TIA-LI: Islam in the 21st Century - St. Joseph's College, Patchogue

The lecture by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, "Islam in the 21st Century," which St. Joseph's College in Patchogue had originally scheduled for April 23rd, has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. Future mailings and publicity will go out as we get closer to the date.

Imam Feisal, noted Egyptian-American teacher and author, has dedicated his life to building bridges between Muslims and the West. He created the first Muslim organization committed to bringing Muslims and non-Muslims together through programs in academia, policy, current affairs and culture. Regarded as one of the world's most eloquent and erudite Muslim leaders, Imam Feisal speaks frequently at major U.S. think tanks and international conferences. Founder of the American Society for Muslim Advancement and the Masjid Al-Farah mosque, Imam Feisal was born in Kuwait and educated in Egypt, England, Malaysia and New York. Active in many national and international groups, including the Cordoba Initiative, his latest book is What's Right with Islam IS What's Right with America.

Funded by Dr. Reza Khatib and Mrs. Georgianna Clifford Khatib '52, the Chair's purpose is to promote interfaith dialog, with the study of Islam being an integral part of the initiative. Each spring, The Dr. Reza and Georgianna Clifford Khatib Chair will host a noted scholar who will lecture, lead faculty discussions and teach a course to both campuses via videoconference.

This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 631-447-8252.

Interview with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf on Beliefnet.com
In Laura Sheahen's interview with Imam Feisal, which appears on the Beliefnet.com website, Feisal asserts: "far from being incompatible, Islamic values and American values are very similar.

Click here to read interview Laura Sheahen's interview with Imam Feisal.

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