The commission on Christian Muslim Relations and the Muslim Catholic Alliance will present a fall 2012 program series titled "Christianity and Islam: A Dialogue between Perspectives" at the Islamic Center of Rochester, 727 Westfall Road, Rochester.
Dr. Paul Hammer and Shalahudin Kafrawi will speak about "The Bible and Quran: A Dialogue Between Perspectives" in a talk from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3. Deacon George Dardess and Yasmin Kabir will speak on "Jesus and God: A Dialogue Between Perspectives" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. Denise Yarbrough and Dr. Muhammad Shafiq will speak on "Allah and God: A Dialogue Between Perspectives" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Finally, Deacon Dardess will facilitate a presentation about Islamophobia in America during a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Islamic Center. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share and keep in mind Halal and Kosher requirements, which, among other regulations, prohibit pork products and the mixing of meat and dairy products.
For details on the talks, contact Yarbrough at dyarbrough@admin.rochester.edu, or Monica Muhammad at monicam411@aol.com.
