Events

• ADULT FORUM  - February 6, 13, and 20, 2005 at 9:45 a.m.
  
  Dr. Yetkin Yildirim, Faculty Interfaith Coordinator at the University of Texas, is presenting three lectures during the Adult Forum starting this Sunday (Feb. 6). Learn about the Islam Faith and Traditions from Dr. Yildirim whose work includes research in these topics:  Islam and Education, Interfaith Dialog, and Conflict Resolution in Religious Teachings.
  
  Dr. Yildirum is the founding member of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog, where he teaches courses on Islam and Sufism. He chaired the organizing committee for "Preventing Another September 11" conference, held in 2002.

Bibliography

• Islam: The Straight Path. by John Esposito (Oxford University Press, 1992) ISBN 0-19-507472-6.
  This book deals with both the history and contemporary life of Islam. The author provides insight on the contemporary world of Islam, from Muslim responses to the challenges of colonialism and modernization to the reassertion of Islam in politics and society. Esposito leads the Center for Christian/Muslim Understanding in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
• Islam: An Introduction. by Annemarie Schimmel (State University of New YorkPress, 1992) ISBN: 0791413284.
  Professor (Emeritus) of Indo-Muslim Culture at Harvard University and Honorary Professor at the University of Bonn, Annemarie Schimmel is a leading German Islamicist who has published more than fifty books on Islamic literature, mysticism and culture.
• Muslim Friends Their Faith and Feeling: An Introduction to Islam. by Roland E. Miller (Concordia Publishing Houst, 1998) ISBN: 0-570-04624-6.
  Professor Emeritus of Missions at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, Roland Miller founded the Islamic studies program in conjunction with the ELCA Division for Global Missions in 1993. From 1953 to 1976, Miller served as a Lutheran missionary in Malappuram, Kerala, in southern India. He has been professor of Islam and world religions since 1976 at Luther College, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, where he also served as academic dean (1977-89) and coordinator of the religious studies program (1980-89).
• Islam: The Fear and the Hope. by Habib Boulares (Zed Bookes, 1990) ISBN: 0-86232-945-0.
  This books examines the variety of Islamic experience and militancy throughout the Muslim world. Boulares looks at the difficulties faced by attempts at secularism and reform in Islamic countries. He calls for the need for a 'reformation' within Islam, but help us to understand why Muslim identity cannot be subsumed under Western categories.
• Islam in Transition: Muslim Perspectives. Edited by John J. Donohue and John L. Esposito (Oxford University Press, 1982) ISBN: 0-19-503023-0.
  This books contains 57 modern Islamic writings which look at the variables inherent in the struggle of Muslims to maintain their religious identity in the modern world. It reflects the diversity of Muslim thought, correcting the common impression of Islam as a monolithic entity.
• The Augsburg Fortress Press has a list of recommended resources from their catalog. These may be ordered by calling (800)328-4648 or from their online store. Of particular relevance are:
  • Islam: An Introduction for Christians by Paul Martinson (Augsburg Fortress, 1999), ISBN 0-8066-2583-X. Leader's guide is ISBN 0-8066-2702-6.
  • Honoring Your Neighbor's Faith by Robert Buckley Farlee (Augsburg Fortress, 1999), ISBN 0-8066-3846-X.
  • Families of Faith by Paul Martinson (Augsburg Fortress, 1999), ISBN 0-8006-3222-2.
  • Sacred Energies by Daniel Maguire (Augsburg Fortress, 2000), ISBN 0-8006-3216-8. Deals with religious perspectives on global issues.
  • Trauma and Evil by J. Jeffrey Means (Augsburg Fortress, 2000), ISBN 0-8006-3270-2.
  • Violence by Wolfgang Huber, general editor of Bonhoeffer's works (Augsburg Fortress), ISBN 0-8006-2858-6.
• A thoughtful review in Time Magazine of several recent, popular books regarding Islam and the terrorist attacks.

Links

• The Qur'an - the Muslim Students Association at the University of Southern California site has three parallel English translations of the Arabic text that Muslims recognize as Allah's message to humanity given to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel during the years 610-632 CE.
• Our Muslim Neighbors - from the Division of Global Mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - basic information and a call for reconciliation and healing between Christians and Muslims.
• Resources for Christian Engagement with Islam: A Self-Starter Guide - a project by a Seminary student with many helpful references.
• American Academy of Religion, Study of Islam Section.
• The Wisdom Fund - advances social justice and interfaith understanding by providing concise statements of Islamic values, beliefs, news, commentary and resources. See the link to the article, "Why do they hate us?"
• About Islam and Muslims - answers the most common questions about Islam and Islamic society. It also explains contemporary issues that Muslims face in a non-Islamic culture.
• Religious Tolerance.org - describes hate crimes against Muslims and allows you to view a joint Senate/House resolution promoting religious tolerance.
• Lutheran Peace Fellowship - see especially "Thoughts in a time of tragedy." This is one of many Web sites that deal with peace and non-violence.
• The Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University - see the recent media appearances and articles by CMCU faculty and the section on Islam in the West.
• The Office of Resources for International and Area Studies, Berkeley CA - has a variety of links to various topics on Islam.
• Houston Chronical Hotlist of Islam Links

Islam in America

• One Faith, Two Minds
• A North American Mother's Perspective
• Muslims in the American Public Square - The Project MAPS is based at the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (CMCU), Georgetown University, Washington, DC. The center was founded in 1993 to foster a civilizational dialogue between the Muslim World and the West, Islam and Christianity.
• The Islamic Society of Greater Houston

General Articles on Islam

• Terrorism and Jihad
• Afghanistan - includes several articles on the people of Afghanistan, the Taliban and Response to Terrorism.
• Free Islamic Resources
• Islam Online.net - a conservative point of view on many topics such as women, dialogue, Jerusalem and others.

Statements and News Releases

• Absolute condemnation of the terrorist aggression against the American people in a Letter from His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan to President George Bush, September 12, 2001.
• Palestinians Grieve over USA Tragedy
• American Arabs and Muslims Decry the Events of September 11, 2001
• A Statement from the Middle East Council of Churches