24
December
2006

Welcome!

Hello, Peace, and Welcome to the Muslims for Progressive Values home page.

Muslim for Progressive Values is an emerging group founded by Ani Zonneveld and Pamela Taylor, former board members of the Progressive Muslim Union. MPV seeks to bring together progressive Muslims and others who share their values to work for a more humane world. We welcome all who are interested in discussing, promoting and working for social justice, human rights, economic opportunity, separation of church and state, and tolerant and inclusive understandings of Islam.

MPV also hopes to become an umbrella group of progressive Muslim organizations, providing a platform for progressive Muslim voices to be united and therefore more powerful. “Although we understand we may not agree with each other on ALL issues, we feel that it is important that we build on our common values,” says Ani.

Interested individuals can join the discussion at the MuslimPV discussion group.

MPV CURRENT AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES

  • MPV joins the Clergy Call for Justice and Equality supporting the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The bill adds sexual orientation and gender identity to existing federal hate crimes laws, ensuring that law enforcement officials have the resources they need to investigate and prosecute hate violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
  • MPV sponsors khutbah competition to promote excellence in preaching… check it out here!
  • MPV is planning an inaugural conference June 15-17 at Sarah Lawrence College in NY. Email Ani Zonneveld for more details.

LATEST MPV NEWS

  • MPV stands in solidarity with the Muslim Canadian Congress after recent death threats. Read more here.
  • Progressive Muslims vs. Irshad Manji? Ani Zonneveld will be representing the progressive Muslim point of view at the Los Angeles Central Library’s ALOUD lecture series on March 28th at 7 pm. The topic of discussion is the documentary “Faith without Fair,” which will be screened. Also on the panel are Irshad Manji and Salam Al Marayati of the Muslim Public Affairs Council. Click here to listen to the debate.
  • MPV Cofounder Pamela Taylor leads Friday services for International Women’s Day. Pictures and more information are here.

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