Jewish Museum Munich hosts reading on 'The Beauty of Judaism' by Islamic scholar Ahmad Milad Karimi

The Jewish Museum Munich at St.-Jakobs-Platz 16 has invited the public to a reading and discussion with the Islamic scholar Ahmad Milad Karimi on Wednesday 4 November at 7pm. The event is titled 'The Beauty of Judaism: A Muslim Declaration of Love'.

Karimi is convinced that there is a deep connection between the spiritual traditions of Judaism and Islam. He believes this bridge could be part of the solution to present-day conflicts rather than part of the problem. He points to the closeness of the two faiths, which both trace their roots to Abraham, Sarah and Hagar and share prophets and stories. For him, the beauty of Jewish spirituality is a sign that peace is possible despite anger and hatred.

Karimi was born in Kabul in 1979 and fled the civil war in Afghanistan at the age of 13. He studied philosophy and Islamic studies and is now Professor of Kalam, Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism at the University of Münster.

The evening is moderated by Sapir von Abel. It is held in cooperation with ausARTen – Perspektivwechsel durch Kunst (Changing Perspectives through Art) as part of the exhibition 'Yalla. Arab-Jewish Encounters'.

The venue is step-free and accessible. Further information and registration are available at http://www.juedisches-museum-muenchen.de/kalender/details/die-schoenheit-des-judentums-499/3545.