Saleem Ahmed, Ph.D 1-808-371-9360
A lecture organized by the Muslims Students Association - Faculty Advisor: Prof.Yasmeen Mohiuddin was delivered at Sewanee: The University of the South, TN, in mid February,2010.
“The Qur’an carries several mixed signals,†explained Honolulu-based author Saleem Ahmed (Islam: A Religion of Peace? 2009), “For example, while verse 5.51 prohibits Muslims from trusting Jews and Christians, verse 5.5 permits Muslims to eat and intermarry with them.†On what basis can Muslims decide which verse to follow? “Unfortunately, since the Qur’an is not arranged chronologically, individuals select verses which justify their pre-determined agenda,†added Ahmed. “For example, while the Islamic Soci
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