On Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.,
Christopher Taylor, Professor of Religion and Director Middle Eastern Studies
at Drew University will be at Mount Laurel
Library to present an overview of the Muslim religion. Come join us for this provocative lecture and
discussion. Light refreshments will be
served. No registration is needed.
With over 1.25 billion followers
worldwide, Islam is today the world’s second largest and fastest growing
religion. Estimates of the number of American Muslims now range between 2.3 and
over 6 million, making Islam an increasingly important presence on the
landscape of American religious life. Nevertheless, many Americans still feel
that they know very little, and understand even less, about Islam. This broad
introduction will outline the major tenets of Islamic faith, discuss the ritual
practices of Islam, explore aspects of Islamic spirituality, and explain the
rich diversity defining this great religious tradition.
This program is free and open to the public. It is funded by the Horizon Speakers Bureau
of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National
Endowment for the Humanities.
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