Do you want to be a “bridge builder”? If so, prepare to get walked on. A recent event sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Bowie Maryland for Khalil Shadeed’s “Scholar’s Chair” TV program examined this issue through the lens of my new book on Prophet Muhammad’s encounters with Christians. This was a wonderful interfaith gathering.…… Continue reading Challenges and Hopes of Interfaith Bridge-Building – Appearance on “Scholar’s Chair”

I am happy to announce the forthcoming publication of my seventh book – People of the Book – Prophet Muhammad’s Encounters with Christians. People of the Book will be published in May 2021 by Hurst Publishers, an independent non-fiction publisher based in the Bloomsbury area of London. Hurst specializes in books on global affairs and…… Continue reading People of the Book – Prophet Muhammad’s Encounters with Christians

Book Review of The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View By Roger Deblanck A few years ago, I discovered Dr. Craig Considine’s inspiring posts on Twitter and Instagram, where he often shares his recognition of the many similarities among the beliefs of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Now with his inspiring and empowering book The Humanity…… Continue reading Embracing Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings – A Review of “The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View”

Dr. Craig Considine appears on Recite Al Jazeeri to discuss several subjects with host Harun Karčić. These subjects include The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View (Considine’s new book), the reconversion of the Hagia Sophia, religious pluralism, secularization, Islamophobia, and building bridges between Christians and Muslims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA8P4zwgV-4&t=506s

Source: PR Web Craig Considine is a professor of Christian-Muslim relations and religious pluralism. An American Catholic of Irish and Italian descent, his personal journey in the pursuit of knowledge led him to study the Islamic faith and contemporary Christian-Muslim relations. He travels throughout the world discussing the similarities, as opposed to differences, that Christianity…… Continue reading Irish Catholic Professor’s Take on Prophet Muhammad

“Even before the beginning of the current election campaign cycle, the rhetoric that has been espoused by presidential candidates, at least in contemporary times, has been relatively unabashed in regards to the way that Muslims are spoken about on the campaign trail. Muslims have often been used as political pawns in a struggle for politicians…… Continue reading Islam in the 2016 Presidential Election

An Islamic History Lesson for the Leader of the English Defence League, May 24th. Tommy Robinson, leader of the anti-Muslim group English Defence League, used some racy language in his response to the recent killing of a British soldier by a young British Muslim man in Woolwich, London. Referring to the actions and religion of…… Continue reading Racism