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Omid Safi

Professor in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
Box 90414, Durham, NC 27708
2204 Erwin Road Room 205, Box 90414, Durham, NC 27708

Awards & Honors


American Academy of Religion Individual Research Grant

National American Academy of Religion · 2005

In the News


Published April 25, 2019
The Connection Between Game of Thrones and Mystic Poetry
Published April 8, 2019
Omid Safi Speaks at Tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Published April 5, 2018
Thoughts From the Lorraine Motel On the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's Death
Published March 29, 2017
How to Reduce Negative Stereotypes of Muslims in the Media
Published November 14, 2016
Omid Safi: Seven Thoughts on Waking Up in Our America
Published November 3, 2016
Omid Safi: The Myth and Possibility of American Greatness
Published April 1, 2016
Omid Safi On Not Giving In To Terrorism
Published April 1, 2016
Omid Safi: Amplify the lovely -- on not giving in to terrorism
Published September 28, 2015
Omid Safi: The pontiff should highlight Palestine
Published February 12, 2015
Duke Community Joins Vigil for Three Slain in Chapel Hill Shootings
Published February 5, 2015
The Ethics of Force Feeding at Guantanamo and Beyond, Thursday at 4 PM