http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/news/index.php/2012/07/why-im-motivated-to-bridge-religious-differences/ by Dawud Walid My passion for bridging religious differences has been shaped not only by my spiritual connection to the Islamic tradition, which promotes striving towards the common good, but also by how I was raised. As a youth,… Continue Reading
http://heritage.com/articles/2011/01/19/chelsea_standard/news/doc4d35e72d37d01983675501.txt?viewmode=fullstory Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 By Kevin Doby, Heritage Media Around 200 people packed the Chelsea District Library on Monday night for a forum on Islamic awareness. “People are naturally afraid of what they do not know,” Dawud Walid,… Continue Reading
http://www.annarbor.com/faith/our-values-tests-of-moral-imagination–did-a-small-town-pass-or-fail/ Our Values: Tests of moral imagination–did a small town pass or fail? By: Wayne Baker Community Contributor This week on Our Values, we’re talking about “moral imagination” in honor of the King holiday. Last night, I had a chance… Continue Reading
http://www.annarbor.com/faith/local-community-responds-to-hate-by-celebrating-religious-freedom-day/#comments Religious Freedom Day Events “Can I Get Some Respect? Flashpoints and Controversies On Religious Freedom.” Thursday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.-Our nation’s founding documents put forth a vision of the United States as a place for religious freedom, tolerance, and… Continue Reading
http://www.annarbor.com/faith/interfaith-the-year-in-review/ The year in review: 2010 gave us some surprising wins in interfaith dialogue By: Ahmed Chaudhry Community Contributor The past year has been in interesting one for interfaith dialogue and relations. Whether the global community came out better or worse… Continue Reading
http://www.annarbor.com/news/chelsea/chelsea-residents-plan-differences-without-divisions-islam-in-america-to-celebrate/ Chelsea residents plan Islam forum as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration By: Lisa Allmendinger AnnArbor.com Staff A group of about 10 to 15 Chelsea residents have been meeting since the summer to plan a forum on… Continue Reading
“Judaism, Christianity and Islam: Similarities & Differences” talk was given by Dawud Walid on 10/20/10 at Ferris State University. Comparisons and contrasts were given regarding monotheism, angels, prophets, original sin and the status of Jesus between these three “Abrahamic faiths.”… Continue Reading
http://detnews.com/article/20100726/METRO/7260341/1005/lifestyle/Small-talk–Dawud-Walid-on-trip-to-Mali Last Updated: July 26. 2010 1:00AM Small talk: Dawud Walid on trip to Mali Oralandar brand-Williams / The Detroit News Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations — Michigan, wrapped up his second visit to the… Continue Reading