Dr. Maher Hathout is the Senior Advisor and one of the founders of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), a public service, non-profit, non-partisan agency that disseminates accurate information about Islam and Muslims to the media and to our elected officials.
Dr. Hathout's activism and scholarship began as a young man in Egypt, yielding a level of experiences, wisdom and truly unique perspective that has benefited and captured the American public for years.
Since 1971 Dr. Hathout has developed his reputation as an international figure who is a highly regarded voice of Islam with a wide girth of knowledge spanning everything from Islamic jurisprudence, history and Qur'anic studies to a range of national and international issues of importance to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, in addition to maintaining a full time Medical Practice in Duarte, CA where he practiced Cardiology and Internal Medicine
Dr. Hathout's Civic Work Includes:
- Islamic Center of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA: Spokesperson [1993-Present], Chairman [1986-93]
- Muslim Catholic Dialogue: Founding Member [1987-Present]
- Department of Social Services, Los Angeles County: Commissioner [1987-90]
Dr. Maher Hathout is the Senior Advisor and one of the founders of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), a public service, non-profit, non-partisan agency that disseminates accurate information about Islam and Muslims to the media and to our elected officials.
