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Extremism: Between Wrong Policy and Corrupt Ideology (Dr. Maher Hathout)

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Muslim Public Affairs Council (Organization)

On December 31, 2014 By MPAC

-- A session from MPAC's 2014 Convention -- Dr. Maher Hathout, MPAC Senior Adviser, discusses religious freedom and the root causes of extremism.

Convention Banquet: “25 Years on the Road Less Traveled”

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On December 23, 2013 By MPAC

Featuring highlights from MPAC's 25 years of service, the banquet showcased a poignant video sharing MPAC's early days with a modest $30,000 budget to today's major inroads in politics, media, law enforcement and interfaith work. A Community Leadership Award was presented to Judge Halim Dhanidina, the first Muslim judge appointed in California. The climax of the evening took place when three speakers stepped forward to honor the man who played a central with the establishment, growth & success of MPAC. This included poet and hip-hop artist Omar Offendum, who also performed one of Dr. Hathout's poems for the audience; Hoda Elshishtawy, MPAC's National Policy Analyst; and the Rev. Ed Bacon of All Saints Church, Pasadena. To continue the celebratory tone of the evening, the audience enjoyed the music and dance of AKNU. A trio of Muslim brothers from Los Angeles, AKNU is a high-spirited group that performed in the 2013 season of "The X Factor."

Pastor Rick Warren’s Tribute to Dr Maher Hathout

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Interfaith Dialog (Broadcast Genre)

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Muslim Public Affairs Council (Organization)

Pastor (Religious Leadership Title)

Rick Warren (Author)

Saddleback Church (Structure)

On December 18, 2013 By MPAC

Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Chuch has long been an interfaith ally of MPAC and Dr. Maher Hathout. Pastor Warren sent this beautiful message to MPAC for its tribute to Dr. Hathout at its 13th Annual Convention and Banquet on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at the Long Beach, CA, Convention Center

A Message from Dr. Maher Hathout

Muslim Public Affairs Council (Organization)

On October 22, 2013 By MPAC

As some of you may have heard, our beloved leader, Dr. Maher Hathout, has recently taken ill. He has been diagnosed with a form of liver cancer and is undergoing consultations with appropriate specialists to determine a further course of action. Dr. Maher and his family would like to express their overwhelming appreciation for your love and concern. Due to his condition at this time, he will not be receiving any visitors or taking any phone calls. Also, we ask that you refrain from sending any cards, flowers or gifts. If you would like to send a message, please email [email protected] or you may share your thoughts & prayers in the comment section below. We continue to be blessed with his wisdom and spiritual leadership.

Interfaith Marriages – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

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Public Affairs Council

On June 17, 2013 By MPAC

This is one in a series of 17 short videos created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). In the videos, Dr. Hathout, a long-time leader in the American Muslim community answers point-blank questions about some of Islam's most controversial subjects, including women's rights, homosexuality and ideological violence. The conversations between Dr. Hathout and a diverse array of young Americans, were filmed at 89.3 KPCC's Crawford Family Forum. Learn more...http://www.mpac.org/speaktruth

Tattoos and Piercings – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

muslim public affairs council

Public Affairs Council

On June 17, 2013 By MPAC

This is one in a series of 17 short videos created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). In the videos, Dr. Hathout, a long-time leader in the American Muslim community answers point-blank questions about some of Islam's most controversial subjects, including women's rights, homosexuality and ideological violence. The conversations between Dr. Hathout and a diverse array of young Americans, were filmed at 89.3 KPCC's Crawford Family Forum. Learn more...http://www.mpac.org/speaktruth