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Amir Hussain

Amir Hussain, a Canadian Muslim, teaches theology at Loyola Marymount University, the Jesuit university in Los Angeles. His book, Oil and Water: Two Faiths, One God (Kelowna: Copper House, 2006) is an introduction to Islam for a North American Christian audience. He is currently the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion.

UncategorizedJanuary 24, 2011

Sunni Leader Breaks Dialogue With the Vatican Over Pope’s Comments

By Amir Hussain

But dialogue is what we need most in difficult times

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CultureJune 8, 2010

A Muslim Reflects on Christian Theologian (and UCLA Coach) John Wooden

By Amir Hussain

I wept on Friday evening when I heard the news of the death of Coach John Wooden. I had seen him the day before at UCLA looking frail and tired after 99 good years—as long and rewarding a life as one could hope. Coach Wooden was ready for a good death, surrounded by family and friends…

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CultureMarch 5, 2009

Aliens in America

By Amir Hussain

A North American Muslim reflects on TV portrayals of Muslims…

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