Source: baltimoresun.com | By Barbara Pash | Towson Times

‘It’s important to spread the word that Islam is a religion of peace,

-Younus said.

Dr. Faheem Younus, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Maryland Medical School, has been reaching out to churches and colleges in the Baltimore metro area to talk about the Muslim community. He is slated to give a presentation April 21 at Hunt’s Memorial United Methodist Church. (Submitted photo)

For  the past five years, Dr. Faheem Younus has been reaching out to churches and colleges in the Baltimore metro area to talk about the Muslim community. His goal is to provide a better understanding of that community and of Islam.

On Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m., Younus will talk at Hunt’s Memorial United Methodist Church, 1912 Old Court Road, Towson, open to the public free.

Younus says he began giving talks because of the vitriol directed against Muslims, and the fear this raises the Muslim community.

“It’s important to spread the word that Islam is a religion of peace. The core teaching of Islam is to love the creator and love his creations. The Prophet Mohammed called for fairness for all religions,” said Younus, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Maryland Medical School. The Perry Hall resident, married and a father, has a private practice as well.

“ISIS and extremists don’t represent the Muslim community but they get a lot of attention,” he continued.

There are some 2.6 million American Muslims, or one percent of the United States population, according to the latest data. Younus is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, which has 70 chapters nationwide in every state in the country.

“I am not speaking on my own behalf. These are not my personal views. They represent the Muslim community,” he said… read more at baltimoresun.com