Category: Islam

H. A. Mukti Ali (1923-2004)

Dr. H. A. Mukti Ali was the Minister of Religious Affairs in Indonesia from 1971 to 1978, who placed a large amount of importance on interfaith dialogue.

Vedran Smajlović

Peace activist and author Daniel Buttry profiles Vedran Smajlović (b. 1956), better known as “The Cellist of Sarajevo,” and includes a video of the piece.

Imam Moussa al-Sadr (1928-1978?)

Imam Moussa al-Sadr was the leading Shiite Muslim figure in southern Lebanon during the 1960s and 1970s. He was especially concerned about eradicating poverty and stimulating education for those who were disenfranchised by the main social and political systems in Lebanon. He founded many social institutions, vocational schools, kindergartens, health clinics and literacy centers.

Imam Abdullah Antepli

Musician, peacemaker and speaker David LaMotte profiles Imam Abdullah Antepi, the Muslim Chaplain at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Kabir

Kabir was an Indian mystic whose poetry spoke powerfully to the hearts of all people, and has been embraced by many cultures and religious traditions.