Introduction
Why Islam 101? - Background and Need
- Desire to know and understand Islam in the Western World
- Stereotyping about Islam and Muslims in the Western Media
- Stereotyping in Muslim Countries about the West
- Activities of interest groups “for” and “against” Islam
- Communication gaps between Islam and the Western World
Why Now?
- September 11 terrorist attacks on WTC and the Pentagon, and the backlash against Muslims
- Countering Terrorism through rational approach NOT through terror or war
Muslims Against Terrorism (MAT)
- MAT was established on January 11, 1999 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Objectives of MAT