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and on the editorial board of the Academy's Journal. He has also been a member of the Philanthropy Committee of the Council on Foundations and has been the recipient of awards from the
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cultures and societies, with a view towards attaining a better understanding of Islam and its relationship with other societies and faiths.
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Nanji has held academic and administrative appointments at various American and Canadian universities. Until 1998, he was a
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In addition, he has contributed numerous shorter studies and articles on religion, Islam and
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Professor Nanji has authored, co-authored and edited several books including:
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Islam and Higher Education: Concepts, Challenges and Opportunities
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Nanji has served as co-chair of the Islam section at the
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McGill University Institute of Islamic Studies alumni
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In 1988, he was Margaret Gest Visiting Professor at
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