Dr. Munawar Anees, 2002 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, prolific writer, and social critic, weaves together verses from the Qur’an, European-Islamic history, and hard political reality in this London Voices from the Edge presentation. His positive and forward-looking view of Islam’s future makes this talk a must-listen for anyone interested in finding higher ground amongst the religious and ideological tensions all too common in the world today.

"Change does not imply dismantling old structures and traditions, but instead implies progress, new vision, and new interpretation. The Qur’an exalts Muslims to change, and in fact makes it incumbent upon them to adapt to changing conditions. It says that God does not change the affairs of a nation unless they endeavor to change themselves. Qur’an therefore assigns humankind as an agent of evolution, in both earthly and spiritual matters."

Dr. Munawar Anees

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