[Dr. Mohammad Khalil, associate professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University, leads a discussion of the book, "Muhammad : a very short introduction"].

Dr. Mohammad Khalil, associate professor of Religious Studies at Michigan State University, leads a discussion of the book, "Muhammad : a very short introduction" by Jonathan A.C. Brown which analyzes the Prophet's life and his place in Islamic scholarship and traditions, and explains some of the different interpretations of Muhammad's life within Islamic and Western thought. Dr. Khalil presents a brief lecture framing the discussion before the audience breaks out into small groups. The small group discussions are not heard. Dr. Khalil reconvenes the large group to discuss the book. Part two of a five part series entitled "Muslim journeys : pathways of faith," exploring Muslim faith in the United States and throughout the world. MSU Librarian Deborah Margolis convenes the event and explains how the discussion will be facilitated. Sponsored by: the MSU Libraries, the MSU Muslim Studies Program, the East Lansing Area Clergy Association, the Islamic Society of Greater Lansing,the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the American Library Association. Held at the MSU Main Library.

Recorded 2014 February 11.