Abu Amina Elias (Justin Parrott) has BA in Physics, English from Otterbein University. MRes in Islamic Studies in progress from University of Wales. Current Researcher at NYU in Abu Dhabi. His website is Faith in Allah.
Abu Amina Elias (Justin Parrott) has BA in Physics, English from Otterbein University. MRes in Islamic Studies in progress from University of Wales. Current Researcher at NYU in Abu Dhabi. His website is Faith in Allah.
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