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 On the
campus of Georgetown University in Washington D.C., Imam Mohamed
Magid discusses the Islamic perspective of war
and violence. He immediately addresses the misunderstood
term of "jihad" and the media's misuse of the term
"holy war". He then outlines the reasons, from an Islamic
perspective, that justify the use of violence. And then he makes
a very effective argument that shows how other religious texts
can easily be taken out of context and misused by their zealous
believers. This 40 minute presentation is good for non-Muslims
who may have an inaccurate view of Islam as well as Muslims who
may be harboring extremist or intolerant feelings. Mohamed Magid
is a well-known and highly respected Imam from Sudan who currently
resides in the Northern Virginia area. His sober and balanced
approach is refreshing, especially in light of all the negative
rhetoric prevalent in the media regarding
this topic.
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