In an age of mass suspicion about Muslims, the University of B.C. is launching a week of events that strive to teach Canadians about the uplifting side of the religion – including its music.
“These events will show a side of Islam that we do not often see portrayed in the media, especially since 9/11,” says UBC Asian Studies prof. Anne Murphy.
“Namely, an Islam of song, beauty and complexity that is experienced and celebrated around the world.”
via UBC counters rampant fears about Islam – The Search.
Event: The Virani Lectures in Islamic Studies featuring performances by acclaimed Sufi folksinger Mukhtiar Ali, mini-film festival/lecture series on Islam in India and Pakistan
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