Hyde Park Speakers Corner: The Biblical and Qur'anic Approach to Peace and Violence ( 1 of 2 )

Does the Qur'an really teach terrorism? Did Jesus advocate violence in the Bible? Are terrorists following the example of Prophet Muhammed(pbuh)? Is Christianity a peaceful religion? Representing the Muslim perspective was Adnan Rashid: Brother Adnan is a public speaker, debater and activist. He is presently studying history at university of London. Adnan is a senior researcher for the Hittin Institute and has received popularity through his debates with a number of Christian clergy. He is presently serving as a Khateeb at a West London mosque and has appeared on a number of radio programmes to represent Islam and Muslims. He specializes in the history of Islamic civilization, Sciences, numismatics, ancient manuscript and antiques. He is a public speaker with an experience of delivering presentations on Islamic topics in a number of universities. Adnan Rashid comes from a family of renowned scholars of Islam: his great grandfarher ( Shiekh Minhajuddin Bin Sirajuddin ). Representing the Christian side was Mr. Jay Smith, a Ph.D. candidate in Islamic studies at Brunel University in London. He has participated in many debates that have included distinguished opponents such as Benazir Bhuto, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. The Topic of Debate: The Biblical and Qur'anic Approach to Peace and Violence Adnan Rashid ( www.hittininstitute.com ) vs. Jay Smith (www.debate.org.uk)