Imam W.D. Mohammed Speaks

In December 1994, one of America's oldest and most respected schools of theology, the Hartford Seminary, saluted Imam Mohammed for his work in improving Muslim, Christian, and Jewish relations with the distinguished 'Cup Of Compassion' award.

In 1995, Imam Mohammed was selected as an International President for the World Conference on Religion and Peace. In March he addressed its governing board meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a message on social development and the aspirations and responsibilities of the common person in society.

On March 25, 1995, in Glencoe, Illinois, he delivered a keynote address at an historic Muslim-Jewish Convocation, along with Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and head of the Synagogue movement of Reform Judaism in the U.S. and Canada. This represented the first public dialogue between the top U.S. leaders of Islam and Reform Judaism.

On October 2, 1996, he visited with the leader of the Catholic faith, His Holiness Pope John Paul II and participated in substantive dialogue with other Vatican officials at the Vatican in Italy.

In 1997, Imam Mohammed was presented the "Luminosa Award" from the Worldwide Focolare Movement, headed by Ms. Chiara Lubich, for his work in promoting dialogue and peace between worldwide religious groups.

On January 20, 1997, he read from the Muslim holy book, the Qur'an, at the Presidential Inauguration Day National Prayer Service.

On May 18-20 1998, in Auschwitz, Poland, he received an invitation to participate in the Conference on Religion and Peace from the Center for Christian Jewish Understanding of Sacred Heart University, Executive Director, Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz.

In June 1998, Imam Mohammed and delegation of more than 40 members of the Muslim American Society represented the Muslims of the United States at a Congress of the Muslim Friends of the Focolare at Castelgondolfo, Italy (outside of Rome). This fourth worldwide meeting of the Focolare and its Muslim associates afforded an opportunity for participants to explore new ways for Muslims and Christians (especially Focolare members) to work together for world peace. Cardinal Francis Arinze, the President of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue was in attendance and made a presentation to the congress as did Chiara Lubich, Focolare leader, and Imam Mohammed.

On October 28, 1999 Imam Mohammed, invited by Pope John Paul II, along with world religious leaders addressed an interfaith assembly of over 100,000 during an Interfaith Conference on the "Eve of the New Millennium" in St. Peter*s Basilica.

On November 21, 1999 he attended the Jubillennium Interfaith Conference for World Peace in Tiberias, Israel and on November 25th he attended the "7th World Assembly of the World Conference on Religion and Peace" in Amman, Jordan, where he was elected International President in the U.S. for W.C.R.P.

On November 10-12, 2000 the Faith Communities of Hon. Chiara Lubich of the Focolare Movement and Hon. Imam W. Deen Mohammed joined together in friendship at the Washington, DC Convention Center. Ms Lubich's address was titled "A Spirituality of Unity for the Harmonious Living of the Human Family." President Bill Clinton hosted an Eid ul Fitr (Muslim Celebration) January 11, 2000 at the White House. Daughters NGina and Laila Muhammad represented Imam Mohammed at this historical event.



		*Interfaith* In December 1994, one of America's oldest and most respected schools of theology, the Hartford Seminary, saluted Imam Mohammed for his work in improving Muslim, Christian, and Jewish relations with the distinguished 'Cup Of Compassion' award. In 1995, Imam Mohammed was selected as an International President for the World Conference on Religion and Peace. In March he addressed its governing board meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a message on social development and the aspirations and responsibilities of the common person in society. On March 25, 1995, in Glencoe, Illinois, he delivered a keynote address at an historic Muslim-Jewish Convocation, along with Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and head of the Synagogue movement of Reform Judaism in the U.S. and Canada. This represented the first public dialogue between the top U.S. leaders of Islam and Reform Judaism. On October 2, 1996, he visited with the leader of the Catholic faith, His Holiness Pope John Paul II and participated in substantive dialogue with other Vatican officials at the Vatican in Italy. In 1997, Imam Mohammed was presented the "Luminosa Award" from the Worldwide Focolare Movement, headed by Ms. Chiara Lubich, for his work in promoting dialogue and peace between worldwide religious groups. On January 20, 1997, he read from the Muslim holy book, the Qur'an, at the Presidential Inauguration Day National Prayer Service. On May 18-20 1998, in Auschwitz, Poland, he received an invitation to participate in the Conference on Religion and Peace from the Center for Christian Jewish Understanding of Sacred Heart University, Executive Director, Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz. In June 1998, Imam Mohammed and delegation of more than 40 members of the Muslim American Society represented the Muslims of the United States at a Congress of the Muslim Friends of the Focolare at Castelgondolfo, Italy (outside of Rome). This fourth worldwide meeting of the Focolare and its Muslim associates afforded an opportunity for participants to explore new ways for Muslims and Christians (especially Focolare members) to work together for world peace. Cardinal Francis Arinze, the President of the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue was in attendance and made a presentation to the congress as did Chiara Lubich, Focolare leader, and Imam Mohammed. On October 28, 1999 Imam Mohammed, invited by Pope John Paul II, along with world religious leaders addressed an interfaith assembly of over 100,000 during an Interfaith Conference on the "Eve of the New Millennium" in St. Peter*s Basilica. On November 21, 1999 he attended the Jubillennium Interfaith Conference for World Peace in Tiberias, Israel and on November 25th he attended the "7th World Assembly of the World Conference on Religion and Peace" in Amman, Jordan, where he was elected International President in the U.S. for W.C.R.P. On November 10-12, 2000 the Faith Communities of Hon. Chiara Lubich of the Focolare Movement and Hon. Imam W. Deen Mohammed joined together in friendship at the Washington, DC Convention Center. Ms Lubich's address was titled "A Spirituality of Unity for the Harmonious Living of the Human Family." President Bill Clinton hosted an Eid ul Fitr (Muslim Celebration) January 11, 2000 at the White House. Daughters NGina and Laila Muhammad represented Imam Mohammed at this historical event. International Leadership \| Interfaith \| Democracy \| Peace & Advocacy \| Economic Development