend and I were returning from a post-graduation vacation to the Dominican Republic when I received the phone call. It was Dr. James Wickman…
September 26, 2016
- Reflections
A Lesson in Hope In Becraft’s Story: Part of the “As This Jesuit Sees It” Series
Written by Rev. Matthew Carnes, S.J., Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies. This article originally appeared on September 16, in the Hoya…
September 16, 2016
- Reflections
Feeling at Home with Strangers: Interfaith Iftar in DC
Walking shyly into the back room of the Potter’s House, I had no idea what to expect from my first iftar. Interfaith work was certainly my bread and butter, and though I prayed…
July 27, 2016
- Reflections
A Call for Solidarity
Dear Members of the Georgetown Community: In our distress at the fatal shootings of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Sherman Evans and the Police Officers in Dallas last,…
July 8, 2016
- Reflections
Our Interfaith Response to the Mass Shooting in Orlando
Friends, We are a people in mourning as the deep wounds of hate confront us again. Tragically, in the midst of a month designated for unity—throughout which the LGBTQ community…
June 13, 2016
- Reflections
Dietary Restrictions Bring Jewish and Muslim Students Together
For students with religious dietary obligations, be they kosher, halal, or religious vegetarians, going to college can be difficult. Most schools require students to purchase a…
March 14, 2016