Understanding Islam: The Message of Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad
Dr. Sabeel Ahmed
Saturday, 14 Nov 2009 at 2:00 pm – South Ballroom, Memorial Union
Dr. Sabeel Ahmed is the Director of the GainPeace Project, an outreach project of the Islamic Circle of North America. The Islamic Circle of North America is one of the largest, non-profit, independent, grass roots organizations of Muslim Americans. It has twenty-five chapters and affiliates with the mission to promote understanding of Islam and Muslims. GainPeace.com conducts many of those outreach projects in Chicago and other cities, and Dr. Sabeel has given numerous presentations and workshops on dawah, the Arabic word for "outreach." Before working with the GainPeace Project, Dr. Sabeel completed his medical education and worked in that field.Cosponsored By:
- Darul Arqum Islamic Center
- Muslim Student Association
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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