Souleiman Ghali
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'Souleiman Ghali' American-Muslim Preacher and former head of the Islamic Society of San Francisco.
Mr. Souleiman Ghali is founder and former President of the Islamic Society of San Francisco, an umbrella organization established in 1991 to administer the largest Mosque in San Francisco, as well as other local institutions. Souleiman is an avid proponent of dialogue between the faith communities and has been working tirelessly to raise consciousness about Islam. Souleiman truly believes in working to eliminate religiously motivated conflicts and wars and in bridging the widening gap between Christians, Jews and Muslims. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Mr. Ghali came to the U.S. as a college student. Souleiman holds a degree in Activism and Social Change. He is a husband, father of two boys, Ibrahim and Muhammad, a resident of the Bay Area and a downtown San Francisco business owner. Mr. Ghali believes in advancing the understanding of Islam as a tolerant and just religion through his prominent public speaking and advocacy for American Muslims. Mr. Ghali has been featured in many articles in the San Francisco Chronicle and has been hosted on radio and television programs both nationally and internationally. He is a regular speaker and lecturer about Islam at many churches, synagogues, universities and businesses. Souleiman has also worked with the Commonwealth Club and the World Affairs Council. In brief, Souleiman is one of the most active Muslims in the Bay Area, working tirelessly to foster a better community for all.
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Islamic Society of San Francisco
Article Featuring the Feminist sympathies of Ghali
Wall Street Journal article about his expulsion (subscription only)
