A packed Pershore Abbey was gripped by a lecture on “Islam Today”, given for the Friends of Pershore Abbey recently by a leading Middle East authority, Penny Hamilton. For 25 years, Mrs. Hamilton lived in the region, mostly in Saudi Arabia, with her husband Michael who was killed by Al Qaeda terrorists in May 2004 during what became known as the Al Khobar massacre. Her knowledge of Islam, the Arab people and their lands is extensive and she gave her audience a clear briefing on the history and current situation.
The audience for this Friends Memorial Lecture included Sir Michael Perry, President of the Friends of Pershore Abbey, who was impressed by Penny Hamilton’s unbiased and balanced approach. She believes that a resolution to today’s tensions may lie in a greater understanding and dialogue between Islam and other faiths.
The event raised funds for the Friends of Pershore Abbey which was established in 1931 to preserve, maintain and improve the ancient building.
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