Archive: Muslim
36 Articles
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A Message for Ramadan from Imam Yahya Hendi
Dear sisters and brothers, A-Salamu ‘Alaikum. Let me start by invoking the Almighty God’s name, upon the world and our entire Ummah worldwide, and here at Georgetown…
June 19, 2015
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A Letter From Fr. Kevin OBrien About Ramadan
Dear students and alumni in our Georgetown Muslim community, Ramadan Mubarak! As you begin your holy month, I recognize that many of you are away from campus, your…
June 18, 2015
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A Muslim Usher at Baccalaureate Mass
I had a unique opportunity to assist as an usher and volunteer during Commencement weekend at Baccalaureate Mass. To be quite honest, I had absolutely no idea what to expect.…
June 17, 2015
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My First Communion
Other volunteers and I were tasked with assisting the service attendees to their assigned “communion station” to prevent long lines and ensure everyone participating in…
June 17, 2015
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Muslim Life Spring Retreat: Paths to the Heart
This past March, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Muslim Life Retreat. The retreat focused on a critical examination of the heart, understanding its importance in…
June 16, 2015
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Icons and Iconography: Islam and Orthodox Christianity
Part of Campus Ministry’s work, and the work of the Georgetown, is to not just create spaces for individual faith traditions to grow, but to grow the educational discourse…
June 15, 2015
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Dinner with a Prophet
Dinner with a Prophet: A Unique Part of the Georgetown Experience If you ever had the chance to experience a Dinner with a Prophet on a Tuesday night in Imam Hendi’s office,…
June 15, 2015
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Georgetown Medical School Unveils One of the Nation’s Only 24-hr Dedicated Muslim Space at a Medical School
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, May 1, The Georgetown University School of Medicine celebrated the official blessing and opening of its new 24-hour dedicated Muslim prayer space.…
May 5, 2015
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Is there a Muslim Jesus?
For some, hearing “The Muslim Jesus” provokes many questions. Who is the Muslim Jesus? Is it the same Jesus I know of? I didn’t know Jesus was Muslim… For…
April 9, 2015
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Georgetown Imam Appears on CNN
On Sunday, January 18th, Georgetown University Chaplain Imam Yahya Hendi appeared on CNN during a live conversation about Religion and Freedom of Speech. ;…
January 23, 2015