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John Esposito, pioneering Islam scholar, dies aged 86
Published Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Updated July 16
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- John Esposito, a Georgetown scholar and author, died at the age of 86.
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- Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English highlights the passing of a scholar who dedicated his career to fostering understanding between the Islamic and Western worlds, aligning with its focus on non-Western perspectives and cultural exchange.
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