Collection: Aisha H. L. Al-Adawiya and Women in Islam, Inc. collection, circa 1960 -- 2020 - Columbia University Libraries Archival Collections Search Results

Start Over Collection Aisha H. L. Al-Adawiya and Women in Islam, Inc. collection, circa 1960 -- 2020

Abstract Or Scope: This series contains the papers and records of Sister Aisha al-Adawiya, co-founder and executive director of Women In Islam, Inc., documenting her various efforts relating to Islam, gender equity, conflict resolution, cross-cultural understanding, and social justice, as well as Muslim and Black community life in New York City, interfaith organizing for social justice causes in New York City, small scale Muslim women's publications (newsletters, magazines); and local and small scale Muslim newsletters across North America. Includes correspondence, administrative and organizational materials, published materials, mixed media, and personal materials. Correspondence includes handwritten, typed, and printed email correspondence, including from Muslim listservs. This collection also contains material from al-Adawiya's husband, Aziz Rahman, including manuscript drafts and research material on halaal and haram, and personal correspondence and materials; as well as material on other business ventures in which al-Adawiya participated, including World Trade Forum, Inc. and Anglo-Arab Trading Corporation.

Creator: al-Adawiya , Aisha (Sister Aisha)
Abstract Or Scope: This collection contains the papers and records of Sister Aisha al-Adawiya, co-founder and executive director of Women In Islam, Inc., documenting her various efforts relating to Islam, gender equity, conflict resolution, cross-cultural understanding, and social justice, as well as Muslim and Black community life in New York City, interfaith organizing for social justice causes in New York City, small scale Muslim women's publications (newsletters, magazines); and local and small scale Muslim newsletters across North America. Includes correspondence, administrative and organizational materials, published materials, mixed media, and personal materials.

Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence; Women in Islam correspondence and agendas; Karamah board materials; Malcolm X museum strategic planning; Coalition for New Philanthropy; ISNA; organizational files.

Abstract Or Scope: Annual Muzri newsletters; CAIR publications; publications including Horizons, Minaret, The Message; Deen Inc correspondence; Schomburg and interfaith center publications; Islamic education and learning; correspondence; flyers; events.

Abstract Or Scope: CAIR; Women in Islam business materials; International Conference for Restoration of the Deen Religion; UN; Schomburg; Auburn Theological Seminary; correspondence; flyers; clippings.

Abstract Or Scope: Women in Islam; Muslim New Yorkers; An-Nisa publications; Darfur; Schomburg; ICC-NY correspondence, meetings, agendas; Community Action Committee correspondence; newspapers and publications; local NYC ephemera.

Abstract Or Scope: Women in mosques; non-profits; High level conference for interfaith cooperation for peace; correspondence; conflict resolution.

Abstract Or Scope: Statement on the Eid date controversy; Islamic Circle of NA; ACLU; CAIR; publications including Aramco World, Al-Talib, NY-Masjid, Muslim Observer, Muslims NY; other publications; Karamah; post 9-11 Islamic-US relations; correspondence; clippings; flyers.

Abstract Or Scope: Karamah board materials; Religions for peace; Conference on women's leadership in Iraq; Shabazz Center; calendars; correspondence; organizational management; meeting agendas.

Abstract Or Scope: Women in Islam; CAIR; non-profit event planning and conferences; Islamic Center of Long Island magazine; The Message publication; planning documentation.

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