
Magda's Calling
Magda Amer is a "daiya" or caller for Islam in Cairo, Egypt. Magda is certified by al-Azhar in Egypt to teach Islam and teaches in several mosques in Cairo. She is also a doctor and practices alternative medicine and owns a homeopathic shop in a suburb of Cairo. In her shop, she teaches about "prophetic medicine" or the medicine and nutrition practiced by Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) which incorporates whole grains and aspects of macrobiotics. She is the author of a number of books including, "Rights and Tolerance in Islam" and "The Secrets of Abolution." She has also been featured in a number of articles and profiles. The director of "Veiled Voices," Brigid Maher, profiles Dr. Amer in this video short, "Magda's Calling."