Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue | Moina Shaiq
Channel: Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay
Date: 2018-12-23

In Winter 2017, the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) co-sponsored a four-part Islam series at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakland. 

Moina Shaiq speaks about the personal effect of the Islamic faith on her life and how interfaith dialogue has guided her into founding "Meet a Muslim" and other community endeavors. She spoke on February 26, 2017.

Sister Moina Shaiq is a resident of Fremont for the past 34 years. She is the mother of four and a grandmother of two. As an active community member of the Tri-City Community devoted to building bridges of understanding, she serves as president of the Tri-City Interfaith Council and founder of the Meet a Muslim Initiative. She is also recipient of the CAIR-SFBA's 2016 "Enhancing Understanding Award."

Watch the other talks in this four-part adult education series on Islam:

A Concise Introduction to Islam
Dr. Asad Tarsin, an author, lecturer, and emergency room physician, gives a primer about the Islamic faith and American-Muslims. From news headlines to your water-cooler, stories about Muslims abound. Hear from a practicing Muslim for a uniquely insightful look at the world's fastest growing religion and gain a better understanding about American-Muslim life.
Watch at https://youtu.be/nOVO96AG0GM

An Introduction to the Message of the Qur'an
Dr. Mohamad Rajabally, a practicing dentist and Muslim in Fremont, has devoted his life to the study of the Qur’an. He describes the inspirational appeals from this holy book and addresses the stereotypes and themes that surround it.
Watch at https://youtu.be/Vru1vNk3YiY

The Commonalities of Islam and Christianity
Dr. Ali Ataie, a PhD in religion from the Graduate Technological Union in Berkeley, discusses the commonalities of Islam and Christianity, the historical relationship between the two faiths, and how the current deviousness tone between some practitioners in each faith are a deep departure from the inclusive teachings of Jesus and Mohammad (peace be upon them).
Watch at https://youtu.be/tqZOhNq1qu8

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