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| Remembering Muhammad Ali Outside the Boxing Ring |
| June 09, 2016 |
We examine how Muhammad Ali's religious convictions lead him into controversial friendships, political minefields, and a tour of Muslim countries in Africa. Plus, Muhammad Ali as an interfaith diplomat.
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| More Than a Boxer, the Religious Life of Muhammad Ali |
June 09, 2016 |
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Muhammad Ali was the champ, a boxer who elevated his sport to new heights of artistry, audacity and showmanship. But he was also a social activist and one of the most famous American Muslims. We speak with two experts about Muhammad Ali's religious journey from a neighborhood Baptist church, to the Nation of Islam, and eventually to Sufi Islam. We also explore how Ali's religious views fueled his political activism.
Gregory Carr, professor of Africana Studies at Howard University
Randy Roberts, co-author of Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X
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Click on the image for a full-size slideshow with captions.
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| Muhammad Ali as an Interfaith Leader |
June 09, 2016 |
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Many of us are aware of Muhammad Ali's activism as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. But his work as an ambassador and interfaith leader is less well known. He traveled the world in defense of human rights, even working to free American captives in Iraq. Ali also strove to build bridges between Sunni and Shia Muslims and across religious traditions.
Pictured: Muhammad Ali meeting with President Jimmy Carter at the White House
Dawud Walid, executive director of the Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations
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| Quiz: Thou Shalt Not Tell A Lie |
June 09, 2016 |
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Thou Shalt Not Tell A Lie is a new quiz on Interfaith Voices. Two statements are false; one is true. It's up to you to figure out which is which. Vote here for the phrase you think is correct!
For this week's quiz, we look at the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which began the evening of June 5. During Ramadan, many Muslims fast during the daylight hours.
So, which of these statements is true about Ramadan?
1. Muslims in Scandinavian countries don't observe Ramadan by fasting because the sun does not set that far north during the summer, and they would never be able to break their fast.
2. Ramadan begins with a sighting of the new moon, but if you don't see the new moon after five days, you don't have to observe Ramadan.
3. Muslim Olympic athletes have been given fatwas exempting them from fasting so they can train and compete.
Tune in next week for the correct answer! |
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