The Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk was held on Sunday May 21st, 2017 with the mission of bringing faith communities together to appreciate each other and feel part of the same whole despite our differences.

On May 3rd, Rumi Forum hosted a interfaith panel discussion with Rabbi Laura Rappaport, Reverend Meg Peery McLaughlin, and Riham Osman at Temple B’nai Shalom. The panelists brought different examples of women throughout history from each of the Abrahamic faiths and how they serve as role models today.

Alex Nowrasteh of the CATO Institute joined us Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 for a discussion on refugee and immigration policy.

Reverend Kristen Looney, Monica Hopkins-Maxwell, Talib M. Shareef and Rabbi Laura Rappaport joined us at Busboys and Poets on April 6th to engage in a community discussion about civil rights and liberties in today's world. Their discussion revolved around finding and maintaining the delicate balance between our collective security and the protection our liberty.

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Dr. Leo D. Lefebure of Georgetown University presented his recent work on spirituality and we can further achieve a healthy community of world religions of mutual understanding and respect. On Tuesday, March 7th, 2017.

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Rumi Forum organized a study fellowship to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan during May 1-7, 2017. The fellows met with the government officials, think tank experts, educators, academics, journalists, and NGO leaders to study the issues in these countries and their wider region.

Sharon Kotok, former foreign affairs officer at the U.S. Department of State discussed how women participate in the political decision-making process.

Upcoming Events

Summer 2017 Peruvian Study Trip

The Rumi Forum is proud to announce a new study trip opportunity for Summer 2017. This program will be held in Peru encompassing the cities of Lima and Cusco. Applications for this trip are currently open and all eligible individuals are encouraged to apply.

Throughout the duration of Ramadan which begins May 27th and ends on June 24th we will be hosting home and organizational iftar dinners in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas.

In the News

"Seeking That Which Unites Us"

The Burke Connection reported on Rumi Forum's event which presented three religions’ takes on women in faith and society. Written and photographed by Tim Peterson.

Fethullah Gulen wrote an recent op-ed article on Turkey that was published in the Washington Post on May 15th.

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New Books

Contemporary Renaissance, Gulen’s Philosophy For A Global Revival Of Civilization

In this book author Sulayman Ashrati examins Gulen, a prominent scholar of Islam and a social activist as well as the inspiration behind the global network of education, charity and interfaith dialogue called Hizmet. This book is an attempt to show how central Gulen's layout for a reconstruction of thought and action is to Islam and to the rest of the world.

Rumi Forum Internship Program

We are always considering applications for our internship program (dates are flexible and negotiable) Eligibility: All undergraduate and graduate students, J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply. Application Process: In order to apply for a Rumi Forum Internship, please fill out this application form. You may send any supporting documents such as CVs, resumes etc to internships@rumiforum.org. Please note that you need to fill out the application form first before sending any documents. Read More .

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DONATE TO RUMI FORUM

Rumi Forum now accepts donation through a new service via Paypal. The Rumi Forum, a NGO that is a non-profit exempt organization under section 501 (C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code exists by way of contributions, donations and the volunteers that enable it to provide numerous services to better society at large. Your contributions are appreciated and play an important part in the Rumi Forum increasing social harmony and understanding.

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