Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf




Hammer Museum show

Summary: 5/4/11 --- In his role as chairman of the Cordoba Initiative, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf directs projects that aim to heal conflict between Islamic and Western communities. As Imam of Masjid al-Farah, a mosque located twelve blocks from Ground Zero in New York City, he preached a message of understanding among people of all creeds. His books include Islam: A Search for Meaning, Islam: A Sacred Law (What Every Muslim Should Know About the Shariah), and What's Right With Islam: A New Vision for Muslims and the West. Q&A moderated by Reza Aslan.