Archive: Muslim
38 Articles
- Reflections
Building a Community Through Trust and Understanding
A recent graduate reflects on interfaith engagement at Georgetown By Saara Bidiwala (C’26) When I first visited Georgetown in 11th grade, I saw two banners regularly: one read …
July 7, 2026
- Reflections
Ash Wednesday in Doha
By Rev. TauVaughn Toney I did not plan to walk into a mosque in Doha during Ramadan with ashes still on my forehead. Our visit had been scheduled for another day, but due to a…
April 9, 2025
- 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 and…
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 that, this…
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 and…
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