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Studying Modern Islam: The Qur’an at Central Synagogue – Audio

January 30, 2011 islamoyankee

I recently gave a series of three talks at Central Synagogue in NYC about Islam. One of the lectures, on the Qur’an, has been posted on the website if you are interested.

Studying Modern Islam: The Qur’an at Central Synagogue.

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