On the evening of April 25th 2015, I had the great privilege of spending half an hour one-on-one with Dr Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun - the Grand Mufti of Syria. <br /> <br />Dr Hassoun is a man I have come to deeply admire since I first met him two years ago. I appreciate that he is a controversial figure on account of his support of the Assad government, but I believe him to be a true man of peace, and someone who embodies the hope for reconciliation of his fractured country. <br /> <br />In this interview Dr Hassoun share with us something of his own understanding of Islam as a faith that embraces all Abrahamic religions through affirming the legitimacy of all the prophets of Judaism and Christianity as well Prophet Muhammad. <br /> <br />Whether or not we all agree with Dr Hassoun's theology, the contrast between the Mufti's understanding of Islam and that of his ISIS counterparts could not be more stark! <br /> <br />I pray for the welfare of this man every day. I believe that his ongoing spiritual leadership in Syria is a shining beacon of hope for the future. <br /> <br />Father Dave <br /> <br />http://www.fatherdave.org <br />http://www.prayersforsyria.com <br />http://www.christiansandmuslims.com <br /> <br />P.S. A special thanks to Dr Ali Esmaiel for his role as translator
