In 1992, spearheaded Muslim-Jewish Dialogue titled, American-Muslim and Jewish Dialogue (AMJID) in collaboration with Temple Beth El of Great Neck, under the visionary leadership of Rabbi Jerome Davidson, laying the foundation for meaningful Jewish-Muslim engagement.
Following the events of 9/11, Msgr. Tom Hartman, CEO of the Christian television channel Telecare, expressed a desire to showcase the “real” Long Island Muslims. This Christian-Muslim Media Outreach began with a show titled, Our Muslim Neighbor, a weekly program aired on Telecare, highlighting the Muslim community’s true values and countering misconceptions.
After 9/11, IFI was recognized and honored for its interfaith works. IFI’s founder Dr. Khan received a Community Recognition Service Award from the SUNY at Old Westbury Foundation. In 2014, the Community Service Award was presented by Rev. Tom Goodhue, Executive Director of the Long Island Council of Churches.