Religion & Peace

This semester, I have the privilege of teaching Islamic Spirituality to a group of master’s and doctoral students. As I prepare each class session, I find myself asking a question that has become increasingly important…

Thirty-five years ago, I visited the ancient Ben Ezra synagogue deep in the heart of the Old City of Cairo. Built on the site of the Well of Moses, it commemorates the place where the…

On inter-religious negotiation, inter-faith risk, and the fervent prayer that availeth much. There is a difference between inter-religious encounter and inter-faith endurance, and I learned it in a chapel with a white steeple. Inter-religious is what…

A reflection on the role of a Muslim university chaplain, exploring the intersections of faith, service, and companionship in supporting students as they navigate the challenges of growth, identity, and belonging.