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- Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown, Georgetown University professor of Islam and Muslim Christian Relations, delivers a talk entitled, "Misquoting Muhammad: Violence and Heavenly Reward in the Islamic Tradition." Brown explains the interpretations and origins of concepts like jihad or the fabled 72 virgins awaiting Muslim martyrs in Paradise. He discusses Hadiths, or the teachings of the Prophet and how an Islamic clerical class studies and interprets them, both those that are verified to be authentic and those that are likely fabricated. Brown also explains why Hadiths are used and how they provide an understanding of larger issues of legitimate violence, heavenly rewards, and questions of truth and authority. He answers questions from the audience. Brown is introduced by Mohammad Hassan Khalil, Director of the MSU Muslim Studies Program. MSU Librarian Deborah J. Margolis convenes the event. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-09-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama addresses the nation on terrorism and keeping the American people safe. Obama speaks about the mass shootings in San Bernardino, California, and his strategy to defeat The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) overseas. He also talks about domestic counter-terrorism measures, including preventing those on no-fly lists from purchasing guns, making it more difficult to purchase assault weapons, and establishing stronger screening procedures for those coming to the U.S. without a visa. Obama says that Americans should not turn against each other by letting this fight be defined as a war between America and Islam. Held in the Oval Office of the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-12-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Jim Hoesterey from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Michigan delivers a talk titled, Building the Islamic work ethic?: tailoring global capitalism for the Indonesian workplace. Hoesterey suggests that Indonesia has successfully blended Islam with free market capitalism. Hoesterey uses a variety of examples to show how Western style capitalism and entrepreneurship are being reinterpreted and integrated into marketing and business strategies in a Muslim friendly manner. He draws parallels between what is happening in Indonesian culture with what has been common for many decades in the U.S. with business and self-help gurus like Stephen Covey and Tony Robbins. Hoesterey is introduced by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, The Journal for the Study of Radicalism and the MSU Asian Studies Center.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-02-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama announces a new policy that ensures women will have access to free preventive care, including contraception, no matter where they work. Religious employers will not be required to provide contraception, but insurance companies will be required to directly provide it to all women, free of charge.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection