Articles on Islam by Imam Tammam Adi PhD

How the Quran Looks at War
Insights from Imam Tamman Adi of the Islamic Cultural Center of Eugene, Oregon
May 11, 2003

Quranic Insights into World Events
An American Imam addresses non-Muslim Americans, especially those rising in protest against police state tactics and the war against Iraq.
By Tammam Adi, March 9, 2003

The Dual Purpose of the Quran
"I believe the Quran was written for two peoples: 1) For the Muslims who have already dropped the ball. And 2) for the 'other, very different people' (many hadiths refer to them as 'strangers' or 'immigrants') who will take a fresh look at the Quran and understand it in new ways."
By Imam Tammam Adi PhD, Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Eugene, Oregon.

A Message to American Muslims
"Americans who are embracing us now have shown great Muslim character. They already have a lot of Islam in them... Our [Muslim] fanatics are the enemies of Islam. Let's condemn them clearly and distance ourselves from them."  Thought-provoking insights from Imam Tammam Adi Ph.D in the post-September 11 world.

America represents ‘true’ Islamic principles
"America may be the most Islamic country in the world. With our Bill of Rights and our national history, we have struggled to implement the central Islamic principle which commands pluralism in matters of gender, race, national origin and religion."
By Tammam Adi and Patricia Adi.

Fanatics and terrorists misguided
"America's fight against terrorism is justified by the Quran," says Imam Tammam Adi Ph.D.

We are Muslims.  Who are we?
Imam Tammam Adi Ph.D explains basic Islamic beliefs and history for a non-Muslim audience.

Let's set the record straight!
Imam Tammam Adi Ph.D tackles widespread misconceptions and stereotypes about Muslims and Islam and the sets out the reality.

Tammam Adi Ph.D is the Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Eugene, Oregon, USA. Originally from Syria, he is a computational linguist specializing in Arabic.

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