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Televangelist Preaches Hip Islam

(Jerusalem Post) Orly Halpern - He talks about the glory of God and hands the microphone to a young woman in the audience, asking her to talk about her feelings. His shows are broadcast around the world on satellite channels. He's preaching Allah and he's the hottest Muslim televangelist in the Arab world. Islam a la Amr Khaled is spreading a different message: You can be hip, modern, and Muslim. Instead of preaching politics, he "focuses on personal piety." Instead of dictating the dos and don'ts of Islam, Khaled gives advice and talks about real-life situations. Among upper-class Muslim families in Cairo, his is a household name.
2005-07-08 00:00:00
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