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A Statement of Solidarity between Egyptian Revolutionaries and October2011.org Participants

Thu, 09/22/2011 - 04:25 by MPJP

Preliminary Signatories:
Chris Hedges - former Middle East Bureau Chief for The New York Times
Noam Chomsky - author; Professor Emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kevin Zeese – co-director of ItsOurEconomy.us
Asmaa Mahfouz – Egyptian activist, blogger, and participant in 2011 Egyptian Revolution
Alaa Abd el Fattah – Egyptian blogger, software developer, activist
Dr. Yahia Mahran - Egyptian Lawyers Union
Ruby Amatulla - Executive Director, Muslims for Peace, Justice, and Progress
Amin Mahmoud – Egyptian Association for Change-USA
Ehsan Yahia - Egyptian Nurses Union Read more »

A Civil Rights Movement for the Muslim World

Sat, 02/05/2011 - 13:36 by Ruby Amatulla

Ruby Amatulla, Executive Director, Muslims for Peace, Justice, and Progress

Today, Western Muslims have an enormous responsibility knocking at their door.

In all societies undergoing upheaval, there exists a primordial period immediately subsequent to political and economic transitions. In this period, the future is uncertain. Key factors and events in this period can end up dictating the affairs of nations for decades to come. Read more »

Afghanistan - The Way to Win

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 01:50 by MPJP

Hello and salaam to all,

Please read the attached information below regarding our newly announced campaign, "The Way to Win," related to improved diplomacy and constructive engagement between the United States and Afghanistan. Afterwards, please email us ASAP at mpjp@mpjp.org if you are interested in joining the project, either as a participant or as a volunteer. We need your support in any way possible. Also, please forward this link to ten of your closest colleagues, and please feel free to email us with any feedback, comments, or suggestions.

Peace be to you,

Executive Board Read more »

LEAD ACTIVISTS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING CAMPAIGN!!!

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 00:29 by MPJP

Salaam alaikum! We are Muslims for Peace, Justice, and Progress, a nonprofit organization that is building a movement for constructive engagement and peaceful conflict resolution between the West and the Muslim world. (See: www.mpjp.org) We have seen too much war, too much cynicism, too much hatred, and too much Islamophobia in the last few years. We're sick of it. We need peace instead of stupidity. Our organization has already attracted international interest, as well as the support of numerous esteemed scholars and MSA groups at high-profile American universities. Read more »

MPJP on The American Muslim Radio Show

Sat, 11/28/2009 - 16:33 by MPJP

Hi everyone,

Earlier this morning on 11-28-09, we were the featured guest on Robert Salaam's great DC-based radio talk show, The American Muslim Radio Show. If you want to listen to it, our show is archived at this website:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theamericanmuslim/2009/11/28/the-critical-r...

Robert Salaam's show is featured every Saturday at 11AM EST if you are interested in listening weekly.

Western Muslims Need to Push for Peace

Tue, 11/24/2009 - 23:52 by MPJP

The confrontational relationship between the West and the Muslim world remains a failure in our time. If citizens had engaged in a movement that promoted dialogue and diplomacy, we would have prevented many conflicts and wars. We need the legitimacy and goodwill that naturally emerges from such movements in order to ensure progress and constructive engagement. Read more »

MPJP Calendar Report 2009-2010

Tue, 11/24/2009 - 23:41 by MPJP

The 2009-2010 Calendar Report for Muslims for Peace, Justice, and Progress is now available at the following link.

http://mpjp.org/sites/default/files/MPJP_Calendar_Report_2009-2010.doc

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

It is critical for a leadership from among American Muslims to specifically engage itself with American foreign relations. A rare opportunity has arisen in this nation to shape the country’s policies towards a mutually agreeable and constructive path for Muslim and American leaders. Read more »

MPJP on front headlines of AltMuslim.com

Tue, 11/24/2009 - 23:19 by MPJP

Ruby Amatulla, our Executive Director, recently published a piece for the front page of AltMuslim.com. You can view it here, archived on our site:

http://mpjp.org/content/a-monumental-task-for-american-muslims

A Monumental Task for American Muslims

Tue, 11/24/2009 - 23:15 by Ruby Amatulla

(Reprinted from front page of AltMuslim, http://www.altmuslim.com/a/a/print/3408/ )

A MONUMENTAL TASK FOR AMERICAN MUSLIMS

By Ruby Amatulla
November 13, 2009

As a Muslim, I condemn the horrific tragedy that occurred at Fort Hood last Thursday. My heart goes out to the families of American service members who were killed and wounded in the shooting. I am afraid that this incident will disrupt the collective interests of all human beings due to a new wave of distrust and cynicism. Read more »

American Muslims: Potential Bridge-Builders of Our Time

Fri, 10/16/2009 - 20:51 by Ruby Amatulla

The confrontational standoff between America and the Muslim world, the two most vital camps of humanity, indispensable to one another, remains a failure in our time. The consequent unfolding events for the last several decades have become tragedies and liabilities in our world, and have victimized both the East and the West. Read more »