Sumbul Ali-Karamali: The Muslim Next Door (10/30/2008)

Duration

59:16

Sumbul Ali-Karamali, Attorney; Author, The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media and that Veil Thing

Ali-Karamali, self-described as “a Californian by upbringing, corporate lawyer by training, Stanford educated mum with degrees in English and Islamic Law,” presents a fresh perspective on Muslim beliefs and customs, and discusses the status and role of women in Muslim cultures.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience on October 30, 2008.

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