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- The Power of You
Big institutions are only getting bigger. Big money talks. Big media squawks. So how much impact can one individual hope to have? More than you think, says Irshad Manji. She should know: Celebrated and condemned around the globe as a Muslim who stands up to the forces of terrorism, Irshad shows that one voice, asking simple questions out loud, can change the world. She has transformed her personal journey into a riveting story that teaches all of us how to confront the challenges we face -- whether as citizens, students, professionals, or parents. Inside of you is a sleeping giant. Irshad Manji's message is your wake-up call. - Taking Opportunity from Oppression - And Courage from Confusion
Diversity is a many-splendoured thing. It can be the source of conviction and confusion. It can incite bigotry and inspire opportunity. How can we grow from diversity's challenges? How can we become more authentic human beings? Above all, how can we conquer our fear of asking questions about what we don't yet understand? By sharing examples from her own life and that of renowned historical figures, Irshad shows audieces why the key to appreciating diversity is recognizing that there are no simple answers -- and therefore no silly questions. - The Future of Islam
In this dynamic speech, Irshad assesses the likelihood of a liberal reformation in Islam. By “liberal,” she means a reformation that promotes competition of ideas and respect for human rights. Along the way, she offers key insights about a new generation of Muslims from the West and the Islamic world, illuminating their struggles as well as their expectations. - Women as the Key to Reforming the Muslim World
Women's rights are human rights. But Muslim women today still suffer profound ill-treatment. Is there something inherent to Islam that opposes women's equality? Or is the issue more cultural than religious? Above all, how can liberating the entrepreneurial talents of women be the key to reforming the Muslim world? In this inspiring presentation, Irshad illuminates the root problems and offers concrete solutions based on Islam itself. Starting with her personal journey and ending on recommendations for action, Irshad urges all of us -- Muslim and non-Muslim -- to become leaders in the struggle for universal human rights. Better yet, she shows us how. - Confessions of a Muslim Reformer: Why I Fight for Women, Jews, Gays…and Allah
In this dynamic and profoundly personal speech, Irshad addresses the ideas in her international best-seller, The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim’s Call for Reform in Her Faith. With candor and humor, Irshad unearths the troubling cornerstones of mainstream Islam today: tribal insularity, the ill-treatment of women, deep-seated anti-Semitism, and an uncritical acceptance of the Koran as the supreme manifesto of God's will. But her message is ultimately a positive one. She expresses a new, humane and intellectually vibrant vision for the Islamic world -- based on Islam's own tradition of critical thinking. Above all, she has a refreshing challenge for non-Muslims: Don't silence yourselves. Ask questions out loud. Irshad Manji gives all of us the permission to think.
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