The Imam and the Pastor in Person
The Centre for Muslim States and Societies at University of Western Australia and Initiatives of Change invite you to hear from The Imam and the Pastor in person.
At a time when many in the world are wondering whether friendly relations are possible between those of Muslim and Christian background, Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye are living proof that they are.
In recent years, Nigeria has been rocked by ethnic and religious conflicts, with tens of thousands killed and whole communities devastated. In the 1990s, the two men led opposing, armed militias, dedicated to defending their respective communities. In pitched battles, Pastor James lost his hand, and Imam Ashafa’s spiritual mentor and two close relatives were killed.
Now the two men are co-directors of the Muslim-Christian Interfaith Mediation Centre in their city of Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, leading task-forces to resolve conflicts across the country. The story of how they made this remarkable transition is told in the award-winning documentary The Imam and the Pastor (available on DVD).
They have wowed audiences at the United Nations in New York, across North America and Europe. now they are coming to Australia for the first time to share their experiences through a series of interactive meetings… Come and be inspired.
When: Saturday, October 25
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, University of Western Australia
For more information: contact Lindsay Cartwright (tel. 9448 8542) or Zarlasht Sarwari (tel 6488 4554; email. cmss@uwa.edu.au)
