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Dr. Charles Powell Change is afoot at the Ansari Institute. After a period of relative stability, the Ansari Institute will be undergoing…

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In a special way, practicing Muslims show fidelity to things like modesty, regular prayer, how to eat, what to eat, not drinking alcohol, and what to wear. Christians have our own teachings, so the way that we work through things will look different - I'm not saying we should just imitate Muslims. But Islam can be a gift for Christians just by the faithfulness that we see in Muslims and the way they manage to be religious in America.

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While many may think that the schedule is quite relaxed for academics during the summer, many of the Ansari Institute’s faculty fellows are quite busy with research, conferences, and teaching.

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Azza Karam is a longstanding advocate for interreligious cooperation. She served nearly two decades with the United Nations, where she both co-founded and…

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