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PROTEST
Saturday June 26th,
2010, 1:30 pm in front of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037
To denounce the confinement of Nathalie Morin and her children, and foreign nationals, in Saudi Arabia
Canadian, Nathalie Morin who is 26 years old, along with her three small children, has been held against her will in Saudi Arabia by her common-law husband since 2005. A victim of conjugal violence, confinement and abuse, Nathalie must return to Canada with her children. But in Saudi Arabia a woman must have the authorization of her male guardian to leave the territory and her aggressor will not allow this.
Gender apartheid and the male guardianship system of Saudi Arabia is a violation of women’s human rights and international law. As long as the U.S. and Saudi governments consider Nathalie and her children’s case a private affair, they will not deploy all efforts to ensure their safety and bring them home to Canada. During this time, Nathalie’s condition continues to deteriorate as the abuse worsens.
On June 26th and 27th, representatives of the Saudi government will participate in the G-20 summit in Toronto to discuss the economy. In June 2009 Obama stated in his speech in Cairo: «But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. These are not just American ideas; they are human rights. And that is why we will support them everywhere.» We call on President Obama to defend human rights by demanding that any foreign nationals held captive in Saudi Arabia be allowed to exit the country.
This protest is to declare to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Government that Americans are demanding Nathalie Morin and her children, as well as any foreign nationals held captive, be returned to their countries immediately, that they respect the human rights of women and children and ensure the safety of Nathalie Morin and the safety of her children.
Location: 601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037
We will not abandon Nathalie and her children to an undeserved fateInformation:
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Literary Zikr
Please go to our new Literary Zikr site www.mpvusa.org/lz
The goal of Literary Zikr is to revitalize discourse on Islamic theology (and the lived realities of contemporary Muslims) by introducing thought-provoking and rigorously researched scholarship to a young audience. Literary Zikr is a website that will provide the academic works of world-renowned scholars of Islam in simple and youth-friendly language (available online at http://www.literary-zikr.org/). By bringing together scholars of progressive Islamic thought and Muslim youth in search of answers, we hope to bridge the gap that often exists between theory and practice while also expanding the reach of the important and invigorating scholarship of academicians.
Pleae read our first adaptation:
Is Islamic Family Law today really based on Shari'a? Why it is important to know.
By Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Nai'm | Adapted for MPV by Tynan Power
MPV thanks the generous contribution of the Mohhsin & Fauziah Jaafar Foundation for making this adaptation possible
All content copyright (c) 2009 Muslims for Progressive Values. All rights reserved.
Literary Zikr: Is Islamic Family Law today really based on Shari'a? Why it is important to know.
By Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Nai'm | Adapted for MPV by Tynan Power
This is adapted from the chapter “Shari’a and Islamic Family Law: Transition and Transformation” by Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na’im in Islamic Family Law in a Changing World: A Global Resource Book. Professor An-Na'im shows us that Islamic Family Law (IFL) is not the same as Shari'a. Since IFL is based on human interpretation and judgment, it is not a divine order from God to Muslims. It can be changed based on new interpretations in order to achieve justice and equality for Muslim women in their families and communities today.
The pronunciation key is intended to give English-speaking readers a close approximation of the word in Arabic. It can not provide a perfect equivalent, however, because some Arabic sounds do not exist in English. We have chosen to use the widely-used Common Era (also known as Christian or Gregorian) calendar, rather than the Islamic Hijri (AH) calendar. Common Era dates end in CE.
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Tears for Gaza
An Interfaith Memorial Service for the Dead in Gaza
Wednesday, March 18th | 7pm
St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church | 13091 Galway Street | Garden Grove, CA | 92844
Join us for a solemn observance remembering the lives of those killed in the recent Israeli siege of Gaza. Those who can are asked to dress in black as a sign of mourning over the reckless loss of human lives. Reception and fellowship to follow the service.
Leaps of Faith
In Celebration of International Women’s Day
Muslims for Progressive Values and Great Leap present LEAPS OF FAITH
WEST HOLLYWOOD - Leaps of Faith, an insightful and innovative theater piece will be presented at the Crescent Heights United Methodist Church in celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2PM.
“Across the divides of our humanity ‘Leaps of Faith’ connects our hearts through story telling, song and dance and we are made a better people for it.”
–The Reverend Dr. Gwynne Guibord of the Los Angeles Episcopal Diocese
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