Muslims for Progressive Values

Wishing you a blessed Ramadan from Muslims for Progressive Values!

 

May your Ramadan be one of spiritual enrichment and peace, gatherings with loved ones, and gratitude! Progressive Muslim community gatherings, iftaars and more are taking place across North America throughout the month. Click here to get connected with your local MPV chapter or affiliate! 

 

"There's hidden sweetness in the stomach's emptiness.

We are lutes, no more, no less. If the soundbox

 is stuffed full of anything, no music.

 If the brain and belly are burning clean

 with fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire.

 The fog clears, and new energy makes you

 run up the steps in front of you." - Rumi  

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MPV Anthology...coming soon!

Anthology Cover

Progressive Muslim Identities:  

Personal Stories from the U.S. & Canada

Edited by Vanessa Karam, Olivia Samad and Ani Zonneveld

 

 

Advanced Praise for Progressive Muslim Identities: 

 

"This is a timely book, engaging and honest. A testimony to the universal spirit that connects us all."  

- Reza Aslan   

Author, professor, Middle East expert & founder of Aslan Media, Inc.

 

"This anthology of liberal and progressive voices is an important and heretofore missing thread in the complex and beautiful quilt of being Muslim in the modern world..."  

- Saleemah Abdul Ghafur  

Editor of "Living Islam Out Loud: American Muslim Women Speak"

 

  Stay posted for more information regarding release date and speaking engagements!

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SAVE THE DATE

 

An Evening With 

Congressman Keith Ellison & Muslims for Progressive Values   

October 24th, 2011

Washington, D.C.  

Save the Date

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New Muslims for Progressive Values Online Store!

Stock up for Eid!


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Visit Muslims for Progressive Value's new online store to purchase tote bags, mugs, t-shirts and more! All proceeds benefit MPV!   

 

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MPV Retreat 2011 Recap

 July 1st-3rd   

 

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual retreat in Berkeley, CA. A very special thanks to our guest speakers and all the volunteers who generously donated their time to ensure the event's success! This year's retreat was our biggest yet...from the arts, to Islamic history, spiritual reflection, women's issues, and LGBTQ  rights, participants left recharged with new insights and life-long friendships. View the pictures, event highlights and video clips on Facebook.  

 

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