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The Unseen World of Islam

From: A World of Possibilities
Series: The World of Islam
Length: 55:01

An exploration of the origins of the Muslim faith and its relationship with the West Read the full description.

Wpxs_small Islam vs. the West: some foresee a clash of civilizations, two great cultures in a titanic struggle for supremacy. But others see rich possibilities for cultural collaboration if only the divisive extremists can be sidelined by moderate majorities. Join us for an exploration of the origins of the Muslim faith and its relationship with the West.

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Islam vs. the West: some foresee a clash of civilizations, two great cultures in a titanic struggle for supremacy. But others see rich possibilities for cultural collaboration if only the divisive extremists can be sidelined by moderate majorities. Join us for an exploration of the origins of the Muslim faith and its relationship with the West.

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Review of The Unseen World of Islam

There's an abundance of fascinating information in this first of a series of programs about Islam and the West. The first half-hour focuses primarily on the history of Islam and the second half puts that information in perspective in post 9/11 America. The five experts interviewed by the very well prepared host are all excellent speakers. The most time is spent with an Iranian author who was particularly engaging and thought-provoking. This is a polished magazine-style program dealing with an important topic in an intelligent way. If the rest of the series maintains this quality, it's definately worth sharing with your listeners.

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