Shamsi Ali, Director, Jamaica Muslim Center
A Journey of Peace
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
I will be in Jakarta onApril 18," was the short message Shamsi Ali sent, two weeks ago. He is part of a five-man delegation of American Muslim leaders who will be visiting Indonesia. "We want to forge communications and cooperation between Indonesians and American Muslims," said Shamsi.
This 47-year-old father of six is not just another member of the Indonesian diaspora. After residing in New York City for the past 18 years, he became director of the Jamaica Muslim Centerthe biggest in the citywatching over a flock of 20,000 Muslims. He is also president of the Nusantara Foundationwhich hosts a variety of activities such as discussions and cultural events. Most of all, he is an activist who goes around the world preaching about Islam.
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I will be in Jakarta onApril 18," was the short message Shamsi Ali sent, two weeks ago. He is part of a five-man delegation of American Muslim leaders who will be visiting Indonesia. "We want to forge communications and cooperation between Indonesians and American Muslims," said Shamsi.
This 47-year-old father of six is not just another member of the Indonesian diaspora. After residing in New York City for the past 18 years, he became director of the
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