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Behind Islamic Law
Speaker will explain Islamic Law and impact on Middle east and the US
One of President Trump’s justifications for “extreme extreme vetting” of immigrants has been that it would weed out people who “believe that Sharia law should supplant American law.” What exactly does Sharia law call for, and what threat, if any, would it pose to the US? Khurram Dara, author of Contracting Fear: Islamic Law in the Middle East and Middle America, will address these questions in a talk to be given at Congregation Beth Hatikvah on Saturday, March 25th at 9:45 am.
Mr. Dara, an attorney whose views are often sought out by the op ed pages of major newspapers as well as cable news and talk radio programs, will explain how the history and evolution of law in the Middle East has shaped the Islamic faith, the region, and politics in the United States.
Congregation Beth Hatikvah’s has invited Mr. Dara as part of its Life Long Learning program, a series of interactive learning sessions led by experts in a range of topics from Jewish culture to religious thought and practice to current political, ethical, and social issues. Life Long Learning meets weekly at the Congregation’s premises at 36 Chatham Road, Summit, NJ. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 908-277-0200.
