Elon University’s interfaith organization, Better Together will host its second in a series of interfaith discussions on Wednesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the Moseley Center Oak Room.
The second program is called “Real Talk with the Imam.”
Featured at this panel will be Imam Abdullah Antepli from Duke University. Imam Antepli currently serves as the Muslim chaplain at Duke University, one of only a few of full-time Muslim chaplains in colleges and universities across the United States. His work at Duke focuses on religious leadership for Duke’s Muslim community, pastoral care and counseling for persons of any faith or of no ascribed faith, and intra- and interfaith work. He provides a Muslim voice and perspective to the discussions of faith, spirituality, social justice, and more on Duke’s campus through seminars, panels, and other avenues. Additionally, Imam Antepli serves as a faculty member in the Divinity School and at DISC (Duke Islamic Studies Center), teaching a variety of courses on Islam.
During the discussion, Imam Antepli will first give a brief introduction to Islam followed by an open dialogue with the audience. He will answer all types of questions such as “What is the significance of the head wrap?” “What is jihad, and why do people say it means holy war?” “Why do women have enough power to disgrace a family, but no power in other respects?” The goal of this event is to educate others about Islam in an environment that encourages difficult questions to be asked, which will help to break down stereotypes and other common misconceptions.
The panel is open to students, faculty, and the general public. Sponsoring this event is Better Together, Elon’s interfaith organization. If you have any questions, please email Mason Sklut at msklut@elon.edu.