ILDC News & Events
Behind the Blindfold of Justice
ILDC Executive Director Louay Safi spoke on March 25, 2008, on the issue of Balancing National Security with Civil Liberty, at Yale University. Dr. Safi’s statement was part of a panel discussion organized by the Council on Middle East Studies at the Macmillan Center under the title “ Behind the Blindfold of Justice: Security, Individual Rights, & Minority Communities after 9/11.”
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Internatonal Conference in Istanbul Focuses on Islamophobia
The "International Conference on Islamophobia," organized by the Union of NGOs of the Islamic World (UNIW), took place at the Grand Cevahir Hotel on Saturday and Sunday.The "International Conference on Islamophobia" held in İstanbul over the weekend brought together around 100 scholars, academics and NGO representatives from around the world to discuss the issues surrounding the status of Muslims and suggest solutions for the problem of pervasive misconceptions about Islam and widespread anti-Muslim sentiment, also known as Islamophobia.
Combating Islamophobia in Milwaukee
From left Hussein Ibish, Edina Lakovic, Louay Safi and Janan NajeebILDC executive director spoke on October 20, 2007 at a seminar addressing the issue of Islamophobia, organized by Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin and the Islamic Center of Milwaukee. The program, entitled “Combating Islamophobia,” is part of a series of seminars on the question of Islamophobia organized throughout the month.
Cherishing Diversity, Reaching Out in Unity
The 2007 Muslim Chaplain's Conference was held on August 29 – 30, 2007 in Rosemont, Illinois. The event opened with an annual meeting of the board of directors of the ISNA Chaplaincy Board. This was followed by half day program consisting of lectures and presentations by renowned speakers in the field of chaplaincy.
Islamophobia and the Challenge of Pluralism Workshop
ILDC Executive Director spoke on September 20th 2007 at a workshop on Islamophobia and pluralism organized by the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU) and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
Carrying Trust Effectively: ILDC Organizes Workshop For Community Leaders in Chicago
Participants in the Workshop listening to instructor and taking notesThe ISNA Leadership Development Center in conjunction with the Itqan Initiative of the Mosque Foundation held a Leadership Seminar on August 11, 2007 for board members of local Islamic Centers and Islamic schools in Chicago, IL. Dr. Louay Safi and Dr. Iqbal Unus presented sessions that focused on both leadership development and teambuilding. Dr. Louay Safi's session entitled "Compassionate Leadership and Community Empowerment" focused on the role of community leaders in setting the tone for an open atmosphere that invites cooperation and involvement among community members.
Compassionate Leadership for Community Empowerment in Ft Worth
Perticipants engage in teamwork exerciseISNA Leadership development center (ILDC) organized, with the Muslim community of Fort Worth, Texas, a one day leadership program on August 11, 2007, under the theme "Compassionate Leadership for Community Empowerment." The program focused on building leadership capacity among community leaders with sessions addressing community empowerment as well as on team building in Islamic organizations.
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3rd Annual Muslim Chaplains Conference
Cherishing Diversity, Reaching Out in Unity
Aug. 29 – 30, 2007 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rosemont
The 3nd Annual Conference of Muslim Chaplains offers an opportunity to share insights, and resources, discuss concerns and challenges and plan for the future.
The theme of this year's conference addresses issues of working in a religiously diverse society and workplace, and explores ways and means to improve intra-faith and interfaith services and working relations
The conference is open to imams and Muslim chaplains working with hospitals, universities, the Armed forces, and federal and state, prisons around the Country.
Interfaith Dialogue: A guide for Muslims
A new guide on interfaith dialogue is now available for readers under the title, Interfaith Dialogue: A guide for Muslims. Authored by Muhammad Shafiq and Mohammed Abu-Nimer, the Guide was developed as part of a larger project involving ISNA Leadership Development Center (ILDC) and Salam Institute. ILDC and Salam organized several meetings involving leading Muslim scholars and religious leaders to help shaped the Guide's contents.
The Guide provides an Islamic approach to interfaith dialogue with other communities of faith and outlines ethical issues and prudent practices that are essential for applying the Qur’anic directive of “argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious.”
The Guide is used by ILDC for interfaith training programs, and can be ordered online from Islamicbookstore.com.
ILDC Director Speaks in Munich
Dr. Safi and Mr. Awad outside Penzberg Mosque with Imam Idris and members of boardILDC Executive Director Louay Safi participated in two programs in Germany organized by the senior Muslim chaplain in Germany and by the US Consulate in Munich. The first program involved Muslim service-men and women and their families and was sponsored by army. It featured several workshops on family values, Islam’s teachings on peace and war, and issues of prejudice and discrimination. The second programs involved several meetings and seminars with public officials, community leaders, and the press.