Internationally Acclaimed Islamic Scholar and Activist

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Introducing Dr. Hassan

During her 33-year career in A&S, Professor Emerita Riffat Hassan, an internationally acclaimed religious scholar and activist, taught generations of students about Islam and articulated a progressive understanding of the religion that influenced Muslims around the world. Her work after September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is credited with building bridges between the US and the Muslim world.

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