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Lecturer: Professor John L. Esposito, Georgetown University.
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Islam yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- The five pillars of Islam -- Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman -- God;s word, the Quranic worldview -- The Muslim community, faith and Politics -- Paths to God, Islamic law and mysticsim -- Islamic revivalism, renewal and reform -- The contemporary resurgence of Islam -- Islam at the crossroads -- Women and change in Islam -- Islam in the West -- The future of Islam.
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University professor and international government and media consultant John L. Esposito discuss the facts and myths surrounding Islam and its more than 1.2 billion adherents. They further discuss Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today.