"Wholeness, Healing, and Hope: Lessons from Mary, Mother of Prophet Jesus (p)" by Dr. Najeeba Syeed -- 1st Annual Co-Ed Iftar & Qiyam (7/10/15)

In this powerful talk, Dr. Najeeba Syeed draws upon the story of Maryam, mother of Prophet Jesus (peace be upon them) to instruct on how to keep one's faith during trying times. -- On the evening of July 10th, 2015, The Women's Mosque of America held its first annual co-ed iftar & qiyam during the holy month of Ramadan, featuring all women speakers and a chance for the greater public to benefit from the spiritual insights of Muslim women leaders.

Bio:
Dr. Najeeba Syeed is a professor at the Claremont School of Theology and director of the Center for Global Peacebuilding. She is recognized as a leader in peacebuilding and twice received the Jon Anson Ford Award for reducing violence in schools in the area of interracial gang conflicts. Dr. Syeed was named Southern California Mediation Association’s “Peacemaker of the Year” in 2007. She has chaired national conferences on Muslim and Interfaith Peacebuilding, has served as a mediator in many cases, and has started mediation programs in several institutions including the University of Southern California and several middle and high schools. Schools have reported a significant drop in disciplinary referrals and violence after her involvement. Dr. Najeeba Syeed’s track record as a peacemaker has made her a sought out advisor for state, federal, and White House initiatives, and in international conflicts in Guam, Afghanistan, Israel, Palestine, India, and France.