Statement of Purpose

Cultural differences should not be reasons for intolerance, hate, or coalition but should, instead, be an opportunity for enrichment and understanding of how other people pursue life.

The Almobarak Cultural Center (ACC) was established in Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.A. in 1989 in order to:

1.           Establish dialogue among all religious groups based not on fanaticism or threats of terrorism, but on a desire to express understand and appreciate their similarities and differences.

2.           Promote greater understanding between Christians and Muslims in order to mitigate the hostilities that have characterized their relationship over the past 1400 years.

3.           Promote greater understanding of the languages, people, religions, and history of the Middle East region.