Leader of the American Society of Muslims to speak at WFU March 19
W. Deen Mohammed, the leader and international spokesman for the American Society of Muslims, will present the lecture “Respecting Human Dignity: A Prerequisite for 21st Century Leaders” at Wake Forest University at 7 p.m. March 19. The free, public event is sponsored by the religion department and will be held in Wait Chapel.
Mohammed is the son of Elijah Mohammed, the former leader of the Nation of Islam. The American Society of Muslims represents more than two million American Muslims, while the modern Nation of Islam represents approximately 200,000 American Muslims.
Mohammed is a leading member of the World Conference on Religion and Peace, the Peace Council and the World Supreme Council of Mosques. He also served on former U.S. President Bill Clinton’s Religious Advisory Council.
In addition to his work on advisory boards and as leader of the American Society of Muslims, Mohammed is the author of “Islam’s Climate for Business Success,” “Plans for a Better Future: Peace, Inclusion and International Brotherhood,” and “Religion On The Line.”
