Tag: Islam

  • [WATCH] The Future of Islam by John L Esposito

    One of the most respected American scholarly authority on Islam, John L. Esposito, visited the University of Kentucky. A professor of Islamic Studies and International Affairs at Georgetown University, Esposito discussed his book on the portrait of Islam today and tomorrow, drawn by a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes of the fastest growing religion in the world.

     

     

  • [WATCH] Understanding Islam – A 3 part series by Matt Davies

    Matt Davies, a christian by faith and Islamic scholar, gives his understanding and lessons learnt about Islam.

    Part 1: An overview of Islam, Islam in the world and a comparison/similarity of Christian teachings and Islam.

    Part 2: An examination of what the Qur’an says about violence and how mainstream Islam interprets Qur’anic verses used by Islamic extremists groups, such as ISIS and al-Qaeda, to justify their terrorism.

    Part 3: A focus on American Muslims, American Muslim political and social engagement, interfaith dialogue, Muslim condemnation of terrorism, the Sunni and Shia split, and Sharia law.

  • [WATCH] Islam 101: Q & A Session for non-Muslims – Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farooq

    A scholar based in the US hosts a question and answer session for non-Muslims.