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Video: The Great Debate I (Manchester University 1997)
Many people wonder what the comparison is between Islam vs. Christianity. While there are a few similarities between Islam and Christianity, such as a belief in moral living and doing good to others, nevertheless, Muslims and Christians have vastly different views on major points of ideology and theology.
Representing the Muslim perspective was Mr. Shabir Ally, a prominent Muslim speaker and debater. He was formally trained with Dr. Jamal Badawi and is the founder of the Islamic Information and Da'wah Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Representing the Christian side was Mr. Jay Smith, a Ph.D. candidate in Islamic studies at Brunel University in London.
Mr. Smith is widely acknowledged as one of the leading authorities on Islam and the historicity of the Koran.
He has participated in many debates that have included distinguished opponents such as Benazir Bhuto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The event format includes 2 hours of presentations and rebuttals with a exchange of ideas and worldviews. The dialogue was direct and challenging, yet handled with respect, cordiality and sometimes even humour.
The Topic of Debate: Similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity
Shabir Ally vs. Jay smith.
Shabbir
Ali
Brother Shabir Ally is
currently the President of the Islamic Information and Da’wah Centre
International,Toronto,Canada.
He is a former student
of Dr. Jamal Badawi, professor of economics at St. Mary’s University
in Nova Scotia, Canada, who is considered the prominent Muslim debater
dealing in Christianity. Like Dr. Jamal Badawi, Brother Shabir Ally is
also an accomplished and experienced debater for Islam.
He is presently pursuing
a degree in Religious Studies in the area of comparative religion.
He is the author of
numerous booklets and articles on Islam and comparative religion.
He has held debates with
figures such as Tony Costa, Robert Morey, Sam Shamoun, Dr. Peter
Atkins, Prof. Kenneth Howkins, Rev. Bill Musk and many more.
He frequently delivers
talks on Islam and comparative religion across Canada, United States
and the United Kingdom.
Postal Address :
President Islamic Information and Da’wah Centre International 957
Dovercourt Road, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2X6, Canada.
Tel (Res.): 536 8433 Fax: 516 1543
e-mail: islaminfo@inforamp.net
