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EAST MEETS WEST PART FIVE:
ENCOUNTERING ISLAM

Program 07-12-02-A

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Azhar Usman	Tariq Ramadan
	Ayaan Hirsi Ali

from "Muslim Girl"

Can Muslims assimilate in the secular West? Muslim philosopher Tariq Ramadan says it's already happened, while the exiled ex-Muslim Ayaan Hirsi Ali disagrees. Also, Grammy-nominated rapper Lupe Fiasco explains how he reconciles his music with his Muslim faith.

SEGMENT 1:

Tariq Ramadan is a Swiss-born philosopher who travels throughout the Islamic world trying to build bridges between European Muslims and conservative clerics. He's the author of "In the Footsteps of the Prophet" and tells Steve Paulson that Muhammed's life offers many lessons for today's Muslims. Also, Azhar Usman is a Muslim stand-up comic and part of the "Allah Made Me Funny" Comedy Troupe. He tells Jim Fleming that he sees himself as belonging to a long tradition of socially conscious comedians. And we hear excerpts from his comedy routine.

SEGMENT 2:

Lupe Fiasco is a rap star and a devout Muslim. His debut album is called "Food and Liquor" and was nominated for 3 Grammy Awards. Fiasco talks about his music and his faith with Anne Strainchamps, and we hear selections of his music.

SEGMENT 3:

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a famous critic of Islam. Born in Somalia, Hirsi Ali emigrated to the Netherlands where she served in the Dutch Parliament. She and Dutch film-maker Theo Van Gogh made a film called "Submission" which so offended some Muslims that a fanatic killed Van Gogh and called for the death of Hirsi Ali, who now lives in the United States. She talks with Steve Paulson about why she believes Islam is inherently incompatible with Western values. Also, Ausma Khan is an international human rights lawyer and editor of a new magazine called "Muslim Girl." She tells Anne Strainchamps about the topics covered in the magazine and how it can help young Muslim women talk with their parents.

CD copies are available at 1-800-747-7444. Ask for program number 07-12-02-A.

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Websites:

• Steve Paulson's Extended Interview with Tariq Ramadan on Salon.com
  http://www.salon.com/books/int/2007/02/20/ramadan/index.html

Books:

Tariq Ramadan, In the Footsteps of the Prophet (Oxford)
Lupe Fiasco, Food & Liquor (CD)

Music:

• Series Theme Music:
  Ikarus, Touched the Sun
  http://www.ikarusmusic.at/
• After Return:
  Lupe Fiasco with “Muhammad Walks”
  After Ramadan: Junooni w/ “Sagar”
  On “Infiniti”

• After Usman:
  Anouar Brahem w/ “De tout ton coeur”
  On “Le pas du chat noir”
  ECM Records

• In Lupe Fiasco:
  “Intro”
  “He Says She Say”
  “Daydreamin’”
  “Hurt Me Soul”
  “American Terrorist”
  All on the album “Food & Liquor” (Atlantic)

• After Hirsi Ali:
  Darvish w/ “Lullaby”
  Mangoid Music

  
  

Distribution dates: week of 08/24/2008 - hour 2 week of 12/02/2007 - hour 1 click here for timings and cues

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