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Exploring Islam in America
Exploring Islam in America
Washington National Cathedral April 7, 14 & 21 7-9 pm
RSVP IS REQUIRED, Please RSVP at cathedral.org/islam
Perry Auditorium
The news is filled with stories about Muslims. But what do these stories have to do with Islam? Join Dr. Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad, professor of the History of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at Georgetown University, for this three-
week exploration of the Muslim faith and its history in the U.S. At each session a distinguished guest joins to help you to better understand this important branch of the Abrahamic faith tradition.
Schedule
April 7: An Introduction to Islam in the U.S.
What do Muslims believe and what is the history of Islam in the US? This session, led by Dr. Altaf Husain, Assistant Professor for the School of Social Work at Howard University, will focus on Islam as a faith tradition and the coming of
Islam to America through immigration, missionary activity, intellectual pursuits, conversion, and American security interests.
April 14: The Role of Women in Islam
Does Islam preach a cultural imperative for women? This session, led by Manal Omar, Acting Vice President for the Middle East and Africa Center, will address America’s misunderstandings with the role of women in Islam. We will explore the Qur’anic teachings and Muslim interpretations of gender roles in Islam.
April 21: Islam and Politics in the U.S.
How does Islam fit in the American landscape? This session, led by Khaled Elgindy, Fellow at the Center for Middle East Policy at the Brookings Institute, will consider the rise of Islamic groups that preach Islamic exceptionalism and the growth of Islamophobia, Shariaphobia as well as dialogue among religious traditions.