Our Muslim Neighbors

"OUR MUSLIM NEIGHBORS: TV PROGRAM of TELECARE—Oct 2003 to May 2005

Background:

This program was initiated by Monsignor Thomas Hartman—RIP-- who publicly expressed his concerns about the negative portrayal of Muslims on TV and media in general post 9/11. He wanted to portray the Muslims as he saw them on Long Island and beyond. This led to a collaboration between Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury and the Catholic TV channel Telecare. The program hosts were the well-known God Squad team of Monsignor Thomas Hartman and Rabbi Marc Gellman.

This program, in my view played a big role clearing up many misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.

Special appreciation and thanks to Mike Geoghan the executive producer of the Our Muslim Neighbor program."

Prof Faroque A Khan.

Chair Interfaith Institute of Long Island