Jamal Rahman

Weekday on KUOW 94.9
"Beyond the Mindset of 9/11: A Discussion with the Interfaith Amigos"
First aired 9/9/2009
54 min., 25MB

In many ways, September 11 unified our country, but to many, it also vilified Islam. Wars in the Middle East and fighting between Israel and Palestine have also contributed to fractured relations between religions. Locally, the Interfaith Amigos — a pastor, a rabbi and a sheikh — have joined to open a dialogue. They believe that open conversation between different faiths encourages tolerance, understanding and progress toward peace. How did their dialogue begin? How do they work together? Today we take a look at different faiths — the commonalities, the differences — and where the religions meet in the middle. The "Three Interfaith Amigos"—Jamal Rahman, Rabbi Ted Falcon, and Pastor Don Mackenzie—join us.

"Peaceful Coexistence" radio program, 90.1 KPFT
The Boniuk Center for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance at Rice University
Houston, TX
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April 17, 2009, radio program hosted by Dr. Jill Carroll and Kym King. First part of the program is an interview with Liz Budd Ellman of Spiritual Directors International. Jamal is interviewed in the second half of the one-hour program.

Weekday on KUOW 94.9
"Exploring Ecumenism with the Three Interfaith Amigos"
First aired 3/19/2009
54 min., 25MB

For many people, September 11 renewed a desire to understand different religions. Across the U.S., interfaith communities and activities are expanding. Some people believe that all faiths flow out of the same source. Others believe religions are distinctly different, and lines shouldn't be blurred. What is the value of different religions working together? Does it muddy the waters too much? Are these efforts at unity and understanding the future of faith? The "Three Interfaith Amigos"—Jamal Rahman, Rabbi Ted Falcon, and Pastor Don Mackenzie—join us.

Karen Armstrong on Bill Moyers

Click on this link for Karen Armstrong interview on Bill Moyers Journal on PBS, program on March 13, 2009, mentioned during KUOW discussion. You can view video or listen to audio.

Karen Armstrong has dedicated her life to the study of religion—both from inside the walls of a convent during her seven years as a Catholic nun and as a author of books on the world's faiths from Islam to Buddhism and a best-selling History of God. Her examination of the commonalities of the world's faiths has brought Karen Armstrong to her current project: the Charter for Compassion. Click here for more information.

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008
44 min., 10 MB
Jamal speaks on creating cultures of peace, justice and healing for the earth and all living beings. 
Meditation follows talk, 7 min.

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Sunday Sept. 30, 2007
"A Celebration of Rumi"
25 min., 7MB
Click link below to listen to Jamal's talk at Bellevue Unity.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
42 min., 9.7 MB
Jamal speaks on courage. The story of Ramadan, Muhammad's recitation of the Qur'an.
Meditation follows talk, 9 min.