I’m in Abu Dhabi to give a talk on the Covenants of Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of his time. I’ll focus on what the Covenants tell us about living in a “Muslim state” and shed light on the Covenants’ implications on “global order.” More specifically, I’ll unpack some concepts, including inclusive citizenship, the civic nation, religious pluralism, the dialogue of civilizations, and the culture of encounter, among others. This talk is part of the 5th annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies.
Had the privilege of speaking at Hub Talks in Pleasanton, CA back in July. The talk, titled “Christian & Muslim Perspectives of Loving Thy Neighbor,” focused on the fear & ignorance fueling Islamophobia & offered solutions by means of Christian teachings. Shared my own personal/academic approaches to the matter, mainly DEUCE (dialogue, education, understanding, commitment, & engagement). Inspired by Pope Francis’ commitment to the “culture of encounter” & the “new civilization” based on love & pluralism. The full talk has been posted on the personal website (see link on profile page) as well as Twitter & Facebook.
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