Dr. Ali Ataie speaks about Jesus, Mary and Moses in the Qur'an, whether Allah, God, and Yahweh is the same God, is the Sunni-Shia split as being similar to the Catholic-Protestant split and other aspects about the similarities, commonalities and differences between Christianity and Islam.
He speaks about Muhammad as the son of Abraham, brother of Moses and successor
of Jesus and how Muslims can find common ground with People of the Book.
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In Winter 2017, the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) co-sponsored a four-part Islam series at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oakland. Ustadh Ataie spoke on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
Dr. Ataie has a PhD in religions. He is a popular Bay Area speaker and educator on religion.
Watch the other three talks in this adult education series on Islam:
A Concise Introduction to Islam
Dr. Asad Tarsin, an author, lecturer, and emergency room physician, gives a primer about the Islamic faith and American-Muslims. From news headlines to your water-cooler, stories about Muslims abound. Hear from a practicing Muslim for a uniquely insightful look at the world's fastest growing religion and gain a better understanding about American-Muslim life.
Watch at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLWGgpxnpq2Ud4E.html
An Introduction to the Message of the Qur'an
Dr. Mohamad Rajabally, a practicing dentist and Muslim in Fremont, has devoted his life to the study of the Qur’an. He describes the inspirational appeals from this holy book and addresses the stereotypes and themes that surround it.
Watch at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNilZNl_0Jm9mY0.html
Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue
Moina Shaiq, president of the Tri-City Interfaith Council, leads a dialogue on interfaith relationships to help bridge the gap of misunderstanding that is created by misconceptions about Islam and Christianity.
Watch at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aL50jMqTsMmYgZc.html
About Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of Biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA with his wife Roya and three daughters.
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