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Daisy Khan
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Executive Director of ASMA (American
Society for Muslim Advancement), Daisy Khan is currently directing
two cutting-edge intrafaith programs: Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow,
which seeks to empower emerging Muslim leaders in North America
and Europe, and Muslim Women Leaders' Forum, an annual international
forum in which Muslim women convene to develop new strategies
for the advancement of their rights. She recently conducted
the acclaimed WISE (Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality
and Equality) Forum in NYC, and now travels worldwide with this
message. Married to Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, together they mentor
young Muslims on the challenges of cultural assimilation and
reconciling Muslim and Western Identity. A frequent lecturer,
she has been featured in documentaries on Islam, and has been
quoted by Time, Newsweek, and Newsday. |
