TEDxEdges 2011 - Abdool Vakil - "Islam and the awakening of Science in Europe"

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2011 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In this talk at TEDxEdges 2011, Abdool Vakil gives us an elucidative talk on "Islam and the awakening of Science in Europe".

Abdool Vakil is the President and co-founder of the Islamic Community of Lisbon since 1988. He also chairs the Abrahamic Forum of Portugal an institution that promotes understanding among all religions and he is also a member of the Committee for Religious Freedom. A 72-year-old banker and financial advisor, Abdool Vakil, is currently also Chairman of BAO --Bank of West Africa, in Guinea-Bissau. He has an international background and brought important personalities to conferences in the Lisbon Mosque such as the Dalai Lama.

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