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Hossam AlJabri

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Hossam AlJabri (Arabic: حسام الجابري) is an activist, preacher and speaker on Islam and Muslims.[1] He is the former Executive Director of a national Muslim organization, the Muslim American Society.[2] He is the former president of the Muslim American Society – Boston Chapter,[3] and a trustee of the Interreligious Center on Public Life (ICPL).[4][5] He is a signatory of the "Building a Community of Trust"[6] declaration of peace, affirming a positive relation between Jews and Muslims and the right of both people to live and prosper in Israel/Palestine.[5] AlJabri is a speaker in national conferences, such as the MAS-ICNA national conventions.[7]

Biography

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AlJabri migrated from Egypt to the US at the age of 12.[8] He holds an Engineering degree, an MBA and a certificate in Nonprofit Strategic Management from Harvard University. He studied Islamic studies with traditional scholars, and in the Islamic American University, the American Open University, and Boston University.

Community service

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AlJbari serves on the following boards:

  • Board of Directors, Muslim American Society Boston Chapter [1],[5] and ISB Cultural Center.[5]
  • Board of Trustees, the Interreligious Center on Public Life (ICPL).[4][5]
  • Board of Directors, Common Ground.[9]
  • Board of Advisors, RUAH.[10]
  • Board of Advisors Harvard University, Islam in the West Project, Boston Muslims Survey.[11]

AlJabri is an alumnus of the FBI Citizens Academy and a member of BRIDGES forum, bringing law enforcement agencies and community leaders together for better understanding and service.

Imam, Khatib

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AlJabri is a regular Imam and Khatib, delivering the Friday Sermon[12] in the following mosques and universities in Massachusetts:

  • ISBCC [2], Roxbury.[5]
  • Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland [3][12]
  • Islamic Center of New England, Sharon
  • Islamic Society of Boston, Cambridge
  • Harvard University, Cambridge
  • Boston University, Boston
  • Longwood Medical Center, Boston
  • MGH, Boston
  • Al-Huda Society, Revere
  • Islamic Center of Burlington, Burlington

References

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  1. ^ "Expert Panelists Discuss Islam | The Harvard Crimson". Thecrimson.com. 2001-10-04. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  2. ^ My beloved city of Boston « Islam in America[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Johnson, Lauren (2006-07-23). "Young Muslims and Jews seek bridge to understanding – The Boston Globe". Boston.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  4. ^ a b "Center Profile". Pluralism.org. 1997-01-01. Retrieved 2010-03-19.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ a b c d e f Paulson, Michael (2009-01-12). "Boston faith leaders call for Gaza ceasefire – Articles of Faith". Boston.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  6. ^ "An Interfaith Declaration for Peace". Globalministries.org. Archived from the original on 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  7. ^ "MAS-ICNA Conference Comes to Dearborn". Muslim Media Network. 2006-12-28. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  8. ^ Sacirbey, Omar (2007-10-03). "During Ramadan, suhur is a meal to fast on – The Boston Globe". Boston.com. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  9. ^ http://commongroundpi.org/index.html [dead link]
  10. ^ "RUAH Board of Directors". Ruahspirit.org. Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  11. ^ "Muslims in Boston Survey | The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University". Cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2010-03-19.
  12. ^ a b "Islamic tenets, job duties spark debate". NOLA.com. 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2010-03-19.