Dr. Christopher Taylor of Drew University will moderate the discussion.

Topic: Current Islamic Influences on Society; An Investigation into the Islamic influences and growth in Europe and America

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 4^th at 12 noon to 2:00 pm. 

Location: Temple Bnai Abraham in Livingston.

ASA,

LIVE WEBCAST: www.charterforcompassion.org

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

John L Esposito, University Professor & Founding Director, Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University

“With all the misinformation and sometimes disinformation about Islam so prevalent today, there is the greatest need for authentic expositions of the Islamic religion and civilization. This book, Islam and Muslims, based on long experience, both personal and scholarly, of the Islamic religion, as well as on so many facts of Islamic civilization and the encounter between Islam and the West, is an important response to this need. It is a very accessible and authentic account which can serve as a reliable introduction to the world of Islam.”

Seyyed Hossein Nasr, University Professor of Islamic Studies, The George Washington University

“This book marshals the rich tradition in Islam and other Abrahamic faiths to help interfaith leaders translate their sacred texts’ Common Word of love and compassion into solidarity of action in support of human responsibilities and universal human rights.  This comprehensive compendium of knowledge and wisdom published a decade after 9/11 provides essential resources for building a better future through cooperation among leaders of all faiths.”

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, ASMA Society – Cordoba House, NYC, and author of What Is Right with Islam.

“This important book is long overdue.  Encyclopedic in its coverage, Islam and Muslims,offers students and general readers critical insight into how thoughtful Muslims themselves understand their faith.  There are several excellent introductions to Islam written by non-Muslim scholars available.  This book goes a long way to filling a huge gap by providing readers with insight into how Muslims themselves understand their religious tradition and its history.  A particular strength of the book is the fact that it acknowledges that there is not just one Muslim view of things, and serious efforts have been made to incorporate views of all major Muslim communities.”

Professor Christopher S. Taylor, Department of Religious Studies and Director, Center on Religion, Culture and Conflict (CRCC), Drew University

“Islam and Muslims is an outstanding guide book that shows the authors’ clarity of thought, passion for the subject, and deep understanding.  This extensive scholarly treatise unravels the intricacies as well as the beauty of Islam and clarifies the dynamics that galvanize and mobilize its diverse adherents across the world.  Thoroughly researched and well written, this book will attract both experts and laymen.  It deserves wide recognition for its balance, profundity, and vision.”

Professor Hassan Abbas holds the Quaid-i-Azam Chair at Columbia University. He also is a senior advisor at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, and  is a former Police Commander from the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan.

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