We established the Kirmani Circle for Faith, Spirituality & Peace to honor Dr. Sanaullah Kirmani (1937–2024), an educator, chaplain, and interfaith leader who dedicated his life to fostering peace, dialogue, and the recognition of the divine in all human beings.
A renowned scholar in the History of Religions and Islamic & Jewish Philosophy, Dr. Kirmani co-founded the Jewish/Christian/Muslim Trialogue at Georgetown University’s Kennedy Institute of Ethics and served as a trusted mediator in conflict resolution worldwide. For nearly three decades, Dr. Kirmani served as Muslim Scholar, Imam, chaplain, and advisor at Towson University, guiding and supporting students in their spiritual journeys. His work in education, mediation, and interfaith collaboration continues to inspire generations.
On October 6, 2025, Towson University and Albert S. Cook Library honored Dr. Sanaullah’s lifelong commitment to unity by dedicating the Kirmani Circle for Faith, Spirituality & Peace on the 2nd floor of the library. This space is intended to serve as a gathering point and discussion space for peaceful dialogue amongst the interfaith community. It is a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds to engage in dialogue, exchange ideas, and build understanding. It serves as a living legacy of Dr. Kirmani’s vision.
Dr. Kirmani’s personal collections are being curated by Towson University’s Special Collections and University Archives. Made up of sermons, photographs, and other writings, the Kirmani Family Papers collection serves as a resource for researchers and scholars of interfaith dialogue.
We invite you to honor Dr. Sanaullah Kirmani’s legacy alongside Cook Library by making a contribution to the Kirmani Circle for Faith, Spirituality & Peace. Your gift will support expanded dialogue and interfaith events in the space, as well as growing the library’s collection of interfaith books and other educational materials that are available to our TU community.