It can be difficult to find trustworthy information online, especially about Islam. For this reason, one Muslim couple in New Orleans launched a course three years ago to teach the basics of Islam. The “Islam 101” class began as a primer for new Muslims, but is increasingly attracting non-Muslim students interested in getting beyond stereotypical portrayals of Islam and Muslims. According to Jenny Yanez, who started the program with her husband, many people sign up for the course to learn more about the religion after a friend or loved one has converted. The program has also brought in priests and rabbis interested in interfaith exchange. And, then there are the people who come “because they’re afraid of Islam,” who Jenny considers “brave, brave people.”
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