User:IslamWest/Hossam AlJabri

Hossam AlJabri is an activist, preacher and speaker on Islam and Muslims. He is a board member of the Muslim American Society – Boston Chapter, and a trustee of the Interreligious center on Public Life (ICPL). He is a signatory of the “Building a Community of Trust” declaration of peace, affirming a positive relation between Jews and Muslims, and the right of both people to live and prosper in Israel/Palestine. Mr AlJabri is a speaker in national conferences, such as the MAS-ICNA national conventions.

Biography
Mr. AlJabri migrated from Egypt to the US at the age of 12. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas, MBA from Suffolk University, and Masters in Information Systems from Boston University. He studied Islamic studies with traditional scholars, and in the Islamic American University, the American Open University, and Boston University []. Mr. AlJabri is married to Hoda ElSharkawi, and lives in Boston with his family and three children.

Community Service
Mr. AlJbari serves on the following boards: 

-	Board of Directors, Muslim American Society Boston Chapter, and ISB Cultural Center.

-	Board of Trustees, the Interreligious Center on Public Life (ICPL).

-	Board of Directors, Common Ground.

-	Board of Advisors, RUAH.

-	Board of Advisors Harvard University, Islam in the West Project, Boston Muslims Survey.

Mr AlJabri is an Alumni of the FBI Citizens Academy, and a member of BRIRDGES forum, bringing law enforcements and community leaders together for better understanding and service.

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

-	ISBCC, Roxbury. -	Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland

-	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

Lectures
Mr. AlJabri is a regular speaker on the following subjects:

-	Islam and democracy

-	Interfaith relations and outreach

-	Muslim-Jewish Relations

-	Islamophobia in America

-	Islam and extremism

-	Islamism

-	History of Islam in America

-	Introduction to Islam. Including : Women in Islam, Jihad, misconceptions about Islam

-	Growing leaders around you

-	Marriage in Islam

-	The American Muslim Identity

-	Seerah (History) of the prophet

-	Raising kids

-	Stories from the prophets

-	Etiquettes of Organized Islamic work and Community Organizing

-	Coexistence

-	Islam and the American Culture

-	Spiritual development

In the News
-	Boston Globe: "During Ramadan, a meal to fast on"

-	Boston Globe: "Boston Faith leaders call for Gaza Seize Fire".

-	Harvard Crimson: "Muslims Celebrate Mosque Opening"

-	Harvard Crimson : "Expert Panelists discuss Islam"

-	Boston Globe : "Young Muslims and Jews Seek Bridge to understand"

-	Bulletin Newspapers “Observance brings thousands to new Mosque”.

-	Boston Globe : "Making peace and prayers"

-	Harvard University Gazette: "Lecture, forum shed light on Islam"

-	Washington Post : "Young and Observant"

-	Washington Post : "Creative Financing Lets Muslims buy Homes" [http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A47684-2001May18? language=printer]