Feisal Abdul Rauf
Imam & Interfaith Leader | Promoting Muslim-Western Understanding
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Feisal Abdul Rauf is an internationally renowned Imam and author who has dedicated his life to building bridges between the Muslim and Western worlds. As the Founder of the Cordoba Initiative, he has worked tirelessly to foster dialogue and challenge misconceptions.
Rauf is the author of several books, including 'What's Right with Islam Is What's Right with America' which outlines his philosophy of religious pluralism. His thought-provoking talks provide audiences with nuanced perspectives on faith, culture, and global harmony.
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Lose your ego, find your compassion
Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf combines the teachings of the Qur'an, the stories of Rumi, and the examples of Muhammad and Jesus, to demonstrate that only one obstacle stands between each of us and absolute compassion -- ourselves.
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