An important lecture on the campus of Iowa State University that takes a look at the situation facing the various religious communities in the post 9/11 world. The speaker outlines how September 11th changed things for Muslims livin g in predominantly non-Muslim lands. His presentation emphasizes that the "People of the Book" (Jews and Christians) along with Muslims must take the responsibility to educate themselves about one another, now more than ever before. To illustrate these points, he comments on several verses from the Holy Qur'an that enjoin tolerance, respect and righteousness. He also looks at the challenges within the Muslim community such as respecting the woman's right to speak about Islam and the issue of not truly understanding each other's culture. An energetic, motivating talk for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Other topics discussed: the need to collaborate with other organizations, and how Muslim youth should respond to those who mock them. (Duration: 44 min) Ako Abdul-Samad is the CEO and founder of Creative Visions Human Development Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He directed functions such as Employment Assistance Support Services, Community Development and Advocacy, and Consultancy on Culture and Diversity Education, and also published the book "A Deeper Truth, Revelations of the Soul".