Honoring our Shared Humanity
Through Education and Engagement

ING and High School Presentations in Spring 2007

While typically high schools make up 30% of ING’s school presentations, in the Spring, this percentage increases as more high schools request presentations for their world history and other classes that often introduce Islam & Muslim cultures as part of the study of the modern world. Read More

ING Presentations at Bay Area Universities

Medieval Islamic mosaics indicate advanced math, by John Noble Wilford “In the beauty and geometric complexity of tile mosaics on walls of medieval Islamic buildings, scientists have recognized patterns suggesting that the designers had made a conceptual breakthrough in mathematics beginning as early as the 13th century. A new study shows that the Islamic pattern-making process. . . appears to have involved an advanced math of quasi crystals, which was not understood by modern scientists until three decades ago.” For the full story go to: https://news.com.com/Medieval+Islamic+mosaics+indicate+advanced+math/2100-1008_3-6162503.html. Read More

The Mosque as an American Institution

ING’s president, Maha Elgenaidi was featured in the latest issue of Aziza, a contemporary Muslim women’s magazine that often focuses on the achievements of Muslim American women. https://www.azizahmagazine.com/. The article begins with simple advice from Maha about the role and potential of women: “‘Everyone has a calling,’ she explains, ‘and it’s important for women to manifest their faith in the way that God intended for them.'” The article continues describing the need which led to the founding of ING and the focus of ING today. It concludes with the premise that all women should get involved and make a difference: “From Maha’s standpoint, there is tremendous opportunity for Muslim American women to work and be active in their communities. They simply have to identify the need and their potential contributions. ‘For some it’s to work in Islamic schools or within the mosque community, and for others it is to do outreach work, civil rights or politics. But it can also be to stay home and raise great kids.'” The point is for Muslim American women to be actively engaged with a sense of purpose of benefiting their community in whatever area they choose to work in. Read More