Cook Amanda Saab and her husband wanted to do something to help build bridges between Muslims and non-Muslims. So, they began inviting strangers to dinner in order to form friendships, hold discussions, and counter the negative perceptions of Muslims and Islam many people hold. Their initiative, which they call “Dinner with Your Muslim Neighbor,” became a regular event, bringing together diverse groups of guests. According to Saab’s husband, Hussein, “We’re not theologians… We’re not clerics… We try to practice our faith as best we can, and we’ll answer any questions you throw at us as best we can.”
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