The American Islamic Fellowship Presents “A Glimpse of Islam in America” Islamic Intrafaith Panel

Saturday, January 30, 2010 – A Glimpse of Islam in America

AIF will bring together representatives from different Islamic communities for a discussion about similarities, differences and how to work together.

Panelists:

Melissa Robinson – American Islamic Fellowship, Independent
Dr. Saeed Raees – Sunni
Fereydoun Taslimi – Quranist
Melody Moezzi – Progressive/Liberal
Andreyah James – Nation of Islam
Jannah Godlas – Sufism
Dorrah Nensey – Ismaili

Invited Groups:

* Sunni – * Shi’a – * Sufi – * Ismaili – * Ahmadiyya – * Progressive/Liberal – * Nation of Islam – * Quranist

Goals:

1. To raise audience awareness (both Muslim and Non-Muslim) of some of the many different expressions of Islam in the United States.
2. To familiarize the audience with some unique characteristics of these expressions of American Islam.
3. To share unique ways these various facets enhance the greater Islamic community as well as the society at large.
4. To demonstrate tolerance, respect, understanding, cooperation and value in the discussion of differences of faith and practice as fellow seekers of God’s Mercy and Grace.
5. To spiritually enrich the panelists and audience in the discussion of faith and help us strengthen our faith/ submission to God and to serve our communities in more compassionate and grace-filled ways.

http://www.americanislamicfellowship.org/events
http://www.americanislamicfellowship.org/IntrafaithPanelFlyer.pdf